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| Address: |
209 MAIN ST |
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| Property Legal Description: |
CON 5 PT LOT 12 PT LOT 13 64R6931 PT 2 |
| Historical Name: |
Union Mills House |
| Heritage Conservation District: |
Unionville |
| Ward: |
3 |
| Year Built: |
c. 1846 |
| Architect Style: |
Gothic Revival, Vernacular |
| Heritage Status of Property: |
Part V (Heritage) |
| Designation Bylaw: |
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| Heritage Easement Agreement: |
No |
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History Description |
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Millwright Ira White, an American immigrant, built a sawmill on the Bruce Creek c.1839, followed by a gristmill c.1840. The enterprise was named Union Mills, perhaps in honour of the historic union of Upper and Lower Canada that occurred in 1841. The community’s name, Unionville is said to have its origins in connection with the mills. Main Street’s winding route follows the top of the valley edge, and was once the lane leading to the mills. The owner of the mill lived in a house, now demolished, that stood on the site of the Varley Art Gallery. This house at 209 Main Street, traditionally dated 1846, was the residence of the head miller. It was later home to the Parkinson family that ran an automotive repair shop in the village. In more recent times, this former residence housed the Jug and Basin antique shop. This house is sometimes confused with the demolished home of Ira White, which appears in archival photographs. |
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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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