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

Matheson House / La Maison Matheson

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

1. Matheson House Marker

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Built in 1840 of local sandstone, the Matheson House is an outstanding example of early Scottish-Canadian architecture. Its design is imposing, its stonework remarkably fine, and it occupies a key position in one of the best surviving streetscapes in Canada characteristic of this important architectural tradition. The house was originally owned by the Hon. Roderick Matheson, a prominent citizen of Perth and one of the Dominion's first senators. It remained in the possession of the Matheson family for nearly 100 years.

Construite en 1840 en grès de la région, la maison Matheson est un bel exemple des maisons construites par les premiers colons écossais au Canada. Ouvrage en pierre remarquablement bien exécuté et d'un style imposant, elle occupe une position de choix parmi les meilleurs exemples qui subsistent de l'architecture urbaine caractéristiques de cette tradition. À l'origine, la maison appartenait à Roderick Matheson, un personnage de marque de Perth et l'un des premiers sénateurs du Canada. Elle demeura la propriété de la famille Matheson pendant près de cent ans.

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1967 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux er monuments historique du Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 44° 54.063′ N, 76° 15.034′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is on Gore Street East just east of Foster Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1H4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Matheson, the Merchant (within shouting distance of this marker); The Balderson Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Perth Courier (within shouting distance of this marker); Kellock Block (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Morris (about 120 meters away); Matthews Building (about 150 meters away); Old Fire Hall (about 150 meters away); Code's Mill (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.

Also see . . . Roderick Matheson (Dictionary of Canadian Biography). (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Matheson House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

2. Matheson House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.