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Painterly image of a building with a porch and garden, likely a library or community hall.

Painterly image of a building with a porch and garden, likely a library or community hall.

A restored early 20th-century rural Manitoba community hall made of textured concrete blocks, painted blue-grey, with a curved false front façade. The building has a modest size, rectangular shape, and sits slightly elevated on a wooden deck. Attached to the left side (or rear-left angle) is a modern one-storey library extension with a full basement, built in natural cedar siding, charcoal fibre cement panels, and a standing seam metal roof. The modern wing features large glass windows, skylights, and timber beam accents at the entrance. A shared lobby with signage reading “Dr. Murdoch Buchanan Reynolds Library and Archives” connects the old hall and new wing. The original hall is preserved as a museum and archive, with a new two-storey section at the rear (replacing the old stage area), made in matching grey faux-stone. In front, a landscaped native flower garden surrounds a granite statue of William Reynolds on a pedestal. Gravel paths lead to the main entrance, and wooden benches line the garden edges. The setting is rural Manitoba in spring, with prairie trees and clear skies.and thisCreate an image of a one-storey building designed as a welcoming library and historical centre. The building should have a classic, timeless architectural style with warm colors, large windows, and inviting entrance features like a porch or steps. The setting should feel community-focused and peaceful. Add a clear, tasteful sign on the building that reads: “Samuel H. Reynolds Library and See more