Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2005.1.125 |
Object Name |
Photograph |
Place |
Sheridan/Mississauga/Ontario/Canada |
Date |
c. 1955 |
Description |
A framed colour photograph of the Greeniaus farmhouse in a wooden frame with a simple pattern and brown matting. The photograph depicts the original front gable with decorative ornamentation, double windows, and a single arched window below. However, there are some notable differences in the original home's design, including the upper level on the left, which has been made flush with the original veranda. The veranda below is enclosed in mesh. |
History |
This photograph depicts the Greeniaus family farmhouse on the north half of Lot 34, Concession 2, SDS, in Toronto Township's Sheridan Village (now part of Mississauga). Sebastian Greeniaus (1761-1847), of German heritage, immigrated to Canada from Pennsylvania in 1802. He was granted Lot 34, Concession 2, SDS, Southeast of Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) and Winston Churchill Boulevard on July 1st, 1808. The family began farming their land, with his sons continuing the farming lifestyle. The bulk of the land remained in the family for generations. Sebastian sold the north half of the lot to his son, Peter Greeniaus (1797-1871), in 1823, who in turn sold it to his eldest son, David Greeniaus (b. 1823), on August 23rd, 1854. Only a few days later, David sold it to his younger brother, Gaylord Greeniaus (1827-1893), on September 9th. In 1891, Gaylord Greeniaus built a brick house on the property, which is the home depicted in this photograph. From there, Gaylord sold the land to his eldest son, Charles W. Greeniaus (1866-1929), in 1873, who continued farming the land. Then, Charles sold the parcel to his younger brother, Norman P. Greeniaus (1876-1970), in 1910. In 1941, Norman sold the property to his son, Wilmer Greeniaus (1918-2006), but Norman continued to live on the farm. By 1955, Sebastian's great-grandson, Norman, and his son Wilmer were the last Greeniaus family members to live and farm on the property. At some point, likely during Wilmer's ownership of the farm, several changes were made to Gaylord's original farmhouse. The upper floor was expanded to become flush with the veranda, which was enclosed as a summer room. In 1955, they sold the property to United Lands Corporation for the development of the Park Royal subdivision. Though the home was used for a short time as a sales office after opening in 1958, it was torn down shortly after. |
References |
Hicks, Kathleen. "Clarkson and its Many Corners", 2003. |
People |
Greeniaus, Charles Wesley Greeniaus, Gaylord Greeniaus, Norman Pomeroy Greeniaus, Peter Johann Greeniaus, Sebastian Greeniaus, Wilmer Kenney |
Search Terms |
Sheridan |