Below image cf. www.whistlerbooks.com
My image below taken on March 3rd, 2009
Monday, December 29, 2014
Christmas on Prince Edward Island
This is a great book featuring Christmas stories, traditions and photographs of Prince Edward Island. The cover displays two wonderful historic Island buildings on Church Road in Rustico- The Barachois Inn and St. Augustine Parish Church.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Cape Bear Lighthouse, safely moved away from the cliffs
After ten years of discussing the urgency to move Cape Bear Lighthouse, it has happened and the lighthouse is safely away from the steep cliff.
Congratulations to the movers and the local citizens for making this happen.
Here's a photo from the CBC PEI's website - see the link below for more photos...
Congratulations to the movers and the local citizens for making this happen.
Here's a photo from the CBC PEI's website - see the link below for more photos...
Cape Bear Lighthouse is moving today
The front page of The Guardian newspaper this morning tells today is the day Cape Bear Lighthouse is moving to its new location at Murray Head ( approx. distance 7km /4 mi ) - the most south easterly point of the Island.
Here are two photos I took of the lighthouse on August 30, 2013.
Below is a link to the newspaper article.
Here are two photos I took of the lighthouse on August 30, 2013.
Below are photos of the new location.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Leard's Grist Mill, Coleman - storm flooding!
These images were taken at Leard's Grist Mill and Pond yesterday morning by CBC PEI's Steve Bruce. Photos cf. CBC PEI Facebook page.
The structure was strongly built - I'm confident it will withstand the flood waters as it has so many times before!
Leard's Grist Mill was built in 1888 by James Barclay of O'Leary. In the late 1890's Peter Warren Leard purchased the mill. Three generations of the Leard family operated the mill including Peter's sons Waldron and Albert and his grandson Warren, who closed it in 2002 after working here for more than 50 years.
The mill belongs to The Canadian Potato Museum in O'Leary.
The structure was strongly built - I'm confident it will withstand the flood waters as it has so many times before!
Leard's Grist Mill was built in 1888 by James Barclay of O'Leary. In the late 1890's Peter Warren Leard purchased the mill. Three generations of the Leard family operated the mill including Peter's sons Waldron and Albert and his grandson Warren, who closed it in 2002 after working here for more than 50 years.
The mill belongs to The Canadian Potato Museum in O'Leary.
Below are a few photos I took of Leard's Grist Mill this fall.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Corner of Haviland & Water Streets, Charlottetown
Last Friday I was in Charlottetown and took these photos of the two historic buildings at the corner of Haviland and Water Streets.
The large white house at 2 Haviland Street was finished in 1869 for the Lowden family - at the time local papers described it as "an architectural gem." The house was used as the American Consul for PEI in the early twentieth century - today it is "The Haviland Club" (associated with the United Services Officer's Club) with memberships open to the public.
The large yellow building on the right is "Owen Terrace" at 2-6 Water Street and built in 1889 by the estate of Owen Connolly as a rental building overlooking Charlottetown Harbour. In 1990 Owen Terrace was designated a National Historic Site describing it as a rare example of Queen Anne Revival architecture. (information cf. www.historicplaces.ca)
The following about "Owen Terrace" comes from the Historic Places website.
