Matthew Jacobi has spent the past year restoring his 119-year-old Queen Anne Revival-era home in Winnipeg’s North Point Douglas neighbourhood. With original stained glass windows, mother-of-pearl light switches, and even period-appropriate lightbulbs, Jacobi has recreated the grandeur of the home when it was first built in 1905. Jacobi’s passion for restoration stems from his childhood visits to his grandparent’s home built in 1894. He believes that these historic homes embody the history of Winnipeg and should be preserved for generations to come.