The house and farm buildings of John and Amelia Park are restored to bring the nineteenth century to life. Explore the Parks' magnificent Classical Revival home, built in 1842, taste baking from the kitchen fireplace or play with a wooden toy in the children's bedrooms. See the workings of an 1885 steamengine-powered sawmill and stop by the blacksmith shop to witness the making of small hardware and repairing of farm tools at the coal-fired forge. Don't miss the working smoke house, ice house and barn. For a breath of fresh air, take a scenic walk on the lakeshore boardwalk. Guests can also take in the theatre where an audio-visual presentation will transport you back in time to John Park's day.
Location:
360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex Ontario N8M 1Y6
Telephone
519-738-2029
Other History nearby:
(Dearborn) Automotive Hall of Fame
(Chatham) Chatham-Kent Museum
(Dearborn) Dearborn Historical Museum
(Detroit) Detroit Historical Museum
(Grosse Pointe) Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
(Detroit) Fisher Mansion
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04/06 Coming to The Essex area
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