The Milton Douglas House in Caledonia is seeking heritage status from the Region of Queens. Photo: Region of Queens.
The Milton Douglas House in Caledonia is seeking heritage status due to its historical and architectural significance.
The building more commonly known as the North Queens Heritage House Museum was originally built in 1854 by the Douglas family.
The building is on a portion of lands granted to John Douglas in 1825. The Douglas family have a long history as business owners and employers. John Douglas, father of Milton Douglas and seven other children, was one of the original seven settlers in Caledonia in 1817.
The house is a good example of the architectural style of homes built on the South Shore during that era. Region of Queens Municipality’s Heritage Advisory Committee discussed the application at its August 19, 2021 meeting, and recommended that the property, located at 25 West Caledonia Road, Caledonia, be considered by Council for municipal heritage designation due to the style of the home, but more strongly due to the significance of the Douglas family in the community through Caledonia and area’s history.
Council is set to hear the proposal on October 26 at 6 p.m.
