Historic Sites of Manitoba: Chapman House (85 West Gate, Winnipeg)

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This one-storey structure in the Armstrong’s Point area of Winnipeg was designed by local architect William Fingland and built in 1909 for Arthur William Chapman. It was renovated into a duplex around 1936.

Occupants/Owners

Period	Occupant/Owner
1909-1919	Arthur William Chapman (c1866-1956)
1919-1936	David Low Mather (1855-1947)
1936-1948	Jean Low Mather (1883-1974)
1948-1963	Tannis and Leonard Hobday
1963-2002	D. N. Styliaras
2002-2005	Shirley Cipryk

Photos & Coordinates

Chapman House (January 2018) Source: George Penner Chapman House (March 2020) Source: Rose Kuzina Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.87690, W97.15760 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: William Fingland (1862-1946)

Sources:

Armstrong's Point: A History by Randy R. Rostecki, Winnipeg: Heritage Winnipeg Corporation, 2009.

This page was prepared by George Penner, Rose Kuzina, and Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 28 September 2024

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