March 11, 2010
Buy
Sell
Finance
Move
Tricity Living ~ Heritage Sites |
|
|
|
|
Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower The Memorial Tower is one of Waterloo Region's historic and picturesque landmarks. Between 1800 and 1803, more than twenty families traveled from Pennsylvania and settled near the Grand River. In 1923, a group of residents, including descendants of original Mennonite families such as the Sherks and Betzners and members of the Waterloo Historical Society, constructed a monument to honour the first pioneers. An acre of land was selected east of the Grand River at Doon, on the old Betzner homestead which included the graves of several family members. The Swiss look of the tower spire recognizes the Swiss heritage of the original settlers. Doon Heritage Crossroads Here you can explore Waterloo County circa 1914. Come back to see what businesses, homes and farms were like and how people went about their daily lives over a century ago. Take a trip through history and time at the crossrods. Joseph Schneider Haus Museum and Gallery If you are interested in the lifestyle of teh Mennonites, visit the Joseph Schneider House, one of the oldest homesteads in Ontario. Joseph and Barbara Schneider built the home in 1816. They were among the early pioneers who trekked to the new frontier from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania, in 1807. The house recreates life in the 1850s. Homer Watson House & Gallery Art enthusiasts should make a point to visit the Homer Watson House & Gallery. Homer Watson was Canada's first famous landscape artist, and this place allows you to see where he did all of his amazing artwork. The homestead landscape artist was also known as the "Man of Doon". The studio has art classes and workshops held at the gallery, and also includes an exhibition of contemporary art. Woodside National Historic Site Boyhood home of Canada's 10th and longest serving Prime Minister, William Lyon MacKenzie King. The prestigious Canadian leader and was born in Berlin, now Kitchener-Waterloo, in 1874. The home is restored to the beauty of the early 1890's on 4.65 hectares of garden and parkland for exploring and relaxing. Castle Kilbride You don't want to miss the national historic site found just a short drive away in Baden, at Snyder's Road West. The grand Victorian home was built by James Livingston in 1877 and has been restored and refurnished with scrupulous attention to detail. Seen from the road, the Castle dominates its surroundings with its clean Italianate design, capped by a towering belvedere. The castle features nationally designated Trompe l’oeil (“Fools the eye”) artistry. The home presents an arcade of illusionary columns and alcoves. Are they real…or not? Take a tour to enjoy the bold and exquisite era of its time. |
| The Pioneer Memorial Tower |
 |
| The Joseph Schneider Haus |
 |
|
William Lyon MacKenzie King
|
 |