Glanmore House, Heritage mansion and historic site in Belleville, Canada
Description
Glanmore House is a stately mansion built in Second Empire style in Belleville, Ontario in 1883. The building impresses with its distinctive slate mansard roof, decorative dormer windows, and ornamental ironwork running along the roofline.
History
The house was designed in 1883 by architect Thomas Hanley for banker J.P.C. Phillips and his wife Harriet Dougall Phillips, who had inherited the land from the Bleecker family. This property became a defining landmark of Belleville's prosperity during the late 19th century.
Culture
The house reveals how wealthy families lived in the 19th century, with rooms carefully arranged to tell the story of their daily lives. Visitors can see how the family used their spaces and what objects held meaning for them.
Practical
The house is located on Bridge Street East and functions as a museum welcoming visitors with various exhibitions and educational programs about Canadian heritage. It is helpful to spend time in each room to fully explore the collections and displays on view.
Did you know?
The ceilings inside the house were hand-painted and created by Harriet Dougall Phillips, one of the original residents. These artistic details reveal the personal creativity and skill that the family brought into their home.
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