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- Workman House
Summary This red and yellow brick Ontario Gothic Revival farmhouse is typical in plan and construction of the dwellings constructed during its time. The center plan, story and a half farmhouse is a practical design allowing efficient ventilation and a second story at a reduced tax rate. The design was … Summary This red and yellow brick Ontario Gothic Revival farmhouse is typical in plan and construction of the dwellings constructed during its time. The center plan, story and a half …County of Brant Public Library - Hamilton House
House Summary The Hamilton house, located in what used to be the Township of Onondaga, is believed to have been built in 1853 for Squire McNaughton, a Judge in Onondaga.3 The house was soon after purchased by Alexander Young Hamilton and has remained in the Hamilton family’s ownership ever since. … House Summary The Hamilton house, located in what used to be the Township of Onondaga, is believed to have been built in 1853 for Squire McNaughton, a Judge in Onondaga.3 …County of Brant Public Library - Cockshutt Summer House
House Summary The Cockshutt Summer Cottage, situated near Brantford Township, was constructed circa 1901 as Frank and Lenore Cockshutt’s summer residence. This Greek Revival style home features a full height portico, just one of the home’s many grand architectural features. During Lenore and Frank’s residency, many extravagant garden parties were … House Summary The Cockshutt Summer Cottage, situated near Brantford Township, was constructed circa 1901 as Frank and Lenore Cockshutt’s summer residence. This Greek Revival style home features a full height …County of Brant Public Library - Onondaga Hall
Summary This Italinate style hall was designed by renowned architect John Turner and is believed to have been erected in 1874. It has longed served the needs of the community and was used as a council chamber until 19762. The brick used in construction is thought to have been produced … Summary This Italinate style hall was designed by renowned architect John Turner and is believed to have been erected in 1874. It has longed served the needs of the community …County of Brant Public Library - Onondaga S.S.#5
u uCounty of Brant Public Library - William A. Douglas Farm
Summary A two storey red brick house built in Queen Anne style with a steep hipped metal roof. It was built by William A. Douglas and has remained in the Douglas family for four generations. The home has Italianate elements such as buff brick hoods above the windows. The two … Summary A two storey red brick house built in Queen Anne style with a steep hipped metal roof. It was built by William A. Douglas and has remained in the …County of Brant Public Library - St. Paul's Anglican Church
Summary St. Paul’s Anglican Church is a rare surviving example of a board-and-batten church in Ontario. Located in Middleport, it was built upon land donated by Robert Wade, the owner of the Middleport General Store. Constructed in 1868, the church has a Gothic steeple with paired lancet windows. The lower … Summary St. Paul’s Anglican Church is a rare surviving example of a board-and-batten church in Ontario. Located in Middleport, it was built upon land donated by Robert Wade, the owner …County of Brant Public Library - Maple Arbor Farm
Summary Located in Onondaga, Ontario, Maple Arbor Farm is a brick farmhouse built circa 1861 on land first claimed by William Howell. While the Howell family originally built and operated a sawmill circa 1839, the property was eventually turned into farmland. Maple Arbor Farm has had the longest period of … Summary Located in Onondaga, Ontario, Maple Arbor Farm is a brick farmhouse built circa 1861 on land first claimed by William Howell. While the Howell family originally built and operated …County of Brant Public Library - Second Onondaga Baptist Church
Summary The Second Onondaga Baptist Church was first constructed in 1854 by members of the Baptist community and using timber from Elder Hooper’s woods. Elder Hooper, who immigrated from England to Canada in 1838, would go on to serve as the church’s first minister1. The building is a testament to … Summary The Second Onondaga Baptist Church was first constructed in 1854 by members of the Baptist community and using timber from Elder Hooper’s woods. Elder Hooper, who immigrated from England …County of Brant Public Library - Harrison Farmhouse
Summary This one and a half storey yellow brick Ontario farmhouse was built circa 1870, suggesting either William or Elijah Harrison may have been responsible for building it. The roof possesses a steep pitch with front and side gables. The brickwork suggests that the windows were previously arched before they … Summary This one and a half storey yellow brick Ontario farmhouse was built circa 1870, suggesting either William or Elijah Harrison may have been responsible for building it. The roof …County of Brant Public Library
