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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-07-14, Page 204 PAG 2A-.GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1477 r - eritage Day tours provide peek into past 4 BY JOANNE WALTERS About 280 people got a peek into the past when they toured six historic houses and two old churches in Goderich on Heritage -Day, July 5. The tour which was part of the Jubilee celebrations was conducted by the Huron County Board of Architec- tural Conservancy Society of Ontario. There- were three tours altogether beginning at 1:30 then at 3:30 and finally at 7 p.m. Each building on the tour was unique in both its architecture and its history. The first stop on the tour was St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church at 156 North Street. This church was built in 1834 and was the first church of any denomination to be erected in Goderich. It was rebuilt 'on the same site in 1896 under the supervision of Father West. Maitland quarry stone was used as the construction material. The total cost of construction was $17,000. The pews in the church were made by the Goderich Organ Company which was located at the corner of East Street and Cambria Road, where McCallum's Funeral - Horne stands today. At first families rented their own pews but later this practice was eliminated. , The original tinsmithing in the church was done by the grandfather of Harry and Bert Worsell of Goderich. Ttie church's windows are the original stained glass ',win- dows which were releaded at a high cost a few years ago. In 1910 a fire in the church caused extensive smoke damage to the interior. The main altar was repaired and the high altars were removed. Hans Potzle of Goderich redesigned the wooden altars. The stations of the cross were hand carved by Karl Rothamer of the Kitchener •area. They were donated to the church by Mrs. Zeta Baechler of Goderich in memory of her father. In 1940, after collecting $2,200 in three days, the church brought a Hammond organ. • _ A church hall has been built underneath the church. This was a feat that engineers had called,impossible. GEORGIAN PLAN Leaving St. Peter'sChurch, the tour bus headed for Judge Francis G. Carter's"house at 38 St. Vincent Street. This house was built in 1863 for Hugh Johnson. At that time it was heated by a fire place and wood stove. The house has a Georgian plan. It features a veranda with double columns, twelve foot ceilings, a huge crystal chandelier and an intricate Barbara Zuppinger (left) of Toronto and Benita Pawolulic from England stop at the Virgin Mary statue as they tour St. • " • „„. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on Heritage Day, July 5. The church was first built in 1834. (staff photo) "'"-• - • -••••os"- * 0. Mrs. Cayley Hill (right) of 27 Wellingion Street North shows Gayle King an American walnut carved fireplace. The Hill house was built in either 1848 or 1853 and was one of six homes viewed on the Heritage Day tour, July 5. (staff photo) THE U SH°P 74 Hamilton St., Goderich CALL AHEAD IF YOU WISH 524-2482 We're Open MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY — 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 A.M. . FRIDAY AND SATURDAY —11:30 A.M. TO 3:00 A.M. SUNDAYS CLOSED WATER DRILLING NEW HOMES and FARMS Free Estimates You and your family deserve the best of water so don't hesitate to call TOM LANG PHONE 524-6410 1 MILE NORTH ON HIGHWAY 21, GODiRICH system of bells connected with the kitchen_ These, bells... 'were -originally used for ringing the maid and other hired help. The next stop on the tour was the residence of Jim Donnelly at 103 St. George's Crescent. Thishouse was built by William Sharmon in 1877 for Horace Horton who had moved to Goderich in 1835 and at the mere age. of 17 had become a member of the first Goderich town Council. He later became mayor of Goderich and•an MP for the riding of Central Huron. - Dr. Benson Whitely moved - to the house around 1900. The house features a winding staircase, player piano and huge kitchen. SVC FIREPLACES The tour continued with a stop at the Cayley Hill residence at 27 Wellington Street North. This house' may have been built in either 1848 or 1853. There is some dif- ference ofopinion about the date. A Canada Company official . named Charles Widder was the builder. All the brick for the home was manufactured in the area. The formal dining room has black walnut walls and . -features a beautifully carved American walnut fire place. The other rooms are of red pine. There are seven fireplaces in the house and six of them are usable. In one room sits Tiger Dunlop's chair. French doors lead to a patio and to -114 f page 3,‘ • RI•y!R"., kin 74 . • • '• • . • . M et o) Mrs. Marvin Barz of Goderich (front) and Lori Pasch of California admire the cry chandelier which hangs from a 12 foot ceiling in Judge Francis Carter's house. The Ca house on St. Vincent Street was toured by about 280 people on Heritage Day, July 5. (s photo) BUSINESS DURST, VODDEN & BENDER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 WEST ST. GODERICH 524-2011 For FASHION RIGHT SHOES The Place To Go Is ROSS SHOES The Square .-Goderich WEST ST. -COIN-OP LAUNDROMAT & DRYCLEANING S4 West St. 524-9953 Open Daily 7 a.m. .11r. 11,4 II:30 to S:30 p.m. DIESEL A Pumps and Injectors b Repaired For All Popular Makes Huron Fuel Injection Equipment Bayfield Rd. 482-7971 Cards For All Occasions * Gifts * Books * Stationery Supplies * Records ANDERSON'S BOOK CENTRE 33, EAST St. Goderich CHISHOLM .FUELS Distributors For UNOC PRODUCTS HOME. 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