Comments on: The wrecking ball takes down another historic Muskoka landmark.

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:49:53 +0000

I agree that Marygrove was an ugly building. Our family spent many wonderful summers at Pinelands Resort and our kids’ Lake Joseph vacations were cut short when it was demolished. We still mourn the demolition of Pinelands and the redevelopment of its property (we can’t afford those timeshares!) We love good historic architecture, but having once sat at the bar of the Lake Joseph Club, we felt the Marygrove was an eyesore and ruined the bucolic view across the lake. Let’s hope no “monster cottages” are built in its place.

By: Daria Locke

Daria Locke — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:42:59 +0000

Hello,

I love your photo of Marygrove! Heritage magazine, a publication by the Heritage Canada Foundation is including Marygrove on their Worst Losses List of 2008 and we’re in need of a photo. Would you be willing to share yours with us? Email me if you’re interested. We’ll include a photo credit to you and mail you a copy upon publication.

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Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:24:43 +0000

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By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:41:01 +0000

Thelma Jarvis said, “Many people thought of it as an ugly old building”

Funny you say that – When I was over at the Lake Joe Club having a drink and looking across at the destruction the young lady serving said Ewww! it was ugly anyways …

By: Thelma Jarvis

Thelma Jarvis — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:56:50 +0000

May I have a copy of this picture to add to my collection? I will exchange it for picutes that I took of the interior about three years ago.

By: Thelma Jarvis

Thelma Jarvis — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:55:27 +0000

This property was not really appreciated during its life in Muskoka, as there is not sufficient education about architectural styles for people to really appreciate it or its significance. Many people thought of it as an ugly old building, as opposed to a structure like Windermere House, which has been loved by most.

By: Ed Boutilier

Ed Boutilier — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:48:01 +0000

I don’t think you would see this happen in any major urban area. The sisters knew they purchased a commercial designated property 33 years ago and enjoyed its use. Commercial properties and a historical one like this have limited interest but so what – it is what it is. The town council should never have allowed a rezoning and demolition permit for this site regardless of what the property value would be worth as residential – shame on them.

By: Michelle (artscapes)

Michelle (artscapes) — Tue, 27 May 2008 04:03:39 +0000

They didn’t waste any time, did they? I believe the entire Heritage society for the area resigned over it….