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Designed by Green Blankstein Russell and Associates, 412 Graham was built between 1953 and 1954. Since the closure of the bank branch, the building has housed commercial tenants.

Design Characteristics

• The elegant and understated former CIBC bank branch utilized a corner entrance to make the most efficient use of its prominent site
• The rounded corner layout, while having many historic precedents, was chosen to make a statement of friendly accessibility. The solid, imposing monumental banks of the past replaced with modern designs that appeared more inclusive and open
• Pre-dating the surrounding buildings, the bank features floor to ceiling windows across two sides, fully lighting the interior
• The exterior walls are faced with polished limestone, with brown granite providing a band of detail at grade and around the windows

Sources

• L. W. Townsend, "The Why and Wherefore of Modern Bank Design," Journal of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Locations of Supporting Information

• City of Winnipeg Archives