Charles Connell House facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charles Connell House |
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The Charles Connell House in winter
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| Location | Woodstock, New Brunswick |
| Built | c. 1839 |
| Original use | Private home |
| Current use | Society headquarters, museum |
| Architectural style(s) | Greek Revival |
| Governing body | Carleton County Historical Society |
| Designated | 1975 |
The Charles Connell House is a special old building in Woodstock, New Brunswick. It used to be the home of a very important person named Charles Connell (1810–1873). He was a politician who served in the government of New Brunswick. Today, the house is recognized as a National Historic Site. This means it's a place with great historical importance for all of Canada. You can find it at 128 Connell Street.
The Story of Charles Connell House
Building a Grand Home
The Charles Connell House was built around 1839 for Charles Connell. We don't know who the architect was. This house is a great example of a building style called Greek Revival. This style was popular in the 1800s. It uses wood to make buildings look like they are made of grand stone, similar to ancient Greek temples. This design showed off the best of local architecture at the time.
Changes Over Time
For many years, the Charles Connell House was a private home. But in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was changed. It was divided into several apartments. First, it became a double home in the 1890s. Then, around 1920, it was split into three apartments. Later, in the 1960s, a fourth apartment was added.
A Museum Today
In 1975, the Carleton County Historical Society bought the house. They wanted to save this important building. Today, the Charles Connell House is the headquarters for the society. It holds their old records, artifacts (historical objects), and offices. In 2008, the society finished a big project. They restored the house to look more like it did when it was first built, before it was divided into apartments.
Now, the Connell House is a place where people can learn about local history. It's also available for special events. You can rent it for business meetings, weddings, parties, and other gatherings. The house has a license for events and a kitchen for caterers.
