Historic Sites of Manitoba: Henderson House (2112 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg)

A Red River Frame building that once stood at 2112 Henderson Highway in Winnipeg was built around 1854 and occupied by Samuel Robert Henderson and his descendants until 1919, and by other residents until 1976. It was saved from demolition by the Manitoba government and moved to the St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park in 1979.

The former Henderson House (1941) Source: Winnipeg Tribune, 22 February 1941, page 16. The former Henderson House (1978) Source: Jim Smith The former Henderson House (1978) Source: Jim Smith The former Henderson House at St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park (October 2014) Source: Gordon Goldsborough Site Location (lat/long): N49.96046, W97.06962 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Samuel Robert Henderson (c1790-1864)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park (Turnbull Drive, Winnipeg)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Red River Frame Buildings

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Henderson House / Spence Court (466 Spence Street, Winnipeg)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Stories Houses Tell

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Abandoned Manitoba

Sources:

“Stories Houses Tell: “Lord Selkirk Place,” Lot 39, North Kildonan” by Lillian Gibbons, Winnipeg Tribune, 22 February 1941, page 16.

We thank Glen Toews for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by Jim Smith and Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 29 December 2025

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