May 21 Canadian Choral Reflections, 2:00-3:00 at Grace St. Andrews United Church
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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Attractions and Events in the Ottawa Valley
Looking for some fun things to do while you're staying at the Guest House? There is always something to do during the summer months!
May 21 Canadian Choral Reflections, 2:00-3:00 at Grace St. Andrews United Church
May 21 Canadian Choral Reflections, 2:00-3:00 at Grace St. Andrews United Church
Monday, February 2, 2015
A visit from the past
The Olsener family lived at 46 Elgin Street from 1938-1944. Mr. Olsener was an interior decorator who mixed his paints and finishes in a shed to the back of the house. Apparently many churches and official buildings in the area were the product of his skills. He was also an artist who did a mural up the stairs of the house which has now been covered over but according to son-in law Robert Langen it was a beautiful piece of work. Robert Langen was a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and has an art gallery named after him.
Mrs. Langen (Olsener) was the older sister. She enjoyed walking through the house and recounting the various rooms and how they were the same or different to her time. She was 11 when her family moved to 46 Elgin Street East. She loved the house and was pleased to know how well it had been preserved over the years. One story she recounted was how they loved swimming in the river just a few feet from the house. One time her sister some 4 years old had gone into the water with a tire tube. Unfortunately, the tube was deflating. All ended well. Mrs. Langen married and went to live in Kitchener. Her sister stayed in the area and built her marital home next door.
According to a neighbour at one time the whole block were original families and their adult children who lived close by.
If anyone knows any other historical information about this house or has photos of the house during the years I would love to start a gallery.
The house has been known for its family centred, community minded people except for one time when the house was dormant for a time and accused of being haunted.
If there are ghosts they are welcoming and comforting spirits. Two adjectives people often use upon entering the space.
Mrs. Langen (Olsener) was the older sister. She enjoyed walking through the house and recounting the various rooms and how they were the same or different to her time. She was 11 when her family moved to 46 Elgin Street East. She loved the house and was pleased to know how well it had been preserved over the years. One story she recounted was how they loved swimming in the river just a few feet from the house. One time her sister some 4 years old had gone into the water with a tire tube. Unfortunately, the tube was deflating. All ended well. Mrs. Langen married and went to live in Kitchener. Her sister stayed in the area and built her marital home next door.
According to a neighbour at one time the whole block were original families and their adult children who lived close by.
If anyone knows any other historical information about this house or has photos of the house during the years I would love to start a gallery.
The house has been known for its family centred, community minded people except for one time when the house was dormant for a time and accused of being haunted.
If there are ghosts they are welcoming and comforting spirits. Two adjectives people often use upon entering the space.
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