Architecture and Archaeology in the Park
Historic Sites
Many of these sites are still being researched. More information will be added throughout 2019-2020. We welcome any digital images that you could provide!
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Site Name: Hyatt (Lakeview Lodge, Gray House) Farmhouse
Geographic coordinates: 43.8988, -77.2600 Condition: Built 1869; abandoned, boarded up. See also interior views of this building made in 2017. |
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Site Name: Lakeland Lodge
Geographic coordinates: 43.9023, -77.2470 Condition: Lodge and outbuildings removed, some docks and beach artifacts |
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Site Name: Lakeshore Lodge
Geographic coordinates: 43.8922, -77.2807 Condition: Built about 1869, burned 1983, foundation ruins and interpretive plaques |
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Site Name: Maple Rest Heritage House
Geographic coordinates: 43.91095, -77.27021 Condition: Built about 1864, renovated by Park in 1998 |
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Site Name: MacDonald Farm House
Geographic coordinates: 43.9025, -77.2477 Condition: Built about 1876; demolished September 2021. See also interior views of this building made in 2017. |
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Site Name: 20th Century MacDonald Farm
Geographic coordinates: 43.9004, -77.2528 Condition: Standing, awaiting new uses. |
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Site Name: MacDonald Farm Hog Barn
Geographic coordinates: 43.90360, -77.24757 Condition: Standing, awaiting restoration, new uses. |
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Site Name: Mills' Cottage, 190 Lakeshore Lodge Road
Geographic coordinates: 43.8982, -77.27777 Condition: Built about 1930, removed from site in 2019 |
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Site Name: Outlet River Bridges
Geographic coordinates: 43.9016, -77.2243 Condition: Foundation concrete of old bridges still visible, new bridges standing |
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Site Name: Sandbanks Park Amphitheatre
Geographic coordinates: 43.8909, -77.2180 Condition: Still in use, 2021 |
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Site Name: Shore Acres Lodge
Geographic coordinates: 43.8988, -77.2588 Condition: One of several private houses with cottages used as a summer tourist lodge, bought by the Park and torn-down in about 1976. |
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Site Name: West Lake Brick Factory
Geographic coordinates: 43.9080, -77.2742 Condition: Removed, some artifacts including abandoned ore cart, iron rail still visible |