Friday, January 16, 2015
Bellevue House on Flickr
I came across a nice collection of photographs of old Prince Edward Island buildings on Flickr - here's a screen grab of one of the houses - it's in Bellevue (near Iona) by Craigford - see link below.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Glenwood Pond and Dam
Here's a nice property at Glenwood Pond and dam in the small rural community of Glenwood at the corner of Route 14 and the Hamilton Rd (Rte. 139).
The pond is on the Big Pierre Jacques River - there was a grist mill here owned by the Gorrills.
The large 2-storey house is owned by the Boulter family. The house is in the Second Empire style and likely built in the early 1900's. The house has been nicely cared for. The photo cf. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=764234390318500&set=a.764234846985121.1073741826.100001958393261&type=1&theater
The pond is on the Big Pierre Jacques River - there was a grist mill here owned by the Gorrills.
The large 2-storey house is owned by the Boulter family. The house is in the Second Empire style and likely built in the early 1900's. The house has been nicely cared for. The photo cf. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=764234390318500&set=a.764234846985121.1073741826.100001958393261&type=1&theater
There is a long Acadian history in this area which is recorded in the book, History of the Brae. In Meacham's 1880 Atlas of Prince Edward Island, it notes this community of Glenwood called Pierre Jacques. The atlas show M. Gorrill here with Grist Mill and Saw Mill on 9-acres.
The Cumin's 1928 Atlas of Prince Edward Island show Roger Currie living here with 10 acres. It notes his occupation as S. Milling with the following children: John, Mary-Jane, May, Maggie, Florence, Violet and Pearl.
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Coincidentally I was going through some old photos the other day and found these photos of this house taken in June 2002 when I toured around Glenwood, West Point, Knustford, etc. The house has had much work done to it.
It's amazing to see the ridge detailing on this house!
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Winter Architectural Lecture Series 2015: Bringing Heritage Into the Future
I received this email yesterday from the Institute for Architectural Studies and Conservation of Prince Edward Island ( iiasc.pe@gmail.com ) informing of the upcoming lecture series...
*Beginning January 5, the series kicks off with Mary Gallant of the PEI Scottish Settlers Historical Society presenting “Glenaladale 1884: A Remarkable Island Residence”. Her talk will explore the history of the beautiful house and its historical associations with the family of Captain John MacDonald who brought the Island’s first Catholic Scottish settlers – the Glenaladale Settlers – to Prince Edward Island. Other members of the family, such as Father John MacDonald, who brought the Glasgow Irish to the Island, an event which set in motion the arrival of the Monaghan Irish in 1830, and Sir William C. MacDonald, tobacco magnate and philanthropist, are important figures in the history of PEI, and indeed the country.
*The series continues on January 12, when poet, editor, and lecturer in Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, Laurie Brinklow, presents “My Island’s the House that I Sleep in at Night”. Inspired by Gaston Bachelard’s book, The Poetics of Space (1958), this lecture connects body, house, and poem with the concept of island, which is illustrated through the words and artistic imaginings of islanders from Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, the Gulf Islands, and Tasmania. By looking at the components of a house, such as rooms and walls, doors and windows, attics and cellars, and comparing them to the body, an island, and the poem, she hopes to deepen our understanding of home. When the intimacy of a house imprints on our psyches, when our treasured island places do the same, we hold them deep in our memory. They become the places we return to for reassurance, security, comfort, home.
*On January 19, Harry Holman, a historian and writer whose career has included serving as the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries and the Provincial Archivist, joins us to discuss one of the Island’s most talented architects in “Architect for a Changing City: C.B. Chappell and the Evolving Face of Charlottetown”. The talk will focus primarily on how the period from the 1880s to the 1930s was one of enormous change for Charlottetown and how one architect contributed to the look of the city during that period.
