Old Boussey Farm
Description
The Old Boussey Farm features a 1½ -storey house constructed in 1886 in the Gothic revival style. The farmhouse is an example of early construction and is a testament to the hard work of early settlers. The land on which the farmhouse sits was first settled in 1825 by Gabriel Boussey and Mary Josette Bertrand. They raised their 10 children in a log cabin. Their son Joel Boussey had the home constructed in 1886. Boussey descendants occupied and farmed the land until 1909. In 1912 James and Hattie Pedrick purchased the property and their descendants continued to live on and farm the land, then known as Avonlea Farms.
Key heritage attributes include:
Fieldstone foundation
Stretcher brick
Gable roof with brick trim
Partial porch with spindle columns and decorated vergeboard
Label molding
Segmental arched windows
Brick alternating voissouirs on trim of windows with brick quoins at all openings, and smooth faced sills