Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Doon Village Rd. 1021 - House - brick and wood Kitchener

Doon Village Rd. 1021 - House - brick and wood Kitchener

1844 - 2011  (~ 167 years)

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  1. 1.  Doon Village Rd. 1021 - House - brick and wood KitchenerDoon Village Rd. 1021 - House - brick and wood Kitchener was born constructed 1844, 1021 Doon Village Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario; died still standing 2011.

    Other Events:

    • Former Geographic Area: Doon

    Notes:

    Constructed by James Watson, later owned by John Tilt, Susan and Irving Watson. Watson moved to Doon in 1843 and first built his home and sawmill. In 1848 he bought more land to start a woollen mill later the mill was used as a pail and stave factory.  The mill was taken over as Peddar & Cole Mill destroyed by fire there is no trace is left. It was the birthplace of artist Homer Watson.