Brandon’s Fraser Block has received a $22,000 provincial government grant.
The money will be used to fix the heritage building’s roof, install new windows, and restore the original sandstone facade – remodeling the interor will cost about a million dollars.
Built in 1890, the Fraser Block was one of the first substantial business buildings outside Winnipeg and it helped Brandon’s early advancement as a commercial centre.
Co-owner Robyn Sneath, president of the Sneath Group said “We are thankful the Province of Manitoba recognizes the importance of preserving heritage buildings because these structures are a visible reminder of our collective past as Manitobans. By locating our business in a heritage building in Brandon’s historic downtown, our goal is to create a unique destination experience for Manitobans, one that blends the past with the present.”
The Heritage Resources Conservation Grant supports projects that demonstrate a commitment toward the conservation and long-term sustainability of heritage resources that are legally protected under The Heritage Resources Act.
