Whitehern, Neoclassical national historic site in downtown Hamilton, Canada
Whitehern is a three-story house built in 1848 that combines Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian elements in its limestone and brick structure. The building displays different architectural influences that reflect its long history.
The McQuesten family moved into the house in 1852 and lived there for over a century until the last sibling left it to the city of Hamilton in 1968. The building became a record of family life and a merchant family's long connection to the city.
The house tells the story of the McQuesten family through furnishings and personal objects collected over multiple generations. You can see how the family lived here and what mattered to them.
Visitors can only enter the house through guided tours offered on several days each week. It is worth checking ahead to find out which days and times work best for your visit.
The house includes a walled garden planted with species from different historical periods, offering a quiet retreat in the middle of the city. This private garden was an important part of the family's daily life.
Location: Hamilton
Inception: 1971
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.25460,-79.87210
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06
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