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John C. Fox House

1500 County Rd 34, Ruthven Ontario N0P 2G0

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Constructed circa 1851, the John C. Fox House represents the first brick home built in the region. The cultural heritage value of the house lies in it being an example of the Kingsville regional vernacular-style of a private dwelling in Olinda. John C. Fox was the first known merchant in Olinda. In 1860, the first Olinda Post Office opened in his store and Mr. Fox became the first Postmaster until his retirement in 1895. Fox also served as a Justice of the Peace for the region. John C. Fox is the grandson of United Empire Loyalist Philip Adam Fuchs/Fox and the current owners of the house are descendants of their family.

Key heritage attributes include:
Sits on a slab foundation
Features local Olinda red bricks created from ‘in situ’ clay
Gable roof (with brick trim)
Partial porch with spindle columns and decorated vergeboard
Original front door
Segmental arched windows
Walnut woodwork throughout

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Address: 1500 County Rd 34, Ruthven Ontario, N0P 2G0

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