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OCR: Third Legislative Building With the rapid expansion of the population of Manitoba at the turn of the century and the need for increased services, the lack of space in the second Legislative Building had caused the politicians to talk of a new building early as 1903. However, seri ious planning for new structure not begin the idea resurfaced in 1909 based upon the ant ticipated trend o1 continuing strong growth the province The members of the Legislature were unanimous in their desire to build an imposing structure symbol of trength and vital ity in this capital city of Manitoba, one for which "our descendants will thank us uodn nember strength