HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-08-03, Page 17THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 10, 1988 -- 3A THE CORNISH RESIDENCE many years ago when it was the residence of J. K. Richardsbn. The age of this photo is apparent because of the clapboard which is still on the house, and the trees in front of it which were still young when this photo was' taken were large in girth and rotten when they were finally taken down in more recent years. Submitted photo. THE CORNISH RESIDENCE on 17 Helen Street, is built from the front portion of a house owned by D.D. Wilson which stood at its original site on the north west corner of Main and Goderich Streets. It was moved to its present location in 1885 and a west addition was added. Corbett photo. Cornish residence is early home of egg king The Cornish Residence, located on Helen Street in Seaforth, was once the home of "royalty" in early Seaforth. Built in 1972, the house originally stood on the northwest corner of Main and Goderich Streets, where McLaughlin Chev Olds is to- day. It was then inhabited by D. D. Wilson, the Egg King. Mr. Wilson's son, John A. Wilson took over ownership of the house, and it was moved in 1885. The front portion was moved to its pre- sent location, and the other half was relocated to nearby Wilson Street. The house is a 11 storey wood frame con- struction, which originally had a clapboard exterior finish, but this was later discarded for stucco. It is a large house with four bedrooms upstairs, and the wealth of the original owners in evidenced by the cherry bannister, the stained glass, marble sinks, and coal fireplaces adorned with ornate ceramic tile. The house contains a boiler for hot water heating. When the house was relocated in 1885 the two bays were set on at 45 degrees from the front facing Helen street. These bays con- tain rare square windows with strips of stained glass along the tops. An addition on the west end of the building was made at the •n same time, and this contains a kitchen and sunroom. When David and Grace Cornish took possession of the house in 1961 a carport was added to the west side of the house as well. J.K. Richardson, a partner of D.D. Wilson, lived in the house from 1893-1905; It was then inhabited by Mrs. Colin Bethune for a year, before John Rob of Tuckersmith township took it over from 1906-1927. Dr. Sprout was the next owner, living in it from 1928-1940, and he sold it to Dr. Martin Stapleton. Dr. Stapleton sold the house to Mr. Cornish in 1961 when he relocated to Tuckersmith. The Cornish family has made no changes to the house other than papering and pain- ting, and the initial addition of the car port. The house was designated in March of 1978, and here's what those who oversee Seaforth's heritage district have to say about it: "This finely detailed white house has Neo- classical and Gothic Revival overtones. Particularly noteworthy are the double bays, raised portico, transom porch, and eave detailing and the well maintained Vic- torian grounds. The wrought iron fence is now a rare extant landscape feature." fHE DINING ROOM of the Cornish residence, this picture shows the radiator for hot water heat which the home still uses, Corbett photo. CERAMIC TILE and wooden trim dress up this coal fireplace, Corbett photo. THE CENTER HALL A STUDY in a nook in front of the center dormer window in the Cornish residence. Cor- bett photo. retltd nte, pttoits the inforauuron to Netts . I wa i fa sdvttnes of The by The Moron utter. THE LIVING ROOM in the Cornish residence. This picture also shows one of the two bays with its square window and stained glass. Corbett photo. THE FRONT ENTRANCE to the Cornish residence shows that the Cornish family have used antiques furnishings to bring out the heritage character of their home. Cor- bett photo. Wed., Aug. 10 6:30 p.m. — Minor Soccer at Optimist 7:30 p.m. — Ladies Soccer at Optimist 7:30 p.m. — Men's Recreational Ball Thurs., Aug. 11 7 p.m. — St. Columban Squirts vs Lucan I In Dublin 7:30 p.m. — Seahawks vs Team Maui 8:30 p.m. — Topnotch vs Beachwood 9:30 p.m. — Brewers vs Boilersmith Fri., Aug. 12 10 a.m. • 9 p.m. — Seaforth Library Book Sale Fri., Aug. 12, Sat., Aug. 13 Sun., Aug. 14 Slo-Pitch Tournament at Lions and Optimist Parks Mon.,, Aug. 15 7:30 p.m. — Men's Recreational Ball Tues., Aug. 16 7 p.m. — Mite Boys Game 7 p.m. — Ladies Fastball at Lions 7 p.m. — St. Columban Pee Wee vs Lucan in St. Columban 7:30 p.m. — Optimist vs CKNX - Wingham at Optimist - Wed., Aug. 17 6:30 p.m. — Minor Soccer at Optimist 7 p.m. — St. Columban Mosq. I vs St. Columban Mosq. II In St. Columban 7:30 p.m. — Ladies Soccer at Optimist 7:30 p.m. — Men's Recreational Ball, Every Night Except Saturdays B - 9 p.m. — Gospel Tent Meetings on Hwy. 8, 11 miles west of Seaforth