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Address: 10271 Woodbine Avenue, moved to 37 Artisan Trail
The original portion of the Peter Rumohr Jr. House at 37 Artisan Trail is an excellent example of a simple style farmhouse that has greatly evolved over time. This house is believed to have been constructed in approximately 1855 by Peter Rumohr Jr., a farmer. Additional evidence for this mid-century construction date comes from the presence of early rough-hewn beams and wide boards in the basement. Peter Rumohr Jr. was the great-grandson of Marcus Rumohr, who was among the first settlers that accompanied William Berczy to Markham in 1794. John William Neuschultz received the patent to this property from the Crown in 1808. The land was farmed by different individuals over the years and was eventually sold to Peter Rumhr in 1830. This one-and-a-half storey Georgian-style house was originally clad in wood or stucco, which now has concrete bricks applied to the exterior sometime in the 20th century. The house forms part of the greater community of Victoria Square and is one of the last remaining rural farmhouses that once existed in this area. This house became a designated heritage property in 2002 under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham, Heritage Services - Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
City of Markham Bylaw 2002-7 The Peter Rumohr House heritage designation
Address: 8953 Woodbine Avenue
Both the Tomlinson House and Store and the Craig Blacksmith Shop are located at 8953 Woodbine Avenue, a building that began as two individual structures that is now joined. The Tomlinson House was constructed approximately 1853 by Sylvester Tomlinson, a member of the well-known Box Grove family. Sylvester Tomlinson's father, Joseph, was among the earliest settlers in Markham, being listed in William Berczy's 1803 Census. Joseph Tomlinson applied for a post office in what was then Sparta to learn that another community named Sparta existed. It was Joseph who renamed Sparta to Box Grove because of the large number of boxwood trees in the area which was used to manufacture wooden crates. Tomlinson's brother, Alfred, was credited with constructing the Rouge River dam that led to the establishment of the sawmill, woolen mill and shoddy mills that formed the economic core of Box Grove. Locally, this dwelling is known as the first store in Buttonville, operated by Jonathon Tomlinson until he sold it to Martin Scott in 1856. Following Scott's death in 1858, Francis Plebs became owner and expanded it to include both a store and post office until 1867. William Craig Jr., a blacksmith, purchased the property and enlarged and remodeled the store for residential use in 1893. Craig also operated a blacksmith shop that was originally located at 8993 Woodbine Avenue and was moved to its present location in 1893. The property remained in the Craig family until the 1980s. This house is believed to be the only remaining house with links to the Tomlinson family in Markham, and in 2008 became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
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Address: 7060 Markham Road
The Daniels-Fairty House at 7060 Markham Road is one of the few remaining heritage buildings from the historical community of Armadale. Armadale was a crossroads hamlet that spanned the township boundary between Markham and Scarborough in the 19th century. Constructed in 1851 by John Daniels, this one-and-a-half storey brick house is based in a Georgian architectural style with Classic Revival elements. The roof is a low-pitched gable, the eaves have a wide overhanging that was typical of the 19th century period, and are decorated with Classical Revival cornice mouldings and deep returned eaves. The Daniels family consisted of some of the earliest settlers in Markham, noted in the 1803 William Berczy Census. James Daniels purchased the lot from William Marsh in 1818. They originally lived in the brick house built in the 1830s that has since been demolished. In 1840, Daniels and his wife sold the farm to their oldest son John. The house remained in the Daniels family until the 1940s, when Elmer Fairty, an insurance broker from North Toronto, purchased the property and used it to operate a sod farm. The property is presently owned by the City of Markham and in 2004 the Daniels Fairty House became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham Bylaw 2004-110 Daniels-Fairty House heritage designation
The Competitions in Entrepreneurship/Business Development at EuroSkills 2021 in Graz. Photos (c)EuroSkills2021/VerenaKaiser.
