Historic Sites of Manitoba: Scambler House (374 Pritchard Avenue, Winnipeg)

This 2½-storey wood frame and wood plank siding, Queen Anne Revival-style house is on Pritchard Avenue in Winnipeg. Measuring 18 feet by 26 feet, it was built in 1905 by contractor William A. Cameron at a cost of about $3,000, for owner Mary Catherine Brown (1869-1922). She sold it to Agnes Scambler (1851-1920), widow of Henry Varley Scambler (c1833-1906).

At the time of 2020 and 2024 site visits, the house was relatively unmodified from its original appearance. It still featured the decorative sunburst detailing on the gable.

Scambler House

Scambler House (July 2020)
Source: Jordan Makichuk

Scambler House

Scambler House (August 2024)
Source: Jordan Makichuk

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.91462, W97.13954
denoted by symbol in the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: William A. Cameron (1872-1943)

Sources:

City of Winnipeg Building Permit 2236/1905, City of Winnipeg Archives.

Winnipeg fire insurance map, #275 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 [374 Pritchard Avenue], Winnipeg Assessment and Taxation.

This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk.

Page revised: 16 August 2026

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