The Field House

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - zagg - Friday, October 6th, 2006 : goo

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The Field House, Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON.

After leaving Pennsylvania and moving up to what would be Upper Canada, or as we know now, Ontario - my ancestor, Gilbert Field U.E built this home in 1799. Originally a three story home it was damaged by fire and became a two-story. During the war of 1812 it was put to use as a hospital, and depending on what essay or article you read, may have also been as barracks by the militia. The beautiful Georgian house is still lived in, no longer by of the Field family, but protected as piece of Canadian history. I've passed the house several times in the past 10 years but never actually walked on the property until this August when I got a chance (with approval from the current owner) and had a small rendezvous with my camera.

The plaque reads: "One of the oldest brick houses in Ontario, this handsome Georgian structure was built about 1800. Originally a farm house, it was the home of Gilbert Field (1765 - 1815). A Empire Loyalist who was in possession of the land by 1790. During the War of 1812 the house was used by British forces and was subjected to a brief bombardment from an American battery. Though damaged it was one of the few homes in the area to survive the hostilities."

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