Clinton News-Record, 1985-4-17, Page 50Stained glass art
pinnacle of
Seaforth home
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THE FORMER McKELLAR HOUSE at 116 Goderich St. W. in Seaforth has been an object of
admiration and curiosity to area residents for some time. The large frame home was built in the
early part of the twentieth century bY Henry B. Edae. then a local contractor and owner of the
town's hardware store. The Edge family, consisting of Mr. Edge, his wife and three children
lived in the house unti11935 when it was purchased by Malcolm and Lillian McKellar. After her
husband's death Mrs. McKellar continued to live in the home, which the family owned for 50
years. It is purported that Mrs. McKellar fell in love with the home because of its stained glass
portrayal of birds. Other stained glass in the house includes a portrait of sorts uf William
Drummond, a then well-known poet The home was purchased in January of this year by Perry
and Barbara Broome, who plan to maintain and restore the horne.
(Mcltwraith and Smallbridge'Photos)
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