This two-storey brick building at Wawanesa, in the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa, was built in 1901 as a hall for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In the early days, it was used for meetings of the municipal council, musical concerts, and other public events in addition to meetings of the organization. It was in use as a tea room at the time of a 2020 site visit.
The former Odd Fellows Hall at Wawanesa (April 2010)
Source: Manny Jacob
The former Odd Fellows Hall at Wawanesa (June 2020)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
The former Odd Fellows Hall at Wawanesa (October 2022)
Source: George PennerSite Location (lat/long): N49.59384, W99.68411
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Manitoba Organization: Independent Order of Odd Fellows
“Oakland council,” Brandon Sun, 23 January 1902, page 4.
“Wawanesa concert,” Manitoba Free Press, 26 March 1902, page 3.
We thank Manny Jacob and George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 17 June 2023
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