In 1834, a historic Métis family home was built beside Georgian Bay in Canada; 192 years later, its owner transferred it for just $2 and the 75,000-pound house was moved across the water for a planned museum
An 1834 Métis home built near the Canadian shoreline is beginning a new chapter after being moved across Georgian Bay. Its private owner sold the historic building for just $2 to help create a heritage museum. Known as the Labatte House, the building weighs about 75,000 pounds. It was placed on a special barge at…
