Matheson House (Perth) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matheson House
Location	Ontario, Canada
Nearest city	Perth
Built	1840
Original use	House
Current use	Perth Museum
Governing body	Town of Perth
Website	http://www.town.perth.on.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?pageid=97
National Historic Site of Canada
Designated	1966

Matheson House is a special old house located in Perth, Ontario, Canada. It was built a long time ago, in 1840. This house was made for a very important person named Roderick Matheson. He was a local business owner and later became a member of the Senate of Canada. The Senate is a group of people who help make laws for the whole country.

What Matheson House Looks Like

Matheson House is a two-story building. It is made from strong sandstone. The house has a grand design, inspired by a style called Palladian architecture. This means it looks very balanced and formal. Around the house, there is a stone garden wall. This wall adds to its classic and sturdy appearance.

Who Lived in Matheson House?

Roderick Matheson lived in the house until he passed away in 1873. After him, his son, Arthur James Matheson, inherited the home. Arthur James Matheson was a lawyer and also a politician. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. This group helps make laws for the province of Ontario.

Over the years, other families owned Matheson House. Eventually, the town of Perth bought the house.

Matheson House Today: The Perth Museum

Today, Matheson House is no longer a private home. It has been turned into the Perth Museum. This means you can visit it and learn about the history of Perth and the people who lived there. It is a great place to explore the past.

A National Historic Site

Matheson House is very important to Canada's history. Because of its special past and beautiful design, it was named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1966. This title helps protect the house and reminds everyone of its value.

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In Spanish: Casa Matheson (Perth) para niños