Woodfield in London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Buchan House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

1. Buchan House Marker

Inscription. From 1888-1920 residence of T. B. Escott, prominent wholesale grocer. Later the home of the London Institute of Musical Art founded by A.D. Jordan; Western Ontario Conservatory of Music; and Tweedsmuir Br. of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Erected 1973 by London Public Library Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 42° 59.313′ N, 81° 13.998′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Woodfield. It is on Dundas Street 0.1 kilometers west of Adelaide Street North, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 566 Dundas Street, London ON N6B 1W8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

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,

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and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Banting House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of the Flame of Hope (about 180 meters away); Birthplace of Insulin (about 210 meters away); “Bleak House” (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The East London Town Hall (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); London Armouries (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); London Hydro Shop, 1912 to 1956 (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Also see . . . Western Ontario Conservatory of Music (the Canadian Encyclopedia).

Teaching and examining body operated under the auspices of the University of Western Ontario 1934-97. The conservatory was preceded by two private music schools, the London Conservatory of Music (1892-1922) and the London Institute of Musical Art (1919-34). The former, founded and directed 1892-ca 1910 by William Caven Barron (1864-1936) and later directed by F. Linforth Willgoose, offered instruction in piano, organ, voice, orchestral and band
Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

2. Buchan House Marker
On the right of the doorway, indicated by arrow
instruments, theory, and the Fletcher Music Method, leading to three diplomas (associate, teacher's, and fellow's).

(Submitted on April 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.