Montgomery's Inn

Montgomery's Inn is a museum in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1830 as a Georgian-style inn, it was named for its innkeeper, Thomas Montgomery (1790-1877). The inn ceased operations in 1856 and continued as a private farm house that was rented to tenant farmers by the Montgomery family until 1946. It was later owned by a Presbyterian church, a developer, the Etobicoke Historical Society, and the Etobicoke Historical Board, until it was finally transferred to the City of Toronto government.[1] Once in danger of demolition, it is a cherished remnant of colonial times in Upper Canada. Though most of its current artefacts are not original to the building, they are period pieces, and a few belonged to the Montgomery family.

Not to be confused with Battle of Montgomery's Tavern.
Montgomery's Inn
Montgomery's Inn once welcomed travelers under this transom, or fanlight
General information
Architectural styleGeorgian
Address4709 Dundas Street West
Completed1832
Design and construction
ArchitectThomas Montgomery
A plaque erected by the province of Ontario calls attention to the Inn.
  • The foreground section was built of rubble stone around 1830.
  • The family room was off-limits to customers.
  • Thomas Montgomery ran a prosperous business and farm from this room.
  • Strangers commonly shared a bed, sleeping in reverse positions.
  • The original Inn sign was rescued from the trash.
  • Fuel for the kitchen hearth, whose treats are shared with visitors.
  • The bar was discovered hidden by a wall during renovations.
  • The pantry served guests and the family.
  • Dances and meetings were held upstairs under the gaze of a new queen.

Farmers Market

A year round farmers market is held each Wednesday at the Inn.[2]

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See also

References
  1. http://www.montgomerysinn.com/at-the-inn/timeline/
  2. http://365etobicoke.com/montgomerys-inn-farmers-market/

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