Ancaster in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Marr-Phillipo House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 27, 2025

1. Marr-Phillipo House Marker

Inscription. This fine stone residence was built for cabinetmaker Adam Marr about 1840 and served as the home of John Phillipo, stone mason and township constable, until the turn of the century. A typical example of contemporary Georgian architecture, it possesses a balanced arrangement of elements in the main facade. Notable features also characteristic of the style include the transom light, narrow cornice, gable roof, corner quoins and returned eaves. The structure's use as a residence then retail centre, demonstrates the adaptability of heritage buildings.

Erected 1981 by Ancaster Township Historical Society, LACAC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 43° 13.709′ N, 79° 58.518′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Ancaster. It is at the intersection of Wilson Street East and Academy Street, on the right when traveling east on Wilson Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 398 Wilson Street E, Hamilton ON L9G 2C3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on

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Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: “The Bloody Assize” 1814 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richardson-Farmer-Ashworth House (about 210 meters away); Ancaster Township Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Founding of Ancaster (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Gore Gazette (approx. half a kilometer away); St. John’s Church (approx. half a kilometer away); Mills of Ancaster (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Ancaster Old Mill (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Also see . . . Marr-Phillipo House (Architectural Conservancy Ontario).

This distinguished stone residence was built for cabinetmaker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 27, 2025

2. Marr-Phillipo House Marker
Adam Marr about 1840 and served as the home of John Philippo, stone mason and township constable, until the end of the century. Its side-gabled structure is constructed of fieldstone with cut stone corner quoins; its Georgian style features a symmetrical façade, with a central doorway and five six-over-six-paned windows. It is part of a cluster of similar pre-Confederation stone buildings that contribute to the historic character of the village, including landmark buildings such as the Old Ancaster Hotel and the Rousseau House.

(Submitted on January 29, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Marr-Phillipo House, 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 27, 2025

3. Marr-Phillipo House, 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 29, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.