In 1901, Winnipeg architect Alexander D. Melville designed and built this cottage at Dunnottar for his family. With the most complex design of any cottage in the area, the cottage resembles a Victorian house with its unusual plan, corner entrance and polygonal second-storey bay. It is still quite original although the fireplace has been removed. The structure retains a high degree of physical integrity inside and out, with original beadboard panelling and other details on the interior. The large wraparound verandah overlooks Lake Winnipeg.
Melville Cottage (September 2020)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.47583, W96.94472
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Alexander D. Melville (1873-1949)
Dunnottar's Significant Heritage Buildings, Heritage Manitoba.
This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina.
Page revised: 21 November 2020
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