Constructed in 1910, this private residence on Third Avenue in Gimli was originally owned by A. B. and Joreen Olson, and later by Mayor Hector McGinnis and his wife Nellie.
Olson House (July 2016)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Olson House (June 2019)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Olson House (July 2026)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.62708, W96.98832
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Hector M. McGinnis (1884-1946)
Historical Tours in Manitoba: Walking Tour of Gimli
Olson House, Gimli Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.
We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and Rose Kuzina.
Page revised: 3 July 2026
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