Memories of Mississippi Manor

Kim Martin Elder This corner looks familiar…😀

Jeremy Stinson-– If I was informed correctly, (it was before my time) Johanson Construction built the first few homes, and had already set prices… I want o say all the homes South of Brown street had to be blasted to get their basements in. Johansson went under and Iber took over.


Linda Gallipeau-Johnston I think I told the story of Mr. Kettles blasting out on Pattie Drive when on one blast the stone absolutely rained down on the existing houses and all the men were out having quite a hee haw at what just happened – quality you say!!!!

Photos–Mississippi Manor–The Ottawa Journal
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Fri, Sep 24, 1976 – Page 51 and the other picture is 2017

Clipped from

1. The Ottawa Citizen,
2. 17 Oct 1980, Fri,
3. Main Edition,
4. Page 5

Ray Paquette The late Mayor Brian Costello once explained to me the development problems experienced by the original builder and how the Town had to take over the completion of the services to the sub-division and the sale of the remaining lots to Iber Construction of Stittsville from whom I purchased a home. Many of my neighbours living in what was referred to as “Johanssen Homes” purchased their homes from the Town in various states of completion and finished the homes. Perhaps some of your correspondents can add more to the story of “the Manor”.


Tim McIntyre-–Ours was built by Iber Homes– And we formed a committee to obtain a grant from the province to build the park

Shannon Strike That was a great place to grow up

Mary Ann Gagnon My parents (the Dawsons) lived at 7 Brown St. In the same model pictured in the flyer.

Linda Gallipeau-Johnston Mary Ann – are we talking Principle Dawson – came on board at the school 63?


Mary Ann Gagnon Yes we moved to C.P. when I was 12.

Ray Paquette The late Mayor Brian Costello once explained to me the development problems experienced by the original builder and how the Town had to take over the completion of the services to the sub-division and the sale of the remaining lots to Iber Construction of Stittsville from whom I purchased a home. Many of my neighbours living in what was referred to as “Johanssen Homes” purchased their homes from the Town in various states of completion and finished the homes. Perhaps some of your correspondents can add more to the story of “the Manor”.


Tim McIntyre-–Ours was built by Iber Homes– And we formed a committee to obtain a grant from the province to build the park

Shannon Strike That was a great place to grow up

Tom and Liz Campbell

an hour

We lived on the corner of the cul de sac on Brown street for 43 years.. the house was extremely well built.. it never shifted..

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Come and visit the Lanark County Genealogical Society Facebook page– what’s there? Cool old photos–and lots of things interesting to read. Also check out The Tales of Carleton Place.

Information where you can buy all Linda Seccaspina’s books-You can also read Linda in The Townships Sun andScreamin’ Mamas (US

Before and After — Homes in Carleton Place

Day in the Life of a 70’s Pattie Drive Home – The Stay at Home Mom Era

The Louis on Sarah Street for $43,500 — Before and After– Architecture in Carleton Place

The Harold Kettles Series – Blowing up Beaver Dams in Beckwith

The Mystery Streets of Carleton Place– Where was the First Train Station?