Surya Sinha is one of the most dynamic motivational speakers in india on the subjects of Success, Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development. His explosive enthusiasm combined with proven and powerful practical ideas have gained him great appeal among professionals across India. In addition to his authoring several best-selling audio learning programs, Surya Sinha has created specific Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development training programs for various industries and consistently gets rave reviews on his projects. With expertise in the areas of training, Surya is in high demand as a personal coach, seminar leader, business trainer and corporate Trainer.
Address: 7960 Steeles Avenue East
The Robert Milroy Jr. House is located at 7960 Steeles Avenue East in Cedar Grove, Markham. Lot 1 of Concession 10 was originally purchased by Scottish immigrants Robert Milroy Sr. and his wife, Anne, in 1834 for 344 pounds. Soon after, they established a farm and sawmill on this property. Robert Milroy Jr. came into possession of this land when the lot was divided following his father's death in 1854. Shortly after in 1859, Milroy constructed this one-and-a-half storey Georgian style cottage. While this house has been altered over the years, it still maintains the characteristics of a simply designed vernacular Georgian farmhouse. Robert died in 1862 leaving his wife, Elizabeth Reesor and one year old son Robert. Robert was buried at the Zion Cemetery located beside the Zion Presbyterian Church, land that was donated by a Milroy family member. Descendants of the Milroy family continued to farm this land for more than 150 years. In 2003 the Robert Milroy Jr. House became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of Heritage Markham, provided by Markham Museum.
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City of Markham Bylaw 2003-32 The Robert Milroy Jr. House heritage designation
Address: 3143 19th Avenue, moved to 28 David Gohn Circle
The Richard Lewis House at 28 David Gohn Circle offers significant historical and architectural value due to its association with the Lewis and Francey families. Both of these families were closely associated with the development of the hamlet of Gormley. This house was built between 1850 and 1855 at 3143 19th Avenue for the Lewis family. Richard Lewis began building this house, until he was killed during the construction of the foundation and his son Joseph completed the house. The Lewis' held the house until 1875 when it was purchased by William Francey. Francey was part of the Francey family whom operated a store and large hotel in Gormley. His wife, Jane Gormley was the postmaster's daughter of whom the village of Gormley was named after. This one-and-a-half storey red brick house has both elements of the Regency and the Classic Revival styles, which makes it a good example of an Ontario Cottage-style farmhouse. The Richard Lewis House became a designated heritage property in 1988 and was moved to Markham Heritage Estates sometime in the late 1990s for preservation.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham Bylaw 115-88, 43-97 The Richard Lewis House heritage designation
Address: 7399 Reesor Road
The William Lapp House and Barns are located at 7399 Reesor Road. The lot was originally a crown reserve and was leased to Reesor and Lapp families early in its history. William Lapp inherited Lot 2, Concession 10 following his father's death in 1842. Like his brother David, William Lapp purchased a portion of Lot 3, Concession 10, to supplement the portion of land he inherited. In approximately 1851 this one-and-a-half storey Georgian vernacular house was constructed by William Lapp on his portion of Lot 3. It was Lapp's mother, Elizabeth, and her new husband, John Schnell a post master and Inn keeper, who resided here according to the 1861 Census. William eventually moved to Uxbridge to operate a business in marble monuments and was noted as a stone mason in the area. Clad in vertical board and batten siding with a medium pitched gable roof, the original entrance for this house appears to have been along the front facing gable end. In 2004 the William Lapp House and Barns became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham Heritage Bylaw 2004-108 William Lapp House heritage designation
Address: 3990 14th Avenue
The Sinclair Hagerman House located at 3990 14th Avenue provides a well preserved example of an ornate mid-19th century Regency-style Ontario farmhouse. Constructed approximately 1855, this one-and-a-half storey wood-clad house was built by Sinclair Hagerman, the first druggist pharmacist in Markham. Hagerman's father and grandfather travelled with the original Berczy settlers. Sinclair Hagerman farmed the one hundred acre property that the house sat on until 1892. This house remains a Markham landmark and relates to one of Markham's first pioneer settlers. Presently this house is being used as an early years daycare centre for children. The Sinclair Hagerman House became a designated heritage property in 1989 under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham, Heritage Services - Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
City of Markham Bylaw 77-89 The Sinclair Holden Hagerman House heritage designation
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Surya Sinha is one of the most dynamic motivational speakers in india on the subjects of Success, Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development. His explosive enthusiasm combined with proven and powerful practical ideas have gained him great appeal among professionals across India. In addition to his authoring several best-selling audio learning programs, Surya Sinha has created specific Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development training programs for various industries and consistently gets rave reviews on his projects. With expertise in the areas of training, Surya is in high demand as a personal coach, seminar leader, business trainer and corporate Trainer.
