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George Brown House, Second Empire residence in Grange Park, Canada.

The three-story red brick building displays a grey slate mansard roof, pavilion massing, and twelve preserved fireplaces with intricate marble mantels.

George Brown, a Father of Confederation and founder of The Globe newspaper, commissioned the construction of this residence between 1874 and 1876.

The Victorian library contains 2,000 personal books that belonged to George Brown, preserving the intellectual legacy of this Canadian political figure.

The Ontario Heritage Trust operates the property as a conference center with office spaces, generating revenue through various organized events.

Archaeological excavations in 1987 uncovered 5,000 artifacts including a silver ring, amber bead, and St. George penny token from the 1850s.

Location: Toronto

Architectural style: Second Empire style

Address: 186 Beverley Street

GPS coordinates: 43.65580,-79.39500

Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:56

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