Dalnavert House - Winnipeg MB
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PeterNoG
N 49° 53.165 W 097° 08.538
14U E 633446 N 5527619
Dalnavert House is now a museum and is located at 61 Carlton.
Waymark Code: WM3EHX
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 03/23/2008
Views: 18
Built in 1895, Dalnavert is a fine example of the Queen Anne Revival, popular from about 1880 to 1914. Its asymmetrical composition in brick, varied massing and rich interior decoration are typical of this eclectic style, which is loosely based on late medieval and early Renaissance British models. The expansive verandah, common to the style in Canada and the United States, unites the house and its setting. Designed by Charles H. Wheeler, Dalnavert was built for Sir Hugh John MacDonald, premier of Manitoba in 1899-1900. [text from an historic plaque]
This house had been threatened with demolition in 1970, but was saved by the Manitoba Historical Society and by 1974 was restored to is former elegance.
Today, Dalnavert is open for tourists throughout the year.
Public/Private: Public
Tours Available?: Yes
Year Built: 1895
Web Address: [Web Link]
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