Pavilion Gallery Museum facts for kids
The Assiniboine Park Pavilion is a famous building in Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is one of Winnipeg's most well-known landmarks today.
This building is home to the Pavilion Gallery Museum. This museum and art gallery first opened its doors in 1998.
Quick facts for kids Assiniboine Park Pavilion |
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| General information | |||||
| Type | Pavilion | ||||
| Architectural style | Tudor, with some swiss chalet | ||||
| Location | 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3P 2N6 |
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| Coordinates | 49°52′20″N 97°13′49″W / 49.87222°N 97.23028°W | ||||
| Opened | May 24, 1930 | ||||
| Cost | $96,000 | ||||
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| Observatory | 28 metres (92 ft) (tower) | ||||
| Dimensions | |||||
| Diameter | 44 m × 22 m (144 ft × 72 ft) | ||||
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| Structural system | Half-timbering | ||||
| Design and construction | |||||
| Architect | Cyril Chivers | ||||
| Architecture firm | Northwood & Chivers | ||||
| Main contractor | J. A. Trembly | ||||
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| Heritage site | |||||
| Designation | Winnipeg Landmark Heritage Structure | ||||
| Recognized | April 5, 1982 | ||||
| CRHP listing | November 16, 2007 | ||||
| Recognition authority | City of Winnipeg | ||||
| CRHP ID | 8233 | ||||
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History of the Pavilion Building
The building you see today is actually the second pavilion built in the park. The first Assiniboine Park Pavilion was built in 1908. It even opened before the park itself!
John D. Atchison designed the first building. It looked a bit like the early prairie style of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Building it cost about CA$19,000. It was only meant to be used in the summer.
The first pavilion had a dance hall, a large room for parties, and places to buy food. It also had a 90-foot (27 m) tower. This tower held a large 16,000 US gallon (60,566 L) water tank. Water for the park came from the nearby Assiniboine River and was stored here.
This original Pavilion building had some problems with its structure over time. Sadly, it was completely destroyed by a fire in May 1929.
The Current Pavilion Opens
The current, larger pavilion was designed by the architects Northwood & Chivers. It opened on May 24, 1930.
After it was rebuilt in 1930, the main floor of the Pavilion had a canteen and kitchens. The second floor had a restaurant, a dining room, and a dance hall big enough for 500 people.
Over time, the restaurant closed, and the Pavilion wasn't used as much. In 1969, the places to get food and drinks on the main floor were updated. More space was added for a souvenir shop and a park museum.
In 1998, the building had a big renovation. After this, the Pavilion Gallery Museum opened inside. A restaurant called Tavern in the Park also opened. Tavern in the Park closed in 2008. It was replaced by Terrace Fifty-Five in December of that year.
Pavilion Gallery Museum
The Pavilion Gallery Museum opened in 1998. It is a museum and art gallery located inside the Assiniboine Park Pavilion.
The gallery holds the largest collections of art by three artists from Manitoba who are famous around the world. These artists are Ivan Eyre, Clarence Tillenius, and Walter J. Phillips. The second floor of the museum shows the work of new artists from Manitoba.
The museum is connected to the CMA, the CHIN, and the Virtual Museum of Canada.
See also
In Spanish: Museo galería Pavilion para niños