“The heritage value of Dundas Terrace lies in its Queen Anne Revival style architecture, its association with the estate of merchant, Owen Connolly (1820-1887) and its importance in supporting the Water Street streetscape. Owen Connolly was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the late 1800s. His varied business interests left him a very wealthy man. Connolly was born in Ireland in 1820 but immigrated to Prince Edward Island in 1839, where he worked for the Smallwood Family as a farm laborer. Connolly eventually bought a farm of his own and soon after, opened a country store. His businesses multiplied and diversified making him one of the most successful businessmen in Prince Edward Island. The Owen Connolly Estate executors were instructed to devote the remainder of Connolly’s estate “for the purpose of educating or assisting poor children, resident in Prince Edward Island, who are Irish, or the sons of Irish fathers...” The Estate was worth approximately 250 000 dollars. The Connolly Estate was involved in a number of investments including the construction and rental of buildings to provide continuing funding so that the Estate could carry on its charitable efforts. They have been very successful, as the Estate continues to offer awards each year. The Connolly Estate commissioned prominent local architect, William Critchlow Harris, to design Dundas Terrace. Unfortunately, there is some confusion as to who built the impressive structure. Records have survived showing tender bids were received from H. and S. Lowe, John Fennel and William Harper, however a hand written contract does exist stating that the work was to be done by H and S Lowe. Dundas Terrace was built in the Queen Anne Revival style, a style that was somewhat subdued in Charlottetown compared to other provinces. The Queen Anne Revival style was popular in the late Victorian era. Richard N. Shaw (1831-1912), a British architect, created the style that incorporated some of the classical motifs popular during Queen Anne’s reign (1702-1714). Some distinctive features of the style include, very large asymmetrical designs, a variety of rooflines and complex detailing, all of which have been incorporated into the design of Dundas Terrace. The building is a rare example of a Queen Anne Revival style apartment building constructed of wood and was recognized for its uniqueness in 1990 by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The beautiful Queen Anne Revival inspired tenement has been extremely well maintained and its interesting cladding, which includes board and batten, shiplap and clapboard, have been restored. The impressive building was originally named Dundas Terrace after Dundas Esplanade, a popular promenade that stretched along the breakwater to the west. It was also a fashionable building area of the 1870s with many large homes erected by the City’s more affluent citizens. The name Dundas came from the popular Lieutenant Governor, Hon. George Dundas (1819-1880). Dundas Terrace has more recently been named Dundas Esplanade in honour of the neighborhood and the promenade. Some of the building’s more prominent tenants, according to McAlpine’s Prince Edward Island Directory, included the Father of Confederation, Senator and Lieutenant Governor, Hon. A.A. Macdonald (1829-1912), as well as druggist and composer of the music to Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Island Hymn”, Lawrence W. Watson (1860-1925). A huge presence on the west end of Water Street, the building is a very impressive sight. Built on the waterfront, Dundas Terrace is vital to the Water Street streetscape and an important part, not only of Charlottetown's built heritage, but also the nation's."
The large yellow building on the right is "Owen Terrace" at 2-6 Water Street and built in 1889 by the estate of Owen Connolly as a rental building overlooking Charlottetown Harbour. In 1990 Owen Terrace was designated a National Historic Site describing it as a rare example of Queen Anne Revival architecture. (information cf. www.historicplaces.ca)
The following about "Haviland Club" comes from the Historic Places website.
"The Haviland Club's heritage value lies in
its association with the Lowden family, its association with the American
Consulate and its grand architecture. Esther Lowden, the widow of former tobacco merchant, George
Fish Crow Lowden, built this home after the Great Fire of 1866 destroyed her
home on Water Street. The home was rumored to be designed by Halifax architect,
David Stirling, who favored the Italianate style of architecture. After her
death in 1896, Lowden's son in law, LL Beer applied for authority to administer
the estate, hence the home stayed in the Lowden and Beer families.
Soon after Lowden’s death, the home was leased to the American Consul for Prince Edward Island, Delmer J Vail. The home served as the American Consulate for many years. At one point in time, the American flag was likely to be the first flag seen upon entering the Charlottetown harbor. It flew from a thirty-foot flagpole set atop the belvedere. Following the closure of the Consulate, the home was rented to various tenants. However, in 1944, the residence was bought by the Army and Navy Club, later the United Services Officers' Club, to be used as a club. Since then, the club has been renamed the Haviland Club and has opened its membership to the public. The Italianate style, former residence is one of the grandest in Charlottetown. The home was built in the fashionable area of the time, called Dundas Esplanade. By 1869, the local papers were describing the home as an architectural gem."
Soon after Lowden’s death, the home was leased to the American Consul for Prince Edward Island, Delmer J Vail. The home served as the American Consulate for many years. At one point in time, the American flag was likely to be the first flag seen upon entering the Charlottetown harbor. It flew from a thirty-foot flagpole set atop the belvedere. Following the closure of the Consulate, the home was rented to various tenants. However, in 1944, the residence was bought by the Army and Navy Club, later the United Services Officers' Club, to be used as a club. Since then, the club has been renamed the Haviland Club and has opened its membership to the public. The Italianate style, former residence is one of the grandest in Charlottetown. The home was built in the fashionable area of the time, called Dundas Esplanade. By 1869, the local papers were describing the home as an architectural gem."
