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  • 7 Cayley Street - "Koller House"
    7 Cayley Street - "Koller House"
    Image       7 Cayley Street, Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. "Koller House" This house was built in 1877 by James Hargeaves, local Carpenter and builder, along with his wife, a milliner. It is one of Brocktons excellent Heritage Buildings and is acknowledged as such with a Heritage Plaque.
    Image     7 Cayley Street, Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. "Koller House" This house was built in 1877 by James Hargeaves, local Carpenter and builder, along with his wife, a milliner. It is one …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 305 Colborne Street - St. Thomas Anglican Church
    305 Colborne Street - St. Thomas Anglican Church
    Image       Constructed in 1910, St. Thomas Anglican Church maintains and supports the character of the neighbourhood, forming one of 4 corners occupied by a church around the central jail and court complex.
    Image     Constructed in 1910, St. Thomas Anglican Church maintains and supports the character of the neighbourhood, forming one of 4 corners occupied by a church around the central jail and court …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 336 Durham Street East - James Rothwell Block
    336 Durham Street East - James Rothwell Block
    Image       Built in 1885. The structure burned in 1985, nothing but the brick shell remained, though it was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act to preserve the unity of the downtown look by retaining the original upper facade and brickwork.
    Image     Built in 1885. The structure burned in 1985, nothing but the brick shell remained, though it was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act to preserve the unity of the downtown …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 410 Jackson Street South - "Rowland House"
    410 Jackson Street South - "Rowland House"
    Image       This house was erected in 1900 by architect Rob Gray of Harriston, for John Rowland who was a prominent Walkertonian, a financier and a cattle buyer. This house has been described as being "the best unaltered example of Queen Anne Revival Style in Bruce County" by the Walkerton Walking Tour …
    Image     This house was erected in 1900 by architect Rob Gray of Harriston, for John Rowland who was a prominent Walkertonian, a financier and a cattle buyer. This house has been …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 104264 Grey Road 10 - St John's Lutheran Pioneer Cemetery
    104264 Grey Road 10 - St John's Lutheran Pioneer Cemetery
    Image       Established in 1886. The site continues to serve as the resting place of Brant township and Elmwood’s earliest settlers.
    Image     Established in 1886. The site continues to serve as the resting place of Brant township and Elmwood’s earliest settlers.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 810 Yonge Street
    810 Yonge Street
    Image       Built in 1885, this was the home of Judge William Barrett. The Wesley family (who opertated the Walkerton Herald-Times) would subsequently live in the home.
    Image     Built in 1885, this was the home of Judge William Barrett. The Wesley family (who opertated the Walkerton Herald-Times) would subsequently live in the home.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 951 Old Durham Road
    951 Old Durham Road
    Image       Built in 1880 by Alexander Shaw. Shaw was a Liberal MPP for Bruce South as well as Mayor and town solicitor of Walkerton. He was directly responsible for the adoption of settler rights legislation that saw timber mills disallowed from taking lumber from settler lands without permission. A classic example …
    Image     Built in 1880 by Alexander Shaw. Shaw was a Liberal MPP for Bruce South as well as Mayor and town solicitor of Walkerton. He was directly responsible for the adoption …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 331 Durham Street East
    331 Durham Street East
    Image       Built in 1878 by William Brown. Despite being constructed a year after the Big Fire of Walkerton that scorched the majority of the downtown, it visually links well with Walkerton given the external Italianate facade.
    Image     Built in 1878 by William Brown. Despite being constructed a year after the Big Fire of Walkerton that scorched the majority of the downtown, it visually links well with Walkerton …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 404 Victoria Street
    404 Victoria Street
    Image       Built in 1882, this house is linked to the Walkerton region by its builder, Gregory G. Bobier, who developed large portions of the town of Walkerton.
    Image     Built in 1882, this house is linked to the Walkerton region by its builder, Gregory G. Bobier, who developed large portions of the town of Walkerton.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 411 Scott Street
    411 Scott Street
    Image       Built in 1937, this was the home of Rueben Edward Truax. The Truax family increased the manufacturing sector in Walkerton, manufacturing both doors and sashes.
