February 28, 1855 - The first post office in Western Canada opened in the Point Douglas home of postmaster
William Ross. That home is now
Ross House Museum in Joe Zuken Park.
February 28, 1931 -The Sherbrook Pool was officially opened by Mayor Ralph Webb. The invited guests were then treated to a demonstration of swimming, diving and life saving by Mrs. Harrison’s Waterbabies. For more on the
history of the pool.
February 28, 1952 - The ca. 1910 Furby Theatre burned to the ground. It was located on the north side of Portage Avenue between Langside and Furby. The owners declared that the theatre would be rebuilt bigger and better, but it never happened. (Image: Winnipeg Firefighters Museum.)
February 28, 1956 - Filmmaker Guy Maddin was born in Winnipeg. He grew up above
Lil's Beauty Shop on Ellice Avenue.
February 28, 1966 -
Maurice Lyall died. The commercial photographer captured
thousands of images of early Winnipeg that are still enjoyed today.
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