Location
The County of Peterborough - Peterborough
On the NW corner of Rubidge Street and Hall Street, 1 block north of Hunter Street
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Photographer
Alan L Brown
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Posted
May 10, 2004
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Text from the Plaque
An outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture modified in the Palladian manner, it was begun about 1847 by P. M. Grover, a well-to-do local merchant. A type of building rare in Ontario, it was probably inspired by a "design for a villa" appearing in Minard Lafever's "Modern Builder's Guide", 1833. The square pillars of this house are a classical Greek feature popular in North America principally because they were less costly to build than round columns. Robert Nicholls acquired the property in 1851, and it remained in his family, distinguished in Peterborough for public service and philanthropy, until 1906. Here the local Masonic Lodge held its meetings in 1849-53 and in 1950 the Masons purchased this imposing house.
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