Glanmore National Historic Site facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glanmore National Historic Site |
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| Location | 257 Bridge Street East Belleville, Ontario, Canada |
| Built | 1882–1883 |
| Built for | John Philpot Curran Phillips, Harriet Dougall Phillips |
| Architect | Thomas Hanley |
| Architectural style(s) | Second Empire |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
| Owner | City of Belleville |
| Website | http://glanmore.ca/ |
| Designated | 1969 |
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Glanmore National Historic Site, also known as Glanmore House, is a special old building in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. It used to be a home but is now a National Historic Site. The house was built between 1882 and 1883 for a wealthy banker named J.P.C. Phillips and his wife, Harriet Dougall Phillips.
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Exploring Glanmore's Architecture
Glanmore National Historic Site stands on land that Harriet Dougall Phillips inherited. She and her husband, John Philpot Curran Phillips, built the house in 1882-1883. They chose a popular style from that time called Second Empire.
Design and Features
The house was designed by a local architect named Thomas Hanley. It was built by Francis McKay. The outside of Glanmore House has a special roof called a mansard roof, which is made of slate. You can also see decorative cornices and fancy molding.
Keeping History Alive
Over the years, Glanmore House has been carefully looked after. In 1997, the roof was repaired. In 2012, the historic plaster inside the house was restored. People believe that Harriet Dougall Phillips, who lived in the house, originally painted the ceilings herself. By 2018, there had been 22 projects to restore the house. These projects help keep the building looking just as it did when it was first built.
What's in a Name?
The name Glanmore House might have come from a place in Ireland. It is thought that the original owners had connections to the Glanmore region there.
Glanmore: A National Treasure
Glanmore House was officially named a National Historic Site in 1969. This was because of its unique architectural style. Since 1973, the house has been open to the public as a museum.
Stepping Back in Time
Much of Glanmore House has been restored to show what homes looked like in the 1890s. Even the gardens outside have been brought back to their original style.
The Phillips Family Collection
The museum is home to a special collection called the Phillips-Burrows-Faulkner Collection. This collection includes many items that belonged to the Phillips family. Four generations of the family lived in the house from when it was built until 1971. Many of these items are now on display for visitors to see.
Programs and Exhibitions
Glanmore National Historic Site offers different programs and exhibitions for visitors. These events help people learn about history and culture.
Past Exhibitions
- In 2017, an exhibition called “Nice Women Don’t Want The Vote” was shown. It celebrated 100 years since women in Manitoba gained the right to vote.
- In March 2018, the "Hands on Nature" exhibition from the Royal Ontario Museum was displayed.
- In August 2019, an exhibition called "Unmasking Influenza" was featured. It taught visitors about the Spanish flu.
