What Happened to the Beverley House in Toronto?

[@megfuchs9425]

As someone who not only loves these big, old homes, but also loves to see families living in them, I found the ending very sad and depressing. Knowing the past owners wishes that the houses be given or sold to those "worthy of the house" and hoping future owners would do right by the houses just adds another level of sadness and disappointment.

[@Okstatechick]

It is SO heartbreaking when people destroy gorgeous homes!

[@normanfletcher8332]

Just Subscribed, Wow, This is so appreciated, follow thru with pics & history. Love, Love..

[@bjbrown]

Thank you for keeping these homes in our collective memories.

[@AtomicMama42]

I hope to see more Canada! We have some really cool historical houses!

[@patriciahall2223]

Toronto has so many beautiful homes with incredible history I hope they all continue to stand tall for generations to come ...thank you enjoyed this video very much ....

[@dawnsacks5161]

Just sad that so many are gone in Toronto

[@bobbbxxx]

@@dawnsacks5161 There are actually more old houses around than people realize. Toronto boomed during Victorian times and there are still thousands of Victorian buildings around, but most people don't really notice them when they go by. I'll bet most people don't even realise that the 1817 Grange house is still alive and kicking behind the Art Gallery of Ontario.

[@lizlittle1641]

I love the drawing room and the idea of having 2 separate rooms. Not necessarily to separate men and women, but just to separate the rooms for various reasons and then open it up again for larger gatherings.

[@monkeygraborange]

It’s pretty apparent that this house was built to be a loving home, rather than a showcase to impress people.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I sometimes am amazed how little Canadian history I actually am aware of. Thanks for the video. Always fascinating. Cheers.

[@agbobier2657]

What a shame to lose this beautiful home.

[@anteeker]

The honorable George Cox- a politician- did something dishonorable. Imagine that!!

[@LJB103]

Excellent video of a house that I was not familiar with from Canada's history. Other suggestions for Canadian videos: Dundurn Castle and Whitehern in Hamilton; and Spadina House in Toronto.

[@mileshigh1321]

Lots of great History and homes in Toronto! Thanks for showing this one!

[@ThisHouse]

Toronto has such a rich history. We will definitely be covering more homes from the area in the future. Cheers!

[@magh1]

I suggest you feature Toronto's castle - Casa Loma

[@Caterina...3]

I think some people are dishonest and only care for the best outcome for THEM! So sad and because of this, both houses were destroyed. As for the curtains, my Grandmother did that. In the winter months, the "sitting room" where the family congregated for tv, family entertainment, etc, was large and had one of several FP's. In the winter, she had very heavy drapes that made that and other rooms smaller. Blankets covered the unused windows in those rooms especially the windows in the rooms on the side of the house adjacent to the walkway between their house and the neighbors. There was a terrible draft on that side of the house. My grandparents house was built around 1800, it was beautiful but very poorly insulted. In the summer, it was great because the trees surrounding the house kept it cool but in the winter, with the lack of good insulation it was cold! They did all they could to compensate for the lack of insulation. My Dad insulted the basement walls and ceiling which helped and making the rooms "smaller" so the FP had less space to heat was huge! Without these little heat savers the oil tank probably would have had to be filled monthly! The blankets on the windows next to the walkway kept it so much warmer and every year my Dad would help my Grandfather reseal existing drafts and seal new ones!

[@crystalnewman4238]

I think. It. Was. Heart breaking. To. Abuse. This house. They just didn't care

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I agree completely. They had no respect for heritage when they demolished this gem.

[@paco7992]

Greed is a powerful Master.

[@raeannuria5691]

Wonderful video! Thank You for sharing with us!!

[@davesmith9684]

Ken I appreciate it. I thoroughly enjoy your perspective and insight and talent. Thank you for your positive impact, Cheers, Dave

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

These presentations just keep getting better and better. Well done, Ken.

[@ML-xi2rt]

Excellent as always! A sad ending for a historic and important house!

[@bobbyspapercraft]

I’ve never known the curtains dividing a large space to be men versus women usually just to keep the house warm and cut keep drafts down

[@kimberlysusie701]

Greed over preservation, how sad! Two beautiful homes gone!

[@lawrenceflynn2447]

Thanks Ken ❤

[@christopherkraft1327]

Fascinating stories about each house, it's a shame that they were both demolished so the greedy owner could make a few extra bucks!!! ☹️

[@brandonpiazza6210]

I guess I’m getting spoiled by your showcase of houses because This house to me was “meh”! There sure were a lot of twists and turns until the very end on whether it was torn down or not though! I kept holding my breath, then sighing with relief, holding my breath, sighing with relief! Then BAM!

[@donnaleach8119]

New subbie here! Please check out historic houses in such places as Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. There are many beautiful historic homes all over our country. Love your channel!

[@hh7407]

Many people only care about making a buck off of something. At least it was frequented in its hay day and documented through your story and photos you uncovered in your research so that a new generation can hear about it and see how nice it was.

[@veronicagee4335]

Interesting story, but sad that both houses were demolished. Billy Barker was from my hometown of Dauphin Manitoba.

[@charlessmith5114]

I think history says something for what happened to our culture.

[@paco7992]

How so?

[@mrrepurpose9596]

Houses come and go, big or small. And so it goes.

