The Caddy Norris House at 100 Queen Street is designated for being the home of a local St. Andrews legend. John Cadman Norris, affectionately known as Caddy, was born in…
Kingsbrae Arms Canada’s First 5 Star Hotel
Constructed in 1897 for Thomas Wheelock, Kingsbrae Arms is a notable building on King Street in St. Andrews, characterized by its steep gable roofs and asymmetrical design. The property is…
Pendlebury Lighthouse
The Pendlebury Lighthouse on Patrick Street is celebrated for its distinctive architecture, guiding ships into St. Andrews harbour for over a century, and serving as an enduring community symbol. Constructed…
Cory Cottage
Constructed in 1830 and renovated in 1915, Cory Cottage is situated on Carleton Street in St. Andrews. Jacob Haddock, a house joiner responsible for constructing many homes in the area,…
Pansy Patch
Pansy Patch on Carleton Street in St. Andrews was built in the French Normandy Tradition. The outside walls are stucco with very little window space. The turret with wind vane, faux…
The Blacks of St. Andrews
St. Andrews had a black population from its founding in 1783, but very little is known about these people. There was no local newspaper until 1818, and no local news…
Edward Mitchell Bannister
Edward Mitchell Bannister was born in 1828 in St. Andrews. His father was a native of Barbados, West Indies. The racial identity of Bannister’s mother, Hannah Alexander Bannister, who lived…