Doors Open Event Guide
The following is a listing of the sites that you will be able to visit on Doors Open weekend in 2012!
TOWN OF MIDLAND
Hillside Holme
251 Queen Street, Midland
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This property was one of the Chew family homes in Midland. The family owned a flour and shingle mill, and a gristmill, and also established the George Chew and Sons lumber manufacturing company in 1900. The home has been lovingly maintained and is a tribute to the Chew family history in Midland.
Ken Snider Memorial Museum – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80
422 Gloucester Street, Midland
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Ken Snider Memorial Museum, which Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80 maintains, features military artifacts that highlight the important contributions the men and women of the Midland area have made from the First World War to the present day. The centerpiece of the collection is a 1942 Chevrolet army vehicle that the late Ken Snider restored.
St. Mark’s Anglican Church
307 Third Street, Midland
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Anglican services began in Midland in January 1872 as students from Trinity College in Toronto, or Rev. A. Anderson from Penetanguishene held services in the homes of followers. It was not until 1881 that what is now known as St. Mark’s began to take shape. Reverend William Jupp purchased lots 1 and 2 from the Midland Land Company with the intention of building a church in the community, which he intended to name “St. Mark the Evangelist Anglican Church.”
The Library Restaurant
526 Hugel Avenue, Midland
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10a.m. to 4 p.m.
Built with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation, the Midland Public Library opened its doors to the public for the first time on January 7th, 1915. The Library was one of 111 in Ontario funded by the foundation to create, in the words of Andrew Carnegie, a ‘cradle of democracy’.
Now The Library Restaurant, the elegant Edwardian Classicism of the building’s stretcher brick facade and pillars remain a stalwart reminder of the importance of public libraries as a community resource.
Charter’s Inn
290 Second Street, Midland
Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Charter’s Inn was built in 1875 and first owned by Annie George. For the first half of the 20th century, the house was owned by the Town’s Police Chief, Henry Wright. This beautiful Victorian home features an old-fashioned parlour, sunny balcony, and whimsical verandah with a view of Georgian Bay.
TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE
HMS Badger, Replica Historic Gunboat
1 Main Street, Penetanguishene Town Dock
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HMS Badger is a replica 1812 British gunboat fashioned after vessels common in Nelson’s navy during the Golden Age of sail. The hull, from a Great Lakes lifeboat, was transformed by a group of passionate volunteers, the Ship’s Company of Penetanguishene. Authentically rigged as a naval cutter, the Badger flies up to seven sails. NOTE – THIS SITE IS WEATHER DEPENDANT.
St. James-on-the-Lines Anglican Church and Cemetery
215 Church Street, Penetanguishene
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
This church was constructed in 1836 on the “lines of communication,” the roads between Forts York and Penetanguishene. The unusual church aisle was built wide enough for soldiers to march in four abreast. This simple church has been restored to its original state with wooden shingles, clapboard siding and handmade iron decoration. Many early settlers are buried in the cemetery.
Discovery Harbour
93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. only
The history of Discovery Harbour began in 1793 when the area was scouted for use as a strategic naval base. The harbour was built during and after the War of 1812 for defence purposes. A provincial historic site, Discovery Harbour features the replica ships HMS Tecumseth and HMS Bee, as well as a collection of smaller vessels.
Thompson House
14 Water Street, Penetanguishene
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This beautiful guest house was built in 1859 by prominent local merchant and Penetanguishene’s first mayor, Alfred Andrew Thompson. In the Georgian style, with a striking veranda, double-chimney stacks, impressive structural openings and front door with side and transom lights, this house is a must-see.
Karma Marketplace
76 Main Street, Penetanguishene
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. only
The Karma Marketplace building was formerly the Standard Bank. Some of the vault is still intact, and the original tin ceilings and wood floors have been retained. Various retail endeavours, including a barbershop, children’s clothing store and flea market, operated in the building after the bank closed. Karma promotes the food and art of over 40 local farmers and producers.
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives
13 Burke Street, Penetanguishene
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
The history of one of Canada’s oldest communities is proudly displayed at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives, housed in a lumber office and general store built in 1875 by lumber baron and former mayor Charles Beck. Learn the importance of the logging industry to the town’s beginnings. Admission free for Doors Open visitors.
St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church
28 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
St. Ann’s, built from 1886 to 1902, overlooks Penetanguishene and its harbour. The church is constructed of rough-finished cut fieldstone and rock-faced granite, and trimmed with red Credit Valley stone and white Nottawasaga sandstone. On the east and west façades, round-headed stained-glass windows are surrounded by column supports. In 1909, three bells cast in France were installed.
J.T. Payette House
33 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This magnificent two-storey home, built in about 1918, is unique and of a local style. The Ionic columns supporting the open veranda and the decorative corner brackets are just a few of the classical revival features of this home, which has been transformed into a beautiful art space and working studio.
During Doors Open Huronia, don’t forget to take part and visit our other community activities/supporting events…
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