Polson House demolition raises fears other historical Winnipeg buildings could follow

 A piece of Winnipeg’s history was reduced to rubble this week as demolition crews began tearing down the Polson House.The house, built in 1894 at 94 Cathedral Ave., had deteriorated significantly, and local historians worry other landmarks could face a similar fate.Kenneth Ingram, president of the Seven Oaks Historical Society (SOHS), had fought to preserve the house. He calls its loss “heartbreaking” and “a classic case of demolition by neglect.”Polson House was built for Alexander Polson, a fo 

A piece of Winnipeg’s history was reduced to rubble this week as demolition crews began tearing down the Polson House.The house, built in 1894 at 94 Cathedral Ave., had deteriorated significantly, and local historians worry other landmarks could face a similar fate.Kenneth Ingram, president of the Seven Oaks Historical Society (SOHS), had fought to preserve the house. He calls its loss “heartbreaking” and “a classic case of demolition by neglect.”Polson House was built for Alexander Polson, a fo

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