“The heritage value of Dundas Terrace lies in its Queen Anne Revival style architecture, its association with the estate of merchant, Owen Connolly (1820-1887) and its importance in supporting the Water Street streetscape. Owen Connolly was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the late 1800s. His varied business interests left him a very wealthy man. Connolly was born in Ireland in 1820 but immigrated to Prince Edward Island in 1839, where he worked for the Smallwood Family as a farm laborer. Connolly eventually bought a farm of his own and soon after, opened a country store. His businesses multiplied and diversified making him one of the most successful businessmen in Prince Edward Island. The Owen Connolly Estate executors were instructed to devote the remainder of Connolly’s estate “for the purpose of educating or assisting poor children, resident in Prince Edward Island, who are Irish, or the sons of Irish fathers...” The Estate was worth approximately 250 000 dollars. The Connolly Estate was involved in a number of investments including the construction and rental of buildings to provide continuing funding so that the Estate could carry on its charitable efforts. They have been very successful, as the Estate continues to offer awards each year. The Connolly Estate commissioned prominent local architect, William Critchlow Harris, to design Dundas Terrace. Unfortunately, there is some confusion as to who built the impressive structure. Records have survived showing tender bids were received from H. and S. Lowe, John Fennel and William Harper, however a hand written contract does exist stating that the work was to be done by H and S Lowe. Dundas Terrace was built in the Queen Anne Revival style, a style that was somewhat subdued in Charlottetown compared to other provinces. The Queen Anne Revival style was popular in the late Victorian era. Richard N. Shaw (1831-1912), a British architect, created the style that incorporated some of the classical motifs popular during Queen Anne’s reign (1702-1714). Some distinctive features of the style include, very large asymmetrical designs, a variety of rooflines and complex detailing, all of which have been incorporated into the design of Dundas Terrace. The building is a rare example of a Queen Anne Revival style apartment building constructed of wood and was recognized for its uniqueness in 1990 by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The beautiful Queen Anne Revival inspired tenement has been extremely well maintained and its interesting cladding, which includes board and batten, shiplap and clapboard, have been restored. The impressive building was originally named Dundas Terrace after Dundas Esplanade, a popular promenade that stretched along the breakwater to the west. It was also a fashionable building area of the 1870s with many large homes erected by the City’s more affluent citizens. The name Dundas came from the popular Lieutenant Governor, Hon. George Dundas (1819-1880). Dundas Terrace has more recently been named Dundas Esplanade in honour of the neighborhood and the promenade. Some of the building’s more prominent tenants, according to McAlpine’s Prince Edward Island Directory, included the Father of Confederation, Senator and Lieutenant Governor, Hon. A.A. Macdonald (1829-1912), as well as druggist and composer of the music to Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Island Hymn”, Lawrence W. Watson (1860-1925). A huge presence on the west end of Water Street, the building is a very impressive sight. Built on the waterfront, Dundas Terrace is vital to the Water Street streetscape and an important part, not only of Charlottetown's built heritage, but also the nation's."
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Former Hunter River United Church Manse for Sale
A few weeks ago the Smith's listed their home for sale - it's located in the Village of Hunter River on Bagnall's Pond.
Here's the real estate listing...
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The
following character-defining elements illustrate this Island-ell style house - it features a 2-storey belted tower with steep-pitched roof; the Doctor’s Office has a parapet façade heavily decorated with wood trim and brackets; cedar
shingle siding; hooded windows with gingerbread brackets; patterned shingles in
the gables; bay window with mansard roof and decorative brackets; a sunporch with
4-over-3 window panes; and gable dormer with roundtop window and detailing.
Here's the real estate listing...
In 2007 I carried out a historic documentation project in Hunter River & Hazel Grove whereby I researched 14 historic properties registered on Historic Places
(http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=10381). Here's the information on the former doctor's home and United Church Manse.
Photo by Margaret Smith, 1970's
I took these photos in 2007.
The
house was built by local carpenter, David Silliphant and sold to Edward
Woolner, “plot with dwelling,” on 22-Aug-1902 for the sum of $1,250.
In 1912 the property was sold to Dr. Rodgerson who built on the doctors office on the right and lived here until 1929. He was a successful doctor and his wife an accomplished and talented musician who played the organ at the
Presbyterian Church for many years.
Dr. Barrett bought the property in
1929 and lived here till 1945 - he operated his dental office from the house.
