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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Seven Oaks House Museum (115 Rupertsland Boulevard East, Winnipeg)The construction of Seven Oaks House was commenced in 1851. The oak logs used for construction were hewn seven inches square and set one on the other, with the butt joints secured with wooden pegs. Construction was halted in 1852 by the devastating floodwaters of the Red River, which covered the property to a depth of four feet. On completion in 1853, an impressive two storey, nine-room house bordered the bank of the Red River. The house was lived in by the Inkster family until 1912 when it was turned over to the City of Winnipeg. The house did not open as a museum until 1958. Today its furnishings, some of them original, depict the lifestyle of the Inkster family. The Inkster Store was built sometime between 1826 and 1831 and is the oldest surviving building in Winnipeg. Originally a two-room cottage, it was renovated around 1853 to serve as a general store and post office. It is a rare example of early Red River Frame architecture. A plaque east of the museum was erected in 1959 by the Historic Sites Advisory Board of Manitoba. The building is a municipally-designated historic site.
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Sources:Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program. Seven Oaks House (115 Rupertsland Avenue East), City of Winnipeg Historical Buildings and Resources Committee, 1997. We thank Rose Kuzina and George Penner for providing additional information used here. This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough. Page revised: 5 May 2023
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