Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

McMartin House
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La Maison McMartin

c./vers 1831

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

1. McMartin House / La Maison McMartin Marker

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The son of Loyalists from the Morrisburg area, Daniel McMartin (1798-1869) established a law practice in Perth in 1823. Well-educated and well-connected, he acquired clients like timber baron Philemon Wright of Hull. McMartin chose a neo-classical design for his residence, then embellished it with unique stylistic features such as recessed arches and a cupola with flanking side lanterns. These are hallmarks of the Federal style of architecture that flourished in the eastern United States from 1780 to 1820. Recognized as a rare Ontario example of this architectural style, McMartin House was acquired by the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1972, restored to its 1830s appearance, and adapted for community use.

———————————————————————— Fils de Loyalistes de la région de Morrisburg, Daniel McMartin (1798-1869) ouvre son cabinet d'avocat à Perth en 1823. Sa culture et ses relations lui attirent d'éminents clients, notamment Philemon Wright, magnat du bois à Hull. Il choisit pour sa résidence le style néo-classique, courant à l'époque, auquel il ajoute des éléments insolites - arceaux renfoncés, coupole flanquée de deux

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lanternes - propres à l'architecture des bâtiments de style fédéral de l'est des Etats-Unis entre 1780 et 1820. Cette maison étant l'un des rares exemples de ce style en Ontario, la Fondation du patrimoine ontarien l'acquiert en 1972, la restaure et l'adapte aux besoins de la collectivité.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation/Fondation du patrimoine ontarien.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 44° 53.889′ N, 76° 14.831′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Gore Street East (County Highway 43) and Harvey Street, on the right when traveling west on Gore Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1J6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley

and in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

2. McMartin House / La Maison McMartin Marker

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: McMartin House / Maison McMartin (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Morris (a few steps from this marker); Perth Military Settlement 1816 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Doran-Riverside Building (about 120 meters away); St. George Hotel (about 120 meters away); "Summit House" (about 150 meters away); The Old Perth Post Office / The Crain Building (about 180 meters away); An Avenue to the Future / Un pas vers l'Avenir (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. McMartin House. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. McMartin House National Historic Site of Canada. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

3. McMartin House / La Maison McMartin Marker

McMartin House / La Maison McMartin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

4. McMartin House / La Maison McMartin

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

McMartin House⎯⎯⎯La Maison McMartin

c./vers 1831

McMartin House
⎯⎯⎯
La Maison McMartin