Saturday, May 3, 2014 10:00 am 4:00 pm Free Admission
1 Ashburn General Store, c. 1850 8990 Ashburn Road The exact date of construction for this frame building is unknown, but it served as the Ashburn ost Office from at least 1852 to the 1980s, making it one of Whitby s longest serving post offices. Although the interior has been heavily renovated, the building still retains the original floor plan which consisted of a living area and the general store. Servicing the farming community, the store originally sold coal oil and animal feed. 2 Brooklin Library and Community Centre, c. 2009-2010 8 Vipond Road Designed by architectural firm erkins + Will Canada Inc., the BCCl capitalizes on the natural beauty of the site, a six acre remnant forest in the heart of the village of Brooklin. The natural stone and wood exterior finishes of the building are carried throughout the interior. Vaulted wood deck ceilings and natural flooring materials are combined with splashes of vibrant colour to create a rustic yet very contemporary feel. In 2013, children s author Loris Lesynski completed a colourful alphabet wall mural in the Library. 3 Brooklin Legion Branch No. 152, c. 1882-1883 56 Baldwin Street The Brooklin Legion was originally built as a hotel by Whitby builder, William Westlake. Its features included a belvedere (removed in 1900), an enclosed porch, and a pump and trough for horses tied up out front. It later became known as the Temperance House when local residents voted to prohibit the sale of liquor in hotels. When the Brooklin Legion purchased the building in 1967, it underwent a series of renovations to change it into a legion hall.
4 Whitby ublic Library and Celebration Square, c. 2005 405 Dundas Street West The primary design objective for architects Shore Tilbe Irwin and artners was the creation of a dynamic relationship between an interior public space and an outdoor public space in the form of a new civic square. The library was built in the shape of an L to accommodate the pre-existing library which was torn down to make way for the civic square. The square, meant to be an area for Town gatherings, and the library s building material, Indiana limestone, are a nod to Whitby s building heritage and its roots as a small town. 5 Whitby Cenotaph, c. 1924 South West Corner of Green and Dundas Streets In 1922 the Whitby War Veterans Club began to raise funds for to erect a war memorial on a piece of property granted by Ontario County Judge Theodore McGillivray. The cenotaph at the corner of Green and Dundas Streets was unveiled on June 3, 1924 by Lieutenant-Governor Harry Cockshutt. The style is reminiscent of cenotaphs designed by eminent British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens in Toronto, Hamilton, and Vancouver. 6 Trafalgar Castle School, c. 1859-1862 401 Reynolds Street This imposing structure was originally built for Ontario County s notorious sheriff, Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, who toured England s palatial homes for inspiration. Reynolds presented plans to Toronto architect, Joseph Sheard, who designed the castle in the Elizabethan style. Constructed of limestone, the building s cornerstone, laid by Reynolds young son, is still visible above the doorway to the flagstaff. When Reynolds went bankrupt in 1874, he sold his home to the Methodist Church of Canada which turned it into the Ontario Ladies College. It still operates as a private girls school today.
7 Burr Lodge, c. 1855 918 Centre Street In addition to being the contractor responsible for the construction of the Ontario County Courthouse at 416 Centre Street in 1852-54, James Wallace had this magnificent home built for himself in 1855. Notice the roof line pediment and a prominent centre window, very distinguished architectural features rather unlike any other houses in Whitby and somewhat reminiscent of the Italianate style. The house later belonged to Chester Draper, owner of the Whitby harbour and the Whitby-ort erry Railway, and other prominent citizens of Whitby. The estate was given its name by a later owner named Frank Burr Mosure. J 3 T M O h r t p t Officer s Quarters, c. 1856-1857 8 219 Keith Street This house was built as an officer s quarters for the Whitby Highland Rifle Company by the Company s founder, James Wallace. One of many residences constructed by Wallace, the Officer s Quarters is a Regencystyle cottage with sufficient architectural flair in its Gothic Revival detailing to denote the rank of its inhabitants. Wallace was a true entrepreneur with interests in construction, newspaper publication, and various industries in Whitby from soap production to a brickyard. He also had an outstanding military career and was commander of the 34th Battalion (Ontario Regiment) from 1872-1880. Station Gallery, c. 1903 9 1450 Henry Street South Whitby Junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street for the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903. Its turrets and bays were typical of train stations along the GTR because they provided functional elements needed for telegraph operators to view incoming and outgoing trains. The low-hanging roof offered protection to passengers on the platforms. The station s low and linear design layout are reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts style, the elements of which serve to blend and enhance the relationship between the landscape and architecture; the station s many windows served to help bring the outside in. In 1970 the station was adapted into an art gallery.
