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1 2   UER Forum > Archived Canada: Ontario > BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins (Viewed 1322 times) BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins < on 2/4/2011 8:42 PM >   Another Lovely home that Craven and I visited one Sunny, snowy day... No wonder I was drawn to it - the original builder was a Veterinarian! Enjoy and if you have more historical data, I'd love to hear about it! The property was first owned by Mr. Henry Hopkins, a veterinary surgeon who came from Scotland in 1862. He called the property "Silver Maple", and built the first (smaller) section of the house in 1866, a very charming little 1 1/2 story house of board-and-batten construction. An old hitching-post still standing at the front suggests that he used this house for part of his practice. The second and larger part, constructed of vertical boards, was added in 1880 (as evidenced by the date, August 4, 1880, found written under the floor boards!!!). The house was then owned by Mr. J. E. Brass, until today where it is now a Historical House on the famed Pickering Airport property. More on Henry: Henry was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland on July 9, 1839. Henry died Nov. 12, 1909. He was 70 years old which is fantastic for those times. He is buried in the Green River Baptist Church Cemetery which was originally formed in the late 1830's by Hopkins's neighbors. The Church was later moved and renovated, only to be closed in 1979 for the Airport grounds. Henry's beloved wife Mary Ann Madill (Hopkins) was born in 1843 (no month day avail) sadly died March 27, 1878 - She was only 35 years old. From research it looks like they had a son Arthur who died at 14 years old. Also buried with mom and dad. Address: Private Type: House with Extension and work shed (added later) Status: Heritage house (approved 2008) Recommendation: Definitely see it if you are in the area! Security Measures: security patrol, uphill walk in the winter... Historical dates: 1866 Equipment: Gloves, camera, mask, long pants Hazards: Exposed Insulation, debris on main floor Accessibility: Easy Features: Beautiful stone fireplace, hardwood floor (with dates carved in!), interesting paint and a ban full of vintage Sunshine girls. 1. Addition in 1880 2. Original Photo from 1866 3. Toilet with wood seat - classy! 4. Front today (err...recently...) 5. Inside the addition - workshop area) 6. Looked like an outhouse, but when opened it lead down to a door that lead into the original part of the house. 7. Searching for the spatula! 8. Breezeway 9. China Cabinet with China! 10. Family room with fireplace 11. Master Bedroom with his and her closets! This was a smart man! 12. Stairs with no railing. 13. Creepy painting in 2nd bedroom 14. 3rd bedroom had a LOCK on the outside...no one inside I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 1 on 2/4/2011 8:43 PM >   DUPLICATE THREAD. PLEASE DELETE. SORRY, MY COMPUTER MESSED UP... I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 2 on 2/26/2011 12:17 AM >   I found Henry's headstone today! The cemetery was a wealth of information on the forefathers of Pickering, Altona and surrounding areas. Very cool. Sadly some stones were damaged, fallen or weathered beyond help, but I found Henry's and it is as magnificent as his house! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. CravenMorehead  Location: Markham Gender: Male I bent my wookie  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 3 on 2/26/2011 12:22 AM >   Once again my intrepid UE partner posts some great photos! I love the black and white images.....and the contrast of the tombstones against the white snow. The trees top it off.... Beautifully eerie... Banditt  Location: T. Gender: Male  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 4 on 2/26/2011 12:29 AM >   Interesting location and images! The great writeup really adds a lot to the story the pix tell... Crazy finding the cemetary... FLICKR BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 5 on 2/26/2011 12:59 AM >   Thanks! Oddly enough, my mommy has an Ancestry.com membership, so I was able to verify a lot of data on there. Then I looked up the cemetery and it has a website. Sadly, the town does not maintain the grounds....it was in rough shape. I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. Canadavey  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: York Region Gender: Male Dehr.  |  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 6 on 3/7/2011 7:49 PM >   Shit, now I wish I had gone inside. Oh well, I'll be back in that area in the Spring! BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 7 on 3/7/2011 8:05 PM >   I wish I went into the basement. Craven was too scared I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. Canadavey  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: York Region Gender: Male Dehr.  |  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 8 on 3/7/2011 8:14 PM >   Posted by BeerBunny I wish I went into the basement. Craven was too scared You keep saying that about the poor guy... haha. Did you tell him about the last basement he missed out on? The racetrack toy?? BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 9 on 3/7/2011 8:26 PM >   I'm calling him now to rub it in..... Ah, Office life... I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. CravenMorehead  Location: Markham Gender: Male I bent my wookie  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 10 on 3/8/2011 2:40 PM >   Posted by BeerBunny I'm calling him now to rub it in..... Ah, Office life... okay haven't you guys seen The Blair Witch Project???? I know what happens in the basements of old abandoned homes!!! scary shit! CravenMorehead  Location: Markham Gender: Male I bent my wookie  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 11 on 3/8/2011 2:41 PM >   1. freaky ass shit! Canadavey  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: York Region Gender: Male Dehr.  |  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 12 on 3/8/2011 9:01 PM >   Posted by CravenMorehead 1. freaky ass shit! I think about it all the time - it adds to the excitement of the explore! BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 13 on 3/8/2011 9:04 PM >   Ok...remind me no more basements with you.... ;) I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. Mr. "D"  Location: East Toronto, Ontario, Canada Gender: Male  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 14 on 3/8/2011 10:01 PM >   Damn... not sure how i missed this, but nonetheless... This is a neat little place. Thanks for the pics and history. It's nice knowing some info about these older goodies. And maybe we should all save up and get Craven one of these for this birthday? He can just toss it down the steps, hit the switch.. and then in the words of the late Price Is Right announcer Rod Roddy.. cravenmorehead.. come on down. [last edit 3/8/2011 10:08 PM by Mr. "D" - edited 1 times] "If you don't believe your country should come before yourself. Ya can better serve your country, by living somewhere else" - Stompin' Tom Connors PartyPooper  Location: Bowmanville, ON Gender: Male ...but I'm not the only one.  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 15 on 3/9/2011 2:12 PM >   Posted by CravenMorehead okay haven't you guys seen The Blair Witch Project???? I know what happens in the basements of old abandoned homes!!! scary shit! That's funny, I was thinking the same thing after pic #13! Remember: Wherever you go, there you are. BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 16 on 3/9/2011 4:05 PM >   Photo #6 in the first set is of this outhouse looking room, but when you opened the door, it led down 3 steps to another door - that led to the scary ass basement. This is where Craven peed himself. I ran to the China cabinet and had an imaginary Tea party to make the bad thoughts go away... there's no place like home..... there's no place like home..... I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. CravenMorehead  Location: Markham Gender: Male I bent my wookie  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 17 on 3/9/2011 8:22 PM >   Posted by BeerBunny This is where Craven peed himself. I prefer the term "urinary incontinence" see definition below: "Is any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a profound impact on quality of life." don't even get me started on my other problem......fecal incontinence. It's amazing BeerBunny still hangs out with me. BeerBunny  Location: Your basement, Ontario Gender: Female I think it looks safe  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 18 on 3/9/2011 8:53 PM >   Posted by CravenMorehead I prefer the term "urinary incontinence" see definition below: "Is any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a profound impact on quality of life." don't even get me started on my other problem......fecal incontinence. It's amazing BeerBunny still hangs out with me. You pay me very well...Plus you have those photos of me.... I'm typing this with my middle fingers. I love the smell of mold in the fall. Canadavey  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: York Region Gender: Male Dehr.  |  |  Re: BB & CMH Present: Silver Maple by Henry Hopkins <Reply # 19 on 3/9/2011 11:06 PM >   Posted by BeerBunny Plus you have those photos of me.... Wow, your popularity on the internet is about to spike. 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