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Arnold Aldred and R.J. Fredrick Aldred, father and grand father of Robert Aldred, owned and operated a wood-working shop in a near by village. Although their trade worked mainly with farmers who required repairs to machinery, the Aldred's took upon themselves the task of constructing the required tables and chairs in the winter of 1937- 1938.41
Robert James Fredrick Aldred1924
Glencoe, Ontario, Canada
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A few remaining pieces of furniture are in the possession of the Aldred family today, including the furnishings handcrafted by Stan Gamble during the 1940's.43
Corner cabinet made by Stan Gamble for tea house1940's
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
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Note the hand carved image by Stan Gamble of the stone house on the chest drawer face.45
Little Stone Tea House two piece furniture set1940's
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
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End table made by Stan Gamble depicting the log cabin1940's
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
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Note the image of the log cabin hand carved by Stan Gamble into the side table.48
Original refridgerator1940
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Bothwell-Zone Oil Museum
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The 1940's refridgerator is a remnant of the hustle and bustle of The Little Stone Tea House.50
Annie Aldred28 July 1976
Bothwell, Ontario, Canada
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The Little Stone Tea House continued until 1958, when with great sadness, Annie Aldred closed the doors of the Tea Room for the last time. Miss Annie Aldred remained at the Little Stone House until ill health made living alone unfeasible in 1980.52
Annie Aldred Obituary in Glencoe Transcript & Free Press24 January 1996
Glencoe, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Bothwell-Zone Oil Museum
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She took residence in a nursing home until her death, January 17th 1996. She was laid to rest in the Aldred family plot in the Oakland Cemetery, Glencoe (Strathburn) Ontario. |
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