This house in the Tuxedo area of Winnipeg was built in 1929 by Sparrow Brothers for Fred B. Wells, a manager with the National Elevator Company. The second owner was James L. Morton. His company manufactured work clothing sold to hospitals and nursing homes.
Wells House (September 2018)
Source: George PennerSite Location (lat/long): N49.87126, W97.21869
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historical Tours in Manitoba: History and Walking Tour of Tuxedo
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 23 September 2018
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