Montgomery's Inn
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| Montgomery's Inn | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Address | 4709 Dundas Street West |
| Completed | 1832 |
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| Architect(s) | Thomas Montgomery |
Montgomery's Inn is a museum in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario. Built in 1830 as a Georgian-style inn, it was named for its innkeeper, Thomas Montgomery (1790-1877). The inn ceased operations in 1856 and continued as a private farm house that was rented to tenant farmers by the Montgomery family until 1946. It was later owned by a Presbyterian church, a developer, the Etobicoke Historical Society, and the Etobicoke Historical Board, until it was finally transferred to the City of Toronto.[1] Once in danger of demolition, it is a cherished remnant of colonial times in Upper Canada. Though most of its current artifacts are not original to the building, they are period pieces, and a few belonged to the Montgomery family.
Gallery
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The foreground section was built of rubble stone around 1830. -
The family room was off-limits to customers. -
Thomas Montgomery ran a prosperous business and farm from this room. -
Strangers commonly shared a bed, sleeping in reverse positions. -
The original Inn sign was rescued from the trash. -
Fuel for the kitchen hearth, whose treats are shared with visitors. -
The bar was discovered hidden by a wall during renovations. -
The pantry served guests and the family. -
Dances and meetings were held upstairs under the gaze of a new queen.
Farmers' market
A year-round farmers' market is held each Wednesday at the Inn.[2]
See also
References
External links
- Montgomery's Inn – Toronto History Museums
