Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
McMartin House / 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.,
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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.
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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
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flanquée de deux 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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. 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. Marker 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.
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Also see . . . 1. McMartin House. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 2. McMartin House National Historic Site of Canada. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
3. McMartin House / La Maison McMartin Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
4. McMartin House / La Maison McMartin
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
