The Harrington Block

The Harrington Block. . , Like a sentinel standing guard at the four corners of downtown Port Perry, this unique building with its towering corner parapet and photography studio, was constructed in 1887 by George W. Harrington as a commercial building. , The block was purchased in 1895 by William Leonard, a renown Port Perry photographer. This building, along with another yellow brick structure north of the corner property, was referred to as the Leonard Block for many years. , During the Leonard's ownership, the ground floor was rented out to Arthur H. Rose of “Rose and Co.” The store became known as “The Fair”, and included the post office from 1903 until 1914. , Following William Leonard's death in 1947, the building was willed to his housekeeper, Margaret Real. During her ownership the building became home to a host of businesses. Some of these include Lambert Real Estate and Kelly, Jermyn law office. , In 1970 the building was purchased by its fourth owner, George Stone, for his real estate office at 221 Queen St. Mr. Stone leased the rest of the building to various commercial and residential tenants. , Since the death of George Stone in 1994, the Stone family have restored this impressive corner to its original brilliance.