SEPTEMBER 27

As part of Doors Open Ontario, the following locations will be open to the public on that day. For more information and details call 1- Stratford Tourism Alliance, visit www.city.stratford.on.ca or the Doors Open Ontario website.

Stratford City Hall

The “Queen of the Square” is situated by itself on a triangular site filling the location using geometric shapes. Either side is a twelve-sided shape with the centre a hexagon and the tower a circle.

Stratford Armoury

The Stratford Armoury was designed by London architect H.C. McBride in a Baronial Gothic style of architecture and features crenellated towers.

Deacon House, Stratford

This generously proportioned home reflects an American philosophic architectural movement called Craftsman which was in vogue during the early twentieth century

Avoncrest, Stratford

The original Stratford Hospital, now known as Avoncrest, was designed by London architect George F. Durand and opened in May, 1891.

The Whitehouse, Stratford

Originally, the impressive building now known as the “Whitehouse”, was a red brick Regency cottage built in 1866 by James Rutherford. Now painted white, its resemblance to the American Whitehouse is unmistakable

Millbank House, Millbank

This board and batten dwelling, built in the Greek revival style, was originally an inn and stagecoach stop on the road between Berlin (now Kitchener) and Stratford. Former home of renowned psychic Vera McNicholl.

Perth East Public Library, Milverton

The Perth East Public Library was built in 1909 through the generosity of the Carnegie Library Foundation.

St. Paul’s United Church, Milverton

This imposing edifice, originally a Methodist church, was erected under the enthusiastic leadership of Rev. Thomas Gee with the cornerstone being laid in June, 1889 by David Nicklin of Morningdale.

Pugh House - Llano Heights, Milverton

Built in 1867 by David and Mary Pugh, this impressive two storey stone home was named Llano Heights, perhaps in honour of David Pugh’s Welsh birth place.

Christ Anglican Church, Listowel

Built to replace a building destroyed by fire in 1896, this “Gothic” church features narrow arched stained glass windows, wall dormers and a heavy stone foundation.

North Perth Public Library, Listowel

The original section of this “Carnegie” library includes stained glass windows and “stone walls” manufactured on the site from cement.

Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel

Opened in 1888, this church was designed by architect George F. Durand, who also designed the Perth County Court House and the original hospital building.

St. Patrick’s Church, Kinkora

This ornate rural church in its picturesque setting has been called the Cathedral of the north.

Town of Millbank

Various locations throughout the historic town.