= Continued from page 21 RR Re itty the Ontario County Medical Association in February 1938, Dr. ‘ Archer was presented with a life membership and was cited T H | N K (e) F U Ss ! for his self sacrifice and devotion to the relief of suffering. ‘os he * In 1928, about one year after the death of his brother Robert, Dr. David Archer and his wife moved to Oshawa. Two years later the Archers sold their home of 35 years to surgeons, Doctors George M. Rennie and George S. Jeffrey for $10,000. In May 1933 Dr. Jeffrey left Port Perry and sold his half of the practice and properties to Dr. Clinton Peterson. Drs. Rennie and Peterson operated their practices together for almost 10 years from this location. In 1942 Dr. Peterson volunteered his services for World War II and sold his share of the house at 230 Queen St. to Dr. Rennie, and his half of the medical practice to Dr. Matthew B. D: z Dr. Rennie and his family lived in the home until his death, and his estate sold the property to a numbered compa- ny in October 1978. Carolyn and Ron Bridgewater purchased PROPER Y SERVICES the property in November 1983 and Mr. Bridgewater operated his law office from the building until they sold it five years HOME RENOVATIONS _INTERIOR/EXTERIOR later Eva Muell hi 1c hhased th ty i . Eva Mueller, a chiropractor, purchased the property in RETAINING WALLS ee CE April 1988 for $185,000, operating her practice from the build- ing for a few years before moving. Dr. Mueller is still owner of INTERLOCKING STONE WORK this fine downtown Port Perry home. For FREE Home Estimates Call Over the past 15 or more years, the former home has been rented to numerous small businesses including a shoe store and clothing outlet. By J. Peter Hvidsten and Paul Arculus From the book Historic Homes & Estates will enjoy a brighter future. Congratulations to Paul Arculus on al your Ontario Heritage Award. Communities that honour their past igh John O’Toole, MPP Durham Constituency Office: uf WO. INSURANCE BROKERS Dale Gibbons i Ouner/Broker Bone ONL 14 131 North Port Rd., “Ot woinsurancebrokers.com (our aor Port Perry Email: john.otooleco@pc.ola.org -9090, 905.985.8707 ¢ Windows ¢ Doors * Siding a Sunrooms MOLE 905-985-6665 Sales & \ ; esevievien) For All Vours Window Needs 182 North Port Plaza, Unit #7 - Reach St. at North Port Rd. Serving Port Perry, Uxbridge & Surrounding Area 24 FOCUS - MARCH 2009