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PAGE 16, WHITIBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESI)AY, AUGUgV 23, 1989 Generations,,. heouseutradition Rousseau Heritage House was established in 1929 but its bistory in Whitby dates back to the 18509 before Whitby was incorporated as a town by Walter Harper, a builder. Rlis son Major, becorne one of Çanada's most noted designers nf woodworkcing machinery. The younger Harper served as mayor of Whitby in. 1879 'and 1880. He designed and bufit al the machinery »used to make mouldings and trim for the Ontario County'House, which is. now- the Whitby Centennial Building. A brass plaque bearing the name Major Harper and Son is mounted on the main building'of Rousseau Heritage Hous today. This plaque itself was taken from an original old piece of woodworIng rnachinery designed for the nid saw mili at Tyrone, Ont. Harper's son Ernest was also mayor in 1918, 1920 and 1921. Rousseau's bas now involved I~* FAMILYTRUST fw----üý4 CORPORATION REALTOR three generations ýof the RousseaulPolson famii$r living and working at tbis location. Chris Gillis, Peggy Polson's buébarpd, bas recently joined the business. The thriving business bas now expanded to tbree buildings and to tbe gazebo in summer. The main store, originaliy the Harper Machine Shop, was' acquired by Louis Rousseau (Marcella Polson's father). In tbis building -be' operated a drapery and uphoistery business. Hugh and Marceila -Poison purchased the property ini 1963 after tbe death of Louis Rousseau and added antiques, reproduction furniture and accessories. Working with tbe architectural deficiencies in the main store, due to numerous additions a nd changes through tbe years, tbe Poisons bave created a sbowplace. The elegant atrnospbere of tbe l8th and l9th centuries is sbown in -tbe main store. Gallery after Cal Connie McCann 666-4,953 Fn Y n I Newly listed 4br. home with main Spotless ail brick, curved oalr f loor sunken family room, att. staircase, Separate living and dining garage, private yard, impeccable- rooms, fenced yard, flexible condition, beautifully Iandscaped - possession. 0$21 9,900 FE «>E mI NTr]r 2,500 SQ. FT. 4 bedroom executive home in Whitby. Available now. ' References required. $ 1,250 Imonth plus utilities. Jack Grant, Broker - 668-4000. You Don!t Have l]b Hurt Lower back pain? Lower limb pain?ý Foot problems? The Gait Works can help! Consuit our specialists to arrange a, free analysis. êF-WOR L' - 'I - wq 170 ST.GEORGE ST. SUITE 206 - TORONTO.ONTARIO - (416) 929-5050 375 FINLEY AVENUE, SUITE 103 - AJAX, ONTARIO a (416> 688-1969 gallery of fine bandcrafted pieces from some of Arnerica'srnost prorninent manufacturers are handsomeiy displayed. Gleamung cherry and mahogany refiect polished brass and fine porcelain. T!.uxurious brocades, charrning chintzes and traditional fabrics cover sofas and chairs of, al descriptions. Accessories frorn around the world complernent every rooîn setting. The Carrnage House, once housng the fii- horses and carnages of the Harper fahiiy, now contains the drapery and interior design department.. In tbis unusual building it is8 possible to design ail aspects of a horne frorn the flor plan and color schemne to the cboosing of wailpapers, carpets, upbolstery and drapery. fabrics. The p rofessionai staff ensure tbat a horne or office refiects the personality and lifestyle of its owners. The Country Gallery was once the coacbbouse bebind the Murdock borne located on the Bank of Nova Scotia site and saved frorn tbe wreckers by Hugh and Marceila Poison. Moved and restored, incorporating the original staircase, panelling doors and railings from tbe Murdock borne itself, this building is now serving its second century as tbe display centre for country casual furniture and aecessories. It features pine, oak and maple pieces ,tbat are traditionally designed but reflect. today's need for cornfort and convenience. The ever cbanging and expanding cornpan.y.bas recently SEE PAGE 39 .4 Dl p ê N 4. STAFF of Rousseau's Heritage House, celebrating its 6Oth anniversary. 189CLEARmOUT SALE CHRYSLER DAYTONA'S.k A LIMITED TIME ACT NO W! MA KE VOUR BEST 4. DEAL ON NEW MODELS IN STOCK M.NGS '/ _____ f 1