Clifton Farm 





  

    

            


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Date of Construction:    1821

				
Style/Design:    Maritime Vernacular

				
Architect/Builder:    William Mason (1786-1864)

				
Integrity:    
-Building on original footprint.

-Original brick foundation.

-Original brick foundation

-Original windows - sills 14"

				
Construction Methods:    
-Foundation - Island brick

-Chimney original Island brick

-Second dormer addition 1920.

				
Exterior Condition:    Good

				
Landmark:    
Prominent family home of the Mason family, owners of Clifton Farm for 200 years.

				
Historical Context:    
William Mason was born on November 13 1786 in Yorkshire, England. He emigrated to PEI in the early 19th century and settled in Bunbury. His first home was a log cabin built down by the river, however, when George, the oldest son, married the present home was built. William wanted to build this new home where the log cabin was situated but George wanted to build on the Bunbury Rod, the main road in the town. They compromised and built the house half way up on what is now the Mason Road. 




The house still stands on this site and has been the home of the Mason family since 1821. William died on October 21, 1864 and is buried in the Clifton Church Cemetery in Bunbury.