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West addition wood box1935-1955
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Bothwell-Zone Oil Museum
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The built in wood box is visible from the outside as a stone wall.16
West addition south view dutch door1935-1955
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Bothwell-Zone Oil Museum
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Many curious eyes are attracted to the half dutch door and the hexagon window that faces the roadway.18
Main west courtyard arch1935-1955
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Bothwell-Zone Oil Museum
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A courtyard was constructed to enhance the individuality of the Little Stone House. Work on the courtyard began with a low stonewall extending the sloop of the roof to the west of the house.20
North courtyard arch1935-1955
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Bothwell-Zone Oil Museum
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Two openings were gated and the third in the northwest wall gave way to the back yard.22
Courtyard bench1960's
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
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Stone slab benches graced the courtyard offering a leisurely time to enjoy the beauty the Little Stone House had to offer.24
Robert Aldred and Estella Wall wedding reception at the Little Stone House1954
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
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Miss Aldred decorated a wooden arch over one of the gates with flowers for a wedding, which inspired Mr. Gamble to build a stone arch over the west gate. The courtyard walls have remained in good preservation but the gates are no longer remaining.26
Wooden covered guest book from Little Stone Tea House1940's
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
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Due to the uniqueness of the Little Stone House and the determination and hard work by Annie Aldred, the Tea House flourished and its reputation spread through out Southern Ontario and into the United States. Longwoods Road (Highway # 2) was the shortest direct route between Detroit, Michigan and Buffalo, New York that brought many American travelers past the Little Stone Tea House. The American Automobile Association listed the Tea House in their directory, which was a great honour to Annie. |
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