The Dutton Dunwich Cultural Heritage Committee is committed to protecting and promoting the Municipality's cultural and natural heritage.
Crinan Community Centre
13658 Dunborough Road
Built in 1913, this building was originally a schoolhouse and retains much of its original features. Designed in an Edwardian Classical Style, it has elements characteristic of the architecture of John Findlay.
Iona Hall
8851 Iona Road
This Classical Revival building was constructed in 1862 by Coates Keillor and John Lumley as the Freewill Baptist Church.
Harris House
8947 Iona Road
This home is an example of a mid-19th century Classical Revival with a later Victorian gable façade window. The building was constructed for Iona’s first postmaster.
Lumley & Company
8979 Iona Road
Constructed as a general store in 1888, this building was designed in the Moorish Revival Style. In 1906, it was the location of the Dunwich and Southwold Telephone Association office.
McGugan Hotel
8987 Coyne Road
Henry Coyne arrived in 1817 and operated an inn at this location. It’s one of the few remaining buildings in Dutton Dunwich that date from the post-pioneer period, when log houses were being replaced by more substantial buildings.
Lucas House
29480 Fingal Line
This house, built between 1883 and 1884, features several architectural styles, mainly Italianate and Gothic Revival. In May of 1820, the Crown transferred the land to Thomas Talbot.
Sifton Homestead
29436 Talbot Line
This two-storey farmhouse was built in 1905 in the Edwardian Four Square style. The original owner was Duncan McTavish, but the home was later purchased by James Sifton.
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