Belleville in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Historic Landscape Restoration
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2024
1. Historic Landscape Restoration Marker
Recreating Glanmore's original porches and landscape were important elements of the exterior restoration project. A Historic Landscape Conservation Study (1995) closely investigated the grounds, past and present. Historic photographs, the remnants of physical features and oral history accounts were essential resources in developing the study.
Glanmore's property was originally a block wide and extended south to Hwy. #2 (Dundas Street). Harriet Phillips inherited this property from the Bleecker Estate. The Mountain Ash, Norway Spruce, flower beds and antique rose garden are all restored features of Glanmore's original landscape.
The circular driveway with its complement of trees provides a dramatic entrance to the house, and presents an unobstructed view of its architectural qualities. Please continue around to the Bridge Street entrance to best experience Glanmore's many restored features.
In 1998, archaeologists excavated the original walkway site as part of Glanmore's exterior restoration project. The exact location of the walkway was determined. Archaeologists also discovered the original walkway was constructed of concrete,
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.
Location. 44° 10.022′ N, 77° 22.079′ W. Marker is in Belleville, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is on Dufferin Avenue just south of Bridge Street East, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located beside the sidewalk near the Dufferin Avenue (west) entrance to the Glanmore National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 257 Bridge Street East, Belleville ON K8N 1P4, Canada. Touch for directions.
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
2. Marker detail: John, Harriet and Jessie Phillips, seated on the front steps of Glanmore, circa 1904
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glanmore National Historic Site of Canada (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 kilometer away); Formation of the Methodist Church (Canada, Newfoundland, Bermuda) 1884 (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Griffin Opera House (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Belleville Collegiate Institute & Vocational School (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Albert Carman 1833-1917 (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belleville.
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 . . .
1. Glanmore National Historic Site of Canada.
Excerpt: Glanmore was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1969 in recognition(Submitted on September 3, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)of its exceptional Second Empire architecture. The grand interiors of Glanmore, including beautiful hand-painted ceilings and ornate woodwork, complement the exterior architecture.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 20243. Historic Landscape Restoration MarkerLooking east from Dufferin Avenue; the Glanmore / Phillips-Faulkner House is in the background.Local architect Thomas Hanley designed the house for wealthy banker J.P.C. Phillips (1842-1912) and his wife Harriet Dougall Phillips (1839-1915). Construction was completed in 1883.
As a historic house museum, Glanmore has undergone extensive site restoration to accurately exhibit what the house would have looked like when the Phillips family lived at Glanmore in the 1880s.
2. Glanmore Site Restoration.
Excerpt: Glanmore has undergone historic restoration since 1975. Restoration projects and research are always ongoing. Glanmore's restoration highlights:(Submitted on September 3, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.) 2000 - Reproduction sidewalk installed;
2001 - Reproduction veranda installed;
1993-2003 Landscape Restoration complete
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 124 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
