1865 – Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island
4/12/19
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Posted on OHD: 4/12/19. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
27 Mink Rd, Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Here is your opportunity to own a piece of PEI History. This home was built in approximately 1865 by James Clow a local merchant and shipbuilder. The Clow Home is recognized/ Registered as a Heritage Home. Large 7 bedroom,3 bathroom,has separate living quarters attached to the home, could be a rental or made into a B&B or a great family home. Needs work to be brought back to its original beauty. Close to beaches, golf course and only 15 minutes to Montague. Option to purchase another 1 acre parcel of land beside the home. Serious inquiries only. All measurements are approximate and should be verified by purchaser if deemed important. No PCDS being sold "As Is Where Is"
7 Bed ∙ 3 Bath ∙ 3,000 Sq Ft ∙ 0.71 Ac.
Was Listed With
Cathy Burton
Re/Max Charlottetown Realty
902-314-4992 / 902-892-0994
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OHD Notes
From Canada's Historic Places: "The Clow House is valued as a fine example of its architectural style, its importance to the community and historical associations with the Clow family.
This house was built approximately 1865 by James Clow (1837-1901) a prosperous shipbuilder, lobster packer, merchant and politician. He built a plain vernacular house, which in later years would be embellished by his son, Benjamin Clow. James Clow and his wife, Lucy (Graham) Clow (1832-1905) ran a general store nearby the house, which was later passed to their son, Benjamin. In the 1890 election, James Clow was elected to the House of Assembly and was elected to the Legislative Council, serving from 1882-1890. Benjamin Clow worked as a carpenter and farmer until 1881, when he moved to Boston, Massachusetts to become a ship joiner. In 1884, Benjamin Clow returned to Prince Edward Island, where he took over his father's business in 1890. In 1909, Benjamin Clow had the plain 1865 house embellished with fine Victorian details. Alexander Finlay of Sturgeon and his son, Russell were hired. The Finlays added two corner bays with conical roofs, an interconnecting balcony with balustrade, gingerbread decoration and a central mansard-roofed turret. They also added a flat roofed wing which received no Victorian embellishments. In 1928, Benjamin's business went bankrupt but his two sons operated a store from the building adjacent to the house and continued to live in this house. The Clow's property in Murray Harbour North included the house, store and a wharf.
The Clow House continues to be an important visual landmark in its community."
Source : Culture and Heritage Division, Department of Tourism and Culture, Charlottetown, PE File # : 4310-20/C12
This house was built approximately 1865 by James Clow (1837-1901) a prosperous shipbuilder, lobster packer, merchant and politician. He built a plain vernacular house, which in later years would be embellished by his son, Benjamin Clow. James Clow and his wife, Lucy (Graham) Clow (1832-1905) ran a general store nearby the house, which was later passed to their son, Benjamin. In the 1890 election, James Clow was elected to the House of Assembly and was elected to the Legislative Council, serving from 1882-1890. Benjamin Clow worked as a carpenter and farmer until 1881, when he moved to Boston, Massachusetts to become a ship joiner. In 1884, Benjamin Clow returned to Prince Edward Island, where he took over his father's business in 1890. In 1909, Benjamin Clow had the plain 1865 house embellished with fine Victorian details. Alexander Finlay of Sturgeon and his son, Russell were hired. The Finlays added two corner bays with conical roofs, an interconnecting balcony with balustrade, gingerbread decoration and a central mansard-roofed turret. They also added a flat roofed wing which received no Victorian embellishments. In 1928, Benjamin's business went bankrupt but his two sons operated a store from the building adjacent to the house and continued to live in this house. The Clow's property in Murray Harbour North included the house, store and a wharf.
The Clow House continues to be an important visual landmark in its community."
Source : Culture and Heritage Division, Department of Tourism and Culture, Charlottetown, PE File # : 4310-20/C12
