This building in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews was built in the early 20th century as a summer home for the family of Francois Xavier Gadiou-Saint Louis, who founded the Petersfield town site and resort on which it sits. The cottage retains its original features, including an open-plan living room, added verandah, and porch subdivided into bedrooms for additional sleeping room. It was subsequently occupied and maintained by the Best family for over seven decades. It is a municipally-designated heritage building as of 2003.
St. Louis Cabin (July 2019)
Source: George Penner
St. Louis Cabin (July 2019)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.29915, W96.96176
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Municipally Designated Historic Sites
St. Louis Cabin, NE 22-15-4E, Petersfield, Manitoba Historic Resources Branch.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 2 February 2022
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