Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 2 YANS WAY Original Address: 9064 Woodbine Ave Property Legal Description: 65M4678 PART BLOCK 1 65R39932 PART 34 Historical Name: Buttonville Mill House Heritage Conservation District: Buttonville Ward: 2 Year Built: 1840 Architect Style: Edwardian Classical Heritage Status of Property: Part IV (Individual) Designation Bylaw: 2003-315 Heritage Easement Agreement: Yes         History Description In August 1804, William Willcocks purchased the east half of Lot 14, Concession 3 from Francis Schmidt (a Berczy Settler) and called this handsome farm "Millbrook". On March 1, 1806, W. Willcocks mortgaged 100 acres of the property to Robert Hamilton, founder of Hamilton. Willcocks died in 1813, leaving the farm to his grandsons Robert (9 years) and Henry (6 years) (1807-1820) administered by their father until they came of age. In May 1842, Robert Baldwin mortgaged the property to William Proudfoot either for grist mill construction of to further his political career. (Also see 9046 Woodbine Avenue) This property was restored and redeveloped in 2020-2021 as part of a new development which includes 33 new townhouse unites.   Contemporary Photograph Heritage Photograph         Key Map Please note that the yellow polygon symbol is not indicative of the actual heritage area and is only meant to highlight the property the heritage building(s) is located at. For a complete description of the actual heritage property please refer to the Designation Bylaw found above.

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