Oakes Hall

[edG]

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The stately home of Sir Harry Oakes, now the offices of the Niagara Parks Board.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4960586367_58059eef0d_z.jpg

and a different perspective on the Lion detail, which is in front of what appears to be a scupper (roof drain).

[Mad Aussie]

What a wonderful looking old place that is! Got to love all that old stone work. I like this 2nd shot ... good texture.

[Rinkdaddy]

Nice place for wedding photos. Thats were my daughter had hers done 5 years ago.

[Matt K.]

I suppose this is NOT the condemed one, eh? Wonderful place ...

[Lion]

I want roof drain like this :D

[edG]

What a wonderful looking old place that is! Got to love all that old stone work. I like this 2nd shot ... good texture.



Really a beautiful structure, needs a little care and mainetance. I am pleased with how the post on the Lion detail brought out the texture.


Nice place for wedding photos. Thats were my daughter had hers done 5 years ago. Couldn't agree more Rinkdaddy - good to hear from you again.


I suppose this is NOT the condemed one, eh? Wonderful place ...

No definitely not condemed, don't know the complete history, but Sir Harry was murdered down in the islands and now his home is office space for the Niagara Parks Board. His a company owns half of Clifton Hill, the most prized real estate in Niagara, the other half is owned by the mob.


I want roof drain like this Good luck finding a stonemason/tradesman capable of this work today.