L'Orignal in Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Maison Proulx House

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 22, 2022

1. Maison Proulx House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Maison Proulx (1885) Résidence victorienne construite par Eden Philo Johnson, époux d'Isabella Treadwell, fille de Charles Platt Treadwell, shérif et dernier seigneur de L'Orignal. Avec ses briques rouges, sa tourelle élancée, ses deux pignons en façade ornés de fioritures, elle est nettement d'inspiration néogothique. Au fil des ans, elle a été occupée par le juge Constantineau qui l'a agrandie en 1901, puis elle est devenue la propriété de la famille Proulx pendant près de 90 ans: d'abord Edmond Proulx, avocat, député et juge, puis par son fils Henri, également avocat, procureur de la Couronne et maire de L'Orignal (25 ans). En 1990, elle est vendue à Bernard Pilon, homme d'affaires local qui l'occupe jusqu'en 2005. La maison demeure à ce jour une propriété privée.

Proulx House (1885) This elegant Victorian residence was built by Eden Philo Johnson, husband of Isabella Treadwell, daughter of Charles Platt Treadwell, sheriff and last seignior of L'Orignal. With its red brick exterior, two front gables embellished with large ornaments and balanced with a pointed tower, this house is a good specimen of the neogothic style. Over the years, it was inhabited by judge Constantineau who built an addition to the house in 1901. For close to 90 years, it became the home of the Proulx family: first Edmond Proulx, lawyer, MP, and judge, and followed by his son Henri, a lawyer, Crown attorney, and mayor of L'Orignal (25 years). Local businessman Bernard Pilon owned it from 1990 to 2005. The house remains a private property.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 45° 37.144′ N, 74° 41.579′ W. Marker is in L'Orignal, Ontario, in Prescott and Russell United Counties. It is

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on County Road 11, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 John Street, L'Orignal ON K0B K0B, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario,

specifically in Southeastern Ontario,

and in the Ottawa Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Magasin Bertrand Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Maison Periard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Residence Chatelain House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of l'Orignal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Banque Sterling Bank (about 90 meters away); Ancien bureau de poste / Old Post Office (about 90 meters away); Maison Poulin House (about 120 meters away); Presbytère de l'église catholique / Rectory of the Catholic Church

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022

2. Maison Proulx House Marker

(about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in L'Orignal.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 22, 2022

3. Maison Proulx House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.