Residence of C. J. Lewis. Proprietor of Toronto Pressed Brick Co's Works, Milton.

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Description

Three-storey brick building with gables, tower at one corner and covered verhandah. Garden surrounded by hedges.

Notes

Built by lawyer Duncan McGibbon 1888. Purchased by the Children's Aid Society in 1918 and in 1919 a legacy allowed a new wing addition. In 1936 the Gordon Home was closed and later used as apartments and the public school inspector's office. The house, which was at 10 Court St. N. (north-east corner of Main and Court), was demolished c.1970s. The space is now occupied by modern stores with apartments over them. This photograph is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".

Date of Original

c.1905

Dimensions

8 1/4 cm. x 6 1/4 cm.

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