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553 Lahave St.: The Ramey House This is the oldest home in town. Built as early as 1770, this home has survived many storms, disasters and town developments. Its simple design reflects the general simplicity of early settlement homes. Its longevity illustrates the sustainability of heritage homes. |
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55-59 Pleasant Street: Judge DesBrisay's “Ivy Banks" On Pleasant St. stands a house which was once home to one of Bridgewater's most prominent historical figures: Judge Mather Byles DesBrisay. A politician, judge, curiosities collector and historian, DesBrisay's life is intricately woven into much of Bridgewater's history. His home, Ivy Banks (55-59 Pleasant St.), was notable for its unique architecture. Though the home has been extensively renovated, it still stands today. |
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45 Pleasant: Fletcher B. Wade's House One of the most flamboyant and intricately decorated houses in Bridgewater is 45 Pleasant Street – formerly the Pleasant Rest Home. Though F. B. Wade – one of Bridgewater’s most prominent citizens at the time – owned it for only 13 years of its over 130 year history, he played such a part in the house’s decoration that it is still sometimes called the “Wade House”. |
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The Old Courthouse and Town Hall The Old Courthouse has a fascinating history as its construction was surrounded with intense controversy with the town of Lunenburg. The location of court facilities in Bridgewater caused great debate at the close of the 19th century. |
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87 Aberdeen Road: The Davison House This home was full of unusual architectural features. Its three dormers were each different and elaborately embellished. The home housed the Davison family who owned one of Canada's largest lumber companies. It was also home to Bridgewater's first mayor! The Davisons had such local significance that Davison Dr. (joining Aberdeen Rd. and Lahave St.) is named for their family! |
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831 King St: The Dawson House & 668 King: The Oldest Store in Town The Dawson family built a large and stately home in Bridgewater which remained in the family for four generations.The family home was perched atop a hill overlooking the Lahave River from King St. Though it has gone through a few renovations, the home still stands today, an important heritage property because of the prominent family that built it. Robert Dawson Sr. began a legacy in business as a merchant on King St. His family business thrived and both his sons followed in his footsteps running the family business and store. This building is the oldest store still standing in Bridgewater and is still in operation today as Cumming's Fire and Safety, remarkably well preserved. |
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2 Jubilee Road: The Dalgleish House Set on a hill, overlooking the scenic Lahave River, is a home with equal architectural and historical value. 2 Jubilee has undergone a few renovations but retains many of its original elements. This nearly one-hundred-and-seventy year old house has belonged to some significant figures in Bridgewater's history in shipping and industry. |
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45 Maple St., 57 King St., and 325 King St.: The Three Homes of James A. Curll James A. Curll was Bridgewater's first Town Clerk in the early 20th century and served as a curator of Judge DesBrisay's collection of curiosities. Curll lived in three different homes in Bridgewater, all of which are well preserved today and all of which have been used as rectories. |
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150 Pleasant St.: Rose Cottage A quaint example of the Gothic Cottage, 150 Pleasant St. was affectionately known as 'Rose Cottage'. J. Edward Artz, a carpenter, built the home himself for his family and it still stands today with a few alterations. |
