List of historic places in Westman Region, Manitoba facts for kids

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This is a list of historic places in Westman Region, Manitoba. These are special buildings and sites that have been officially recognized for their importance to history. They can be federal (Canada-wide), provincial (Manitoba-wide), or municipal (local). These places help us learn about the past and understand how communities in Westman Region grew and changed over time.

Exploring Historic Places in Westman Region
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Exploring Historic Places in Westman Region

The Westman Region is full of fascinating places that tell stories of the past. From old churches to railway stations and unique natural sites, each one has a piece of history to share.

Historic Buildings in Brandon

The Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Brandon is a historic landmark.

The Fraser Block in Brandon.

The LaPlont Block.

The Brandon Central Fire Station.

The historic Stone Fence in Brandon.

The A.E. McKenzie Co. Building.

The Merchants Bank Building.

The Johnson House.

St. Matthew's Anglican Cathedral.

The Yates House.

The Christie House.

The Burchill and Howey Block.

Villa Louise.

The Brandon Mental Health Centre Nurses' Residence.

Lorne Terrace.

Dominion Exhibition Display Building II.

BCATP Hangar No. 1 at Brandon Municipal Airport.

The Paterson-Matheson House.

The Daly House.

Brandon College and Clark Hall Buildings.

The Brandon Citizens' Science Building.

Brandon, a major city in Westman, has many important historic sites.

The Canadian Pacific Railway Station (1000 Pacific Avenue) is a grand building that once welcomed many travelers and goods to the city.
The Fraser Block (1031 Rosser Avenue) and LaPlont Block (924 Rosser Avenue) are examples of old commercial buildings that show how downtown Brandon used to look.
The Brandon Central Fire Station (637 Princess Avenue) is a historic fire hall with a tall tower.
The Stone Fence (17th Street) is a unique feature, showing old craftsmanship.
The A.E. McKenzie Co. Building (30-9th Street) and the Merchants Bank Building (1043 Rosser Avenue) were important for business in early Brandon.
Many historic homes like the Johnson House (446 7th Street), Yates House (431 16th Street), Christie House (404 13th Street), and Daly House (122 18th Street) show the architectural styles of the past.
St. Matthew's Anglican Cathedral (403 13th Street) is a beautiful historic church.
Villa Louise (707 Louise Avenue) and the Brandon Mental Health Centre Nurses' Residence are also significant buildings.
The Dominion Exhibition Display Building II and BCATP Hangar No. 1 at the airport are important for understanding Canada's history in agriculture and aviation.
The Brandon College and Clark Hall Buildings and the Brandon Citizens' Science Building are part of the city's educational history.

Historic Sites in Carberry

Trenches at Camp Hughes Military Training Site.

Carberry is home to some interesting historic spots.

The Camp Hughes Military Training Site is a very important place. It was used to train soldiers during World War I. You can still see the trenches there today, which helps us imagine what life was like for soldiers.
The Carberry Agricultural Society Display Building is a reminder of the area's farming history.
Many buildings in the Historic Downtown Carberry area, like the Old Bank of Montreal and the Old Town Hall, show the town's early commercial and civic life.

Places of Worship and Community Buildings

Many historic places in Westman are churches or community halls, showing the importance of faith and gathering spaces in early settlements.

The Frelsis (Liberty) Lutheran Church in Argyle is a historic church.
The Baldur United Church (202 Second Street South, Argyle) is another example of a community's spiritual center.
The Cromer United Church (1st Street W and 1st Avenue, Cromer) also stands as a historic place of worship.
St. George's Anglican Church in Argyle and St. George's Anglican Church in Turtle Mountain are historic churches in rural settings.
The Hilton United Church (2nd Street, Strathcona) served its community for many years.
The St. Alban's Anglican Church (174 Assiniboine Street West, Oak Lake) is a beautiful historic church.
The Kola Anglican Church of the Advent (Wallace) is another example of a historic rural church.
The Elkhorn United Church (102 Foxford Avenue East, Elkhorn) is also a significant community building.
The St. Paul's United Church (590 Johnson Street, Boissevain) is a large, historic church.
The Deloraine Presbyterian Church (220 South Railway Avenue West, Deloraine) is a historic place of worship.
The Knox Presbyterian Church (396 First Street, Neepawa) is a notable historic church.

Unique Historic Sites

Some historic places are not buildings but unique sites that tell us about the land and its earliest inhabitants.

The Stott Site near Brandon is an archaeological site, meaning it holds clues about ancient peoples who lived there.
The Millford Cemetery in Glenboro is a historic burial ground.
The Arrow River Standing Stone Site in Hamiota is a mysterious and ancient site with standing stones.
The Brockinton National Historic Site of Canada and the Linear Mounds National Historic Site of Canada near Melita are important archaeological sites with ancient earthworks. They tell us about the Indigenous history of the area.
Sourisford Park in Melita is also a historic natural area.
Tanner's Crossing in Minnedosa is a historic river crossing point.

Other Notable Historic Places

Many other places across the Westman Region are recognized for their historical value.

