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image no.: 1522
contact sheet: A0051
collection: Archives of Manitoba
description: The First Fort Osborne Barracks At Broadway And Osborne Streets, Looking Southwest From Roof Of The Old Law Courts Building., Winnipeg. Fort Osborne, Established In 1875, Was Named For Lt. Col. W. Osborne Smith, First Commanding Officer Of Military District N0. 10. In January Of 1911, It Was Announced That This Barracks Would Likely Be Sold To The Manitoba Government As Part Of The Site For The New Legislative Building. The Rumored Price Was Well Over $1 Million, Which The Federal Government Was Expected To Use To Establish New Military Headquarters In Winnipeg
subject(s): BarracksMilitaryPostsWinnipeg BuildingsWinnipeg Streets
date: 1894