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- Drawing of the McLean Farm in NewportThis is a photograph of a drawing of the McLean Farm in Newport, Ontario made in 1970. The farmhouse pictured was built in 1859. Since the drawing, a verandah has been added to the front of the house, the barn has been renovated, and the windmill in the picture has …This is a photograph of a drawing of the McLean Farm in Newport, Ontario made in 1970. The farmhouse pictured was built in 1859. Since the drawing, a verandah has …County of Brant Public Library
- The McLean FarmhouseThese are photographs of the McLean Farmhouse in Newport, Ontario circa 1980. The farmhouse pictured was built in 1859, and the paneled addition was built circa 1900. Since these photographs, a verandah has been added to the front of the house.These are photographs of the McLean Farmhouse in Newport, Ontario circa 1980. The farmhouse pictured was built in 1859, and the paneled addition was built circa 1900. Since these photographs, …County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of the Silo at the Harley HomesteadThis is a photograph of the silo on the Harley Homestead, presumed to have been taken in 1954, the year the silo was built.This is a photograph of the silo on the Harley Homestead, presumed to have been taken in 1954, the year the silo was built.County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of the Harley HomesteadThis is a photograph of the Harley Homestead circa 1950. The verandah on the front of the home has since been renovated into a closed den. The chimney in the photograph was removed circa 1955.This is a photograph of the Harley Homestead circa 1950. The verandah on the front of the home has since been renovated into a closed den. The chimney in the …County of Brant Public Library
- Aerial Photograph of the Harley HomesteadThis is an aerial photograph of the Harley Homestead. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be 1948. The smaller barn in the photograph was blown down in hurricane Hazel in 1954. The large tree in the center of the photograph has since been taken down and replaced …This is an aerial photograph of the Harley Homestead. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be 1948. The smaller barn in the photograph was blown down in …County of Brant Public Library
- Ron Eddy HouseSummary Located in South Dumfries Township, this house was built in approximately 1888. County of Brant Mayor Ron Eddy currently resides in this home. The original home on this property was built in 1820. The County of Brant Public Library thanks Mayor Eddy for inviting us to his home in …Summary Located in South Dumfries Township, this house was built in approximately 1888. County of Brant Mayor Ron Eddy currently resides in this home. The original home on this property …County of Brant Public Library
- PenmarvianSummary The original house was built by Hiram Capron in 1846 and known as the The Stone House. It took three years and twelve stone masons to complete and is an exemplar of the Greek Revival style popular at the time. Note how the square profile, flat hip roof and …Summary The original house was built by Hiram Capron in 1846 and known as the The Stone House. It took three years and twelve stone masons to complete and is …County of Brant Public Library
- Don Wills FarmSummary The Wills house is located in Onondaga Township. Adam Butter, a Scottish immigrant, constructed the home in 1849 with the help of his brothers, and finished construction in 1855. Arches are found on either side of the driveway with the names Frank and Adam Butter inscribed, which were built …Summary The Wills house is located in Onondaga Township. Adam Butter, a Scottish immigrant, constructed the home in 1849 with the help of his brothers, and finished construction in 1855. …County of Brant Public Library
- Van Sickle FarmSummary The Van Sickle house is located in Onondaga Township. Construction of the house began in 1894 for Charles Edwards and his family. The house was rented by Tom and Dorothy Van Sickle in 1948 and purchased three years later for $7,000. Timeline 1894 – Construction Begins Charles Edwards family. …Summary The Van Sickle house is located in Onondaga Township. Construction of the house began in 1894 for Charles Edwards and his family. The house was rented by Tom and …County of Brant Public Library
- LeCluse FarmSummary This house is located in Onondaga Township. Of note is the design in the walls made by alternating red and yellow bricks. Architectural Features This building is a single detached, two storey house with a high gable roof. Designs have been created in the stretcher bond brick walls by …Summary This house is located in Onondaga Township. Of note is the design in the walls made by alternating red and yellow bricks. Architectural Features This building is a single …County of Brant Public Library
