George Brown House, Second Empire residence in Grange Park, Canada.
The George Brown House is a three-story brick building in Grange Park with a grey slate mansard roof and symmetrical pavilion sections. Inside, twelve fireplaces display intricate marble mantels that reflect the craftsmanship of the era.
George Brown, a founder of Canada and creator of The Globe newspaper, had this house built between 1874 and 1876. The structure rose during a period of major transformation in Canada's political life.
The Victorian library holds personal books that belonged to George Brown, showing what captured the interest of this political thinker. Visitors today can see how he spent time reading and which works shaped his mind.
The house is now managed by the Ontario Heritage Trust and operates as a conference center with office spaces. Visitors should check ahead to learn about available tour times or special viewing arrangements.
Excavations in 1987 beneath the property uncovered thousands of artifacts, including a silver ring and amber bead dating to the 1800s. These discoveries reveal that people lived on this land long before the house was built.
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