Brandon, Manitoba — Canadas Prairie Region (North America)
Paterson-Matheson House
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, Sept 2023
1. Paterson-Matheson House Marker
Inscription.
Paterson-Matheson House. . This house was built for George A. Paterson in 1893 by Brandon's William Bell and Sons. 1039 Louise Avenue is a splendid example of the Eastlake style of architecture, which is characterized by an abundance of ornamentation produced by the chisel, gouge and lathe. Elaborately turned posts, curved brackets and spindle work are found in the handsome verandah and tower balcony. The gables are adorned with bargeboard and decorated with a semicircle of knobs and designs cut into wood. Renovations in 1904, doubled the size of the house. A magnificent stained glass window, Listening, designed by Winnipeg artist John Allward, was added to the second floor landing, circa 1904., Norman A. Matheson, the owner, donated the house to the Western Region, Alcoholism Foundation of Manitoba in 1969. ,
This house was built for George A. Paterson in 1893 by
Brandon's William Bell and Sons. 1039 Louise Avenue is a
splendid example of the Eastlake style of architecture, which
is characterized by an abundance of ornamentation produced by
the chisel, gouge and lathe. Elaborately turned posts, curved
brackets and spindle work are found in the handsome verandah
and tower balcony. The gables are adorned with bargeboard and
decorated with a semicircle of knobs and designs cut into wood.
Renovations in 1904, doubled the size of the house. A magnificent
stained glass window, Listening, designed by Winnipeg artist
John Allward, was added to the second floor landing, circa 1904.
Norman A. Matheson, the owner, donated the house to the Western Region, Alcoholism Foundation of Manitoba in 1969.
Erected by Historic Sites Advisory Board of Manitoba.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 49° 50.634′ N, 99° 57.153′ W. Marker is in Brandon, Manitoba. It is at the intersection of Louise Avenue and 11 Street, on the right when traveling west on Louise Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1039 Louise Avenue, Brandon MB R7A 4J9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Manitoba. It is also in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Ruperts Land.
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
