Petrolia - Nemo Hall
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N 42° 52.843 W 082° 08.870
17T E 406260 N 4748207
Quick Description: Built ca.1878 by John Kerr, Nemo Hall is an excellent example of the French inspired Second Empire Style, and the only remaining building of this architectural type in Petrolia.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 7/27/2006 3:58:46 PM
Waymark Code: WMJE0
Views: 35
Long Description:
John
Kerr was a prominent lumber man and builder who came to
Petrolia in 1875. The original property, located close to the town
centre, was three acres and included five oil wells which provided
fuel for heating the mansion.
Nemo Hall has three floors, 16 rooms, 9 bedrooms, 5 fireplaces,
a marble fireplace which won first prize at the Chicago World’s
Fair in 1893 and wood trimmed floor to ceiling mirrors in the
living room and den. The fountain and the coach light on the front
lawn are original to the home.
In its time it has been a residence, a nursing home and an
antique store. I thought I recently saw it had been sold although
its still
listed at under $300,000
