Northwest Territories Legislative Building - Early Government House

Early Government House

The North-West Council was first housed in the Early Government House building in Fort Garry. The building was the official residence of the Manitoba Lieutenant Governor. The building was used until 1883 when the Lieutenant Governor moved into newer quarters.

The House was originally built for the provisional government of Louis Riel.

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