In
1809, John S. Pearce settled in the Dunwich area, along with the Backus, Storey and
Patterson families. Pearce purchased 200
acres of land in 1813 from Colonel Talbot and the house still on the property
today was built in 1874. The basement
was often used for baking, with one fireplace there and two more on the main
level. There are two staircases in the house
that lead to an upstairs with 8 bedrooms and 2 hallways. The walls of the home are 3 bricks thick made
from clay from the farm, and the foundation was made from farm stones and
mortar. It is a beautiful home that
overlooks Lake Erie and has a great deal of history. Have a great week and take care!
1 comment:
Great building - my name is John S Pearce! Would love to visit..
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