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- Illahee LodgeLakelands was originally built in 1878 and was later the residence of William Riddell. He obtained the first B.Sc. to be granted by Victoria College, Cobourg, in 1877, and later became an eminent lawyer. In 1906 he became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario. Mr. Riddell’s wife was …Lakelands was originally built in 1878 and was later the residence of William Riddell. He obtained the first B.Sc. to be granted by Victoria College, Cobourg, in 1877, and later …Cobourg Public Library
- 106 Bagot StreetThis beautiful Greek Revival Cottage was built around the 1850’s by William H. Floyd.This beautiful Greek Revival Cottage was built around the 1850’s by William H. Floyd.Cobourg Public Library
- 293 George StreetThis Greek revival cottage shows up on the 1874 town map but its date of construction is still uncertain. It is likely to have been built around the late 1850s, early 1860s since this style was popular at this time.This Greek revival cottage shows up on the 1874 town map but its date of construction is still uncertain. It is likely to have been built around the late 1850s, …Cobourg Public Library
- 363 George StreetThis Ontario Gothic cottage was built by John Cullingford (local druggist) in 1856. He also conducted his business from this building.This Ontario Gothic cottage was built by John Cullingford (local druggist) in 1856. He also conducted his business from this building.Cobourg Public Library
- Reynar HomeThis solid square house was built in 1876. It was as a wedding present for Dr. Alfred Reynar, professor of English literature at Victoria College, and his bride, Ida Hayden, from her parents.This solid square house was built in 1876. It was as a wedding present for Dr. Alfred Reynar, professor of English literature at Victoria College, and his bride, Ida Hayden, …Cobourg Public Library
- 80 Havelock StreetThis stately Victorian house was constructed completed in 1880 by William Bond, a contractor and builder. It is graced with the unusual features of elaborate stone quoins, and stone lintels with worked keystone, over each window.This stately Victorian house was constructed completed in 1880 by William Bond, a contractor and builder. It is graced with the unusual features of elaborate stone quoins, and stone lintels …Cobourg Public Library
- Chatterton ResidenceThis fine brick residence was built this in 1851 by R. D. Chatterton, who came to Cobourg about 1830, and was the first editor of the Cobourg Star, which began publishing in 1831. Its proportions, massing, and detail give it a decidedly English flavor.This fine brick residence was built this in 1851 by R. D. Chatterton, who came to Cobourg about 1830, and was the first editor of the Cobourg Star, which began …Cobourg Public Library
- Cedar HedgeIn 1854, James Crossen, proprietor of the Cobourg Car Works married Margaret Hayden, sister of John Hayden. Both were children of Reverend William Hayden, who was instrumental in the development of the Congregational Church in Canada. Originally known as Cedar Hedge, Crossen house was built in 1871. The Car Works, …In 1854, James Crossen, proprietor of the Cobourg Car Works married Margaret Hayden, sister of John Hayden. Both were children of Reverend William Hayden, who was instrumental in the development …Cobourg Public Library
- FairlawnOriginally built in 1870 by James Crossen for his son William, this large vernacular Victorian house was just south of Cedar Hedge. William remodelled it in 1895 which then made it a fine example of the Queen Anne Style. In 1910 the addition was added to the south and the …Originally built in 1870 by James Crossen for his son William, this large vernacular Victorian house was just south of Cedar Hedge. William remodelled it in 1895 which then made …Cobourg Public Library
- The PoplarsIn 1815, Loyalist John Kelly Spencer purchased 160 acres in what is now the centre of Cobourg from the son of Eluid Nickerson, Cobourg's first settler. He subdivided it and in 1827 built the Poplars on the northeast portion of his property. Spencer Street was named after Sheriff Spencer of …In 1815, Loyalist John Kelly Spencer purchased 160 acres in what is now the centre of Cobourg from the son of Eluid Nickerson, Cobourg's first settler. He subdivided it and …Cobourg Public Library
