Hutchison House Museum
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Hutchison House, a living history museum, owned and operated by The Peterborough Historical Society, depicts 19th century pioneer life in Ontario.
(Museum)
The house was built in 1836 by the town's residents for Dr. John Hutchison, his wife and five children. The main floor and keepingroom have been restored to the 1840's when the Hutchison's lived there. Dr.Hutchison died in 1847 and the house was sold to the Harvey-Connal family.
The parlour on the main floor has large casement windows, a fireplace, and wide board flooring covered with Kidderminster carpet. The Harvey - Connals completed the third floor loft to create bedrooms and sewing room. These rooms reflect the 1860's and can be viewed during a tour of the house.
