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Jun20

Things You Didn’t Know About the Moore House — or Maybe you Did

Posted on June 20, 2018 by lindaseccaspina

Carleton Place Canadian 1988 thanks to Doris Blackburn/ Karen Chenier Blackburn

The white aluminum siding house that once sat next to the old Mac’s Milk was home for over 155 years to the Moore family and its descendants.

It is one of the oldest structures in Carleton Place

The house was built by James Pearson Moore, a son of William’s in 1833.

Carleton Place Canadian 1988 thanks to Doris Blackburn/ Karen Chenier Blackburn

It was once part of an 100 acre farm which extended from the intersection of Highway 7 and Franktown Road to Rochester Street and included Lake Ave East to Moore Street and Lansdowne Ave to Napoleon.

The logs for the structure came from the trees located the farm.

Renovations were done in 1970 changing the layout of the interior and a toy room was constructed in the kitchen.

In the far side of the building which once housed a hair salon there was once a small grocery store which was initially operated by James Moore and his wife under the name of JP Moore Groceries and Confectionery. It was operated by various family members until Mac’s Milk opened next door.

Photo Shane Wm Edwards

The house was said to have a friendly ghost live there which has followed the building’s move to its present location as the home of the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce on Bridge Street. If you see shadows or smell the fragrance of violet perfume that would be the ghost of Ida Moore who died way too young at the age of 21 for tuberculosis.

It was once the home at the Moore Street location to Walter Renwick and Associates Travel Inc.

The building can now be seen at 170 Bridge Street in Carleton Place

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 and The Tales of Almonte

Information where you can buy all Linda Seccaspina’s books-You can also read Linda in The Townships Sun Screamin’ Mamas (USA) and The Sherbrooke Record

Who Came First? The Morphy or the Moore? The Name Game

Putting Together Pieces About Historical Homes– John Moore’s House –Napoleon Street

Glory Days of Carleton Place–So What Happened to the Moore Steam Engine?

The Beckwith Highlanders and “Humpy Billy” Moore

The Old Grocery Counter –Calvin Moore

If You’re Young at Heart – Rossie Moore Doyle of Carleton Place Turns 100

Walking With Ghosts — The Hauntings of Ida Moore

Jun12

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 4–Stepping Back in Time

Posted on June 12, 2016 by lindaseccaspina

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Photo- the gals and a gent on the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce tour of Carleton Place– come along with us today to see The Labyrinth and Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

Today is Part 4 in a new series called Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place. We have a great town and we need to explore it. What if somebody comes from out of town and asks you what they can do in Carleton Place? We, as a collective group of Citizens, need to keep on top of this and spread the history about the folks and our beautiful locations in our town that keep the wheels going round.

If you have anything to add, or places that should be in this series, then please tell me so we can write about it.

Did you know Carleton Place was ‘Founded Upon a Rock’? What else don’t you know about Carleton Place? The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum will have most of your answers.

Who knew? It’s the best kept secret when you just need to get out of the office and breathe in some fresh air and learn about Carleton Place’s past.

Photo by Robert McDonald

Did you know there is a labyrinth in the back? A labyrinth is a circular path, an ancient spiral symbol that has been used for over 4000 years. A labyrinth’s path guides a participant to its centre and back out again. Unlike a maze, the labyrinth holds no tricks or dead ends. The walker is free to focus on a thought, a prayer, or simply enjoy the walk itself. Walking a labyrinth has been used for centuries to support healing, meditation and personal growth.

The first project of the Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society when it formed in 1988 was the transformation of the former hard-packed cinder playground into this lovely oasis on the north side of town.

The Garden of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum is designed, planted and maintained by the Horticultural society members who donate plants from their own gardens along with their time and gardening talents. Take a few moments to relax under the vine-covered trellis and view the original Carleton Place horse-watering trough, now a delightful planter. Then wander through the 20th Anniversary Celebration arbour and hedge to visit the Community Gardens Project.

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Check out the murals in the back. The Museum undertook the “opening up” of 10 sealed up windows on the outside of the building by hiring local artists to create mural panels to fill these spaces.

These murals were produced by members of “Arts Carleton Place”, and depict the various uses of the building’s history as the Town Hall, a Lock-Up, a School, and now as the local Museum.

Erected in 1872, this heritage designated building served the community of Carleton Place as the Town Hall and lock up until 1879, and as Victoria School (as seen below) for 90 years until 1969.

The museum is run by the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society with assistance from the Town of Carleton Place and the Township of Beckwith. Opening as the Victoria School Museum in 1985, the name was changed in 2011 to the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum to reflect the scope of it’s collection and it’s audience.

The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum houses almost 10,000 artifacts, including three-dimensional objects, textiles, photographs, and archival documents. Their mandate is to obtain articles relevant to the communities and individuals of Carleton Place and of Beckwith Township. They obtain all of their artifacts by the generous donation of individuals in the community.

The Current Summer Exhibit

In honour of Beckwith Township’s 200th Anniversary, they present the Art of Annie Elexey Duff. Born in 1873 at Oreno Villa on the shore of Mississippi Lake, Duff was an accomplished painter, photographer and naturalist.
She spent time working for Samuel Jarvis Photography Studio in Ottawa, and for Vogue Magazine in New York City before returning to live out her days in Beckwith.
See Beckwith through the eyes of an artist at this fascinating exhibit. Opens May 21, 2016.

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Annie E. Duff at Niagara Falls, no date. Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

Email : cpbheritagemuseum@bellnet.ca
Call: (613)253-7013
267 Edmund Street, Carleton Place ON
K7C 3E8

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Related Reading

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 1–Bud’s Taxi

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 2–A Snack and a View

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place–I Threw Away my Candy at The Ginger Cafe Part 3

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WALKING THE CARLETON PLACE LABYRINTH

What Justin Bieber is Missing by Not Coming to Carleton Place

True Confessions —– I Just Shook Hands With My Vacuum Cleaner

The Female Artist from Carleton Place That Never Went Viral

Jun10

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place–I Threw Away my Candy at The Ginger Cafe

Posted on June 10, 2016 by lindaseccaspina

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Photo- the gals and a gent on the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce tour of Carleton Place– come along with us to The Ginger Cafe in Carleton Place.

Today is Part 3 in a new series called Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place. We have a great town and we need to explore it. What if somebody comes from out of town and asks you what they can do in Carleton Place? We, as a collective group of Citizens, need to keep on top of this and spread the history about the folks and our beautiful locations in our town that keep the wheels going round.

If you have anything to add, or places that should be in this series, then please tell me so we can write about it.

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If you live in Carleton Place you already know about The Ginger Cafe! Vegetarian buffet, coffee & juice bar located in Carleton Place offering healthy, homemade food with vegan and gluten free options. Fresh juices, kombucha, summer rolls and vegan treats! Tiffany is owner of the Ginger Cafe in the old historic train station on Coleman Street, as well as Hamsa Yoga in the same building. Read all about Tiffany Nixon here!

My friend Jennifer curator of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum knows they do lattes, green tea lattes, mocha lattes & homemade chai lattes. Have you heard the exciting news? Ginger Cafe is expanding! Yup, the old train station is a busy place these days getting ready to unveil the new space in early July. Plans are hush hush but we do know there is project involving pennies If you’ve got any, take them on down to the gals – score yourself some free dessert! Click here for details!

The cafe is open until the new space is ready. Wonder what’s happening? Well head on down and have a snack or two or three or maybe even four!