Places

Dalnavert Museum

Former Names:
  • MacDonald House
Address:61 Carlton Street
Current Use:

Museum and Visitor’s Centre

Original Use:

Home of Sir Hugh John MacDonald, former Premier of Manitoba

Constructed:1895
Other Work:

Visitor’s Centre – 2005

Architects:
  • Charles H Wheeler
Status:

National Historic Site

Photographs

More Information

This Queen Anne Revival style home was built for Sir Hugh John Macdonald, premier of Manitoba between 1899–1900 and son of Sir John. A. Macdonald. The three storey mansion has an asymmetrical facade, red brick exterior walls with Tyndall stone trim, and a large wooden verandah. The interior of this National Historic Site is rich with ornate furnishings and finishes and is open as a museum.

Design Characteristics

Materials:

brick, Tyndall stone, wood

Style:

Queen Anne Revival

Locations of Supporting Info

  • https://www.friendsofdalnavert.ca.

  • https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=140