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Heathfield

The house which stood near this site was constructed prior to 1841, and purchased in 1865 by Prof. James Williamson of Queen’s University. His wife, Margaret, was a sister of Sir John A. Macdonald, who became the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada. Prof. Williamson leased the building to the Conservative leader, but retained a portion for his own use. Macdonald installed his unmarried sister, Louisa, in the house, and it served as his residence during his visits to Kingston 1865-1878. Later “Heathfield” was occupied by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, and was demolished in 1964.

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Heathfield

Construite avant 1841, la maison qui se dressait à proximité de ce lieu est achetée en 1865 par le professeur James Williamson de l’Université Queen’s. Son épouse, Margaret, était la sœur de sir John A. Macdonald, premier titulaire du poste de premier ministre du Dominion du Canada. Le professeur James Williamson loue l’édifice au chef conservateur, mais en conserve une partie pour son propre usage. John A. Macdonald installe sa sœur célibataire, Louisa, dans la maison, et y séjourne durant ses visites à Kingston entre 1865 et 1878. Par la suite, la résidence sera occupée par la congrégation Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, puis démolie en 1964.

Note: The Ontario Heritage Trust lists this plaque as missing.
Location: Near the site of the former house, Princess Street or County Road 2, at the western approach to Kingston
Emplacement : Près de l'emplacement de l'ancienne maison, rue Princess (route 2), à l'entrée ouest de Kingston
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 44.245800, -76.522000
Source: Ontario Heritage Trust – Provincial Plaque Program
Licence · Permission: © King’s Printer for Ontario / Ontario Heritage Trust – plaque text reproduced unchanged for non-commercial purposes
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