- WoodlawnThis residence was built in 1835 by Ebenezer Perry, who first arrived in Cobourg in 1815, and became first Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, which preceded a Town Council as governing body of the town. Woodlawn, as it is called, is an outstanding example of Regency taste with …This residence was built in 1835 by Ebenezer Perry, who first arrived in Cobourg in 1815, and became first Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, which preceded a Town …Cobourg Public Library
- 411 John StreetA very elegantly proportioned house, it was built by William Hitchins, a well-to-do grocer, around 1857.A very elegantly proportioned house, it was built by William Hitchins, a well-to-do grocer, around 1857.Cobourg Public Library
- Victoria CollegeEdward Crane was the architect and builder of Victoria College in 1836. It was built as the Academy of the Methodist Church and became one of Canada's earliest degree-granting universities in 1841. Egerton Ryerson, was its first president. After forming a vital part of Cobourg's academic and cultural life for …Edward Crane was the architect and builder of Victoria College in 1836. It was built as the Academy of the Methodist Church and became one of Canada's earliest degree-granting universities …Cobourg Public Library
- Ontario Hospital (Cobourg Asylum)The Ontario Hospital opened in 1921 in the old Victoria College building with all its patients being female. It operated as a Mental Hospital and had a resident population of approximately 530. The focus was on care rather than treatment and training. In 1968 the Mental Hospitals Act came into …The Ontario Hospital opened in 1921 in the old Victoria College building with all its patients being female. It operated as a Mental Hospital and had a resident population of …Cobourg Public Library
- 359 Division Street N.This Georgian style dwelling was built in 1840 by William Grieve, and was used as his personal residence. It is probably the best early frame house left standing in Cobourg.This Georgian style dwelling was built in 1840 by William Grieve, and was used as his personal residence. It is probably the best early frame house left standing in Cobourg.Cobourg Public Library
- Division StreetThe centre building (with the double doorway) and the one to the left (318, 320, 322, 324 Division St. N.)are part of a group of early frame buildings constructed fro both commerical and domestic use. They range in date from 1840 to the mid 1850s. William Grieve built this particular …The centre building (with the double doorway) and the one to the left (318, 320, 322, 324 Division St. N.)are part of a group of early frame buildings constructed fro …Cobourg Public Library
- Dr. James Gilchrist HouseThis house was built in 1841 by Dr. James Gilchrist specifically for use as both his office and residence. His brother, John, also a doctor, was the first medical doctor licensed by the Upper Canada Medical Board. One can still see vestiges of early style about the doorway, despite alterations. …This house was built in 1841 by Dr. James Gilchrist specifically for use as both his office and residence. His brother, John, also a doctor, was the first medical doctor …Cobourg Public Library
- Phoenix BuildingThe Phoenix building takes up one town block - the whole east side of Division Street and about 100 feet of King Street. It is the longest and second largest commercial building in Cobourg. It empassed what was known as Smith's Block and over the years included the ScotiaBank, Andrews …The Phoenix building takes up one town block - the whole east side of Division Street and about 100 feet of King Street. It is the longest and second largest …Cobourg Public Library
- Graveley HomeWilliam Gravely built this two storey home sometime between 1837 and 1848. It was later converted for commercial use. It housed the Cobourg Credit Union for the longest time and now the James Gordon Insurance Company. Of interest is a plaque that is located just below the roof line on …William Gravely built this two storey home sometime between 1837 and 1848. It was later converted for commercial use. It housed the Cobourg Credit Union for the longest time and …Cobourg Public Library
- St. Peter's Anglican ChurchCobourg is known for having one of the earliest Church of England parishes in Upper Canada. In 1819 the property on which this church stands was sold by John Spencer to the local church wardens Walter Boswell and Robert Henry for the sum of ten pounds. The first church's frame …Cobourg is known for having one of the earliest Church of England parishes in Upper Canada. In 1819 the property on which this church stands was sold by John Spencer …Cobourg Public Library