Campbell House, Historic house museum in Toronto, Canada
Campbell House is a classical residential building completed in 1822 with symmetrical windows, carved wooden details, and balanced proportions throughout. The rooms are furnished with pieces and objects from the 1800s that demonstrate how a wealthy household was organized during that period.
Built in 1822 for Upper Canada Chief Justice Sir William Campbell, the house first stood at Adelaide and Frederick streets. After serving as a private residence and later commercial premises, it was saved from demolition in 1972 when the Advocates Society moved the 270-tonne building 1,617 metres to Queen Street West. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother reopened it in 1974.
The house displays how affluent families lived during the 1800s, with furnished rooms and objects from that period. The exhibitions reveal everyday customs and activities that help visitors understand daily life from that era.
The house is open to visitors and offers both guided tours and self-guided exploration of the rooms. It is helpful to check ahead for the best visiting times and whether special events are happening during your planned visit.
The 270-tonne house was moved 1,617 metres northwest on 30 March 1972, hauled with Toronto Transit Commission maintenance trucks while several downtown streets were closed. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother opened the restored building on 28 June 1974. The move inspired the outdoor exhibit Lost and Found, installed in the gardens in 2018.
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