Cobourg Newspaper Index

Mulholland House

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
202 Church Street.
Notes
This splendid residence was built in 1878 by Robert Mulholland, a wealthy merchant. The Mulhollands later moved to Port Hope. It is the best example of the Italianate style in Cobourg. It was later owned by first the Hoppers and then the Blacks around the turn of the century. William Black's son, Harry St.Francis Black was born in Cobourg August 25, 1863. He later moved to New York where he became a multi-millionaire. He was particularily known for donating a major portion of the funds towards the building of the Cobourg Hospital. The house was then bought by the Howards and later became an apartmentThe front verandah porch seen here was removed in the 1920s.
Date of Original
c. 1878
Subject(s)
Local identifier
720-40
Collection
Historical Photographs
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.95977 Longitude: -78.16515
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
Contact
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