June 21, 2023

George Wheler Residence

George Wheler Residence

35 Toronto Street North, Uxbridge ON, Built in 1878. Photo courtesy of Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten

 

35 Toronto Street North, Uxbridge ON

Built in 1878

The George Wheler Residence was once described as “the most commanding public residences in Uxbridge” by Francis Keller – publisher of the Uxbridge Times-Journal (1978)

 

George Wheler Residence

Photos taken in 1959 shows the home as it was seen from the intersection of Toronto Street and Brock Street.

 

The above photos taken in 1959 shows the home as it was seen from the intersection of Toronto Street and Brock Street before it was surrounded by other buildings.

 

George Wheler Residence

Photo –  2022. Currently it is divided into apartments.

 

In 1885 George Wheler left town and the home was sold.  Since then the property has seen many different owners.  Currently it is divided into apartments.  

 

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Photo Credit and Source

Uxbridge The Good Old Days By: J. Peter Hvidsten

 

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