HomeMy WebLinkAbout782"Article copied from the Pickering Post, Wednesday, May 29, 1985, page 1.
Historic Homes Tour
An ""Historic Pickering Tour of Homes"" is being held on Sun. June 9th from 10 am to
4 p.m. to raise funds to assist Hugh Miller and his wife Elsie rebuild their family home
of Thistle Ha', a magnificent squared stone building located on the northeast corner
of Brock Rd and Concession 7.
The home was burned down in January and Hugh and Elsie, both over 70, have been
living in a trailer home on their farm.
Hugh is a fine old chap who is a wonderful raconteur, and we wonder if you would like
to speak to him before the house tour takes place?
He managed by going to the Supreme Court to save his farm from expropriation and
further to have it declared as an historic site.
Everyone is anxious to see this fine century stone house restored as a landmark in the
community and we would welcome your help.
Hugh Miller is a character - a farmer who still uses teams of horses to plough
(because he says it is faster)! his farm is a model - he has sent both his sons
to university, one to Cambridge - and all the family are rallying round to help restore
this fine old home which as far as I know is the only farm house which boasted a
stone ballroom.
British Arms [lacuna]--structed [lacuna] operated [lacuna] Greenwood from about
1860 until prohibition. It is now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stoner. [lacuna] p.m.
For tickets and further information please contact the Pickering Council office at
683-2760.
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