    Image     Built in 1937, this was the home of Rueben Edward Truax. The Truax family increased the manufacturing sector in Walkerton, manufacturing both doors and sashes.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 430 Jackson Street South
    430 Jackson Street South
    Image       Built in 1885 by H.P. O’Connor. O'Conner was a lawyer, former Mayor of Walkerton and Liberal MPP of Bruce South from 1882-1894.
    Image     Built in 1885 by H.P. O’Connor. O'Conner was a lawyer, former Mayor of Walkerton and Liberal MPP of Bruce South from 1882-1894.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 120 Cayley Street - Walkerton Baptist Church
    120 Cayley Street - Walkerton Baptist Church
    Image       Originally built in the early years of the 19th century, this was the first church of Walkerton that ended construction, debt free, due to the volume of donations given by parishioners. Prominent parishioners included Donald Sinclair, first Speaker of the Ontario Legislature. The building combines two architectural styles into a …
    Image     Originally built in the early years of the 19th century, this was the first church of Walkerton that ended construction, debt free, due to the volume of donations given by …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 124 Colborne Street - "Hall House"
    124 Colborne Street - "Hall House"
    Image       Built in 1888, the house was constructed for George. J. Dickson a medical doctor from Normanby. Ten years later the house was sold to Walter Allen Hall. Hall was the elected member of the House of Commons from 1925-1935, and lived in this house for over forty years. The house …
    Image     Built in 1888, the house was constructed for George. J. Dickson a medical doctor from Normanby. Ten years later the house was sold to Walter Allen Hall. Hall was the …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 249 Durham Street East - Walkerton Public Library
    249 Durham Street East - Walkerton Public Library
    Image       Built in 1911. this structure functions as the Walkerton Branch of the County library system; supplying books, meeting rooms and internet services to the public. It is historically linked as it became the permanent home of the public with a grant from American industrialist, Andrew Carnegie.
    Image     Built in 1911. this structure functions as the Walkerton Branch of the County library system; supplying books, meeting rooms and internet services to the public. It is historically linked as …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 111 Jackson Street - Victoria Jubilee Hall
    111 Jackson Street - Victoria Jubilee Hall
    Image       Constructed in 1897 to honour Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, the hall remains a symbol of the dedication and crafting skill possessed by early Canadians at the turn of the 19th century. An imposing structure, the former town hall dominates the former market square and contrasts pointedly with the modern municipal …
    Image     Constructed in 1897 to honour Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, the hall remains a symbol of the dedication and crafting skill possessed by early Canadians at the turn of the 19th …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 220 Victoria Street - Sacred Heart Catholic Church
    220 Victoria Street - Sacred Heart Catholic Church
    Image       Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1874 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Before this, mass was celebrated in private homes, an old school and a court house. In 1895, the church was enlarged, and a sanctuary was added. In 1927, the pastor, Father Maloney, noticed the foundation …
    Image     Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1874 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Before this, mass was celebrated in private homes, an old school and a court house. …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 232 Durham Street East
    232 Durham Street East
    Image       Constructed in 1890 the building has always housed,and still houses, a functioning pharmacy while being physically and visually linked to the buildings on either side.
    Image     Constructed in 1890 the building has always housed,and still houses, a functioning pharmacy while being physically and visually linked to the buildings on either side.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 310 Victoria Street
    310 Victoria Street
    Image       This home was built in 1917. Dominated by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church site to the North, this former farmhouse was ordered directly from a catalogue, making it unique in Walkerton.
    Image     This home was built in 1917. Dominated by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church site to the North, this former farmhouse was ordered directly from a catalogue, making it unique in …
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 311 Colborne Street
    311 Colborne Street
    Image       Constructed in 1872, this house was the rectory for the old Anglican Church.
    Image     Constructed in 1872, this house was the rectory for the old Anglican Church.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
  • 414 Scott Street
    414 Scott Street
    Image       Built in 1890, this was the home of Rueben Eldridge Truax. The Truax family increased the manufacturing sector in Walkerton, manufacturing both doors and sashes.
    Image     Built in 1890, this was the home of Rueben Eldridge Truax. The Truax family increased the manufacturing sector in Walkerton, manufacturing both doors and sashes.
    Brockton Heritage Committee
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