Revealing London Ontario's Oldest Residence | The Eldon House
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Exploring this historic mansion located in downtown London, Ontario called "The Eldon House" which is considered the oldest continued residence in the city. It was built in 1834 with Regency and Georgian style architecture for Captain John and Amelia Harris, and was occupied by four generations of the Harris family from 1834 until 1960 when the last family member, Milly Harris, to live in the house passed away. The children then donated the Eldon House to The City of London at this time who now maintain it and turned part of the 11-acre property, which goes down to the river, into Harris Park. It still has the original heirlooms and furniture inside from the family and is virtually unchanged since the 19th Century.
The beginning: Captain John Harris was a Master in the Royal Navy on Merchant Marine Ships. He was sent to Canada for the War of 1812 where he met Amelia Ryerse in Port Ryerse, Ontario who was from a rich prominent family. John and Amelia married in 1815 and they raised 10 children in this house which is also known for his paranormal activity by visitors, workers and the staff.
The house was named after Lord Eldon, a Chancellor of England during the early 19th century whom John Harris admired, so he named the house after him in his honor. He, like John, was a self-made man with humble beginnings who having worked hard, rose to success.