Constructed in 1901-1902 for Frank Beattie, the founder of Swan River’s first bank, the stone used for the outside of the home was gathered locally. In 1996, the home became the River Bank Bed and Breakfast.
Exterior of Beattie House (May 2019)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N52.10922, W101.26937
denoted by symbol on the map above
Information for this page was provided by the Swan River Historical Buildings Walking Tour printable guide, prepared by the Swan Valley Tourism Centre with support from Swan Valley Rise, 2017.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Anne Brazeau.
Page revised: 12 July 2022
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