Glanmore National Historic Site of Canada
This grand house, designed by local architect Thomas Hanley, was built in 1882-1883 for wealthy banker John P. C. Phillips and his wife Harriet. Glanmore is an outstanding example of domestic Second Empire architecture. One of the most notable features of this style is the mansard roof with its elaborate cornices, dormer windows, built-in gutter system and multi-coloured slate. In 1969, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada acknowledged these significant architectural features and the Minister, on behalf of the Government of Canada, designated Glanmore a National Historic Site.
Guests of the Phillips' were impressed by the Second Empire architecture as their carriages brought them up the circular driveway to the front entrance. Today, the best way to experience Glanmore's many restored features, including the landscape, ornamental veranda, and elaborate roof is to follow the Dufferin Street public sidewalk to the Bridge Street front entrance.
Owned and operated by the Corporation of the City of Belleville
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 44° 10.007′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Landscape Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Exterior Restoration Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Glanmore (within shouting distance of this marker); O'Hare-Chant House (approx. one
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Glanmore / Phillips-Faulkner House National Historic Site of Canada
Also see . . . Glanmore / Phillips-Faulkner House National Historic Site of Canada.
Excerpt: Thomas Hanley (Architect) & Francis McKay (Builder). Designated a national historic site of Canada in 1969 because it is an excellent example of the Second Empire style popular among the upper middle class in late-19th-century Canada. The house has survived relatively intact, inside and out.(Submitted on September 3, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)The key elements that contribute to the heritage character of this site include: its asymmetrical three-storey massing composed of projecting bays, receding walls and a turret; its mansard roof with polychrome slate and detailing such as ornamental iron cresting, scalloped fascia boards, cornice with turned brackets, and semi-circular dormer windows; its rich sculptural detail, evident in the use of bays, porches, an ornamental verandah, and a variety of textures and materials; its segmented and round-headed windows with stone lintels and projecting keystones; the surviving original exterior materials, including yellow brick, stone trim, wood, slate, and cast iron; its floor plan, oriented around a central hall with a suspended, mahogany staircase; surviving original interior detailing, including ornate, decorated ceilings in the principal rooms, wood and plaster mouldings in the drawing room, dining room and reception room, and original paint finishes on the drawing room and dining room ceilings; the high quality of craftsmanship, materials and design on the interior and exterior; the location and orientation of the house on a corner lot; the circular driveway approaching the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
