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Building 86

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1997/11/03

Side view of Building 86, Base Headquarters, CFB Winnipeg North, 1996.; Department of National Defence / Ministère de la Défense nationale, 1992.
Side view
General view of Building 86, Base Headquarters, CFB Winnipeg North, 1996.; Department of National Defence / Ministère de la Défense nationale, 1996.
General View
View of the interior of Building 86, Base Headquarters, CFB Winnipeg-North, 1996.; Department of National Defence / Ministère de la Défense nationale, 1996.
Interior view

Other Name(s)

Building 86
Base Headquarters
Quartier général de la base

Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

1956/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2008/07/04

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Building 86, also known as the Base Headquarters, is located on a large, open, grassed site, and is a flat-roofed, L-shaped brick building designed in the modern style with elements borrowed from the International Style. It features low, horizontal massing, a flat roof, horizontal bands of windows and the absence of decoration. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.

Heritage Value

Building 86, or Base Headquarters is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental value.

Historical Value
Building 86 is associated with the expansion of the Canadian military force during the Cold War and the accompanying construction program undertaken during the late 1940s and early 1950s to provide training, administration and high-quality accommodation facilities for this expanded force. Building 86 is also associated with the development of the Royal Canadian Armed Forces (RCAF) Station Winnipeg which became the largest aircrew training center in the RCAF during the 1950s, operating air observer and navigation schools at the airbase.

Architectural Value
Building 86 is a good example of the modern style with elements borrowed from the International Style. The composition consists of many elements arranged in a traditional symmetrical plan. It was one of many standard designs commissioned from Canadian architects under the supervision of the Department of National Defence.

Environmental Value
Building 86 reinforces the 1950s character of its military base setting. The building is familiar to those who live and work in the area.

Sources:
Federal Heritage Building Review Office Building Report, 96-075 INF; Heritage Character Statement, 96-075.

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements of Building 86 should be respected.
Its modern styling, for example:
-the low, horizontal massing, flat roof, horizontal bands of windows, flat, projecting porticos, and absence of decoration.

The manner in which the building reinforces the 1950s character of its military base setting and is a well-known building at the base, as evidenced by:
-its low, horizontal massing and flat roof, which complement adjacent buildings of similar design;
-its role as the headquarters at the base, which makes it familiar to those who work and live there.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Federal

Recognition Authority

Government of Canada

Recognition Statute

Treasury Board Heritage Buildings Policy

Recognition Type

Recognized Federal Heritage Building

Recognition Date

1997/11/03

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Defence
Military Office

Architect / Designer

Department of National Defence

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

National Historic Sites Directorate, Documentation Centre, 5th Floor, Room 89, 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

8123

Status

Published

Related Places

n/a

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