14 Adamson St. N - Norval
The home was built between 1868 and 1881 to house workers from the Norval flour mill owned by Robert Noble. The mill was sold in 1919, but Noble maintained ownership of the homes until they were sold to John Slingsby in 1925.
Ray and Clara Pomeroy, who rented one home, purchased the property from Slingsby in 1950. Pomeroy built a workshop on the property (now 16 Adamson) to build and repair boats and with his son William, opened the Credit River Boat Company in 1956.
His son Peter and his wife Judith bought the homes at 12-14 Adamson in 1975. Peter Pomeroy was elected to council in 1976, became mayor in 1978 and was Halton Region chair from 1983-94.
Town staff’s report notes that “in comparison to other Gothic Revival structures in Halton Hills, the duplex at 12 and 14 Adamson St. N. stands out for its simplicity and restrained use of decorative elements.”
Ray and Clara Pomeroy, who rented one home, purchased the property from Slingsby in 1950. Pomeroy built a workshop on the property (now 16 Adamson) to build and repair boats and with his son William, opened the Credit River Boat Company in 1956.
His son Peter and his wife Judith bought the homes at 12-14 Adamson in 1975. Peter Pomeroy was elected to council in 1976, became mayor in 1978 and was Halton Region chair from 1983-94.
Town staff’s report notes that “in comparison to other Gothic Revival structures in Halton Hills, the duplex at 12 and 14 Adamson St. N. stands out for its simplicity and restrained use of decorative elements.”