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| Address: |
2665 BUR OAK AVE |
| Original Address: |
7006 16th Ave 2667 Bur Oak Avenue |
| Property Legal Description: |
PLAN 65M3759 BLK 358 |
| Historical Name: |
The William Grant House |
| Heritage Conservation District: |
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| Ward: |
5 |
| Year Built: |
1840 |
| Architect Style: |
Georgian Tradition, Vernacular |
| Heritage Status of Property: |
Part IV (Individual) |
| Designation Bylaw: |
2021-86; 2004-3 |
| Heritage Easement Agreement: |
Yes |
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History Description |
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Lot 16 Concession 9 was originally a Crown Reserve lot, leased to John Scheffer in 1813, then deeded to King's College (the forerunner of the University of Toronto) in 1835.
Mary Miller Beatty (1860-1892) married William Grant (1854-1929). They built their farmhouse on the land gifted from Mary's grandfather. William and Mary had three children, Catherine, Bella and William. The 1891 Census records that they resided in a two storey frame house containing eight rooms.
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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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