Happy Thanksgiving, America! I ❤ you!
1069 Selkirk Avenue
Shots taken by Resa, on October 27, 2014
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Under an Eagle’s Wings
Tag: Native
1817 & 1877
Winnipeg – 1817 & 1877
The 2 historical murals in this post are the last 2 of 5 in this historical series by Jill Sellers.
Lord Selkirk signs a treaty with Chief Peguis that cedes part of The Red & Assiniboine river valleys.
I wish I had better pics, but the relentlessly blinding prairie sun was out in full force.
These murals are at 1812 Main Street.
In 1877 Western Canada’s first locomotive, The Countess of Dufferin, arrives by barge in Winnipeg.
mmm
The sun just bleached everything.
Other Posts (with better pics) from these beautiful murals
Shots taken by Resa, on October 06, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
A “Trip” on the Avenue
A “Trip” on the Avenue is the official title of this mural at 791 Corydon Avenue.
It is a gorgeous Mural. Hope you love it as much as I do!
Shots taken by Resa, on October 11, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
A Home on St. Mary’s
714 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
I wish my pics could do this mural justice!
Jill Sellers is an amazing Mural Artist
The dogs depicted belong to the owners of the home/business who commissioned the Mural.
Shots taken by Resa, on October 30, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Lenny Breau Trio
Lenny Breau was from Manitoba, in the Canadian Prairies.
The Lenny Breau Trio – Reg Kelln (drums), Ronnie halldorson (bass), Lenny Breau (guitar): with Pianist George Resnick.
651 Stafford Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Lenny was strangled to death, and found in his swimming pool.
The prime suspect, his wife, was never charged.
His murder remains unsolved.
http://www.manitobamusicmuseum.com/lennybreau.htm
Shots taken by Resa, on October 07, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
New Occidental
This Mermaid is part of a multimedia Mural featuring ceramic tile pieces and a large quantity of found objects. It was 3 years in the making.
Officially titled “Restoration” it is located at 631 Main Street (side wall) – Winnipeg
MURAL OF THE YEAR 2012
Shots taken by Resa, on October 07, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Kitty-Kat’s Gems
925 St. Mary’s Road (Rear)
Dinah’s Canine Spa
Huh! I’ve thought this was a kitty-kat since the day I took the pic. Suddenly, I think maybe it’s supposed to be a little dog?
No, it’s a pussy cat. She just know how to work with the dogs.
Shots taken by Resa, on October 30, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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