Elmcroft

Elmcroft is a Queen Anne Revival manor in Smiths Falls featuring a grand entrance, two halls, dining room, two staircases, and library in its original layout. The rooms showcase the furnishings and design choices that reflect the comfortable living standards of its era.

Francis Theodore Frost, the first mayor of Smiths Falls and president of Frost & Wood agricultural company, built Elmcroft in 1895 as his residence. Its construction marked the height of Frosts prominence in the town.

The mansion hosted visits from Canadian political leaders during the early 1900s. Guests can walk through the rooms where these important meetings took place.

The house sits on Chambers Street East alongside three other protected heritage mansions tied to the Frost family. A heritage committee manages the preservation efforts for this group of properties.

J. Clark Ketchum purchased the property in 1938 for just one dollar and subsequently removed the top two floors due to water damage. This drastic modification completely changed the buildings appearance.

Location: Smiths Falls

Inception: 1895

GPS coordinates: 44.89925,-76.01478

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42