Historic Cottage -140 Park Ave

Wavecrest (1930)

Wavecrest is an important local example recalling how familiar Manitoba cottage forms could be transformed into something more impressive. Built in 1930, this handsome building presents the traditional motif—a shallow pyramid roof and long line of screened openings—but enlarged with a six-sided parlour section that not only enlarges but also dignifies the form. Wavecrest is also an excellent example recalling the kinds of materials, features and details that defined cottage architecture in these early years. And inside, the building still retains those qualities, with an open, airy sensibility created with its exposed wooden frame, all open to the roof rafters, many original built-in components, all with the highest levels of physical integrity.

At the time these photos were taken Wave Crest still maintained many of it’s origional feautures including the open rafters, woodstove in the kitchen, charming bedrooms and windows that opened and hook up at the ceiling.