Acton in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Perkins House
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025
1. Perkins House Marker
This fine brick residence was built in 1891 by Joseph Perkins. The unique layout in a Gothic Revival style and the fine condition of many elements in the house make it an excellent example of late 19th century homes in Acton.
Erected 2016 by Heritage Halton Hills.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 43° 37.957′ N, 80° 2.371′ W. Marker is in Acton, Ontario, in Halton Region. It is at the intersection of Bower Street and Frederick Street North, on the right when traveling east on Bower Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 88 Bower Street, Acton ON L7J 1E4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto, specifically on the 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: NcNiven-Elliott House (within shouting distance of this marker); Syndicate Houses Heritage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Villanore (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Acton Town Hall (about 240 meters away); 2001 - Present Day Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 1800s The Origins of Dolly Varden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Acton (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Late 1800s - 1900s Lime Kiln Technology (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acton.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025
2. Perkins House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
