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Now house-like in character, this building was constructed in 1847 on Village Lot 13 to serve as Unionville’s first Congregational Church. It was originally oriented with its gable end facing Main Street, and had a driveshed at the rear, accessed by the Concession Road. After a new church was built across the street in 1879, this building became a Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterians worshipped here until 1894, when they moved to the former 1879 Congregational Church at 150 Main Street. The frame church at 149 Main Street was sold and converted into a residence for the mother of Reuben A. Stiver in 1896. The church tower was removed and the building was repositioned on the lot and remodeled. The building was converted to commercial use in the 1970s, first serving as an art gallery, then a bakery-café and restaurant. A large addition was constructed at the south end in the mid-1980s. |