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HAROLD'S MAGAZINE STORE (1939 - 1976)


OWNER: Harold Snell
ADDRESS: 52 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Harold was an Ice Capades Clown for several years.

"Harold Snell, 32, abandoned figure skating 12 years ago, unable to afford participation on the high-priced level that was in effect for many years. But he returned when figure skating shifted to the corner lots, now is an accomplished comic skater whose talent is in brisk demand at rural skating shows." - Winnipeg Tribune February 26, 1944.




Location History
52 Princess Street (1962-1976)
399 Notre Dame Avenue (1951-1962)
83 Isabel Street (1939-1950)


52 Princess Street (1962 - 1976)


Image Credit: Winnipeg Free Press, October 9, 1976


Image Credit: Winnipeg Free Press, September 1964



Image Credit: Winnipeg Free Press, April 28, 1962


399 Notre Dame Avenue (1951 - 1962)

Image Credit: Winnipeg Free Press, October 10, 1955


Image Credit: Winnipeg Free Press, January 2, 1951

83 Isabel Street (1939 - 1950)

Image Credit: Winnipeg Free Press, June 27, 1942

Updated: 2018.07.08