Acton in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Villanore

c.1893

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025

1. Villanore Marker

Inscription. The Victorian-era residence exhibits many of the features that are characteristic of this period with Gothic Revival influences. Alexander Secord, great-nephew of Laura Secord, commissioned and named this fine Victorian residence for his wife Leonora, daughter of local glove factory owner W.H. Storey. this home was designed by prominent toronto architect J. Francis Brown.

Erected by Heritage Halton Hills.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 43° 37.923′ N, 80° 2.409′ W. Marker is in Acton, Ontario, in Halton Region. It is at the intersection of Bower Street and Elgin Street North, on the right when traveling east on Bower Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68 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,

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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: NcNiven-Elliott House (within shouting distance of this marker); Syndicate Houses Heritage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Perkins House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Acton Town Hall (about 150 meters away); Acton (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 2001 - Present Day Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 1800s The Origins of Dolly Varden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Late 1800s - 1900s Lime Kiln Technology (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acton.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025

2. Villanore Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.