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The Methodist Parsonage

The Methodist Parsonage – 1878 – 40 Second Avenue The Methodist Parsonage – Present Day History of The Methodist Parsonage Located at the intersection of Second Avenue and Dominion Street, the Methodist Parsonage, now known as the United Church, stands as a silent witness to history. In 1878, the trustees of the […]
Uxbridge Historic Homes

The Wheler House

The Wheler House 1860 The Wheler House stands as a historical testament to the evolution of architectural styles and the adaptive reuse of buildings within the community of Uxbridge. Built in 1860 by Edward Wheler, this charming 1 1/2 storey Ontario Cottage style home originally sat at the corner of Brock and Main […]
89 Toronto Street South

89 Toronto Street South Presbyterian Church Manse ~ Circa 1875 ~ The History 89 Toronto Street South was constructed around 1875. The imposing structure is believed to have been built by Joseph Gould, a pivotal figure in the early establishment of our town, for his daughter Elizabeth, following her marriage to Reverend Edward […]
Bascom – Williams House

Bascom – Williams House 70 Main Street – Circa 1872 According to the Uxbridge Heritage Register, the Bascom – Williams House built circa 1872 was a small square frame house that was later bricked but has since undergone a number of changes. The property was originally owned by Dr. Joseph Bascom. Dr. Bascom owned all […]

Uxbridge Historic Homes The Methodist Parsonage The Methodist Parsonage – 1878 – 40 Second Avenue The Methodist Parsonage – Present Day History of The Methodist Parsonage Located at the intersection of Second Avenue and Dominion Street, the Methodist Parsonage, now known as the United Church, stands as a silent witness to history. In 1878, the trustees of the […]

Uxbridge Historic Homes The Wheler House The Wheler House 1860 The Wheler House stands as a historical testament to the evolution of architectural styles and the adaptive reuse of buildings within the community of Uxbridge. Built in 1860 by Edward Wheler, this charming 1 1/2 storey Ontario Cottage style home originally sat at the corner of Brock and Main […]

89 Toronto Street South 89 Toronto Street South Presbyterian Church Manse ~ Circa 1875 ~ The History 89 Toronto Street South was constructed around 1875. The imposing structure is believed to have been built by Joseph Gould, a pivotal figure in the early establishment of our town, for his daughter Elizabeth, following her marriage to Reverend Edward […]

Bascom – Williams House Bascom – Williams House 70 Main Street – Circa 1872 According to the Uxbridge Heritage Register, the Bascom – Williams House built circa 1872 was a small square frame house that was later bricked but has since undergone a number of changes. The property was originally owned by Dr. Joseph Bascom. Dr. Bascom owned all […]

Robert H. Perry Residence Robert H. Perry Residence – Circa 1920 According to Uxbridge – Scugog Historic Homes and Heritage Buildings, this fieldstone home (the only one built within the town limits) was built by Robert Perry after he purchased the lot from G.H. Thompson in 1920. Mr. Thompson operated a blacksmith shop on the property after he purchased […]

Charles Gould Residence Charles Gould Residence Young Street, Uxbridge – CIRCA 1884 The Charles Gould Residence was originally a farm property, it was owned by Joseph Gould and was inherited by his son Charles in 1886. Charles and his brother Harvey ran the Gould Brothers Bank and the Gould Flour and Feed Store on Brock Street as […]

Samuel S. Sharpe Home Samuel S. Sharpe Home Circa 1877 The following is taken from the Township of Uxbridge – Heritage Register The Samuel S. Sharpe Home was “Initially built on a parcel of land circa 1877 by a local builder and known in the community as the “Mauder Mansion”, the building was originally purchased by the Sharpe […]

Brownscombe Residence “Gleeholme” Brownscombe Residence “Gleeholme” Gleeholme was built somewhere between 1884 – 1901 by Charles W. Small. Mr Small was the owner of the Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company which was located just north of this home. It is believed that most of the material for the interior woodwork of the home came from his piano […]

A.H. Badgerow Residence A.H. Badgerow Residence According to the Historic Homes and Heritage Buildings the earliest recorded owner of the property at the corner or Brock Street East and First Avenue was Wm T. Mason. In 1882 Mr. Mason sold the property to a veterinarian named A.H Badgerow. There was an old railway-house on the property which A.H Badgerow […]

John P. Plank Residence John P. Plank Residence – 1874 John P. Plank Residence was built in 1874 by John P. Plank who was one of the early founders of Uxbridge. He came to Uxbridge in 1826 and built the first Inn and Tavern in town. Later in 1828 he built a saw mill at Elgin Pond and […]

Dr. Mellow – Dr. Bascom House Dr. Mellow – Dr. Bascom House Circa 1863 The Dr. Mellow – Dr. Bascom House was built by Dr. Bascom around 1863 after he graduated from medical school and started his practice in Uxbridge. The house was originally built as a one and half storey with a gable above the front door. The Bascom […]

George Wheler Residence George Wheler Residence 35 Toronto Street North, Uxbridge ON Built in 1878 The George Wheler Residence was once described as “the most commanding public residences in Uxbridge” by Francis Keller – publisher of the Uxbridge Times-Journal (1978) The above photos taken in 1959 shows the home as it was seen from the […]

Stokes/Kydd House Uxbridge Stokes/Kydd House Uxbridge The Stokes/Kydd House at it’s present day location on the grounds of the Historical Centre. It is now where the museum staff work and holds several archives and artifacts. The house was built in 1908 by George Stokes on a farm just east of the present day high school […]

The Gould-Carmody House The Gould-Carmody House (Late 1850’s) The Gould-Carmody house was built in the late 1850’s by Joseph Gould, the first local MPP who had a major influence on the growth and success of Uxbridge. The house stayed in the Gould family until it was sold to William Carmody in 1914. The house and farm where located […]

The Home Of Joseph Gould The Home Of Joseph Gould Toronto Street – Circa 1859 History of Joseph Goulds Home Joseph Gould was one of the town’s most influential business men and politician. His home was constructed in 1859 on the current site of the Uxbridge Township Office. Joseph Gould lived in this stately residence until his death in […]

Robert Mooney Residence Robert Mooney Residence – 122 Brock Street East (c.1874) History of the Robert Mooney Residence According to the Uxbridge Walking Tour Brochure – The original owners of this house were Robert Mooney, a local merchant, and his wife Elizabeth. Local homebuilder and architect Johnston Brown built the home under the direction of Mr. Mooney. It is a […]

Uxbridge Historic Homes Bascom – Williams House Bascom – Williams House 70 Main Street – Circa 1872 The above photo was taken in 2021. Here you can see the enlarged dormer and front porch. History of the Bascom – Williams House According to the Uxbridge Heritage Register, the Bascom – Williams House built circa 1872 was a small square frame house […]

Albert Hardy House Albert Hardy House 30 Franklin Street – Circa 1875 History According to the Uxbridge – Cultural Heritage Walking Tour brochure Albert Hardy, who worked for the Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company as a piano tuner built this house in 1875. The house is an unusual style for Uxbridge, built as Second Empire style, also known as […]

Harvey and Martha Gould House Harvey and Martha Gould House Circa 1877 The above image was taken in 2021 shows the house from the corner of Cedar Street and King St West. History In 1886 Harvey Gould and his wife Martha purchased this house built by John C. Widdifield. The Gould family owned this home until 1930. Harvey Gould, […]