John Cox Cottage, Heritage residence in Riverdale, Canada
John Cox Cottage is a wooden house on Broadview Avenue with exposed log walls and a Victorian addition built later. The original cedar roof remains, though modern structural reinforcement has been added to the building.
John Cox, a Crown supporter during the American Revolution, received a land grant from the Governor in 1796 and built a log cabin. The structure was expanded over the decades with additional rooms and new construction methods.
The residence reflects how early settlers lived and built in Toronto when the city was still dominated by wooden structures. The house shows the shift from military outposts to civilian communities during the city's formation.
The house is located on Broadview Avenue in the Riverdale neighborhood and can be seen from the street. Visitors should note that the building sits in a residential area and is viewed from outside.
The kitchen addition was built using logs from another 1840s cabin that matched the original materials in size and cutting style. This careful matching shows the craftsmanship of earlier builders and their skill in reusing materials from the past.
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