Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 7450 REESOR RD Original Address: 7454 Reesor Property Legal Description: CON 9 PT LOTS 2 TO 5 Historical Name: Samuel Reesor Homestead Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 7 Year Built: 1840 Architect Style: Georgian Heritage Status of Property: Part IV (Individual) Designation Bylaw: 2004-106 Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description The Samuel Reesor Homestead was built in the 1840s by Samuel Reesor. After a fire in the 1920s, the building was remodelled incorporating much of the original structure, including the stone walls. Located on Lot 4, Concession 9, 7450 Reesor Road, the Samuel Reesor Homestead is located behind the Rouge Valley Mennonite Church. Samuel Reesor (1817-1901), helped his father Peter Reesor operate a saw and flour mill on the Rouge River. Samuel married Fanny Brownsberger (1819-1890) who came from Lancaster Pennsylvania with her family and settled just north of Ringwood in Whitchurch Township. This house built in the late 1840s was their home. In the 1920s, the structure was badly damaged by fire and was rebuilt with a cottage roof, reminiscent of the Edwardian Style, which was popular at that time.   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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