In the January 1945 the house was purchased by
the Hunter River United Church for their manse.
One couple married here in the parlour that year was
George Smith and Dorothy Weeks of Pleaseant Valley on November 2, 1945.
In 1979 the United
Church wanted a manse closer to the church and put the house up for sale - it was bought by the present owners Gordon and Margaret
Smith for their family home.
( The above information comes from: interview with the owners;
the Goad Insurance Plan of PEI; the Lands Record Office PEI Govt; and the History
of Hunter River 1767-1967 )
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Easton-Mahar House, Georgetown
I just came across this house for sale in Georgetown. Here's the listing below. Noted as being one of ten classified heritage houses in Georgetown.
The following information and close-up photo can be found on the Canada's Historic Places website...
The house is valued for its
Gothic Revival style elements and for its association with the family of James
Easton. James
Easton was one of the earliest educators in eastern Prince Edward Island. He
was a teacher at the "Infant School" in Georgetown's Holy Trinity
(Anglican) Church Hall. In 1866, he was one of only six individuals who
received funding from the Assembly "for Education". He received the
largest sum at 30 Pounds, ten Pounds more than what was allocated for
Charlottetown's "Bog School." James Easton was married to Ellen
Sanderson, the daughter of William Sanderson, one of Georgetown's earliest
merchants. In addition to teaching, James also worked with his father-in-law in
this mercantile business. Later, James became a full partner with his son,
William Sanderson Easton, who had inherited his grandfather's property and
business. In 1880, Meacham's Atlas featured an engraving of the property as one
of Georgetown's landmarks. The current house was likely constructed in the
1860s. It was deeded to James Easton in 1867 from the Lieutenant Governor.
William Sanderson Easton inherited it in 1886 and it remained in the Easton
family until 1944. The McKenna family owned the property for the next thirty
years, when it returned to the Easton family in 1974. The current residents
have owned it since 1992. The house has had some renovations in recent years
such as a new foundation and altered front entrance. However, many of its
Gothic Revival elements remain including the fine example of a Gothic Revival
window in the centre gable.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Moore Farmstead, Milton
Two weeks ago I photographed this old house when I heard of the passing of 89-year-old John Milton Moore on Halloween day. He was born in 1925 and the son of Henry "Harry" and Annie (Munroe) Moore.
The property is located in Lot 32 in Milton on the Malpeque Road (Rte.2) between the Rustico Road (Rte.7) and the North Yorke River Road (Rte.148).
The house sits very close to the highway and faces north. The style is "center dormer" popular in the mid-1800's here on the Island. An uncommon feature of this house is that it has another center dormer on the rear facing south.
The Cumin's 1928 Atlas of Prince Edward Island shows Harry Moore living here with the following children: Marjorie, Russell, Robert, Wesley and John. It shows the farm with 62 acres.
The Meacham's 1880 Atlas of Prince Edward Island shows Geo. Moore living here with 62 acres.
Near a decade ago two ladies recorded a mini documentary about this place which aired on CBC Radio's program Outfront ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outfront ). The ladies interviewed Mr. Moore first asking him if they could paint his barns - he replied, "oh dear, I don't know if I want my barns painted." He misunderstood the ladies, they wanted to do an artists interpretation of the old weathered buildings - he thought they wanted to physically paint them. I forget much of the rest of the 15-minute show, but it was fun to listen to a story about a place here on Prince Edward Island.
The property is located in Lot 32 in Milton on the Malpeque Road (Rte.2) between the Rustico Road (Rte.7) and the North Yorke River Road (Rte.148).
The house sits very close to the highway and faces north. The style is "center dormer" popular in the mid-1800's here on the Island. An uncommon feature of this house is that it has another center dormer on the rear facing south.
The Cumin's 1928 Atlas of Prince Edward Island shows Harry Moore living here with the following children: Marjorie, Russell, Robert, Wesley and John. It shows the farm with 62 acres.
The Meacham's 1880 Atlas of Prince Edward Island shows Geo. Moore living here with 62 acres.
Tomorrow, November 15, 2014 an auction will be held at the homestead by Roberts Auctioneering - see their website for photographs of items for auction - I've included a few here.
Above: An aerial photo of the farmstead.
Below: today the machinery was all outside for the auction tomorrow.
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