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Built in 1870, this is a beautiful example of a typical Victorian house which some still refer to as
the ""Frank Prouse"" house. Mr. Prouse arrived in the Village in 1919 and established himself as
a reliable builder. He held the position of inspector for twenty-seven years in Pickering Township
and in the Village for two. He served as a Village Trustee from 1923 - 48 and served on the
Volunteer Fire Brigade for seventeen years, twelve of which were as Fire Chief. Mr. Prouse and
M.S. Chapman were responsible for Hydro extending the service to Pickering in 1925 by
canvassing the residents of Pickering Village and collecting the signatures for the subscription to
the service.
Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee
on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information
about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343.
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