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To make your Message visit more enjoyable from the Mayor lease note that some of our Doors Open sites may elcome to the Huron East Doors Open guide, be drive-by or self-guided on the day you are tour- an expanded keeper version of the history of ing. Get a list of Open sites and Drive-by sites for some of our notable sites and neighborhoods and your visit day from the town hall in Seaforth or from the heritage of our 50 square mile area. the libraries in Brussels and Seaforth. Remember when you had to memorize Drummond’s If you see a yellow RECTANGULAR Doors Open banner displayed at poems in high school, when you learned about the Huron Pthe entrance like the one at the town hall in Seaforth or at the libraries in Tract and had to remember dates about John Galt and the Family Compact Seaforth or Brussels, you are welcome to enter and explore. and the Canada Company, and the Finian Raids, and MacKenzie’s Rebellion Other sites displaying a yellow TRIANGULAR pennant or no insignia at Montgomery Inn, and the Black Donnellys? at all are for your information and pleasure, but only at a distance. Please do Doors Open sites we have highlighted for you not disturb the occupants. in Huron East, this biggest of the municipalities Some outdoor public sites such as cemeteries are open for viewing but are composing Huron County, bring all these memo- self-guided. ries to life. We have attempted to give you a taste of the wonderful heritage of our We are proud of our heritage and entrepreneur- area using a sprinkling of sites to visit, view or explore. Each site is pre- ial roots in agriculture and business and pleased to viewed by a history of the town, village or hamlet of which it is a part. have this opportunity to share them with you. We hope you enjoy and come back to visit often. Enjoy your visit and don’t hesitate to say hello. You are sure to get a pleasant welcome. Joe Seili, Mayor Seaforth and Brussels and their Neighbourhoods 1 Message from the What is Doors Open? he idea for Doors Open began in Glasgow, Scotland in 1990 and has now spread to over 47 countries world- Huron East Chamber of wide. It is an opportunity to inform and educate local citizens and visitors of the importance of architectural, Commerce and the Economic cultural, and natural heritage sites in their community. TThe visitor can go to any number of chosen sites in one weekend free of charge. Where does Doors Open Ontario fi t? Development offi ce The city of Toronto initiated Doors Open in Canada as its millennium proj- elcome to Huron ect. In 2002 Toronto listed over 100 properties and East and its thriving hosted thousands of visitors. Also in 2002, the On- rural, urban, agricultural tario Heritage Foundation launched a province- and entrepreneurial spirit. wide program. 2005 marks the fourth year of the We thank Dianne Smith, a Ontario-wide celebration. Events take place from researcher and writer in Egmond- April to October. For more information go to the ville, Dick Burgess of Burgess Photography, Sea- website www.doorsopenontario.on.ca. forth, Heather Boa, a freelance writer in Clinton, Why have your Doors Open? Keith Boa a graphic artist in North York, and the • It builds civic pride in local architectural, cultural many, many volunteers who contributed to the and natural heritage. preparation of this brochure. • It draws tourists to a local celebration of historical The over 600 businesses in this municipality of and living heritage. 9,600 in the heart of the most productive agricul- • It generates economic and business activity at a tural area in eastern Canada look forward to your shun-piking through our community level. rural areas, towns and villages. • It fosters alliances and co-operation among a range of community partners. Our agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors scattered throughout • It creates a positive climate for growth and partnership in community tourism. the area include many thriving home-based businesses who have come to us • It raises awareness of the importance of heritage for all types of tourism. escaping the rigours of traffi c jams and blaring horns and cellular phones. What kinds of sites will be open? We have a history and a story to tell, but like many pioneers and rural Sites not normally open to the public as well as familiar sites regularly open to folk, we take it as it comes. And we welcome you. Enjoy our easy pace, the public qualify. The idea is to offer a variety of architectural, cultural and natu- stay awhile and explore, walk our tours, enjoy our picnic areas, our elegant ral heritage sites. The list can include commercial and industrial buildings, places streetscape of Brussels, our designated historic streetscape of Main Street, of worship, museums, civic buildings, historical sites, lookouts, private galleries, Seaforth, our B&Bs, accommodations and eateries. heritage gardens, theatres, private homes, cemeteries, etc. The sites do not have to Check us out at www.huroneast.com and see a copy of our Community be old to qualify. Sites that contribute to the cultural fabric of a community may Profi le. You are in for a pleasant surprise. Our quality of life is way up there. also be a part of Doors Open. This is a great place to visit, live, work, and play. Call 519-527-0305 for more information. 2 Seaforth and Brussels and their Neighbourhoods Table of Contents An Intro to Seaforth sites .......................... 7 St. Andrew’s United Church ......................... 39 Kerr Apartments – Ross House .................... 65 Town Hall ..................................................... 10 Tuckersmith Communications ...................... 40 St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church .......... 66 Box Furniture ................................................ 11 An intro to Brucefield sites .................... 41 St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Cemetery ...... 66 Cardno Block ................................................ 12 Dixon’s Hotel ................................................ 42 St. John’s Anglican Church ........................... 67 Post Office ..................................................... 13 Brucefield United Church ............................. 42 Brussels Mennonite Fellowship ..................... 67 St. Thomas Anglican Church ....................... 14 Ross Free Presbyterian Cemetery ................. 43 Ament House ................................................ 68 Maplewood Manor ....................................... 15 An intro to Vanastra ................................. 44 McNeil’s Autobody ....................................... 69 Lorne Villa Mansion ..................................... 16 An intro to Dublin sites ........................... 45 Dunedin Manor ............................................ 69 Lavoie House ................................................ 17 St. Columban Roman Catholic Church ....... 45 Smith Block & Carnegie Public Library ............................... 18 An intro to Winthrop sites ...................... 46 Flat-Iron Building ......................................... 70 Kidd Block .................................................... 19 Cavan Church ............................................... 46 Brussels Agri-Services Nifty Korners ................................................ 19 Winthrop General Store ............................... 47 Cowboy Loft ................................................. 70 Dick House .................................................... 20 An intro to Leadbury ............................... 47 J. 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McCutcheon Motors Ltd ...................... 71 Lawn Bowling Green .................................... 20 An intro to Manley .................................... 47 MacRae – Trollope House ............................ 71 Northside United Church ............................. 21 An intro to Walton sites ........................... 48 The Old Mill House ..................................... 72 Victoria Park ................................................. 21 Walton Inn .................................................... 49 An intro to Jamestown ............................. 73 Commercial Hotel ........................................ 22 Walton General Store ................................... 49 An intro to Molesworth sites ................. 74 Seaforth Manor ............................................. 22 Community Hall ........................................... 50 Molesworth Convenience ............................. 75 CIBC Bank .................................................... 23 Old Public School ......................................... 50 An intro to Ethel sites .............................. 76 Sills Home Hardware.................................... 24 Walton Venture Centre ................................. 51 Community Centre ....................................... 77 Seaforth Golf & Country Club ..................... 25 Barmy Tech ................................................... 51 Royal House of Ethel .................................... 77 Scott House ................................................... 25 An intro to Brussels sites ........................ 52 Brubacker’s Restaurant & Bakery ................. 78 Vincent Farm Equipment ............................. 26 Public Library ............................................... 54 St. Mathhew Presbyterian Church ................ 78 Home & Hearth ............................................ 27 Fire Hall ........................................................ 55 Mount Pleasant Cemetery ............................ 79 Maitlandbank Cemetery ..............................