This two-storey brick house in Portage la Prairie was built in 1889 for Rev. William Halstead. One of the few examples of Italianate architecture in the city, it has a cube-like shape topped by a shallow hipped roof.
Halstead House (August 2017)
Source: George Penner
Halstead House (April 2021)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Location (lat/long): N49.97510, W98.28772
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: William Halstead (1833-1905)
Buildings of Heritage Interest, City of Portage la Prairie, Heritage Advisory Committee, 2007.
We thank George Penner and Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner.
Page revised: 30 May 2021
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