Captain William Robinson / Pioneer Store 1903

Captain Robinson, in addition to his co-discovery of the beach together with William Whyte of the CPR, was a major entrepreneur in the pioneer days of the resort. He built his large store, with John Eaton as manager, across from the CPR station on Railway Avenue. The first general store in the town contained the post office, which meant everyone had to visit the store almost daily. It also sold groceries, dry goods, hardware, flour and feed, building supplies, and lumber. Deliveries were made daily to cottages distinguished by place names since they lacked street numbers. Real estate offices in the store had cottage plans for viewing, and desirable lots for sale in Winnipeg Beach, Whytewold, and Matlock.

Source: Heritage Manitoba

Researcher: Wally Johannson