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20 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, May 14,1994 House and Garden Tour Planned If you adore beautiful, historic homes and admire splendid, lush gardens gardens you simply must attend the 7 th biannual House and Garden Tour hosted by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. The tour will be held Sunday, June 26, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. "This year's tour promises to be the best ever" says Ken Greenberg, President of the Historical Society. "It's hard not to boast about all the wonderful homes and gardens we've lined up." The main attractions are three gardens, gardens, and five century homes, plus the enchanting 'Harrington House". The tour also features 2 magnificent churches, the' Old Fireball Museum, and the Historical Society's museum. All the buildings are within the village village boundaries, and the more energetic energetic types among us can easily walk the entire tour. _A wide variety of architectural styles are represented, including one of Ontario's premier examples of a Regency cottage built in 1837, and illustrated illustrated in "The Ancestral Roof'. "Millbrook may be small but we have some gorgeous houses of which larger towns are envious", states Mr. Greenberg. While on tour, don't miss "Shen- ley House", owned by celebrated artists artists George Raab and his wife Evelyn, Evelyn, a gourmet cook and author. Originally built in 1888 as an Anglican Anglican manse, they have meticulously restored this large and gracious house in an historically faithful manner. Spend a few relaxing moments too, viewing the paintings and artworks in his rustic studio. Speaking of art, the lovely home (1800) of Bruce and Lyn Lepper is a showcase for his renowned wood carvings, which he exhibits in shows throughout North America, and Lyn's nationally recognized, positively positively stunning quilts. Sutherland's richly decorated "Harrington House" (1952), Ralston's Ralston's Georgian style home (1880), and Paul's engaging, century home, are all sure to leave visitors with lasting lasting impressions. . Gardening enthusiasts will turn green with envy after viewing the Fallis, Pompilio, and Sutherland gardens. gardens. Ranging from casual and fun to semi-formal and park-like, each garden garden offers something special. You'll smile at the riot of festive colours in the flowers beds, relax amongst tranquil tranquil trees and shrubs, and marvel at tiie planning, landscaping and elbow grease these gardeners have invested. For architecture buffs, there are two captivating churches. The cornerstone cornerstone of St. Andrew's United was laid by Senator Cox in 1882, and St. Thomas' Anglican (1883) boasts an exquisite stained glass rosette window window and a refurbished tum-of-thc- centuiy pipe organ. Also on tour are 2 very interesting public buildings. The Old Public School, built in (1889), is now home tage properties in Ontario. Spend a to the Millbrook and Cavan Histori- few extra minutes to admire these cal Society museum. The history of historic buildings. Millbrook is a Cavan Township is depicted by pos- pleasant 1 1/4 hour drive north-east ters and artifacts. of Toronto, just south of Peterbo- The Old Fireball (1881) is a clas- rough, sic Italianate structure and inside is a Tickets are $10 each, and can be museum operated by the Firefighter's purchased at the Peterborough Cen- Association. You're sure to enjoy tennial Museum and Archives on their collection of antique fire appara- Hunter St., Knock on Wood on tus and memorabilia. George St., or in Millbrook at Knit 1 The Village of Millbrook quite Purl 1 on King Street. For more m- possibly has the largest proportion of formation or tickets call Ken or Judy houses officially designated as Heri- Greenberg at (705) 932-3578. PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker T 52 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-2453 SEKYlXd HOWMAXYIUJ-: AXI) AKI-:.\ SIXCi: 1955 The Little Office That's Big on Service IT'S TIME TO BUILD: LOT-118 feet frontage x 362 feet Drilled well - Trees NOW JUST $59,900. LAWYER Peter E. Heslin, LL.B. Real Estate Wills Mortgages Family Law Pickering-Ajax Bowmanville 1305 Pickering Parkway 36 King St. E. Suite 304 623-5554 Call Toll Free - Region of Durham, and Toronto 1-800-567-3926 LOT - Bowmanville building lot backing onto parkland. 95 ft. frontage - severance available. Call for details. Can't be duplicated! H Michael Oxenham Sales Representative * LISTINGS INVITED FOR THE SPRING MARKET * DON'T HAVE YOUR LISTING GET LOST IN A BIG CATALOGUE! 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