Friends of Willistead
Willistead Manor

illistead was built by Edward Chandler Walker, second son of Hiram Walker, founder of the world-famous Canadian Club Distillery, and it is named in honour of his older brother, Willis Walker.

In 1921, Willistead was deeded to the town of Walkerville for preservation. The Friends of Willistead was founded to help preserve and restore the Manor. The Friends, through community events, raise funds to continue the restoration and furnishing, and also serve as docents for Manor tours.

The manor a 36-room mansion nestled in a 15 acre park. Designed by Albert Khan to reflect 16th Century Tudor-Jacobean architecture, it was built with the ingenuity of 20th century amenities.



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Art-In-The-Park 2007
Saturday, June 2 10am - 6pm
Sunday, June 3 10am - 6pm
Willistead Park
Luncheon on the Terrace hosted by the Friends of Willistead from 11am to 3 pm. Box lunches for vendors $8. Contact Brenda Clayton 519 735-2757 for information.

Willistead Manor is celebrating its centennial year in 2006. In commemoration, the Friends have commissioned local artist Norman Fortin to create a heritage ornament.

Mr. Fortin is remembered by many Windsorites who frequented Place Riviere where is shop, Beldore Jewelery, operated in the 70's and 80's.

Medallion

Size: 6 by 6 centimetres.
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Proceeds from the sale of this pewter heirloom piece will go towards the preservation and furnishing of Willistead.

Unframed: $20.
Framed: $95. (Frame includes double mat on a blue velvet setting)
Taxes included in pricing.

To obtain our heritage piece, contact:

Brenda Clayton (519) 735-2757
Joni Brown (519) 258-4791
Yvonne Rheaume (519) 735-3814


Willistead Manor
1899 Niagara Street (at Kildare)
Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3
(519) 253-2365 Fax (519) 253-5101

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