Peterson, Murray, 1961- author.

Max Blankstein architect / Murray Peterson.

[Winnipeg, Manitoba] : Winnipeg Architecture Foundation, [2022]

xiii, 144 pages : illustrations ; 21cm

"Max Blankstein moved from Odessa Russia to Winnipeg in 1905. Max Blankstein was on the cutting edge of architecture in Winnipeg, exploring the Edwardian, arts and crafts, and art deco styles. The imagination and ornateness of his designs testify to Winnipeg's willingness to take risks, something that fuelled rapid growth in Blankstein's era. During the course of his twenty-five year practice in Canada, he would design at least two-hundred buildings. This figure is likely higher, as it is possible that Max was not listed as the architect on some projects in order to work around official procedures. He was a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and is said to be the first registered Jewish architect in western Canada. He would pass away December 31, 1931, seven days after the opening of his last project, the Uptown Theatre. The book is about the person, his buildings and his family legacy which included several more architects and designers. "-- Provided by publisher.

9781988321059 (softcover)
1988321050

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