This two-storey, Queen Anne-style brick residence on Eighth Street in Brandon was constructed in 1908 for real estate agent Thomas Harkness. After he died in 1916, his widow continued to reside here for another 13 years.
Harkness House (May 2026)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.84397, W99.94841
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Thomas Harkness (1855-1916)
363 8th Street, Heritage Brandon.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldborough.
Page revised: 4 July 2026
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