Uxbridge Historic Homes

Uxbridge is located on the ancestral home of the Anishaanabe Nations (Ojibway, Cree, Huron, Wendat, Algonquin, Chippewa, Mississaugas). The first settlers in the area were Quakers who started arriving in 1806 along with other British Loyalists following the American revolutionary wars. Most settlers to the Township of Uxbridge came from the Catawissa area of Pennsylvania. The Uxbridge Friends Meeting House which overlooks the town from Quaker Hill was built in 1820, and is the community's oldest building. The Toronto and Nipissing Railroad arrived in Uxbridge in 1871, and for over a decade Uxbridge was the headquarters of the railway. Shortly after the arrival of the railway, Uxbridge became a village in 1872, and reached town status in 1885. You can enjoy and learn all the Uxbridge Historic Homes by following the Uxbridge Walking Tour Brochure. Unfortunately some of the Uxbridge Historic Homes have been lost over the years.  One example is Joseph Goulds stately manor that once stood where our town hall is now.   You can also learn about some of these homes as we add them to our blog,

Uxbridge Historic Homes Samuel S. Sharpe Home Samuel S. Sharpe Home Circa 1877   The Legacy of the Sam Sharpe House in Uxbridge Perched on a historic parcel of land on on of Uxbridge’s most historical streets, the Sam Sharpe House stands as a testament to both architectural evolution and the enduring legacy of one of the town’s most distinguished public figures. […]
Brownscombe Residence “Gleeholme” Brownscombe Residence “Gleeholme”   Gleeholme was built somewhere between 1884 – 1901 by Charles W. Small.  Mr Small was the owner of the Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company which was located just north of this home.  It is believed that most of the material for the interior woodwork of the home came from his piano […]
Uxbridge Historic Homes A.H. Badgerow Residence A.H. Badgerow Residence   According to the Historic Homes and Heritage Buildings the earliest recorded owner of the property at the corner or Brock Street East and First Avenue was Wm T. Mason.  In 1882 Mr. Mason sold the property to a veterinarian named A.H Badgerow.  There was an old railway-house on the property which A.H Badgerow […]
Uxbridge Historic Homes John P. Plank Residence John P. Plank Residence – 1874   John P. Plank Residence was built in 1874 by John P. Plank who was one of the early founders of Uxbridge.    He came to Uxbridge in 1826 and built the first Inn and Tavern in town.   Later in 1828 he built a saw mill at Elgin Pond and […]
Dr. Mellow – Dr. Bascom House Dr. Mellow – Dr. Bascom House Circa 1863   The Dr. Mellow – Dr. Bascom House was built by Dr. Bascom around 1863 after he graduated from medical school and started his practice in Uxbridge. The house was originally built as a one and half storey with a gable above the front door.  The Bascom […]
Uxbridge Historic Homes George Wheler Residence George Wheler Residence   35 Toronto Street North, Uxbridge ON Built in 1878 The George Wheler Residence was once described as “the most commanding public residences in Uxbridge” by Francis Keller – publisher of the Uxbridge Times-Journal (1978)     The above photos taken in 1959 shows the home as it was seen from the […]
Stokes/Kydd House Uxbridge Stokes/Kydd House Uxbridge   The Stokes/Kydd House at it’s present day location on the grounds of the Historical Centre.  It is now where the museum staff work and holds several archives and artifacts.     The house was built in 1908 by George Stokes on a farm just east of the present day high school […]
Uxbridge Historic Homes The Gould-Carmody House The Gould-Carmody House (Late 1850’s)   The Gould-Carmody house was built in the late 1850’s by Joseph Gould, the first local MPP who had a major influence on the growth and success of Uxbridge.  The house stayed in the Gould family until it was sold to William Carmody in 1914. The house and farm where located […]
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Robert Mooney Residence Robert Mooney Residence –  122 Brock Street East (c.1874) The Historic Robert Mooney Residence: A Testament to Gothic Revival Architecture Nestled in the heart of our town, the Robert Mooney Residence stands as a stunning testament to 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture. This historic house, originally owned by Robert Mooney, a prominent local merchant, and his wife […]
Bascom – Williams House Bascom – Williams House 70 Main Street – Circa 1872 The above photo was taken in 2021.  Here you can see the enlarged dormer and front porch.   History of the Bascom – Williams House According to the Uxbridge Heritage Register, the Bascom – Williams House built circa 1872 was a small square frame house […]
Uxbridge Historic Homes Albert Hardy House Albert Hardy House Circa 1875 30 Franklin Street History In 1875, Albert Hardy, renowned for his craftsmanship as a piano tuner at the Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company, envisioned and constructed a distinctive dwelling that stands as a testament to his skill and creativity. This remarkable residence, boasting a style uncommon in Uxbridge, showcases the […]
Uxbridge Historic Homes Harvey and Martha Gould House Harvey and Martha Gould House Circa 1877 The above image was taken in 2021 shows the house from the corner of Cedar Street and King St West.   History of the Harvey and Martha Gould House In 1886 Harvey Gould and his wife Martha purchased this house built by John C. Widdifield. The Gould family […]