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- SunnysideSummary Constructed in 1888 by Dr. E.E. Kitchen, Sunnyside was built as a show piece with well-kept grounds. This building was the location for the inaugural meeting of the St. George Women’s Institute on January 13th, 1903 and the group continued to meet here until 1920. Beginning in 1957, Sunnyside …Summary Constructed in 1888 by Dr. E.E. Kitchen, Sunnyside was built as a show piece with well-kept grounds. This building was the location for the inaugural meeting of the St. …County of Brant Public Library
- Vine CottageSummary The name 'Vine Cottage' came from the stone cottage and wall covered with grape vines. The gardens were terraced to the south, and the north side of this cottage was covered with Virginia Creeper. Jacob Steele hired a Scotsman from Paris to do the work, one Mr. Findlayson. The …Summary The name 'Vine Cottage' came from the stone cottage and wall covered with grape vines. The gardens were terraced to the south, and the north side of this cottage …County of Brant Public Library
- William B. Wood HouseHouse Summary Located in St. George, the William B. Wood house was built in 1880 for local businessman Mr. Thompson. The home was soon after purchased by Snowball Grist Mill owner William Bruce Wood, who served on the South Dumfries and Brant County councils, and at one time was the …House Summary Located in St. George, the William B. Wood house was built in 1880 for local businessman Mr. Thompson. The home was soon after purchased by Snowball Grist Mill …County of Brant Public Library
- Griffin HouseSummary Located in South Dumfries Township, the Griffin house was built in approximately 1898 for Maggie and William Fleming after the couple purchased the .45 acres of land. This Colonial Revival style, white frame home has undergone many renovations over the years, originally featuring a picket fence and pillars that …Summary Located in South Dumfries Township, the Griffin house was built in approximately 1898 for Maggie and William Fleming after the couple purchased the .45 acres of land. This Colonial …County of Brant Public Library
- Glen Morris United ChurchBuilding Summary The Glen Morris United Church, located on East River Road, was constructed in 1847 on land donated by Samuel Latshaw, the founder of Glen Morris. Construction of the Field Stone church finished in 1849, and the church was officially opened in November of that year. Initially a Presbyterian …Building Summary The Glen Morris United Church, located on East River Road, was constructed in 1847 on land donated by Samuel Latshaw, the founder of Glen Morris. Construction of the …County of Brant Public Library
- Glen Morris United Church ManseHouse Summary The Glen Morris United Church Manse was built starting in 1856 after Samuel Latshaw donated four acres of land to the Glen Morris United Church. The purpose of the Manse was to house the ministers of the church, and the Manse is still a minister’s residency today. Construction …House Summary The Glen Morris United Church Manse was built starting in 1856 after Samuel Latshaw donated four acres of land to the Glen Morris United Church. The purpose of …County of Brant Public Library
- CamperdownSummary Camperdown, named after the rare Camperdown Elms located on the property, is a Victorian Queen Anne style home built in 1880 and located in St. George. The house has had several owners over the years including Doctor Broddy who operated a reception room and office in the house and …Summary Camperdown, named after the rare Camperdown Elms located on the property, is a Victorian Queen Anne style home built in 1880 and located in St. George. The house has …County of Brant Public Library
- Smith PlaceSummary This property is located in the former South Dumfries Township near the village of Harrisburg. The Clarke Family lived upon the property for 50 years or more. The land was owned by Mullen in the 1840s and he presumably built the original log cabin.6 The house was eventually upgraded …Summary This property is located in the former South Dumfries Township near the village of Harrisburg. The Clarke Family lived upon the property for 50 years or more. The land …County of Brant Public Library
- Levi Boughton HouseSummary The land on which the Levi Boughton house can be found was purchased in 1844 from Thomas Coleman and his wife. Boughton was the primary builder of the famous cobblestone houses located in and around Paris. He came to Paris from Albany, New York, and lived in the town …Summary The land on which the Levi Boughton house can be found was purchased in 1844 from Thomas Coleman and his wife. Boughton was the primary builder of the famous …
