Historic Sites of Manitoba: Macaw House (586 River Avenue, Winnipeg)

This two-storey brick residence on River Avenue in Winnipeg was constructed in 1914 for contractor Arthur Macaw. It was demolished in April 2025.

Macaw House, north elevation (March 2023) Source: George Penner Macaw House, east elevation (April 2025) Source: George Penner Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.87745, W97.15089 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Arthur Macaw (1880-1958)

Sources:

“Society,” Winnipeg Tribune, 26 November 1914, page 6.

586 River Avenue, Winnipeg Assessment and Taxation.

This page was prepared by George Penner.

Page revised: 20 April 2025

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