The Alexander Post Office (415 - 2nd Avenue West, Alexander) is a municipal historic site.
The Fowler Block and Thomas Poole Building (Elizabeth Avenue East, Argyle) are old commercial buildings.
The Reeves Barn in Whitehead is a historic farm building.
The Napinka School (Souris Street, Brenda) is a historic schoolhouse.
The Amos Blacksmith Shop (101 Second Street, Waskada) shows us what an old blacksmith shop looked like.
The Elton Heritage House and Ontario Gothic House in Elton are historic homes.
The McGregor House in Daly is another historic residence.
The Elgin Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building (131 Main Street, Whitewater) is a historic bank building.
The Anderson Barn in Elton is a historic barn.
The Holmfield Swimming Hole, Holmfield Centennial Hall, and Bank of Toronto Vault in Turtle Mountain are all part of the local history.
The Ninga Presbyterian Church (Glengarry Street and Glenco Avenue, Turtle Mountain) is a historic church.
Riverside Park in Whitewater is a historic park.
The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and Chastko House in Harrison are historic sites.
The Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Provincial Route 566 east of Olha, Park (South)) is a historic church.
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Manse (Queen Elizabeth Road, Erickson) is a historic parsonage.
The Graham Barn and Riverside School in Whitewater are historic rural structures.
The Knox Bellafield Presbyterian Church in Riverside is a historic church.
The Old English Church (602 River Avenue, Hartney) is another historic church.
The Yerex House in Rosedale is a historic home.
The Eunola School in Edward and Coultervale School and Verona School in Arthur are historic school buildings.
The Strathclair Museum (33 Main Street, Strathclair) preserves local history.
The St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Transfiguration in Strathclair are historic churches.
The Strathclair Agricultural Society Bandstand is a historic community gathering place.
The Breadalbane Presbyterian Church, Carpentier House, and Leander Lawlor House in Woodworth are historic sites.
The Leitch House (44 Fourth Avenue, Oak Lake) is a historic home.
The Frame House (390 King Street, Virden) and Scarth Block (408 7th Avenue South, Virden) are historic buildings.
The Virden Canadian Pacific Railway Station (425-6th Avenue South, Virden) and Virden Municipal Building and Auditorium (228 Wellington Street, Virden) are important landmarks.
The Forder Barn in Pipestone is a historic farm building.
The Pipestone Municipal Building (401 - 3rd Avenue, Pipestone), Mutter House (116 2nd Avenue, Pipestone), Reston Canadian Pacific Railway Engine House (Pipestone), and Berry House (408 First Avenue, Pipestone) are all historic sites in Pipestone.
The Boissevain Town Hall (578 Cook Street, Boissevain), Welch Block (410-412 South Railway Street, Boissevain), Cottingham House (Boissevain), Dow House (721 Mill Road, Boissevain), Armstrong Homestead (Boissevain), and McKinney House (Boissevain) are all historic places in the Boissevain area.
The Union Bank Building (39 Maple Avenue East, Hamiota) is a historic bank building.
The Kaye House (17 Government Allowance Road, Melita), Belfry School (Melita), and Melita United Church Manse (79 Ash Street, Melita) are historic sites in Melita.
The McDonald Drug Store and Bakery (237 Nelson Street West, Virden) is a historic commercial building.
The Wright House (114 Sowden Street, Souris), F. Sowden House (26 Crescent Avenue, Souris), Souris Dominion Post Office (21 Crescent Avenue, Souris), St. Luke's Anglican Church (140 First Street South, Souris), and Dolmage House (44-4th Avenue, Souris) are all historic places in Souris.
The Demonstration Farm House (44 Water Street, Killarney), Shaver House (Killarney), and Hay House (402 Clark Avenue, Killarney) are historic homes.
The Canadian National Railways Station in Rivers is a historic railway station.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Station (Railway Ave., Minnedosa), Myers House (149-2nd Avenue SW, Minnedosa), Manitoba Power Commission Building (100 Heritage Park Crescent, Minnedosa), Minnedosa Agricultural Society Display Building (Minnedosa), Minnedosa Dominion Post Office (103 Main Street South, Minnedosa), and Sprague House (100 Heritage Park Crescent, Minnedosa) are all historic sites in Minnedosa.
The Beautiful Plains County Court Building (282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa), Drysdale House (Highway 16, Neepawa), Canadian National Railway Station (91 Hamilton Street, Neepawa), Davidson House (344 Main Street East, Neepawa), Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building (376 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa), Margaret Laurence House (312 First Avenue, Neepawa), and Roxy Theatre (291 Hamilton Street, Neepawa) are all historic places in Neepawa.
The Thompson Family Rest Site in Shoal Lake is a historic site.
The McKenzie House (Near Jct MB 10 and MB 24, Rapid City) and Rapid City Museum and Cultural Centre (4th Avenue at 4th Street, Rapid City) are historic sites in Rapid City.
The Northfield School in South Cypress is a historic school.
The St. John the Divine Anglican Church (102 4th Street, Wawanesa) and Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Building (102 4th Street, Wawanesa) are historic sites in Wawanesa.