THE ADAMSON ESTATE

The Adamson Estate, now a public park was up until recently being used as a campus for the Royal Conservatory of Music, and a private school.  The main house backs directly onto Lake Ontario, at 850 Enola Ave., in the City of Mississauga. This 13.2 acre parcel, is what remains of the original 300 acre summer property, of the Cawthra family. It contains a two-storey manor house, in the Colonial Revival and Flemish style, a wooden gatehouse or folly, a barn, a pet cemetery and the remains of a pool.

It has been recognised for its heritage value by the City of Mississauga By-law 461-78.

The remnants of the original estate, with its house, barn outbuildings and grounds are a significant waterfront cultural landscape. They provide a window into the past, of an important pioneer family, and the lifestyle associated with an early twentieth century country estate.

The character defining elements that reflect the heritage value of the Adamson Estate include:

– Unusual design of the two-storey main house, which incorporates Flemish details into the Colonial Revival style

– Cut stone detailing on the gabled wings

– Multi-paned metal fenestration

– Rarity of the gatehouse’s design in being constructed over an existing roadway

– Unique gatehouse; the only known building of its type in Canada constructed of wood

The project included building envelope restoration:

– Foundation waterproofing

– New clay tile roofing

– Vine removals

– Masonry repairs

– Window restoration

– Interior plaster repairs & repainting

– Re-finishing of existing wood floors

– Exterior site grading and repaving