Kelly House
88 Adelaide Street

Located in the warehouse district of Winnipeg, the Kelly house was built as the residence of Irish born contractor Michael Kelly in 1882. The Kelly brothers would establish a successful contracting company who’s endeavours included such projects as the Shoal Lake Aqueduct. By 1902 the ownership of Kelly house had been transferred to Thomas Kelly, Michael's brother. However, when scandal erupted regarding the contract for the Manitoba Legislative Building in 1912, and a Royal Commission called, Thomas Kelly fled the city and most of his assets were seized including his home at 88 Adelaide Street, and although brothers working for the same company, Michael Kelly was said to have no part in the scandal. The house was not sold again until 1942, and has shifted owners several times since. The building is currently vacant.

The Kelly House is built in the Queen Anne Style with brick veneer, and its most prominent external feature are the decorative verge boards displaying a sunburst pattern, which adorn the front of the home. The interior of the house contains much of the original details.

* Historical Buildings Committee