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SUMMARY:Settlement of Hillcrest
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Sally Martyn\, with research support from Mike Baker\, for an illuminating journey through the early development of Hillcrest—Port Stanley’s elevated district rich with pioneer stories\, rare architecture\, resort-era charm\, and hidden histories. Through maps\, rare photographs\, and community lore\, this talk traces the transformation of Hillcrest from 1804 land grants to the elegant Hillcrest Inn and beyond. \nKey Points from the Presentation\nEarly Land Grant (1804)\n\nColonel John Bostwick received 600 acres (Concession 1 lots 1 and 2\, and Concession 2 lot 1).\n\nHistoric Roads and Maps\n\n1877 Atlas showed Prospect Street extending to the beach.\nHill Street stretched from Colborne Street up to East Road.\n\nBostwick House (1827)\n\nFramed with square oak beams and filled with handmade strawberry bricks.\nRare “brick nogging” construction style\, with only one other example in Ontario.\n\nThe Boulevard and Cornell Street\n\nThe Boulevard was the original road in front of the Bostwick House and other houses\, but eroded over time.\nCornell Street was constructed in 1918\, named after Nathan Cornell\, reeve and warden.\n\nBishop’s House\n\nAfter John Bostwick’s death in 1849\, the house passed to Joseph Bostwick.\nLater owned by Bishop John Walsh of London.\n\nMcQueen House\n\nEarly adobe house\, rare for Ontario.\nLater purchased by the Williamson family and covered in wood siding.\n\nCholera Hospital (1833–34)\n\nBuilt by Middlesex County during the cholera epidemic.\nMany victims buried on the hill; remains discovered in 1930.\n\nHeights Auction (1875)\n\nThirty cottages and lots were sold on the Heights.\nStreets included Observatory\, Alma\, Florence\, and Zephyr.\n\nLiberty Hill Club (1896)\n\nBuilt by J.A. Robinson alongside the White House and rental cottages.\nIncluded tennis courts\, dining rooms\, and beach access.\n\nMeteorological Tower (around 1900)\n\nInstalled to track wind and weather patterns.\nRecords maintained by Manuel Payne.\n\nAqueduct and Mill\n\nAqueduct ran between the White House and Liberty Hill Club.\nSupplied water to Bostwick Mill on Kettle Creek.\n\nHillcrest Inn Expansion (1931)\n\nCarrie Rainier and Stan Ship expanded the Inn into a 35-room hotel.\nIncluded dining areas and hosted notable guests.\n\nFire and Decline (1964)\n\nThe Inn was sold in 1950.\nDestroyed by fire on December 9\, 1964.\n\nViewpoints and Beach History\n\nPhotos showed early roads\, orchards\, and federal groynes improving Orchard Beach.
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/settlement-of-hillcrest-2/
LOCATION:Hillcrest Hilltop\, Hill Street\, just north of Orchard Beach\, Port Stanley\, Ontario\, N5L 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heritage Talks & Meetings
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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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