Montgomery's Inn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Montgomery's Inn |
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Montgomery's Inn once welcomed travelers under this transom, or fanlight
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| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Address | 4709 Dundas Street West |
| Completed | 1832 |
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| Architect | Thomas Montgomery |
Montgomery's Inn is a special museum located in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario. It was built way back in 1830. This old building was designed in a style called Georgian. It served as an inn, which is like a hotel for travelers. The inn was named after its owner, Thomas Montgomery (1790-1877).
The inn stopped being a hotel in 1856. After that, it became a private farmhouse. The Montgomery family rented it out to farmers until 1946. Over the years, different groups owned the inn. These included a church, a developer, and local historical societies. Finally, the City of Toronto took over. At one point, the inn was almost torn down! Luckily, it was saved. Today, it is a treasured piece of history from the early days of Upper Canada. Most items inside the museum are from that time period. A few things even belonged to the Montgomery family themselves.
Exploring Montgomery's Inn
Montgomery's Inn is now a museum where you can learn about life in the 1800s. It shows how people lived, worked, and traveled in early Ontario.
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The front part of the inn was built with stone around 1830.
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The family room was a private space, not for customers.
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Thomas Montgomery managed his busy business and farm from this desk.
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Travelers often shared beds, sometimes sleeping head-to-toe!
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This old inn sign was found and saved from being thrown away.
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This wood was used to fuel the kitchen fireplace, where tasty treats were made.
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The bar was found hidden behind a wall during renovations.
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The pantry stored food for both guests and the Montgomery family.
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Dances and meetings were held upstairs during the time of Queen Victoria.
Visit the Farmers' Market
Today, you can still visit Montgomery's Inn! A lively farmers' market is held there every Wednesday. You can find fresh local produce and other goods all year round.
