Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 170 JOHN ST Original Address: Property Legal Description: CON 1 PT LOT 30 RS65R10902 PART 2 Historical Name: Heritage Conservation District: Thornhill Ward: 1 Year Built: 1845 Architect Style: Classic Revival Heritage Status of Property: Part V (Heritage) Designation Bylaw: Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description This house is all that remains of the Pomona Mills, a grist mill built on the Don River in 1820, by Allan McNab of Dundurn Castle in Hamilton. The operations was purchased by John Brunskill in 1844, who renamed the McNab mills. Pomona Mills after the ancient Roman goddess of fruit and gardens. This was likely the home of the mill operator, who lived within view of the business he managed. The exteriar finish is stucco, probably applied over soft local brick. Old photographs and illustrations of the house show 6/6 wood windows and a cross and bible front door.   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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