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Wasyl Negrych Pioneer Homestead (PHS)

Gilbert Plains Wasyl Negrych Pioneer Homestead, one of the most impressive folk sites in North America, contains the oldest known Ukrainian-style house in Manitoba and the most complete set of period farmyard buildings in the province. Constructed in 1899, there are 10 log buildings. The 1908 bunkhouse contains a rare example of a traditional Ukrainian clay bake-oven and is the only known structure to feature a long-shingle wooden roof. This is a historical site recognized by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Admission charged. Open daily July and August, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tel. 204-548-2326. Location: 17 km/10 mi. north of Gilbert Plains, then turn east on Negrych Road. (PHS)

Address Box 662 GILBERT PLAINS, SE14-27-22W, MB CANADA R0L 0X0
Contact Tel: 204-548-2326 Fax: 204-548-2564
Email: rmofgilbertplains@mts.net Web: http://www.gilbertplains.com/
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