[@catzndolz61]

Developers, as well as City Planning boards...must never receive a license to practice their craft. Until they can prove a love and reverence for the preservation of historic homes.

[@christinebenson518]

I agree for the most part. In my town there's a few old homes that shouldn't be saved: too small and bad location. There's a home that was converted into a duplex that's right next to the train tracks. It was recently refurbished, but should have been torn down. Who wants to live 10 feet from train tracks, even if they're not used much? However, most historic homes should be fixed up and there should be standards for exterior appearance. A man turned his "Grand old lady" victorian from white to booger green. It's horrendous! There's another victorian that has decorative posts by the door that are partially painted; it's been that way for over 15 years!

[@archeewaters]

it's sad that such an iconic house was demolished twice. this is our history people!

[@lizlittle1641]

I think that the last owner should have given it to the city to preserve as part of their history. So sad.

[@JudySnider-wd1zx]

I have two chairs from this house - my grandfather grew up here (3rd of 4 children of Christopher and Elizabeth Robinson). Thanks for the video! Too bad Elizabeth is represented only (everywhere) by a very bad family photo that I put up on a genealogy site, I have no other, and am not even 100% sure of that one!

[@jodirauth8847]

So sad to hear this house no longer stands.

[@jimwiskus8862]

It’s very sad that people’s word has been replaced by progress. The demise of both homes was not progress. You should look into “The Dodge House”located in Council Bluffs, Ia. It was home to General Grenville M Dodge who was a civil war general. He was instrumental in the direction of the transcontinental railroad & also served in government offices. He was also involved in other businesses. Look him up.

[@annettekimball1818]

Love your show but they are TOO short!!!!!

[@monicacall7532]

So many beautiful old homes have been sacrificed to build parking lots and ugly modern buildings. Why can’t we appreciate these homes and keep them for future generations to enjoy? Money speaks too loudly.

[@kiransamuel1770]

You can never escape fate.

[@davidaylsworth8964]

They call it progress.

[@TheRk1111]

I think is called the 'Victoria Cross" and it sucks what happened to the house.

[@joeseeking3572]

Yeah, THE highest honor you can get in the British Honors system.

[@carolyn8271]

Sad.

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

Corruption

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

Another sad story. Twice.

[@superarrowcollarman]

It’s disgusting I think these “demolishers” who enrich themselves at the expense of our shared architectural legacy!

[@janedee6488]

Sad they demolished it for such an unsightly apartment building.

[@lonwaslien104]

What was the point of libraries in these homes? Hundreds of books shelved that would never be read.

[@ChrisPearson-vt9dk]

John Beverley Robinson was an eminent judge and his son Christopher a barrister, both scolarly. Think of it like a home office or a den! The family were great readers and this passed down to my generation. Judith Robinson

[@marissaweston1685]

What do I think? As always, any home tat has been demolished is an atrocity

[@nicktw8688]

Let's be honest, the house itself wasn't that impressive. I'm sure the original gardens were lovely. At least they saved any valuable antiques inside the original.

[@paco7992]

Still, Better than a kick in the Jimmy.

[@wbilan7961]

😞

[@aimeeneely4971]

It seems Canada doesn't respect the old houses and places. I watch a Canadian urbex channel and he shows how you all continually tear down older buildings to build mcmanions. I wonder why that is?

[@paco7992]

The importance of place changes depending on who you ask. Some would say "hold to the past" but the modern man may find it cramped and dated. New horizons are limited by hands that hold too tightly. Better to disappear than to be disregarded.

[@donnaleach8119]

@aimeeneely4971: as a Canadian, I can tell you that you are wrong. Canada is more than just Toronto. I live in Toronto, but, am from Nova Scotia. There are MANY beautiful historic homes there. I rented one Edwardian, and at a later date, bought a Victorian! Gorgeous homes with lots of stories to tell! There are MANY more small towns than large cities in Canada! Many, many of those towns have historical societies that work to keep historic buildings intact. You should also check out such provinces as Prince Edward Island or the city of Victoria, B.C.

[@mikalshively]

Greed!!!

[@markwagner4909]

Greed

[@desertsunman5880]

Beautiful dwelling, thank you - but, for religious people to tear down ART is infuriating! (Don't know why I'm surprised ...)

[@paco7992]

Religious people save plenty of Art (see: Vatican Museum) but one must be practical as well as selective. They simply can not save them all. It is sad but that is the way of things, Murdering beauty and passions. An item can be loved and protected by one generation and neglected by the next. Even the sculptor's hands whither with age, nothing is forever.

[@desertsunman5880]

@@paco7992 True, indeed - figured I'd catch some flack for my Comment, but, lately, the religious folks want everything THEIR WAY, with no regard for those of us that don't believe as they do - just tired of their holier-than-thou attitude - whatever - enjoy!

[@paco7992]

@@desertsunman5880 I have seen people holding on to nothing. Smiling with no place to call home. And I have seen people holding on to something. Something that makes them feel something when the horrors of the world is all they can see. I am so happy that they have found something that gives them joy. We all need joy but I will not take joy from another in order to have it for myself. We can share. There is enough to share.

[@desertsunman5880]

@@paco7992 Indeed, well said🎯😉😎