Daly House Museum facts for kids
The Daly House Museum is a special place in Brandon, Manitoba. It is a large, old house that looks just like homes did for wealthy families in the late 1800s. You can see how people lived back then! The house still has its original wooden floors, a brick fireplace, and a beautiful oak staircase.
The museum lets you explore many rooms. Each room shows what life was like in the past.
- The Parlour: A fancy living room for guests.
- The Dining Room: Where families ate their meals.
- The Kitchen: Where food was prepared.
- The Master Bedroom: The main bedroom.
- The Guest Room: For visitors staying over.
- The Children's Room: A fun room for kids!
The museum also has a cool replica of an old general store from the early 1900s. Plus, there are special exhibits that change sometimes. Downstairs, you can learn all about the history of the local area.
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Building History
How the Daly House Was Built
The Daly House is located on 18th Street in Brandon, Manitoba. It was built in 1882 for a very important person. His name was Thomas Mayne Daly. He was the very first mayor of Brandon!
Changes Over the Years
In 1896, Thomas Mayne Daly and his family moved away. They went to a place called Roseland, British Columbia. The house was then sold to Daly's friend and business partner, George Robson Coldwell. Mr. Coldwell was a lawyer, just like Daly. The Coldwell family lived in the house for about 32 years.
A Home for Children
In 1930, the City of Brandon took over the house. It became a children's shelter called The Maples. A children's shelter is a safe place for kids who need care. The city ran the shelter. They hired people from the Children's Aid Society of Western Manitoba to help with the children every day. In 1967, the city gave the house to the Children's Aid Society. They moved to a new building in 1972.
Becoming a Museum
The house was empty for five years. Then, a group called Brandon Museum Inc. took over the building. This group is a non-profit organization. This means they work to help the community, not to make money. The museum officially opened in 1978. It was named after its first owner, Thomas Mayne Daly.
