Apr., 2015: JEH MacDonald House, 121 Centre Street, Thornhill
This historic house was once the home of Canadian painter J.E.H. MacDonald (a founding member of the Group of Seven), and his artist son Thoreau. Built in the late 19th century, and purchased by the MacDonald family in 1914, the house is an example of Gothic Revival architecture within Thornhill. The property was donated to the City of Vaughan in 1975 by Thoreau and has since been restored.
City of Vaughan Archives: MG 40
Apr., 2015: JEH MacDonald House, 121 Centre Street, Thornhill
This historic house was once the home of Canadian painter J.E.H. MacDonald (a founding member of the Group of Seven), and his artist son Thoreau. Built in the late 19th century, and purchased by the MacDonald family in 1914, the house is an example of Gothic Revival architecture within Thornhill. The property was donated to the City of Vaughan in 1975 by Thoreau and has since been restored.
City of Vaughan Archives: MG 40