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
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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.
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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