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House is a historic farmstead built by the Good Family who emigrated to
Canada from Ireland. Situated on 6.5 hectares of wooded parkland, Myrtleville
houses a workshop which includes a blacksmith shop, reconstructed ice and
smoke houses and an outdoor oven. The main building is fully furnished
1837 Georgian Style farmhouse with many heirlooms including books, glass,
silver and pictures. |
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LOCATION:
34
Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, Ontario, N3V 1C2
Phone:
519-752-3216 |
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William
Charles Good 1876-1967
A leading spokesman
for Canadian agrarian and co-operative movements, Good was born and raised
on Myrtleville farm. He early developed a strong sense of social responsibility
and, returning here after attending University of Toronto, he embarked
upon a career that effectively combined public service with farming. Good
initially focussed his attention on agrarian issues. In 1914 he helped
found the United Farmers of Ontario and the United Farmers Co-operative
Company, organizations he subsequently served, and from, 1921-1925, following
his election on the "Farmers' Platform", he represented Brant in the House
of Commons.
Then, as the
president of the Co-operative Union of Canada from 1921-1945, Good devoted
himself to promoting co-operative ideals as a means of reducing social
injustice. He championed this cause until his death.
Erected
by the Ontario Heritage Foundation
Ministry
of Citizenship and Culture
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Parks
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| Brantford's
Beautiful award winning parks and gardens are internationally known. |
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| Feast
your eyes on the spectacular floral displays in Lorne
Park Brantford's premier horticultural garden. |
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| Visit the
beautifully landscaped Glenhyrst Gardens (16 acre of the Cockshutt 19th
century estate) and enjoy fascinating art exhibits at the Glenhyrst Art
Gallery of Brant. The gardens overlook the Grand River and host numerous
wedding parties for photo opportunities. |
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