February 18, 1976 - The circa 1882 Cauchon Block / Empire Hotel façade is declared a provincial historic object. A large section of the former Main Street building is on display at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. For more about the block.
Feb. 18: Walker Theatre opens; Fireman killed; Empire Hotel's façade.
February 18, 1907 - The Walker Theatre was formally opened with a performance of Madame Butterfly. The theatre opened for business the previous December as it had already booked travelling shows, but construction was not yet completed.
February 18, 1952 - Winnipeg Fireman Frank Christie, 36, collapses and
dies an hour after returning from a fire at the Manitoba Barrel and Drum
company on 394 Dufferin Avenue. An inquest determined his death to be a
heart attack "brought on by exertion necessary in the performance of
his duties."
February 18, 1976 - The circa 1882 Cauchon Block / Empire Hotel façade is declared a provincial historic object. A large section of the former Main Street building is on display at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. For more about the block.
February 18, 1976 - The circa 1882 Cauchon Block / Empire Hotel façade is declared a provincial historic object. A large section of the former Main Street building is on display at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. For more about the block.
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