McCrae House National Historic Site of Canada is a 1858 stone cottage with a trellised verandah and cedar shingle roof located on Water Street near the Speed River in Guelph, Ontario. The house is notable as the birthplace of poet Colonel John McCrae. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1858/00/00 | A typical mid-19C Ontario stone cottage in built near the Speed River. The exterior has been restored to its 1870s appearance when it was occupied by the McCrae family. | |||||
| 1870/00/00 | The McCrae's family moves to a limestone cottage near the Speed River at the south end of Guelph, Ontario. | |||||
| 1872/11/20 | Lt Col John McCrae | Born | Janet Simpson Eckford, wife of David McCrae, gives birth to a son, John McCrae, at home in Guelph, Ontario. | |||
| 1873/00/00 | The McCrae's family quit their limestone cottage for another residence in Guelph. |
| Particulars for McCrae House National Historic Site of Canada: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Significance | Birthplace |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Museum Type | Historical Museum |
| Material | Limestone |
| Criteria | Person |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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