Built in Gimli around 1918, the name “Sumarbustadur” means summer house in Icelandic. The original owner was Ronald Eyolfson. The cottage is known for its highly unusual and distinctive roof shape, a feature that is unique in the Loni Beach and Gimli area.
Sumarbustadur Cottage (September 2020)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.64161, W96.98350
denoted by symbol on the map above
Loni Beach: A Gimli Heritage Neighbourhood, Heritage Manitoba.
This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina.
Page revised: 4 March 2022
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