Foley House ~ 45 Main Street

The Walking Tour of Westport, Ontario

Foley House ~ 45 Main Street

Merrickville, Ontario K0G 1N0, Canada

Created By: Rideau District Museum

Information

Foley House ~ 45 Main Street

Completed in time for Confederation in 1867, this British classical residence and mercantile was built by Declan Foley - Irish immigrant, prominent businessman and landowner—and stayed in the family for many generations. Note the limestone quoins, cornices, lug sills, and keystone arches that were quarried and cut locally and transported via the Rideau. Westport manufactured brick was used for the unusual three-brick thick walled design. Many original elements remain within the house that was renovated in 2009. Sir John A. MacDonald among other prominent dignitaries overnighted here while traveling by steamship on the Rideau.

This point of interest is part of the tour: The Walking Tour of Westport, Ontario


 

Leave a Comment

 


 

Download the App

Download the PocketSights Tour Guide mobile app to take this self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device.

iOS Tour Guide Android Tour Guide

 


 

Updates and Corrections

Please send change requests to changerequest@pocketsights.com.