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d this Blair and Janet Martyn have ownet historic Blackstock home for 15 years. focus@observerpub.ca Stately home has stood test of time This imposing home is another variation on th commands a panoramic view over the community and the valley to the east. The ornate roof brackets and re- turn eaves, the arch topped windows and matching deco- rative brickwork give this home a unique architectural presence in the community. Doctor John Montgomery graduated as a doctor from what is now the University of Toronto in 1868. He immediately came to Williamsburgh (now Blackstock) and opened the first medical practice in the community. On arrival he also bought a 15 acre parcel of land on which this house now stands. Dr. Montgomery had this splendid home built in 1870 as his residence and his medical office. Another doctor, John W. Gray, opened a separate practice in Williamsburgh in 1873. There were obviously enough patients to keep both practices extremely busy although a meas- ure of rivalry periodically arose. See Landmark” on next page FOCUS - Sepremser 2006 15