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Address: 288 John Street
The John Welsh House, often referred to as 'Thornlea', still stands as a cultural landmark in Thornhill at 288 John Street. Constructed between 1855 and 1858, Thornlea is set on a fieldstone foundation originally with a two-storey rectangular plan in shape. The brick house was built by John Welsh, a farmer, who had purchased the land from James F. Smith in 1848. Welsh sold the property to his son, William Welsh in 1876. This property remained in the Welsh family until 1933 when it was purchased by Charles Luther Burton to use as a summer home. Burton was the president of the Robert Simpson Ltd. Simpsons at the time. Descendants of the Burton family remained in the house until 1973 when it was purchased by the Township of Markham. In 1994 the John Welsh House became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. Thornlea is now located inside of a shopping plaza and is currently a restaurant.
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City of Markham Bylaw 66-94 The John Welsh House, 'Thornlea' heritage designation
Address: 9924 Kennedy Road, moved to 4 Wismer Place
The John Robinson House at 4 Wismer Place provides significant historical value to Markham due to its association with John Robinson, a leading Reformer who supported William Lyon Mackenzie and participated in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. Robinson was a farmer in Markham who joined the Rebellion in December, 1837 and participated in the march on York Toronto, resulting in his subsequent arrest in 1838. Robinson was sentenced to three years in Kingston Penitentiary as well as banishment; however, this banishment was not strictly enforced, as Robinson was able to return to Markham and built this house approximately 1850. Robinson purchased this property in 1848 from William Whiteoak, but it is believe that he was already renting and farming in the area prior to purchasing. This house was originally a one storey, red brick Regency cottage, but extensive modifications in the late 19th century as well as the 1950s has altered its appearance. Due to the expansion, this house was moved from its original location of 9924 Kennedy Road in 2000 to the Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision at 4 Wismer Place, where it was extensively restored to its original appearance. In 2001 the John Robinson House became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham Bylaw 2001-148 The John Robinson House heritage designation
Address: 16 Victoria Street
The William Macey House and Barn are located at 16 Victoria Street and offer significant context to Markham's early history. Standing on land originally purchased by William Macey, it was acquired in full by Jacob Rawn in 1803. The property was then purchased by William Gillard Hingston in 1849. Hingston was a blacksmith by trade and had also served in the York Militia for some time. When Victoria Square began to grow, Hingston split up his property in 1856 into different lots surrounding the newly created Victoria and Albert Streets. In 1860 this property was sold to William Macey, a labourer who is believed to have built this house. This typical vernacular Georgian cottage was originally a single-storey building that has since been modified to become a one-and-a-half storey building with the original barn being incorporated into the house. The house has a three bay faade with a low pitch roof and a saltbox addition that was built in 1920. Further modifications to this house include adding horizontal clapboard over top of original rough cast stucco. In 1998 the William Macey House and Barn became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of Heritage Markham, provided by Markham Museum.
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City of Markham Bylaw 95-98 The William Macey House heritage designation
Surya Sinha is one of the most dynamic motivational speakers in india on the subjects of Success, Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development. His explosive enthusiasm combined with proven and powerful practical ideas have gained him great appeal among professionals across India. In addition to his authoring several best-selling audio learning programs, Surya Sinha has created specific Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development training programs for various industries and consistently gets rave reviews on his projects. With expertise in the areas of training, Surya is in high demand as a personal coach, seminar leader, business trainer and corporate Trainer.
