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How well do you know heritage sites around Brandon ?  
 
There are a dozen Provincially designated heritage sites in the city. This is a write up of the first one - the photo and address is in the picture section, (the others will follow in the days and weeks to come).  
 
"This house was built for George A. Paterson in l893 by Brandon's William Bell and Sons. _________ 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 l904 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 l904.