Hutchison HouseDoors Open Peterborough
- In-person Doors Open Ontario
Hutchison House was built in 1837 by the citizens of Peterborough to convince John Hutchison, the town's only doctor, to stay. Another notable resident of Hutchison House was Dr. Hutchison's cousin, Sir Sandford Fleming. Fleming was an inventor and engineer who lived in the house from 1845 to 1847. During Doors Open, enjoy guided tours and hearth cooking demonstrations.
- Guided tours available
- Partial wheelchair access
- Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
- Washrooms
- Photography allowed
Architecture
Year built: 1837Building type: Historical house Museum