Waverley

Another example of the architectural aesthetic of my new neighbourhood. This is Waverley, built for Charles F. Goodhue in the 1880s. The original architect was Capt. Hamilton Tovey, a Briton who was Goodhue's uncle, but the plans were extensively modified by local architect George F. Durand. It is now a retirement home.

Charles's father George was quite the lad. Here's a link to an article about him from the Dictionary of Canadian Biography:

www.biographi.ca/en/bio/goodhue_george_jervis_9E.html

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Will S., Nouchetdu38, kiiti, Gabi Lombardo and 13 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Lovely architecture, John. The colour of the building contrasts perfectly with the colour of the sky. All the best, Joe

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thanks, Joe. Many of the older buildings here are in very attractive yellow brick.

3 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding capture! Stay well!

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3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thanks, William.

3 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

what a wonderful manor!

Lovely image
Have a great day:)

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks, Annemarie.

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful house; well taken John.

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you, Jaap.

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

This architecture is really beautiful, John ! And your presentation too !

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thanks, Ulrich.

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Nicely captured John...............and a beautiful old house that has stood the test of time.

I enjoyed reading the history in the link you thoughtfully provided, particularly how Goodhue bought his way into the upper House.................who say's history is not relevant to the present day?

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks, Keith. Goodhue was just making a corrupt process more efficient (and obvious), I think. He was on the good guys' side, at least.

3 years ago.

Sarah P.

Nice place to retire to!

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Sarah P.

It's owned by my landlord. When the tine comes maybe I could get a special rate.

3 years ago.

Esther ^club

I love these old houses.

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Several of the older grand houses have survived here, Esther. And many grand churches of the period. Actually, this house and Idlewyld are on Grand Avenue.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A great house here in a very traditional style. Looks like it makes a fine retirement home and I do hope that the staff are as good as the fabric here. Very well captured.
Incidentally, I have a relative who lives in London Ontario too so its nice to see shots from his home town here.

Cheers from Oldham, UK. Herb

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thanks, Herb. The pre-WWII parts of this city are highly attractive, but there has been so little sun that I haven't taken many photos. There's sun today but it's coming through haze, so it's not your usual winter quality.

Up the Athletic!

3 years ago.

Will S.

Another lovely SW Ont yellow brick home. I really don't know why yellow bricks are so rare here in the East; it's what I love best about visiting the SW, all the churches, town halls, houses with them... :)

3 years ago.

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