10 James Rowe House, c. 1856 301 Front Street West This frame house was built circa 1856 for James Rowe, Whitby s first Mayor, although many interior details have been dated back to the 1840s. One of the finest surviving examples of early building at ort Whitby, the house contains the original interior central hall floor plan although the rooms have since been reassigned. It was relocated in 1999 and currently the WCHA display many historical items and memorabillia. Rowe was a prominent grain merchant who was responsible for the development of the harbour at ort Whitby. 11 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, c. t1996 700 Gordon Street The original site for the mental health facility known as Ontario Hospital, Whitby was designed by architect James Govan as early as 1911. Govan s plans consisted of a facility organized into a village-like setting with cottages with easy access to the natural setting enhanced with an expansive view of Lyake Ontario. When it came time to redevelop the facilities at Whitby sychiatric Hospital in the 1990s, the new design represented many of Govan s early ideals and incorporated patient pods with access to courtyards, the beautifully maintained grounds, and a main artery providing access to the eight interconnected buildings. Only the original Doctors Residence remains as an example of Govan s cottages. 12 Camp X 2008 Boundary Road (Intrepid ark) Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, the memorial to Camp X at Intrepid ark is dedicated to the men and women who were employed at the British Security Coordination spy training school and communications centre located here during the Second World War. The buildings associated with the site have either been demolished or relocated. The memorial was erected in 1984 and contains the flags of Canada, the UK, the USA, and Bermuda.
Location Information 1 Ashburn General Store 8990 Ashburn Road 2 Brooklin Community Centre and Library 8 Vipond Road Huron Settlements archeology display discovered near Brooklin and children s archeological activities and themed storytime in Library (Archeological Services Inc.) 3 Brooklin Legion Branch No. 152 56 Baldwin Street oetry readings, Military and Veteran memorabillia 4 Whitby ublic Library and Celebration Square 405 Dundas Street West World War Vehicle displays (Celebration Square) Military display (Library Foyer) Veteran Speaker 1:30pm; ublic Scanning 1:30-2:30pm 5 Whitby Cenotaph Southwest Corner of Green and Dundas Street Trafalgar Castle School 6 401 Reynolds Street Guided tours 7 Burr Lodge 918 Centre Street South 8 Officer s Quarters 219 Keith Street 9 10 Station Gallery 1450 Henry Street South Self guided tour and discovery stations James Rowe House 301 Front Street West WC 11 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences 300 Gordon Street Guided tours 12 Camp X Memorial Intrepid ark - 2008 Boundary Road Walking tours: 10:30am and 1:30pm Legend: arking Washrooms Full Wheelchair Access Guided Tours Available WC artial Wheelchair Access WC
Lake Ridge Rd S Gordon St Henry St Charles St Green St Brock St S Hopkins St Location Information 1' Myrtle Rd W Brawley Rd W Ashburn Rd Columbus Rd W Vipond Rd 2 ' 3 Brooklin Winchester Rd W Baldwin St Winchester Rd E Taunton Rd W Taunton Rd E Rossland Rd W Brock St N Rossland Rd E Anderson St Dundas St W 4' 7 Centre St S Keith St 8 Dundas St E 5 Colborne St E Dunlop St E 6 Gilbert St E Reynolds St Burns St Highway 401 E Highway 401 W Arthur St St eter St Thickson Rd S Consumers Dr Victoria St W ' 9 ' Front St W 11 10 ' N W E S Whitby Wentworth St Boundary Rd 12
t 2014 Theme is Remembering the First World War. Whitby, along with the rest of Canada went through many changes in this era, contributing to the way the Town is today. The Whitby cenotaph, erected in 1924, honours the local soldiers who fought and died during the First World War. It is a focal point of Whitby s downtown and has since come to represent the courage of the men and women of Whitby who have represented our community in all conflicts since the First World War. Every Remembrance Day people gather at the cenotaph to honour their sacrifices. This photograph taken by Marjorie Ruddy in 1939, shows a group of Brownies in front of Whitby s cenotaph on Remembrance Day. To learn more about Whitby s contribution to the First World War visit www.ourontario.ca/whitby or the Doors Open Whitby Facebook page at www.facebook.com/doorsopen.whitby Event artners: Contributing hotographers: John Ecker and Ernie Kenny www.whitby.ca/doorsopenwhitby 900 430 4306