Montgomery's Inn
Montgomery's Inn is a museum in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1830 as a Georgian-style inn, it was named for its innkeeper, Thomas Montgomery (1790-1877). The inn ceased operations in 1856 and continued as a private farm house that was rented to tenant farmers by the Montgomery family until 1946. It was later owned by a Presbyterian church, a developer, the Etobicoke Historical Society, and the Etobicoke Historical Board, until it was finally transferred to the City of Toronto government.[1] Once in danger of demolition, it is a cherished remnant of colonial times in Upper Canada. Though most of its current artefacts are not original to the building, they are period pieces, and a few belonged to the Montgomery family.
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 Montgomery's Inn once welcomed travelers under this transom, or fanlight | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Address | 4709 Dundas Street West |
| Completed | 1832 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Thomas Montgomery |
Gallery
The foreground section was built of rubble stone around 1830.
The family room was off-limits to customers.
Thomas Montgomery ran a prosperous business and farm from this room.
Strangers commonly shared a bed, sleeping in reverse positions.
The original Inn sign was rescued from the trash.
Fuel for the kitchen hearth, whose treats are shared with visitors.
The bar was discovered hidden by a wall during renovations.
The pantry served guests and the family.
Dances and meetings were held upstairs under the gaze of a new queen.
Farmers Market
A year round farmers market is held each Wednesday at the Inn.[2]
References
External links
- Montgomery's Inn - official museum site
Defunct hotels in Canada
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