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Winnipeg's Early History: From Birth to the Boom Decade - Part 2

In-Person / Online

In the second part of this two-part series, historian and Heritage Winnipeg’s President Greg Agnew will discuss the early history of the City of Winnipeg. Hear about the challenges faced in the 1880s, as the city entered its "boom decade" and saw unprecedented growth in size and population.

This program follows part 1 (presented on Tuesday, October 28) about the early years, when Winnipeg transformed itself from a settlement into a full-fledged city in the 1870s.

As the current President of Heritage Winnipeg, Greg Agnew has spent the past two decades making presentations, advocating to save heritage at risk, volunteering behind the scenes, and guiding tours for Heritage Winnipeg’s Door's Open Winnipeg.

Related Info Guide: Local History

Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time:
6:45PM - 7:45PM
Location:
Carol Shields Auditorium
Branch:
Millennium Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Audience:
  Seniors  
Categories:
  Genealogy & Local History     Learning & Leisure  
In-person/online event
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