Ethics and Doing Business in China - Shelette Stewart, Associate Director of Business Development for Executive Education at Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business and leadership development consultant, addresses a group of Chinese students studying in the United states about the impact of directing your career toward roles that achieve your purpose as an individual.
Address: Lot 1, Conc. 9, moved to 7070 York Durham Line
The Reesor Mennonite Meeting House, Sheds, and Cemetery are all located at 7070 York Durham Line. Together, these buildings make up a pivotal point of the Mennonite complex that is on the Scarborough-Markham border. Constructed in 1857, the single-storey house is based on a traditional 19th century meeting house and covered in clapboard. Originally located at Lot 1, Concession 9, this meeting house was relocated to 7070 York Durham Line in 1865. Shortly after its relocation, a drive shed was constructed close by and a cemetery was established. The well preserved board and batten clad barn carriage sheds surrounding the meeting house are a rarity in Ontario. The meeting house was named in honour of the Reesors due to their seven-generation association to the Mennonite Order. In 1978 the Reesor Mennonite Meeting house and its surrounding sheds and cemetery became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of Markham Museum, M.2012.0.33.
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City of Markham Bylaw 298-78 Part Lot 1, Concession 11, East Town Line heritage designation
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Photo by Ryan Johnson
Address: 4160 19th Avenue
The Almira Flour and Woolen Mill at 4160 19th Avenue hold significant historical importance for Markham and represent the once-thriving nature of the Almira community. Originally built approximately 1844, the Almira flour, grist, and woolen mill was built by Benjamin Bowman on the north side of what would become Almira. This woolen mill was said to be the only one of its kind in the province and manufactured 5,000 pounds of wool each year, all of it purchased by local farmers-except the black Western Ontario wool-which provided a great deal of support for the local community. Bowman was also responsible for building a number of houses in the community to house millworkers. The business passed to Alfred Spoffard, and then Samuel Boyer Lehman in 1880. A large portion of the mill was destroyed by fire in the 1940s, which devastated the community due to the mill's operation at the time. The building that stands now is what was rebuilt from the original mill in 1986, and it became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham, Heritage Services - Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Ontario Abandoned Places - Markham's Forgotten Villages, Almira
Address: 3143 19th Avenue, moved to 28 David Gohn Circle
The Richard Lewis House at 28 David Gohn Circle offers significant historical and architectural value due to its association with the Lewis and Francey families. Both of these families were closely associated with the development of the hamlet of Gormley. This house was built between 1850 and 1855 at 3143 19th Avenue for the Lewis family. Richard Lewis began building this house, until he was killed during the construction of the foundation and his son Joseph completed the house. The Lewis' held the house until 1875 when it was purchased by William Francey. Francey was part of the Francey family whom operated a store and large hotel in Gormley. His wife, Jane Gormley was the postmaster's daughter of whom the village of Gormley was named after. This one-and-a-half storey red brick house has both elements of the Regency and the Classic Revival styles, which makes it a good example of an Ontario Cottage-style farmhouse. The Richard Lewis House became a designated heritage property in 1988 and was moved to Markham Heritage Estates sometime in the late 1990s for preservation.
Photo courtesy of Heritage Markham, provided by Markham Museum.
