The Transcona Museum is located at 141 Regent Avenue West, in a historic building that was constructed in 1925. Originally, this building served as the Bank of Toronto and later functioned as the Transcona Municipal Office. On 14 July 1980, it was designated a Class III Heritage Building by the City of Winnipeg.
The museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of the Transcona community and the surrounding Springfield district through its collections, exhibitions, and programs.
Notes from "Discover Transcona"
Former Bank of Toronto & Transcona Municipal Offices. City of Winnipeg Heritage Site.
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On 16 October 1930, the Bank of Toronto was robbed of $12,000. The incident sparked a media frenzy. The police quickly launched a manhunt in Transcona and Winnipeg, leading to the capture of three men. They were charged with armed robbery and sentenced to prison. A complete account of the robbery, manhunt, and trial can be read here.
According to a Transcona News article from September 1963, the corner of Regent Avenue and Bond Street was described as the “warmest spot in Transcona.”
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