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| Address: |
4022 MAJOR MACKENZIE DR E |
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| Property Legal Description: |
CON 5 LOT 21 PT LOTS 22 and 23 |
| Historical Name: |
George Pingle Jr. House |
| Heritage Conservation District: |
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| Ward: |
6 |
| Year Built: |
1842 |
| Architect Style: |
Gothic Revival, Ontario Classic |
| Heritage Status of Property: |
Part IV (Individual) |
| Designation Bylaw: |
2001-171 |
| Heritage Easement Agreement: |
No |
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History Description |
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The George Pingle Jr. House at 4022 Major Mackenzie Drive was built c.1842 by George Pingle Jr., a descendent of the Berczy settlers. Throughout its history, the house was primarily occupied by the Pingles' and later, the Stivers', two of Markham's oldest families. The original neo-classical design was renovated to the Gothic Revival Style in the later 1890s. George Pingle Jr., his wife Eleanor and their children were farmers on the property in the mid-19th century. In 1877, Jacob Stiver, another Berczy descendent, purchased the property. His son, Charles H. Stiver was a successful local businessman, who at one time served as clerk and treasurer for the Markham Township Council. In the early 1900s, the house was the birthplace of Nelson Smith, father of Markham historian Lorne Smith and another Berczy descendent. As a second generation Berczy settlement house, The George Pingle Jr. House represents one of the most tangible links with origins of present day Markham.
In 2005, this became a training facility for Markham staff after exterior restoration and an addition to the rear
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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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