List of buildings and structures at Black Creek Pioneer Village

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There are over forty 19th-century buildings at Black Creek Pioneer Village, all of which are decorated and furnished according to the styles of the 1860s, some with the building's original furnishings.

Several of the buildings were originally constructed at their current location. The others were relocated from other communities in Ontario.

Building Photo Year of construction Original location Architectural style Relocated Opened Notes
Apple storage cellar c. 1850 Edgeley Field stone and brick 1976 1976 The building was dismantled at its original site and reconstructed at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
Bolton Shop 1865 Bolton 1968 1973 Originally used by a merchant tailor. Houses a 19th-century photography studio.
Broom Maker's Shop Sherwood Square log 1963 1973 May have been first school in Maple.
Burwick House 1844 Woodbridge Rural Georgian 13 August 1958 Front portion moved to site intact; back portion required reconstruction. Furnishings are original with imported Regency style dining room, Chippendale and Sheraton parlour pieces, and locally crafted bedroom and kitchen furniture.[1]
Cemetery 1845 Current site N/A N/A N/A Last interment was in 1927.
Charles Irvine's Weaver's Shop; Printing Office 1850 Kettleby Timber frame 1968 1971 Constructed as a temperance hall by the Sons of Temperance. Moved intact in 1968. Contains a functional Washington flat bed press, a Gordon press, and a flying shuttle loom.
Chicken House c. 1860 Kettleby Round log 1972 1973
Church Drive Shed 1860 Vaughan 1982 Used to provide covered parking for parishioner horses and buggies. Dismantled in the 1970s by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority.
Daniel Flynn House 1858 Newtonbrook Ontario classic style 1959 1960
Daniel Flynn Boot and Shoe Shop 1858 Newtonbrook 1963
Daniel Stong’s First House 1816 Current site Squared log N/A 1958 Was used as Stong residence until 1832, then repurposed as an outbuilding.
Daniel Stong's Second House c. 1832 Current site Squared log on fieldstone foundation N/A 1960
Daniel Stong Smokehouse c. 1820 Current site Squared log N/A 1960 Rebuilt in 1965 because of fire.
Daniel Stong Grain Barn 1825 Current site N/A 1960 One of the buildings original to the site.
Dickson Hill School 1861 Dickson Hill 1960 Typical of the area's one-room schoolhouses of the period. The building was dismantled, moved to its current site, and rebuilt.
Doctor's House c. 1830 Chinquacousy Timber frame with wood sheathing, stucco finish 1973 1978 Building had two separate quarters with dedicated entrances, one side used by the family, the other side for the medical practice. This is a re-creation of a doctor's residence.[2]
Dominion Carriage Works 1860 Sebringville 1973 1976 Includes original tools and patterns.
Edgeley Rabbit Hutch c. 1860 Edgeley Timber frame 1970 1971 Used by local farmer's to butcher animals.
Fisherville Church 1856 Fisherville Greek Revival 1960 1962
Half Way House Inn 1849 Scarborough Georgian 1966 Typical of tavern structures common in southern Ontario before Canadian Confederation. The building required extensive restoration, performed based on historical documents and the building's structure. Named because it was located halfway between Dunbarton and the St. Lawrence Market.[3]
Henry Snider's Cider Mill c. 1840 Elia 1959 1961 The mill was used to produce cider for family and friends; it was not used commercially, though it had a screw press with a capacity to make 500 gallons of cider daily.[4]
Laskay Emporium 1845 Laskay Frame with false front 19 February 1960 Reconstructed based on historical documents and photographs from 1911.
Limehouse Outhouse c. 1840 Limehouse Neoclassical/Georgian 1971 1972
Mackenzie Barn c. 1850 Woodbridge Timber frame on stone foundation
Mackenzie House c. 1830 Woodbridge Log cabin
The Manse 1835 Richmond Hill Neoclassical 7 October 1978 Used as manse by reverend of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Moved to Black Creek Pioneer Village in two pieces.
Mennonite Meeting House 1824 Edgeley Log building 15 October 1976 Contains original furnishings.
Roblin's Mill 1842 Ameliasburg 1964 Consists of original timbers, flooring, and machinery, except for the 1848 wheel, which was replaced with a smaller version. The building was scheduled for demolition before its acquisition.
Rose Blacksmith Shop c. 1855 Nobleton Timber frame, board and batten 1958 1960
Samuel Stong House c. 1855 Vaughan Log house
Snider Workshop c. 1840 Concord 1967 Originally a second house for the Snider family, later used as a farm workshop. Moved to Black Creek Pioneer Village as a Canadian Centennial project by the Snider family.
Taylor Cooperage c. 1850 Paris Timber frame with board and batten 1976 1988
Tinsmith Shop and Masonic Lodge c. 1850 Woodbridge 1983 1984 Ground floor was a tinsmith shop, upper floor a Masonic lodge. Donated by the Masons of Ontario.[5] Dismantled, moved, and reconstructed at current site.
Wilmot Township Hall 1858 Baden Timber frame with clapboard siding 1967 Housed the Fifth Division Court of the County of Waterloo.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Mika, Mika & Thompson 2000, p. 39—40.
  2. ^ Connor & Connor 1991, p. 104.
  3. ^ Mika, Mika & Thompson 2000, p. 48.
  4. ^ Mika, Mika & Thompson 2000, p. 38.
  5. ^ Mika, Mika & Thompson 2000, p. 35.

References[edit]

  • Connor, Jennifer J.; Connor, J.T.H. (1991). "Medical and Related Museums, Historic Sites, and Exhibits in Ontario: An Annotated Guide and Review". Canadian Bulletin of Medical History. 8. Canadian Society for the History of Medicine: 101–119. doi:10.3138/cbmh.8.1.101. ISSN 0823-2105. PMID 11622974.
  • Mika, Nick; Mika, Helma; Thompson, Gary (2000). Black Creek Pioneer Village. Toronto: Natural Heritage books. ISBN 1896219640.

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