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

Richardson-Farmer-Ashworth House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, December 6, 2025

1. Richardson-Farmer-Ashworth House Marker

Inscription. This wedding-present home was built in 1872-73 by David Richardson for his son, Henry, who practised medicine from here until his death in 1894. Always associated with doctors it was the residence of Dr. George D. Farmer for 31 years. Combining Georgian and Italianate features it also shows mid-victorian taste. The wide doorway with pilasters, side-lights and transom, the round-headed window, the pedimented and projecting bay, the high hip-roof, the large brackets and the shuttered double windows all add to its imposing appearance.

Erected 1981 by Ancaster Township Historical Society and LACAC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 43° 13.619′ N, 79° 58.607′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Ancaster. It is on Wilson Street East 0.1 kilometers east of Sulphur Springs Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 Wilson Street E, Hamilton ON L9G 2C1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe,

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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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancaster Township Hall (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Founding of Ancaster (about 150 meters away); Marr-Phillipo House (about 210 meters away); The Gore Gazette (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. John’s Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mills of Ancaster (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Ancaster Old Mill (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, December 6, 2024

2. Richardson-Farmer-Ashworth House Marker

To the left of the central doorway

Photographed by Tim Boyd, December 6, 2025

3. Richardson-Farmer-Ashworth House Marker

View from Wilson Street East

Richardson-Farmer-Ashworth House in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, December 6, 2025

4. Richardson-Farmer-Ashworth House in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.