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City of Markham Bylaw 115-88, 43-97 The Richard Lewis House heritage designation
Address: 9899 Markham Road
The William Read House at 9899 Markham Road in the Milnesville area offers an excellent example of a Neo-Classical house from the mid-19th century. This rectangular, two-storey house has a rear one-storey kitchen wing with a gable roof and was built approximately 1840. The house was constructed of a soft local brick that is likely handmade from clay on the property. The William Read house is also unique in the use of wood lintels over its windows as opposed to the typical brick voussoirs seen on most brick buildings of this period. The Reads were an early settler family in Markham from Maryland, and they are thought to have played an important role in the area as prosperous farmers. After William's death in 1888, the property was passed to his son, Henry. The property continued to exchange hands and was restored to be incorporated into commercial redevelopment on the property. The William Read House became a designated heritage property in 2002 under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham, Heritage Services - Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
City of Markham Bylaw 2002-168 The William Read House heritage designation
Surya Sinha is one of the most dynamic motivational speakers in india on the subjects of Success, Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development. His explosive enthusiasm combined with proven and powerful practical ideas have gained him great appeal among professionals across India. In addition to his authoring several best-selling audio learning programs, Surya Sinha has created specific Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development training programs for various industries and consistently gets rave reviews on his projects. With expertise in the areas of training, Surya is in high demand as a personal coach, seminar leader, business trainer and corporate Trainer.
Surya Sinha is one of the most dynamic motivational speakers in india on the subjects of Success, Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development. His explosive enthusiasm combined with proven and powerful practical ideas have gained him great appeal among professionals across India. In addition to his authoring several best-selling audio learning programs, Surya Sinha has created specific Time management, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking and Presentation skill, Relationship Mastery, Memory Development, Study Technology, Teaching Technology, Business Development, Sales Promotion and Personality Development training programs for various industries and consistently gets rave reviews on his projects. With expertise in the areas of training, Surya is in high demand as a personal coach, seminar leader, business trainer and corporate Trainer.
Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) today announced plans to establish a new global headquarters in the city of North Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina, to accommodate its significant business growth.
Photo by Ryan Johnson
Address: 8119 Reesor Road
The William Harding House is located at 8119 Reesor Road. This one-and-a-half storey Gothic Revival house was constructed by John Laughlin approximately 1853. Laughlin was an Irish farmer who lived on the edge of Cedar Grove. In 1861 Laughlin sold this property to William Harding, a farmer from Whitchurch Township. In 1893 the property was deeded to Mary and John Riddle, Harding's daughter and son-in-law, but Harding continued to reside in this house until his death. This house originally was clad in tongue and groove wood siding but has since been covered with mid-20th century insul-brick material made to look like real brick with insulation value.The main characteristic of the house is the front-hipped roofed porch with decorative posts. The William Harding House serves as a reminder of the historic rural community of Cedar Grove. In 2000, the house became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
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City of Markham Bylaw 222-2000 The William Harding House heritage designation
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Address: 10192 9th Line, moved to 10 Heritage Corners Lane
The Joshua Miller House was built by an American immigrant family who played a role in the historical development of agriculture in the eastern part of Markham. Joshua Miller and his wife Rachel came to Canada from Saratoga, New York in 1801, receiving the Crown patent for their property in 1807. The Miller family were founding members of the 9th Line Baptist Church and constructed their house in 1820. The Miller House is an excellent example of a vernacular, late-Georgian farmhouse which displays a saltbox form and heavy centre chimney typical of early American domestic architecture. The balanced five-bay arrangement of the simple faade with its centre door framed by sidelights and small multi-paned windows is representative of early 19th century Upper Canada. The house was relocated from its original site at 10192 9th Line in June, 2006 to 10 Heritage Corners Lane in Markham's Heritage Estates subdivision. In 2010, a heritage easement was agreed to protect the heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham, Heritage Services - Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
City of Markham - Heritage Easement Agreement, 10 Heritage Corners Lane "Joshua Miller House"
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Address: 6937 Highway 7, moved to 1 Kalvinster Drive
The John Reesor House stands as a reminder of some of Markham's early settlers and its historic agricultural community. Built approximately 1840 by John and Annie Reesor at 6937 Highway 7, this two-storey Gothic Revival fieldstone house is three-bays by two-bays and has an off-centre round headed doorway entrance. Originally this house had an open porch that ran the length of the front faade, but it has since been replaced by a smaller two-storey porch with an open railing and columns supported by brick piers. John and Annie Reesor farmed this land, and raised their 15 children here. The Reesors were one of Markham's earliest families who worked hard in the early and mid-19th century to clear the heavily forested area and many of their descendants remained in Markham. In the early 2000s, this house was relocated to 1 Kalvinster Drive in Markham's Heritage Estates subdivision and also became a designated heritage property in 2003 under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham, Heritage Services - Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
City of Markham Bylaw 2003-159 John Reesor House heritage designation
Governor Murphy signs three Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between New Jersey academic and real estate entities with top Irish tech universities and a prominent startup accelerator. The MOUs aim to create mutually beneficial opportunities and forge collaboration in innovative projects that foster entrepreneurship, business development, career development, and international education. Monday, April 24, 2022(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office).
