Buildings

Fountain House

Address:300 Roslyn Road
Constructed:1964
Architects:Graham Lount
Engineers:Charles Lount

More Information

If you’ve ever walked through Osborne Village, you’ve likely seen a building owned or designed by the Lount family. They were responsible for three high-rises built in Fort Rouge in the 1960s–70s. Though Sussex House and 55 Nassau, their other two projects, are more easily visible from Osborne Street, Fountain House’s appeal was that it was hidden away.

Located along tree-lined Roslyn Road, Fountain House promised a quiet location full of luxury. The lobby itself, with its walnut panelled walls and ever-changing fountain, provided a small taste of what could be found throughout the building. Three high speed elevators ushered building residents to their respective floors. In the warmer months, two heated swimming pools were available on the back terrace overlooking the river. In the winter, heated underground parking meant residents did not have to venture outside to start their cars.

The exterior is thoroughly modern, and consists of a combination of concrete panels and brick. The superstructure beneath “uses the most fireproof and soundproof construction system known” to ensure the comfort and safety of residents.

The price of this luxury in 1964 was all of $110 a month for a one-bedroom suite.

"Fountain House is set in 2 1/2 acres of heavily wooded grounds on a bend of the river. Spacious lawns run down to the river's edge from the terrace surrounding the heated swimming pools. The building is approached directly from beautiful tree-lined Roslyn Road with ample parking provided at the main entry level or in the underground garage. The main lobby with its coloured stone floors, walnut paneling and ever changing fountain provides a luxurious entry to Winnipeg's finest apartment house."

-excerpt from a C.T. Lount Company sales brochure

Design Characteristics

Roof:Flat
Materials:Concrete and brick
Size:Thirteen storey apartment complex
Style:Apartment
Developer:Ruttan Investment Corporation Ltd. (Formerly CT Lount Construction)
  • Heated underground parking
  • Three elevators
  • Laundry services on each floor

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