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| Address: |
1 KALVINSTER DR |
| Original Address: |
6937 Highway 7 |
| Property Legal Description: |
PLAN 65M3840 LOT 217 |
| Historical Name: |
John Reesor House |
| Heritage Conservation District: |
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| Ward: |
5 |
| Year Built: |
1840 |
| Architect Style: |
Georgian Tradition, Gothic Revival, Vernacular |
| Heritage Status of Property: |
Part IV (Individual) |
| Designation Bylaw: |
2021-87; 2003-159 |
| Heritage Easement Agreement: |
Yes |
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History Description |
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The John Reesor House was built in 1840 on land that was originally granted by the Crown to Levi Collier in October of 1801. In 1809, John Reesor married Annie Grove (1794-1869), the oldest daughter of Bishop Abraham Grove of the Mennonite Church and his wife Elizabeth Lehman.
The original open verandah, which ran the length of the front façade, has been replaced by a smaller two story porch with open railing and columns supported by brick piers.
John and Annie farmed Lot 10 Concession 9 and it was here that they raised their family of 15 children. Their descendents are numerous and many have remained in Markham Township.
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Heritage Photograph |
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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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