- Dr. Sowden HouseSummary The Sowden House was the home and office of Dr. Sowden, an early doctor. The original home was built in the distinctive cobblestone style, though it has a recent addition in a more modern style. It is currently owned by Roger Moriarity. It acted as a combination living space …Summary The Sowden House was the home and office of Dr. Sowden, an early doctor. The original home was built in the distinctive cobblestone style, though it has a recent …
- Photograph of Asa Wolverton HouseThis item is a photograph of the Asa Wolverton house, located in Paris. The date this photograph was taken is unknown but occurred prior to the street being paved. For an in-depth description of this building please view the record located here.This item is a photograph of the Asa Wolverton house, located in Paris. The date this photograph was taken is unknown but occurred prior to the street being paved. For …
- Photograph of Hamilton PlaceThis item is a photograph of Hamilton Place, located in Paris. The stone fence that runs along Grand River St. N. on either side of Hamilton Court can be seen in this photo. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description please view the record located …This item is a photograph of Hamilton Place, located in Paris. The stone fence that runs along Grand River St. N. on either side of Hamilton Court can be seen …
- Letter from Paul Wickson to the Public Library BoardThis item is a letter addressed to members of the Public Library Board from artist Paul Wickson, a former resident of Hamilton Place. In the letter Mr. Wickson requests that the Board repay a loan that he provided them. The letter is dated June 15th, 1913 and includes a "Hamilton …This item is a letter addressed to members of the Public Library Board from artist Paul Wickson, a former resident of Hamilton Place. In the letter Mr. Wickson requests that …
- Interior Photograph of Hamilton PlaceThis item is a photograph of a fireplace located inside Hamilton Place. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description of Hamilton Place please view the record located here.This item is a photograph of a fireplace located inside Hamilton Place. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description of Hamilton Place please view the …
- Photograph of Hamilton Place GroundsThis item is a photograph of the property where Hamilton Place is located. The date this photograph was taken is unknown but likely occurred in the 1890s. The Presbyterian Church can be seen in the background. For an in-depth description of Hamilton Place please view the record located here.This item is a photograph of the property where Hamilton Place is located. The date this photograph was taken is unknown but likely occurred in the 1890s. The Presbyterian Church …
- Letter from Franklin Smoke to Thomas McCoshThis item is the first page of a letter addressed to Thomas McCosh, the Town Clerk for Paris, from Franklin Smoke on behalf of Paul Wickson, a former resident of Hamilton Place. In the letter Mr. Wickson takes exception to the possibility of a sidewalk being laid any further south …This item is the first page of a letter addressed to Thomas McCosh, the Town Clerk for Paris, from Franklin Smoke on behalf of Paul Wickson, a former resident of …
- Photograph of Charles Mitchell HouseThis item is a photograph of Charles Mitchell House, located in Paris. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description please view the record located here.This item is a photograph of Charles Mitchell House, located in Paris. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description please view the record located here.
- Postcard featuring the Charles Mitchell HouseThis item is a postcard with a photograph of the Charles Mitchell House on the front. The postcard was sent in 1907. For an in-depth description please view the record located here.This item is a postcard with a photograph of the Charles Mitchell House on the front. The postcard was sent in 1907. For an in-depth description please view the record …
- Winter Photograph of PenmarvianThis item is a photograph of Penmarvian taken during the winter. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description of Penmarvian please view the record located here.This item is a photograph of Penmarvian taken during the winter. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description of Penmarvian please view the record located …
- Photographs of Penmarvian Stained Glass WindowsThis record features two photographs of stained glass windows located inside Penmarvian, in Paris. The date these photographs were taken is unknown. For an in-depth description of Penmarvian please view the record located here.This record features two photographs of stained glass windows located inside Penmarvian, in Paris. The date these photographs were taken is unknown. For an in-depth description of Penmarvian please view …