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'''Auchmar''' is an historic site and one-time Estate of [[Isaac Buchanan]], who founded both the Hamilton and [[Toronto Board of Trade]]s. |
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'''Auchmar House''' is the centrepiece of Clairmont Park, the estate of [[Isaac Buchanan|the Honourable Isaac Buchanan (1810–1883)]], one of [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton's]] most influential citizens. It was built between 1852 and 1854 and is located at the northeast corner of [[Fennell Avenue (Hamilton, Ontario)|Fennell Avenue]] and West 5th Street. The manor house, its several remaining outbuildings, and stone orchard wall occupy about {{convert|8|acre|m2}} of land which include most of the original built features of the estate. However, the tiny Gatekeeper's Lodge, which resembles Auchmar House architecturally, became separated from the surviving portion of Clairmont Park. (It is located on the mountain brow at 71 Claremont Drive.) Auchmar House and the remaining contiguous portion of the Buchanan estate is a unique heritage asset owned by the citizens of Hamilton. It is recognized by the [[Ontario Heritage Trust]] as having significant historical value. Auchmar House is recognized as an outstanding example of the domestic Gothic Revival and, with its surrounding acreage, is a very rare example of a mid-Victorian estate in Ontario surviving in relatively intact condition. |
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Isaac Buchanan served in the Parliament of the United Province of Canada as member for Toronto from 1841 to 1843 and member for Hamilton between 1857 and 1865. Between March and June, 1865 he held the office of President of the Council in the ministry headed by Etienne Tache and John A. Macdonald. His public involvements were diverse and included founding roles in both the Hamilton Board of Trade and the [[Toronto Board of Trade]]. |
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Auchmar, the fabled estate of the Honourable Isaac Buchanan, one of Hamilton's most influential citizens, was built between 1852 and 1854 on a private estate on 86 acres on the [[Hamilton Mountain|Hamilton mountain]] that he called ''Clairmont Park''. Located at what is now the corner of [[Fennell Avenue (Hamilton, Ontario)|Fennell Avenue]] and [[West 5th Street (Hamilton, Ontario)|West 5th]], the [[manor]] house, and its intact outbuildings, and stone wall-surrounded orchard sit on 10 acres of land that include the original landscaped grounds. Auchmar is a unique, heritage asset owned by the citizens of Hamilton. Auchmar is recognized by the [[Ontario Heritage Trust]] as having significant historical value.<ref name=HERWATHAM>{{cite web| title =Heritage Watch Hamilton| url=http://www.heritagewatchhamilton.ca/| accessdate = 2008-09-27}}</ref> Isaac Buchanan, was an international merchant, first president of the Hamilton Club, founder of Hamilton and Toronto boards of trade - forerunners to modern chambers of commerce - and founder of the regiment that would later become the [[Royal Hamilton Light Infantry]].<ref name=ACHM>{{cite news | last = Hemsworth| first = Wade| title = City looks at rezoning Auchmar| publisher = The Hamilton Spectator| date = [[2007-04-28]]| accessdate = 2008-09-27}}</ref> |
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Buchanan was an international merchant, first president of the Hamilton Club, and founder of the Thirteenth Battalion, a regiment which would later become the [[Royal Hamilton Light Infantry]].<ref name=ACHM>{{cite news | last = Hemsworth| first = Wade| title = City looks at rezoning Auchmar| publisher = The Hamilton Spectator| date = 2007-04-28}}</ref> With Sir Allan MacNab, Bart. (1798-1862) and his elder brother Peter Buchanan (1806-1860), Isaac Buchanan played a key role in the establishment of the Great Western Railroad, which commenced operation in 1854 as the first major railroad in the United Province of Canada. |
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In addition to his parliamentary career and involvement with numerous public and private bodies, Buchanan became a writer of some note on the subjects of currency and trade and is generally credited as being a formative influence on John A. Macdonald's National Policy. |
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==References== |
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<ref>{{cite book |last1=King |first1=Bill |title=Buchanan of Auchmar |date=2017 |publisher=Attawandaron |location=Hamilton |isbn=978-1-7750544-0-5}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 19:39, 7 May 2023
Auchmar House is the centrepiece of Clairmont Park, the estate of the Honourable Isaac Buchanan (1810–1883), one of Hamilton's most influential citizens. It was built between 1852 and 1854 and is located at the northeast corner of Fennell Avenue and West 5th Street. The manor house, its several remaining outbuildings, and stone orchard wall occupy about 8 acres (32,000 m2) of land which include most of the original built features of the estate. However, the tiny Gatekeeper's Lodge, which resembles Auchmar House architecturally, became separated from the surviving portion of Clairmont Park. (It is located on the mountain brow at 71 Claremont Drive.) Auchmar House and the remaining contiguous portion of the Buchanan estate is a unique heritage asset owned by the citizens of Hamilton. It is recognized by the Ontario Heritage Trust as having significant historical value. Auchmar House is recognized as an outstanding example of the domestic Gothic Revival and, with its surrounding acreage, is a very rare example of a mid-Victorian estate in Ontario surviving in relatively intact condition.
Isaac Buchanan served in the Parliament of the United Province of Canada as member for Toronto from 1841 to 1843 and member for Hamilton between 1857 and 1865. Between March and June, 1865 he held the office of President of the Council in the ministry headed by Etienne Tache and John A. Macdonald. His public involvements were diverse and included founding roles in both the Hamilton Board of Trade and the Toronto Board of Trade.
Buchanan was an international merchant, first president of the Hamilton Club, and founder of the Thirteenth Battalion, a regiment which would later become the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.[1] With Sir Allan MacNab, Bart. (1798-1862) and his elder brother Peter Buchanan (1806-1860), Isaac Buchanan played a key role in the establishment of the Great Western Railroad, which commenced operation in 1854 as the first major railroad in the United Province of Canada.
In addition to his parliamentary career and involvement with numerous public and private bodies, Buchanan became a writer of some note on the subjects of currency and trade and is generally credited as being a formative influence on John A. Macdonald's National Policy.
References
[edit]- ^ Hemsworth, Wade (2007-04-28). "City looks at rezoning Auchmar". The Hamilton Spectator.
- ^ King, Bill (2017). Buchanan of Auchmar. Hamilton: Attawandaron. ISBN 978-1-7750544-0-5.
