Vintage downtown WINNIPEG, Manitoba color photos

[@stevecheong770]

My goodness, home truly is where the heart is. Loved growing up in Winnipeg during the 70s in a strong, working-class family. Thank you for the fond memories!

[@geobla6600]

I grew up in Winnipeg during the 60's & 70's and many of the buildings in the pictures I remember well. My father drove the trolley bus and when I was old enough I would ride with him on his route which in many cases took us downtown. I also remember the construction of the Richardson Building and standing at the base of it when was completed and being in awe of it. Enjoyed the pictures and the memory's they revived .Thanks

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

you are making me cry

[@Chippathingy]

Great photos! I grew up downtown and this brings back so many fond memories. Langside between Portage and Ellice were my stomping grounds. Thanks for sharing these!

[@robertramsay5963]

thanks for posting. So nice to see the "old" cars. In 1968 I waited for the Marion bus in front of Wilson's furniture, and used to count the floors of the Richardson Building as it rose. Once finished, I'd take my students to the observation deck - it was very exciting, Winnipeg was finally getting a skyscraper.

[@blovatt54]

Terrific photos! Great job... Great music too... I grew up in in St. Vital but I've lived in Toronto for 37 years.Heavy nostalgia with this.... thanks for posting

[@kewlthings]

I have more vintage Winnipeg videos on You Tube that you may like. Check them out, I'm sure you'll like the nostalgia.

[@debbiem9218]

Nice to turn back the clock of time and just look at some pictures of long ago. Thanks for sharing!

[@larryfalk192]

Main Street 50's and 60's was crowded with people going to a movie theater..playing billiards..bowling..having a beer..eating at a restaurant..shopping for groceries or clothing..people were spending money..look at it now..i grew up in that area and have good memories of that time...

[@paulspeidel736]

I loved this, especially seeing 'Long John Silver's arcade again....so many hours spent here when I should have been studying!

[@erics9754]

Back in the days before the white replacement. Civilized and clean and not overpopulated .We can thank are traitor politicians for the hell hole it is now.

[@ridinslow7723]

This is when my grandma was going through her adult hood Shes been old my whole life R.I.P GRANDMA

[@blovatt54]

Yes.... I've seen a few of them...,, really great. It's like opening a box in my memory. Would you have any vids /pics of St. Vital in the 40's.. to 1960's ? Thx

[@BenoVlogsfromhome]

I love Winnipeg I wish I could see my friend there

[@malibustacy3606]

Harry Smith's Club Morocco @ 2:16, the Night Club open later than any other drinking establishment two blocks down from The Bay.

[@averyandtroymusic3794]

roads looks ten times better then now. bring them roads back!

[@erics9754]

@Richard T All that's left are Muslims Filipinos and east Indian whites are a minority here now.

[@TurkistanSeneti]

@@erics9754 i ain't even filipino but most of filipinos i've met worked hard and were quiet, whats yo problem?

[@erics9754]

also do not assimilate but a agree most are hard working and are decent people. But and a big but they do not become Canadians they all live in the maples and do not assimilate to Canadian culture just try to create a little manila.

[@rossmunro8775]

Hi! I'm originally born and raised in Winnipeg- I'm working on a documentary of growing up in Winnipeg (mainly in the 1970s) and would love to use many of the photos you used here! Are these your photos or/and do you know how to get permission to use some of these excellent nostalgic photos? Thanks so much!

[@kewlthings]

You might want to join this great Facebook group called, "If You Grew Up In Winnipeg Manitoba You Remember...." facebook.com/groups/154508147961200/?ref=share

[@rossmunro8775]

@@kewlthings Thanks! Just signed up! Do you have the rights to the photos you've used as they would be great to consider for my new indie documentary on Winnipeg- thanks!

[@kewlthings]

@@rossmunro8775 They are from my personal collection.

[@rossmunro8775]

@@kewlthings I'm working on my documentary about growing up in Winnipeg in the early 70s- how do you feel about allowing me potentially to use some of your photos (credited of course!)- thanks!

[@kewlthings]

@@rossmunro8775 You can use them no problem Ross. I grew up in Winnipeg in the 70's too and I loved it. I love the 70's and Iove Winnipeg. It was such a great time and a great place to grow up. Just credit for the pictures in my name is fine. I can't wait to see your documentary!

[@VideoWatcher2280]

It would be amazing if they had kept the streetcars!

[@JDNR30k]

Ikr

[@homomorphic]

Oh man, long johns silvers. I spent way too much money there.

[@chonasimpson6487]

I guess most are scared to say what needs to be said.

[@shivashanti9357]

Long before we had Weed shops in Wpg the Family Hamburger house was a sure bet if you needed a bag of Grass!

[@gordonklassen3182]

Get your Ford at Dominion…Get your Ford at Dominion…Dominion Motors TODAY! I can still hear Don Slade on Grampa's car radio. Tuned 'OB.

[@NSX-vq2ui]

can anyone tell me where the long john silver was, i think thats portage but where on portage.

[@kewlthings]

It was on the north east corner of Portage Ave. and Carlton St.

[@NSX-vq2ui]

Ah cool, are u from winnipeg

[@kewlthings]

Yup.

[@NSX-vq2ui]

so u probably remember richards american bar then it was called aztec then times on Hargrave

[@kewlthings]

Spent a lot of time at Times.

[@JeffreyJetsKohut]

Where is 0:32?

[@deletedleaf2688]

Good question. It reminds me of Logan ave.

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

i have it at Pacific AVE or Alexander Ave just West of Main Street

[@KYLE-vr7vl]

bring the city train back...:((

[@jaworskij]

My favourite is at 2:50

[@thesigmaworkshop]

Crazy how many of those architecturally significant buildings were destroyed. Fuck Unicity and fuck urban sprawl.

[@dropout4592]

2020 anyone here ?

[@MESOHAWNYFAWYOU]

It was a fun city until it got so god damned dangerous to be outdoors. Back before you had a better chance of being randomly murdered at a bus stop anywhere in Winnipeg than you do of winning the lottery...just sayin'.

[@hivvvaal2607]

623 sub ye

[@blovatt54]

Yes.... I've seen a few of them...,, really great. It's like opening a box in my memory. Would you have any vids /pics of St. Vital in the 40's.. to 1960's ? Thx

[@kewlthings]

I'll see if I can dig up those vintage St. Vital pics you ask about.