The Peer House

Peer House 

 

 
(c. 1867) 7 John Street  

Built by Emma and James Peer, this clapboard house features a central gable and a decorative vergeboard. Several families of Peers lived in the Port Credit and Clarkson area and were active in the commercial sailing and stonehooker trades during the latter part of the 19th century. The house is now being used for commercial purposes currently being occupied by the Chelsea Restaurant.

 

 

Heritage Tour of the Old Port Credit Conservation District
  1. Port Credit Lighthouse
  2. Port Credit Harbour & Marina
  3. The Wilcox Inn
  4. The Abram Block House
  5. J. C. Saddington Park
  6. Significant Names
  7. The Thompson House "The Old Fort"
  8. The Blower House
  9. History of Port Credit West Village
  10. The Parkinson House
  11. The Lynd House
  12. Port Credit Fire Station
  13. The Harrison House
  14. Port Credit Masonic Temple
  15. The Delaney House
  16. The Kivell House
  17. The McGregor-Thompson House
  18. The Peer House