Address: 4075 Major Mackenzie Drive East, changed to 45 Stollery Pond Crescent
Originally known as the Francis Stiver House, the Stiver-Stollery House at 45 Stollery Pond Crescent has historical significance to the City of Markham for its long association with the Stiver family. The lot which the house sits on was granted to Peter Stoeber Stiver by the Crown in 1803. Peter was the son of John Nicholas Stiver, one of the original Berczy settlers who arrived in Markham in 1794. His brother Francis acquired the property and he built this stone residence approximately 1852. The Stiver family was well-known locally in 1900, as Frances and Charles Stiver founded Stiver Brothers Coal and Seed, dealers in feed, grain, coal, seed and oil. The house provides an excellent example of a Classic Revival cottage constructed of semi-dressed fieldstones with a blended addition. The original building is rectangular in plan, standing at one-and-a-half storeys high and a somewhat rare example of a five-bay front faade. The house was owned by the Stiver family until 1957 when Arthur Stollery, a mining entrepreneur and son of Toronto's well-known clothier, purchased this property. Arthur established Angus Glen Farm and raised Black Aberdeen Angus cattle and thoroughbred horses, some which went on to become champion horses. The addition of a second stone house similar to the original attached by a one-storey breezeway was constructed approximately 1960. In 1992, a golf course was built on some of the original horse enclosures. Today, the house remains as a reminder of the agricultural community that once existed on the land that has been developed as the Angus Glen community. Originally at 4075 Major Mackenzie Drive East, the house has changed address to 45 Stollery Pond Crescent due to the buildup of the subdivision around it. The Francis Stiver House became a designated heritage property in 1995 under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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City of Markham Bylaw 4-95 The Francis Stiver House heritage designation
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Address: 8953 Woodbine Avenue
Both the Tomlinson House and Store and the Craig Blacksmith Shop are located at 8953 Woodbine Avenue, a building that began as two individual structures that is now joined. The Tomlinson House was constructed approximately 1853 by Sylvester Tomlinson, a member of the well-known Box Grove family. Sylvester Tomlinson's father, Joseph, was among the earliest settlers in Markham, being listed in William Berczy's 1803 Census. Joseph Tomlinson applied for a post office in what was then Sparta to learn that another community named Sparta existed. It was Joseph who renamed Sparta to Box Grove because of the large number of boxwood trees in the area which was used to manufacture wooden crates. Tomlinson's brother, Alfred, was credited with constructing the Rouge River dam that led to the establishment of the sawmill, woolen mill and shoddy mills that formed the economic core of Box Grove. Locally, this dwelling is known as the first store in Buttonville, operated by Jonathon Tomlinson until he sold it to Martin Scott in 1856. Following Scott's death in 1858, Francis Plebs became owner and expanded it to include both a store and post office until 1867. William Craig Jr., a blacksmith, purchased the property and enlarged and remodeled the store for residential use in 1893. Craig also operated a blacksmith shop that was originally located at 8993 Woodbine Avenue and was moved to its present location in 1893. The property remained in the Craig family until the 1980s. This house is believed to be the only remaining house with links to the Tomlinson family in Markham, and in 2008 became a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photo courtesy of City of Markham.
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