Architect: Kivas Tully

Designed by the Architect of Coburg’s Victoria Hall, built for Henry Mason. Remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell. Purchased in 1901 by William Abbott, who enlarged and remodelled it. A fine example of beaux arts neo-classical style, it became a private hospital in 1952 and closed in 2002. Windows have been boarded up to prevent vandalism. Plans to convert it to condo apartments have yet to materialize.

ACO Cobourg & East Northumberland, encourages the Municipality to enforce its Property Standards by-law and thereby prevent demolition by neglect. The branch is also mounting a campaign to find the “right developer” who, with the property owners’ agreement, will give a “second chance” to a preconfederation building that was once condemned to demolition and replacement with a car park.