Garry Theatre
August 16, 2021
Rothstein Theatres Ltd. entered the Selkirk market in 1938 when it took over the Central Theatre on Eveline Street. Nathan Rothstein was well known in
Manitoba Avenue
Manitoba Avenue has been home to some of Selkirk’s longest standing businesses – and it still is. Take a stroll, bike, or drive along this historic street, and learn about some of the best remembered businesses from days past.
Old Post Office
August 9, 2021
250 Manitoba Avenue Selkirk’s first post office was opened in 1876 with James Colcleugh as postmaster. Construction of the present building began in 1907 by
The Merchant’s Hotel
August 9, 2021
383 Eveline Street The first Merchant’s Hotel on this property was built in 1887 by John Christian Shultz. The original building was moved back in
Trader’s Bank
August 9, 2021
389 Eveline Street Garson Quarries of Tyndall began work on the foundation of this building in July 1903. J. M. Beattie was in charge of
Sam Epstein’s Dry Goods / Epstein’s Clothing and Footwear
December 21, 2022
234 Manitoba Avenue April 1932 – August 1975 (43 years) Sam Epstein The Epstein’s were well known salesmen on Selkirk Avenue for more than four
Gibbs’ Drug Store
May 23, 2023
In the late 1800s town physicians would often combine their profession with that of pharmacy. Many physicians would open and operate the first pharmacies in