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  • 488 Locust Street, ca 1989
    488 Locust Street, ca 1989
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  • 513 Locust Street. ca 1975
    513 Locust Street. ca 1975
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    Burlington Historical Society
  • 1445 Ontario Street, 2008
    1445 Ontario Street, 2008
    Image       Built in the 1930s for Melvyn Bush, who worked as a City Clerk. Occupied in the 1940s and 1950s by Joe Brown, insurance agent, his wife and sons. Honoured with a Heritage Award in 2002 in recognition of its renovations.
    Image     Built in the 1930s for Melvyn Bush, who worked as a City Clerk. Occupied in the 1940s and 1950s by Joe Brown, insurance agent, his wife and sons. Honoured with …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 1433 and 1435 Ontario Street, 2008
    1433 and 1435 Ontario Street, 2008
    Image       Built in 1886 for Ellen Kerns, wife of William Kerns. Later the home of William Chrle Kerns and his wife Helen Clarke "Lena" (née Hurd). : During the 1940s, 1433 was rented by James and Florence Dunlop. James was a commissioned officer in the Canadian Army and was stationed at …
    Image     Built in 1886 for Ellen Kerns, wife of William Kerns. Later the home of William Chrle Kerns and his wife Helen Clarke "Lena" (née Hurd). : During the 1940s, 1433 …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 1419 Ontario Street, 2008
    1419 Ontario Street, 2008
    Image       Built in 1906 by master builder George Blair for Phil. Patriarche, a coal dealer. It was originally a twin to its neighbour at 1413. The purchaser was Maud Angeline O'Brien, spinster. The 23 October 1907 Gazette reported that “P. C. Patriarche” was married 16 October in Providence, R.I., to M. …
    Image     Built in 1906 by master builder George Blair for Phil. Patriarche, a coal dealer. It was originally a twin to its neighbour at 1413. The purchaser was Maud Angeline O'Brien, …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 1426 Ontario Street, 2008
    1426 Ontario Street, 2008
    Image       Built in 1908 by Ephraim Burns and sold to John C. Campbell, a butcher on Brant Street. Later the home of the Utter family. The lane to the east of the house, now Blathwayt Lane, was called Utters' Lane, and also Rink Lane, since it led to the skating arena …
    Image     Built in 1908 by Ephraim Burns and sold to John C. Campbell, a butcher on Brant Street. Later the home of the Utter family. The lane to the east of …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • Renovations at 524 Emerald Street, ca 1988
    Renovations at 524 Emerald Street, ca 1988
    Image       The home owners were recognized by a Heritage Award in 1990. The property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1995. In 1916 Ellis Hughes Cleaver bought this property from the estate of Daniel Perry Crosby; in 1928 it was sold to Arthur and Jessie Munson; in 1937 it …
    Image     The home owners were recognized by a Heritage Award in 1990. The property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1995. In 1916 Ellis Hughes Cleaver bought this property …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 447 and 449 Locust Street
    447 and 449 Locust Street
    Image       Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1998 and renovated and restored in 2001.
    Image     Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1998 and renovated and restored in 2001.
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 472 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    472 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built in 1885 by Burlington master builder George Blair (1852 - 1935) as his own residence. His father and uncle had immigrated from Scotland to farm at Harper’s Corners in West Flamborough. Since he disliked clearing land, he decided to take up carpentry. The first house he worked on is …
    Image     Built in 1885 by Burlington master builder George Blair (1852 - 1935) as his own residence. His father and uncle had immigrated from Scotland to farm at Harper’s Corners in …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 466 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    466 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built in 1908 by Burlington master builder George Blair for O. T. (Oliver Tiffany) Springer, as a retirement residence after Springer retired from his farm, “Ontario Orchards”, which was located on Brant Street north of Caroline Street. Martha Craig’s The Garden of Canada (1902), includes photographs and notes on Springer …
    Image     Built in 1908 by Burlington master builder George Blair for O. T. (Oliver Tiffany) Springer, as a retirement residence after Springer retired from his farm, “Ontario Orchards”, which was located …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 422 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    422 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built ca 1920 on a lot severed from the Bell sisters' land. Restoration and renovation of the house was recognized by a Heritage Award in 2009.
    Image     Built ca 1920 on a lot severed from the Bell sisters' land. Restoration and renovation of the house was recognized by a Heritage Award in 2009.
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 529 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    529 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built ca 1911 by George Allen and purchased in 1913 by the Reverend Thomas Amy, a retired Methodist clergyman, and his wife Mary Ann. Sold from their estate in 1942 to Henry and Ann Hanna, who lived here until 1976. The maintenance and restoration of the house were recognized by …
    Image     Built ca 1911 by George Allen and purchased in 1913 by the Reverend Thomas Amy, a retired Methodist clergyman, and his wife Mary Ann. Sold from their estate in 1942 …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 543 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    543 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built in 1915 by carpenter Rowland Beck as his own residence. Sold by his widow ca 1927 to Philip Oliver Rhynas, son of Oliver William Rhynas. Both were lumber merchants. The reshingling of the house was recognized by a Heritage Award in 1994. A later renovation was completed in 2010.
