
The house was originally built by Carleton Place retailer Norman Riddell who lived there with his family until his death. The grand house with the once beautiful gardens was then sold at auction and then flipped to Mr. Collie who in turn sold it to H B Montgomery. After the auction was over it still contained some of the Riddell family’s furniture like the Victorian settee in blue brocade which continued to sit in its original place in the living room.
Iconic Carleton Place citizen H B Montgomery moved into the house and lived there for most of his life. H B told stories about Mr. Pattie who used to own a dry goods store in town. Pattie told him about his father who worked for a solid year carving the arches and moldings by hand. The bookshelves in the house were also created by his father.
Well, now things are changing and Joyce Murray called me to say she had the doors from the Montgomery house and they are changing everything in the home.
Joyce has two group of doors. One with glass and the other original wooden doors.. Check listing below. Some of my house comes from other homes in Carleton Place so I feel that I need to share this so we can keep it close. Just the way I think:) (see Reusing the Past of Carleton Place — The Morphy’s and the McCann’s)
So give Joyce a call or hop on down to Murray’s Furniture & Flea Market– infor when they are open is below.
Two original front doors from the Riddell– Montgomery home along with the transit (that goes above the doors) are being sold for $300. With the original glass that is a steal as far as I am concerned for history etc.
Joyce also has 3 various wooden doors and one is a outside side door and two are inside doors for $75.00– Just give her a call and she will give you all the details and show them to you.
Murray’s Furniture & Flea Market–
Last updated: October 6th, 2017!
They accept Cash, Debit, Visa & Mastercard
Open 3 Days A Week! Friday 10-6 ~ Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
Information where you can buy all Linda Seccaspina’s books-You can also read Linda in The Townships Sun and Screamin’ Mamas (USA)
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.
The Mysterious Riddell— H B Montgomery House
In Memory of H B Montgomery
H B Montgomery Auctioneer
Buttons and Quilts by Sherri Iona (Lashley)
Update on Miss Powell from CPHS- John Edwards
Glory Days in Carleton Place-Sherri Iona (Lashley)
Here we go Carleton Place– Mark Your Calendars–
Join us and learn about the history under your feet! This year’s St. James Cemetery Walk will take place Thursday October 19th and october 21– Museum Curator Jennfer Irwin will lead you through the gravestones and introduce you to some of our most memorable lost souls!
Be ready for a few surprises along the way….
This walk takes place in the dark on uneven ground. Please wear proper footwear and bring a small flashlight if you like.
Tickets available at the Museum, 267 Edmund Street. Two dates!!!
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OCT 28th
Downtown Carleton Place Halloween Trick or Treat Day–https://www.facebook.com/events/489742168060479/
Here we go Carleton Place– Mark Your Calendars–
October 28th The Occomores Valley Grante and Tile Event–730pm-1am Carleton Place arena-Stop by and pick up your tickets for our fundraiser dance for LAWS. They also have tickets for Hometown Hearts event at the Grand Hotel fundraiser