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Continued from page 49 bread trim at the top of the pillars. The substantial new verandah now extends around the corner of the south wall and beyond it. But Mr. Dryden never did get to enjoy the fruits of his labour. Before the home was completed, James Dryden passed away at the residence of his son John, at Maple Shade Farm, Whitby, on July 31, 1881. Following his death, his estate completed the construction and in 1884 it was purchased from the family by his brother George for $3,500. But he didn’t stay long, selling to his brother’s son John three years later. When John Dryden took over ownership of the house in 1887, he was serving as the M.PP. for North Ontario County, a position he held s : until 1909, when he died at 69 years of age. John Dryden stayed in his it rath te a ral chs thigh ves mack father’s home for almost 15 years before disposing of it in 1902. smaller than at this time. The next owners of the house were William L. and Nell Parrish. The Parrish family lived in the beautiful residence for 53 years, and to interested in public life and was elected this day it is still often referred to as the "Parrish House." an M.P-P. a number of times, and served Mr. Parrish operated one of the largest and best equipped hard- as Minister of Health during the 1960s. ware stores in Ontario County. This was in the Parrish Block on He was as popular in his political life as Queen Street, built by his father William T. Parrish following the fire his medical life and earned the respect of 1884. The building consisted of two store fronts. It is currently oc- and admiration of both his colleagues cupied by Lukes Country Store. and his patients. While Dr. Dymond In addition to his business interests, Mr. Parrish was a member of owned the home, he added a study and the School Board, the Public Library Board, served on town council solarium on the north side. for a number of years, occupied the chair of Reeve for three years, and The present owners of the "Dryden” was honoured by being elected Warden of Ontario County in 1908. house are Brian and Joanne Callery, who Following his death, the house was sold in 1955 to Mildred L. purchased it from the Dymond family Smith, who only lived in the house for four years before selling. The in 1991. The Callerys have completely next owner would make the stately home his residence for a much remodelled the north side addition in longer time. keeping with the original architectural When Matthew B. Dymond and his wife Jeanne arrived in Port form of the house. The Callerys continue Perry, the enthusiastic young doctor from Scotland fell in love with to nurture this 130-year-old structure and the house and purchased it from Mrs. Smith in 1959. They spent the it remains one of the most impressive next 32 years of their life in the home, before selling it and moving homes on Cochrane Street. into a smaller home on Ella Street. From the book Dr. Dymond was a family practitioner and served the community Historic Homes & Heritage Buildings for his entire life in Port Perry. The popular doctor also became very By Paul Arculus and J. Peter Hvidsten anda safe 2» holiday season.” The Honourable 75 King Street East, ’ Bev Oda Bowmanville ON Li 1N4 Member of Parliament for 905.697.1501 or Y i Durham 1.800.661.2433 John.otooleco@pc.ola.org www johnotoolempp.com 68 pas Shee East - Unit 2 i“ 1-866-436-1141 le Ontario www.bevoda. ECR GRE Mie 2 SAE A 52 FOCUS - DECEMBER 2010