Hudson's Bay Company Store 

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Located at the South-East corner of Main Street and York Avenue, the Hudson's Bay Company Store was later replaced by the now-closed Hudson's Bay store at the corner of Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard in 1926. The building was designed by architect Balston C. Kenway, but was demolished in 1931. 

Here is an excerpt from the history of the 1881 store from the HBCHeritage.ca website: 

"In 1881, the city’s first HBC retail store was completed at the corner of Main Street and York Avenue. The front section was used for retail business, while the back and upper floors were used for the storage of furs and general merchandise. Additions were built from time to time for office purposes. In 1911, a large, modern, fire-proof building was erected across the street, where the General Offices of the Company, as well as the Wholesale, Land, and Fur Trade Departments were housed. This became known as Hudson’s Bay House."