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1883 Orangeville home awarded Heritage Plaque

June 2, 2016   ·   0 Comments

AWARENESS PLAQUE: Chris Bragger and Jess Cronkwright accepted an Awareness Plaque for their home at 13 Parsons Street. The house was built in 1883 and belonged to Matilda McKitrick, who was a milliner. Ms. McKitrick bought the house in 1887 for $360. An Awareness Plaque recognizes an important historic, architectural or cultural building within Orangeville, promoting an awareness of such features in the Town. Presenting the plaque are Councillor Sylvia Bradley, Chair of Heritage Orangeville, along with Committee members Lynda Addy and Diana Tracey.


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