Spence-Weaver Homestead

Name: SPENCE-WEAVER HOMESTEAD
Address: 6590 DUNN ST
Original Owner: HENRY SPENCE
Year Constructed: 1835

Architect Name:
Architectural Style: ITALIANATE
Builder Name: HENRY SPENCE
Designated: Yes
By-law: 7866

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Historical Notes

STAMFORD TOWNSHIP LOT 161 WAS FIRST OBTAINED FROM THE CROWN BY HAGGAI SKINNER, WHO LIKELY BUILT THE EARLIER CABIN. IT WAS LATER HENRY SPENCE'S FARM FROM 1854 TO 1885. IN 1893, THE HOUSE AND PROPERTY WERE PURCHASED BY DAVID WEAVER, AND REMAINED IN THE WEAVER FAMILY UNTIL 1973 WHEN THE LOT BECAME A SUBDIVISION. THIS HOUSE IS RECORDED IN THE BOOK 'NIAGARA FALLS CANADA' A HISTORY (1967) p. 201. MR SPENCE CAM FROM ENGLAND IN 1834 AND WAS NOTED FOR HIS FINE BRICKWORK.

Architectural Notes

THE LARGER FRONT SECTION OF THE HOUSE WAS CONSTRUCTED BY DRUMMONDVILLE MASON HENRY SPENCE, WHILE THE REAR WOOD FRAME WING WAS ORIGINALLY A SETTLER'S CABIN DATING TO AROUND 1800. AN OLD BRICK SCULLERY IS ALSO ATTACHED TO THE WEST SIDE OF THE CABIN AND HAS REMNANTS OF AN ORIGINAL CAULDRON AND BREAD OVEN. A BOARD AND BATTEN GARAGE WAS ADDED TO THE REAR BY THE CURRENT OWNERS.

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