Exhibits

The Manitoba Legislative Building: Photographing a Work in Progress

Construction of the Manitoba Legislative Building began in 1913. Construction continued during the First World War although the war caused some delays, including shortages of material, labour and funds. The building was ready for partial occupancy in 1919, and was officially opened on 15 July 1920.

In 1915, L.B. Foote was commissioned by the Government of Manitoba to document the construction of the building through photographs. Featured here are reproductions of 34 of these photographs, mostly taken between 1915 and 1916.