* The series will conclude on January 26, with the City of Charlottetown’s Manager of the Planning and Heritage Department, Alex Forbes, presenting an illustrated historical overview of the significant planning initiatives implemented in the City entitled, “How Plans Transform Communities”. A native Islander, Mr. Forbes has over 23 years of experience in planning and heritage in both New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. In addition to his latest role at the City of Charlottetown, his career has included working as Assistant Director of Development Services and Assistant Director for Strategic Direction and Internal Consulting for the City of Fredericton.
The Institute for Architectural Studies and Conservation, in association with Beaconsfield Historic House, will once again be presenting its winter lecture series Monday evenings at 7pm this January in Beaconsfield's Carriage house. The theme for 2015 is Bringing Heritage into the Future - the Institute has assembled a variety of specialists to explore stories of our connections with the Island's built heritage.
Glenaladale
c.1905
A handsome and historic Island home. Learn its story this Monday evening (January 5) at 7pm in Beaconsfield's Carriage House when Mary Gallant will present her illustrated lecture, "Glenaladale 1884: A Remarkable Island Residence"
A handsome and historic Island home. Learn its story this Monday evening (January 5) at 7pm in Beaconsfield's Carriage House when Mary Gallant will present her illustrated lecture, "Glenaladale 1884: A Remarkable Island Residence"
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Bringing Heritage into the Future runs on Mondays in January 2015 (5, 12, 19 and 26) at 7pm at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House. Admission is open to the public by donation and light refreshments will be served. For more information call (902)368-6603 or visit our website. Storm dates to be announced via local media.
Please come join the Institute and its friends to welcome this fascinating and diverse group of speakers as they share with us their illustrated lectures.
*Beginning January 5, the series kicks off with Mary Gallant of the PEI Scottish Settlers Historical Society presenting “Glenaladale 1884: A Remarkable Island Residence”. Her talk will explore the history of the beautiful house and its historical associations with the family of Captain John MacDonald who brought the Island’s first Catholic Scottish settlers – the Glenaladale Settlers – to Prince Edward Island. Other members of the family, such as Father John MacDonald, who brought the Glasgow Irish to the Island, an event which set in motion the arrival of the Monaghan Irish in 1830, and Sir William C. MacDonald, tobacco magnate and philanthropist, are important figures in the history of PEI, and indeed the country.
*The series continues on January 12, when poet, editor, and lecturer in Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, Laurie Brinklow, presents “My Island’s the House that I Sleep in at Night”. Inspired by Gaston Bachelard’s book, The Poetics of Space (1958), this lecture connects body, house, and poem with the concept of island, which is illustrated through the words and artistic imaginings of islanders from Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, the Gulf Islands, and Tasmania. By looking at the components of a house, such as rooms and walls, doors and windows, attics and cellars, and comparing them to the body, an island, and the poem, she hopes to deepen our understanding of home. When the intimacy of a house imprints on our psyches, when our treasured island places do the same, we hold them deep in our memory. They become the places we return to for reassurance, security, comfort, home.
*On January 19, Harry Holman, a historian and writer whose career has included serving as the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries and the Provincial Archivist, joins us to discuss one of the Island’s most talented architects in “Architect for a Changing City: C.B. Chappell and the Evolving Face of Charlottetown”. The talk will focus primarily on how the period from the 1880s to the 1930s was one of enormous change for Charlottetown and how one architect contributed to the look of the city during that period.
* The series will conclude on January 26, with the City of Charlottetown’s Manager of the Planning and Heritage Department, Alex Forbes, presenting an illustrated historical overview of the significant planning initiatives implemented in the City entitled, “How Plans Transform Communities”. A native Islander, Mr. Forbes has over 23 years of experience in planning and heritage in both New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. In addition to his latest role at the City of Charlottetown, his career has included working as Assistant Director of Development Services and Assistant Director for Strategic Direction and Internal Consulting for the City of Fredericton.
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.
Below image cf. www.whistlerbooks.com
My image below taken on March 3rd, 2009
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."
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