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SUMMARY:From Camp to Cottage: The Story of Summer Holme
DESCRIPTION:In June\, Katie Valentine shared the fascinating story of the Summer Holme cottage\, a former YWCA summer camp turned cherished family home. Located in Orchard Beach\, this historic structure has stood for over 130 years\, evolving from a dorm-style retreat for young women into a warm\, character-filled cottage lovingly preserved across generations. \nKey Points from the Presentation\nYWCA Origins (1891)\n\nBuilt by the London YWCA as a summer camp for girls.\nConstructed by John Ellison\, likely linked to Christ Church.\nFeatured wraparound porches and rustic camp accommodations.\nOperated as a camp for 60 years\, until 1951.\n\nAnderson Family Era\n\nPurchased in 1951 by Don Anderson.\nRenovated by architect George “Bud” Morley into a functional summer cottage.\nKey changes included new bedrooms\, a modern kitchen\, and bathrooms.\n\nFamily Heritage\n\nFurnished with antique décor and historic maps.\nKept in the Anderson family for 70 years.\n\nCurrent Ownership\n\nIn 2021\, ownership passed to Katie (Anderson) Valentine.\nCottage preservation was maintained per family trust instructions.\nOnly minor layout updates have been made for comfort.\n\n 
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/from-camp-to-cottage-the-story-of-summer-holme/
LOCATION:Summer Holme (Valentine/Anderson Cottage)\, 302 Bridge S\, Port Stanley\, Ontario\, N5L 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heritage Talks & Meetings
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