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Tara Lyons visits Glanmore House National Historic Site in Belleville (Part 1)

We visited Belleville’s Tresure…the Glanmore House  on 257 Bridge St. E..  An amazing place full of history!  You have to see it!

Glanmore National Historic Site, was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1969 in recognition of its exceptional 2nd Empire architecture. Glanmore was built in 1882-1883 for wealthy banker J.P.C. Phillips (1842-1912) and his wife Harriet Dougall Phillips (1839-1915).  The grand interior features beautiful hand-painted ceilings and ornate woodwork.   Many of Glanmore’s rooms have been restored to the 1890s and feature period room displays containing some original furnishings as well as beautiful objects from the Couldery Collection. Tours are available. June to August open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. September to May open 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and Holidays.