    Image     Built in 1915 by carpenter Rowland Beck as his own residence. Sold by his widow ca 1927 to Philip Oliver Rhynas, son of Oliver William Rhynas. Both were lumber merchants. …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 549 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    549 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built ca 1911 for Lionel E. Biggs, engineer and machinist, and his wife Ella (née Page), whom he married in January 1910. William and Elizabeth Seaton lived here from the 1930s to the 1960s. Their son George and his wife Helen raised two children here, Billy and Jean. George operated …
    Image     Built ca 1911 for Lionel E. Biggs, engineer and machinist, and his wife Ella (née Page), whom he married in January 1910. William and Elizabeth Seaton lived here from the …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 461 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    461 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built in 1905 by builder Ephraim Burns on a lot severed from David Bastedo's property (now 1437 Elgin Street) by his heir Rebecca Bastedo. Bought in 1907 by Thomas Cleaver, a former farmer and later laborer, and Catherine (Cassie), his wife. Their daughter Venola Jean married George Pettit in June …
    Image     Built in 1905 by builder Ephraim Burns on a lot severed from David Bastedo's property (now 1437 Elgin Street) by his heir Rebecca Bastedo. Bought in 1907 by Thomas Cleaver, …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 465 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    465 Burlington Avenue, August 2008
    Image       Built in 1904 on a lot severed from David Bastedo's property (now 1437 Elgin Street) by his heir Rebecca Bastedo. Built for Robert Daubuz Innesand his wife Eliza or Alzia. He died in 1906. Their home was named "Fillabrook." One of their daughters, Florence, married Dr Metherell as his second …
    Image     Built in 1904 on a lot severed from David Bastedo's property (now 1437 Elgin Street) by his heir Rebecca Bastedo. Built for Robert Daubuz Innesand his wife Eliza or Alzia. …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • Thomas and Charlotte Alton Homestead, 3215 Settlement Court, formerly 4083 and 4059 Dundas Street (Con 1 NDS Pt Lt 10),  2009
    Thomas and Charlotte Alton Homestead, 3215 Settlement Court, formerly 4083 and 4059 Dundas Street (Con 1 NDS Pt Lt 10), 2009
    Image       A digital image. The Thomas Alton Homestead was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2007, amended in 2008. The property owners were awarded a Restoration Heritage Award in 2009. The house is featured in Mary Byers and Margaret McBurney's book, The Governor's Road (University of Toronto Press, 1982, pages …
    Image     A digital image. The Thomas Alton Homestead was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2007, amended in 2008. The property owners were awarded a Restoration Heritage Award in 2009. …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 513 Locust Street, ca 1975
    513 Locust Street, ca 1975
    Image       Built in 1905 for Elgin Harris, who purchased the eight-month-old Burlington Gazette in 1899 and was its Editor for 57 years; he served as Reeve in 1921 and Mayor in 1923–24. The property was owned by Garnett Ireland until 1975, when it was purchased by Al Cummings for conversion into …
    Image     Built in 1905 for Elgin Harris, who purchased the eight-month-old Burlington Gazette in 1899 and was its Editor for 57 years; he served as Reeve in 1921 and Mayor in …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • 513 Locust Street, ca 1975
    513 Locust Street, ca 1975
    Image       Built in 1905 for Elgin Harris, who purchased the eight-month-old Burlington Gazette in 1899 and was its Editor for 57 years; he served as Reeve in 1921 and Mayor in 1923–24. The property was owned by Garnett Ireland until 1975, when it was purchased by Al Cummings for conversion into …
    Image     Built in 1905 for Elgin Harris, who purchased the eight-month-old Burlington Gazette in 1899 and was its Editor for 57 years; he served as Reeve in 1921 and Mayor in …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • Thomas and Charlotte Alton Homestead and farm, 4083 (formerly 4059) Dundas Street (Con 1 NDS Pt Lt 10), now 3215 Settlement Court, 1974
    Thomas and Charlotte Alton Homestead and farm, 4083 (formerly 4059) Dundas Street (Con 1 NDS Pt Lt 10), now 3215 Settlement Court, 1974
    Image       The Thomas Alton Homestead was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2007, amended in 2008. The property owners were awarded a Restoration Heritage Award in 2009. The house is featured in Mary Byers and Margaret McBurney's book, The Governor's Road (University of Toronto Press, 1982, pages 76-77.
    Image     The Thomas Alton Homestead was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2007, amended in 2008. The property owners were awarded a Restoration Heritage Award in 2009. The house is …
    Burlington Historical Society
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