BACKYARD 08.30.21 ... "Glanmore House NHS"

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Part 8 in the Series; Exploring Our Backyard

There are over 970 national historic sites in Canada; 171 are administered by Parks Canada.

One of our goals is to visit them all. This one just happens to be in our backyard.

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Glanmore House is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Harriet Dougall Phillips. An exorcism in the early 1960s by a local Belleville priest reportedly led to a decrease in the hauntings.

The imposing house is a fine example of the Second Empire architecture style which was popular in Canada in the 1870s and 1880s. Local architect Thomas Hanley skillfully blended the characteristic Second Empire mansard roof and its ornate dormer windows with asymmetrical massing, a bracketed cornice and iron cresting to create an image of picturesque elegance. The profusion of ornate woodwork and decoration inside the house complement its stately exterior. Built in 1882-1883 for wealthy banker and financier, J.P.C. Phillips, Glanmore reflects the tastes of the well to do in late 19th century Canada. (Source: City of Belleville)

Dining Room

Writing Desk

Parlour

Underwood & Underwood Stereoscope

A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it. Each chain is mounted with useful household appendages such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys, vinaigrette, and household seals.

Chatelaine

Master Bathroom

Speaking Tube - middle left

Speaking Tubes were a 19th century, pre-electric, intercom system in large, and not so large, upper-class houses. They consisted of a series of pipes (tubes) that connected the major rooms of the house to the servant's areas, ie, the kitchen, butler's pantry, maid's quarters, and any other working area or in this case; the bathroom. This way Madame in her bedroom, could speak into her tube, which had a lily shaped bell on each end, sometimes in brass, similar to that on an old ring and speak into the receiver, phone, and tell her maid down in the laundry room, that she needed her. 

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All photos by LOAFin Around unless otherwise credited.

To read all posts in this series click Exploring Our Backyard.

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