The Ark

138 Park St. W., Prescott, ON

This stone structure was built around 1850 and was occupied for a long period of time by Assistant Commissary General Fulford B. Feilde, a veteran of the Battle of Waterloo and stationed for some time at Fort Wellington.  He came to Canada in 1830 and he represents an era of Prescott's history when a garrison occupied Fort Wellington.

General Feilde was an active member of the community, having a seat on the Building Committee of the Anglican Church.  He married Catherine Blakey, and their son Edmund, born in 1860 in this house, was the first person to be baptized in the Anglican Church.

The Ark is rectangular, with its main entrance on the narrow side of the building.  The roof has a fairly high gable and all trim is plain.  Much of this rubble stone construction seems to be in its original state.  Built and occupied by a man of Fort Wellington, the house is one of the less ornate structures of the mid-19th century.  It reflects a military atmosphere with its fortress-like stone walls.

One can only guess why it was called The Ark.  It was probably because of its shape and size.  However, this rugged building has withstood the test of time, climate and constant use.

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