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Perth

Tradition and Style in Eastern Ontario

by (author) Larry Turner

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Mar 1998
Category
Social History, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780920474754
    Publish Date
    Mar 1998
    List Price
    $16.95

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Description

Perth has long been recognized as a gem in the heritage landscape of Ontario. Few communities have been able to protect their generational identity as has Perth, where landscape and architecture have evolved to create a small treasure of a town. Invented in 1816 as a military depot, Perth carved a central role in eastern Ontario well before the rise of Ottawa. Its expectations are reflected in imposing houses, grand public buildings and solid main street architecture. This account of the colourful origins of Perth, with its multifaceted cultural traditions and development as a county town, is must reading for everyone with heritage interests.

"In my travels throughout this country and beyond, I carry with me a small portion of the uniqueness of spirit that is part of Perth. Perth is a small town proudly built upon a strong sense of tradition and history. I am proud to call it home."
- Ian Millar

About the author

Larry Turner places the diary within social, historic and geographic contexts giving it wide appeal to history buffs of all ages.

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