The Last House on Front Street, Sarnia, ON

Sarnia, ON Canada saw it's first European settlers c1790's, who settled along the bank of the river St. Clair. The first street, Front Street, ran along this string of settlers houses making a community. Mainly residential in the beginning, over the years as new streets opened to the east, it gradually became our main commercial district. By the 1980's, there was only a one block stretch at the south end of the street that remained residential. Slowly, these few remaining houses disappeared in the name of progress to leave just one house, the one depicted below.

This fine, sturdy, late-Victorian brick house is rumoured to have been erected by a great lakes ship captain, although this has not been proven. The house had been a rental property for some years, having been divided into upper and lower apartments. The house is slated for demolition, probably this spring. Luckily, I was able to gain admittance to photographically document the interior for posterity. I hope you find the photos interesting.

Front Exterior:

Last House on Front St. by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Upper Floor Hall:

Upper Floor Hallway by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Attic:

Attic by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Attic:
Attic by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Basement Stairway:

Stairs to Basement by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Basement:

Basement by snap-happy1, on Flickr
North Exterior:

North Side by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Back Exterior:

Back by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Main Floor Built-Ins:

Main Floor Built-Ins by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Main Floor Bath - Detail:

Main Floor Bathroom - Detail by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Main Floor Fireplace:

Interior - Detail by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Main Floor Kitchen:

Main Floor Kitchen by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Main Floor Livingroom:

Last House on Front St. by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Servants Stairway:

Servants Stairway by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Upper Floor - Detail:

Upper Floor - Detail by snap-happy1, on Flickr

Upper Floor - Detail:

Upper Floor - Detail by snap-happy1, on Flickr

I have many more photos, but tried to find those that best represented the house.

Such a shame that it's going to be demolished. It's an interesting house, full of history, and looks as though it could last for a long time.
Cheers for posting, Johnny.

It just looks so solid and substantial. Rocking chairs on the porch! Lovely.

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It just looks so solid and substantial. Rocking chairs on the porch! Lovely.

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Yes, I feel the same way. Unfortunately, the seniors residence next door wants more parking...