Historic Sites of Manitoba: Salem Reformed Church Rectory (561 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg)

This 2½-storey wood frame and wood plank siding, American Foursquare-style house is on Boyd Avenue in Winnipeg. Measuring 24 feet by 28 feet, it was built in 1930 by day labour at a cost of about $4,500, as a rectory for the Salem Reformed Church. Its initially occupant was Reverend Carl D. Maurer (1881-1959).

Subcontractors included: G. F. Beitz and Company (plumbing and sewers) and the Chick Lumber and Fuel Company (lumber and building supplies).

At the time of a 2017 and 2026 site visits, the house was slightly modified from its original appearance.

Former Salem Reformed Church Rectory (June 2017) Source: Jordan Makichuk Former Salem Reformed Church Rectory (July 2020) Source: Jordan Makichuk Former Salem Reformed Church Rectory (May 2026) Source: Darryl Resch Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.92223, W97.14311 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Manitoba Business: G. F. Beitz and Company

Manitoba Business: Chick Lumber and Fuel Company

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Salem Reformed Church / Filipino United Community Church (235 Andrews Street, Winnipeg)

Sources:

City of Winnipeg Building Permit 1112/1930, City of Winnipeg Archives.

“Permist issued for new houses number fifteen,” Manitoba Free Press, 3 May 1930, page 24.

Winnipeg fire insurance map, #319 May 1956, City of Winnipeg Archives.

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

Property Details [561 Boyd Avenue], Winnipeg Assessment and Taxation.

This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk and Darryl Resch.

Page revised: 15 August 2026

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