Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 2501 DENISON ST Original Address: 2501 McCowan Road Property Legal Description: PLAN 65M2527 PT LOT 40 Historical Name: William and Mary Jane Macklin House Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 7 Year Built: c.1858 Architect Style: Classic Revival Heritage Status of Property: Part IV (Individual) Designation Bylaw: 2024-193 Heritage Easement Agreement:         History Description William Macklin, a successful farmer and champion ploughman, lived here from1839 until his death in 1893. He came from County Tyrone, Ireland to Upper Canada in 1827-1828 with his brother Marshall and sister Christina. William Macklin purchased the west 100 acres of Lot 3, Concession 7 in 1839 and married Mary Jane Gilmour, another Irish immigrant, in 1840. They built a substantial brick farmhouse on their property to replace an earlier log house c.1858. According to a history of the community of Armadale, Macklin was one of a number of skilled ploughmen in the neighbourhood who were known for winning prizes at Ontario ploughing matches. The Macklin House, with additions, became a daycare centre in 1990.   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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