Manitoba College
Manitoba College was founded in 1871 by the Presbyterian Church. By 1882, the College had moved into an elaborate building at the corner of Ellice Avenue and Kennedy Street. The building was designed by Charles A. Barber and Earle W. Barber and featured many towers, its design influenced by the French Second Empire. The College was a founding member of the University of Manitoba, joining St. Boniface College and St. John's College in 1877.
In 1925, the Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregationalist Churches unified, causing Manitoba College to more closely align itself with the Methodist-run institution of Wesley College. In 1938, Manitoba College merged with United College and Wesley College to form the University of Winnipeg.
After Manitoba College started associating with Wesley College, the building at the intersection of Ellice Avenue and Kennedy Street was sold to the Catholic Church, and it was used by the Jesuits to run St.Paul's College until it moved to the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus in 1957 where it can be found today.
Unfortunately, the Manitoba College building was demolished in 1964 after falling into disuse.
In 1925, the Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregationalist Churches unified, causing Manitoba College to more closely align itself with the Methodist-run institution of Wesley College. In 1938, Manitoba College merged with United College and Wesley College to form the University of Winnipeg.
After Manitoba College started associating with Wesley College, the building at the intersection of Ellice Avenue and Kennedy Street was sold to the Catholic Church, and it was used by the Jesuits to run St.Paul's College until it moved to the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus in 1957 where it can be found today.
Unfortunately, the Manitoba College building was demolished in 1964 after falling into disuse.