- Bruce's SchoolSummary Bruce's School was named for James Bruce, a graduate of Dublin University who taught in the County of Brant for ten years. The first schoolhouse was a log cabin on Concession 5 near the Beverly Township line, in David Cope's field about three quarters of a mile east of …Summary Bruce's School was named for James Bruce, a graduate of Dublin University who taught in the County of Brant for ten years. The first schoolhouse was a log cabin …County of Brant Public Library
- Thomas HouseSummary Originally located in the Cainsville area on what is now Colborne Street, the Thomas House was constructed in 1835 for John Thomas by William Abbot. Peanut butter was manufactured at the house by the Taylor family from 1920 until the middle of the Second World War when it became …Summary Originally located in the Cainsville area on what is now Colborne Street, the Thomas House was constructed in 1835 for John Thomas by William Abbot. Peanut butter was manufactured …County of Brant Public Library
- Glen Morris Public LibrarySummary The Glen Morris Hotel, also known as Temperance House, was built in 1844 and opened by Robert Shiel. The first General Warehouse offered food, lodging, a bar, a livery stable, and an upstairs dance hall. On January 21, 1875, a Penny Readings Society started where once a month reading …Summary The Glen Morris Hotel, also known as Temperance House, was built in 1844 and opened by Robert Shiel. The first General Warehouse offered food, lodging, a bar, a livery …County of Brant Public Library
- Nixon HomesteadSummary Two miles east of St. George is the Nixon Homestead, built by Charles Nixon in 1853. The house has remained in the family to the present day. Timeline 1853 – Construction Begins Under Charles Nixon, grandfather of Harry C Nixon. 1 1880 – Brick House Built Henry (the oldest …Summary Two miles east of St. George is the Nixon Homestead, built by Charles Nixon in 1853. The house has remained in the family to the present day. Timeline 1853 …County of Brant Public Library
- Aerial Photo of the Bonney/Innes FarmThis item is an aerial photograph of the Bonney/Innes farm in Burford Township. The photo was taken in 1948.This item is an aerial photograph of the Bonney/Innes farm in Burford Township. The photo was taken in 1948.County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of the Jull House/Robinson Funeral HomeThis item is a photograph of the Jull House and former Robinson funeral home located in Burford. The date this photo was taken is unknown.This item is a photograph of the Jull House and former Robinson funeral home located in Burford. The date this photo was taken is unknown.County of Brant Public Library
- Five Oaks Education and Retreat CentreHouse Summary Five Oaks is located at the intersection of the Grand River and Whiteman’s Creek in the traditional territory of the Onondaga, and served as a meeting place for Indigenous communities for generations. The property was included in the Haldimand Proclamation, which granted six miles on either side of …House Summary Five Oaks is located at the intersection of the Grand River and Whiteman’s Creek in the traditional territory of the Onondaga, and served as a meeting place for …County of Brant Public Library
- Snowball Grist MillSummary The construction process of the mill began in 1869 and went on for three years, culminating in a stone building built by local stonemason Mr Reith. Goldie and McCulloch supplied two ten inch wide Leffel water wheels and over five hundred feet of flume pipe. By the fall of …Summary The construction process of the mill began in 1869 and went on for three years, culminating in a stone building built by local stonemason Mr Reith. Goldie and McCulloch …County of Brant Public Library
- Bonney/Innes FarmSummary Located in Burford Township, John Fowler purchased the parcel of Crown land this farm is located on in 1803 and the plot stayed in his family until it was purchased in 1861 by William Bonney. The farm was purchased from a trust by Bruce Innes in 1940 after the …Summary Located in Burford Township, John Fowler purchased the parcel of Crown land this farm is located on in 1803 and the plot stayed in his family until it was …County of Brant Public Library
- Howlett HouseHouse Summary The Howlett House is located in Glen Morris within the Township of South Dumfries. Prior to 1897, Robert Rose, the donor of the land for the Glen Morris Public Library, owned a barn and stable on the property of the Howlett House. Circa 1915, Josiah James Howlett (commonly …House Summary The Howlett House is located in Glen Morris within the Township of South Dumfries. Prior to 1897, Robert Rose, the donor of the land for the Glen Morris …County of Brant Public Library