The home located at 233 Second Street was built in 1887 for David Williams, a hostler – someone who tended horses for a hotel. The home was built in the Ontario Gothic style, and was also the long-time home of David Grove, a retired farmer. Later Allen B. Closson, who owned a near-by onion storage barn lived in the home. This building is in the neighbourhood west of the railway tracks, which in the 1880s, experienced a ‘building boom.’ Those who have made contributions to this property are to be commended for the impressive sympathetic additions and seamless modern extensions all in keeping with the home’s original style. While awarded in 2022, the home was later designated in 2024 under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act in the West Main Street/Stouffville Junction Heritage Conservation District.

Now known as The Junction, the former Mansion House Hotel was built around 1879 by Elijah Miller. It originally serviced business travelers who arrived by train and accommodated 75 to 100 guests. It was considered one of the best hotels north of Toronto with its hot water heating, electric lighting, and elegant furnishings. There were stables along the north of the property. The recent restoration completed at the property set a new standard for heritage conservation in our community. From its impeccably researched copper roofing to its phenomenally restored brickwork, the preserved building is truly a beautiful landmark on Stouffville’s Main Street. In 2024 the building was individually designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 2024-028-DS) and is slated to be designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act through the upcoming Downtown Heritage Conservation District.

Located within the core of the Village of Stouffville and built circa 1893 for Samuel Burkholder, 72 Church Street represents the Late Victorian Hybrid style and is unique with its Romanesque Revival and Italianate details and embellishments. The craftsmanship of Nathan Forsyth, known as a master builder in Stouffville, is evident in the distinguishable deep red brick, use of decorative and sculptural brickwork, corbelled brick string courses, voussoir trims, porch/balcony projections, decorative woodwork on brackets and window transoms. Despite the conversion of the house to apartments around 1941, which lends a distinctive housing form on the street, it does not have any appearance of additions or renovations, and the architectural design and heritage features have remained intact. While awarded in 2023, the home was later designated in 2024 under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act in the Church Street/Stouffville Centre North Heritage Conservation District.

A significant landmark located within the Hamlet of Lemonville, former Lemonville School, now known as the Lemonville Community Centre, was built circa 1923 to replace the hamlet's original school house that was essential to the development of the community at the time, and later on became the hub of the community. Accessed from a gravel road, the building is hidden from the public road but is set within a picturesque setting of nature and the serene hamlet landscape. The brick clad building on a square footprint, with a pyramidical roof accentuated with cupolas welcomes the community members with an open porch.  In 1971, Arthur Latcham, generously donated funds for an extension to the building and “bell towers” were added to honour the history of the building.  Although the addition is distinct, it remains well integrated and sympathetic with the original structure and architectural style. The Lemonville Community Centre has remained an integral part of the community since its construction and continues to remain a very well used community resource, adding significant value and attraction to the hamlet.  

This home was built in c. 1879 for Rev. William Percy in the late Victorian hybrid style and is located at 18 Albert Street in the first subdivision plan west of the railway. The home was originally built as a manse for Rev. Percy and his family. Rev. Percy was a pastor for over 30 years in the Christian Church in Altona, Ringwood, Bloomington, Churchill and Markham. His daughter Elizabeth is also notable for providing funds in honour of her parents for the recently restored Percy Memorial Clock in the Clock Tower. The home has been well preserved with notable features including the brick quoining in contrasting colours, tear-drop labelling over the windows and the decorated fascia and large finials being maintained. As of 2024 this building is included in the West Main Street/Stouffville Junction Heritage Conservation District and designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Craigie was born in Toronto, Ontario to James and Charlottle (Gove) Craigie on December 4, 1888. Craigie lived with his parents in Oak Ridges, which at the time had been a hamlet of Whitchurch Township. Prior to enlisting he was a farmer and teamster – a role which represented workers from multiple industries and fought for their rights and privileges as workers. Craigie’s attestation was completed in January 1917 and he enlisted with the 208th Battalion. He was then transferred to the 58th Battalion to serve in France. Craigie was declared missing after action on August 8, 1918. He was found dead twenty days later from multiple gunshot wounds. Craigie is buried in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery in Ligny-Saint-Flochel, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

This home was built c. 1854 for the van Nostrand family by John van Nostrand or Richard Atkinson. The home is a Georgian style 2 storey home with a rectangular footprint that is accented by shuttered windows that match the roof colour. At one time an ornate porch decorated the front of the building, but has since been removed to highlight the original look of the home. The home is well known within the community of Vandorf and is affectionately known as the “White House”. The hamlet of Vandorf was also named in part for the van Nostrand family connected with the home with “van” representing the family and “dorf” meaning “village”. Since the early 1950s, the home has remained in the Alcorn family who have ensured the continued preservation of the home with thoughtful and heritage sympathetic alterations. Of the nominations received in 2025, this property was the only residential property received outside of the Village of Stouffville and calls to attention the important, well-maintained structures within the historical hamlets of Whitchurch.

Summitview Public School, located at 6551 Main Street was built in 1917 and opened in 1918. The current building was constructed following a fire that destroyed an 1877 structure that once stood on its spot and was modelled after the Edwardian Neo-Classical building. The school features banks of large windows, a fan light over the entry doors, heavy lintels and a cupola with a bell that is still used for special occasions. The school, which had also been known as Markham School Section No. 23, Stouffville School, Stouffville Continuation School, Stouffville Public & Continuation School and Stouffville Public School, officially became known as “Summitview Public School” in 1959 when a contest was held to rename the school. The new name was suggested by student Kenneth Zeller. Since its construction the school has seen additions in 1925, 1938, 1945 and 1992, all of which have allowed the original part of the building to remain a visible landmark within our community.