Historic Sites of Manitoba: Argue House (299 St. John's Avenue, Winnipeg)

This 2½-storey wood frame, Queen Anne-style house on St. John's Avenue in Winnipeg, measuring 22 feet by 36 feet, was designed by local architect Johann “John” Schwab and built in 1905 by contractor William Henry Reid at a cost of about $4,000, for owner Andrew H. Argue. He was a real estate agent. The house originally featured a grand wraparound porch and two distinctive pointed arch-style on the top floor.

At the time of a 2026 site visit, the house has been extensively renovated from its original appearance. The exterior was covered with stucco, the porch had been removed, and it was converted into a duplex.

Argue House (October 1905) Source: Manitoba Free Press, 30 October 1905, page 39. Argue House (February 2026) Source: Jordan Makichuk Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.92122, W97.13057 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Johann “John” Schwab (1864-1931)

Memorable Manitobans: William Henry Reid (1863-1938)

Sources:

City of Winnipeg Building Permit 748/1905, City of Winnipeg Archives.

“Residence of A. H. Argue, St. John's,” Manitoba Free Press, 30 October 1905, page 39.

Winnipeg fire insurance map, #312 January 1957, City of Winnipeg Archives.

Henderson’s Winnipeg and Brandon Directories, Henderson Directories Limited, Peel’s Prairie Provinces, University of Alberta Libraries.

Property Details [299 St. John's Avenue], Winnipeg Assessment and Taxation.

This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk and Kenneth Ingram.

Page revised: 2 March 2026

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