The Low/Martin Mansion Extravaganza This Weekend

I really like what I have learned about the Low/Martin Mansion after visiting the facility a couple of times recently and thought that I would write another article to let you know about it. 

June 4th and 5th are coming up quickly. For Windsorites, and others living nearby, not only will people be able to visit the Art in the Park outdoor event run by the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) but just as importantly, they will be able to attend the Low/Martin Mansion event this weekend. 

 

Both events should be quite exciting to visit. Just remember though that there is an admission fee for  both places.  The Rotary Club's Festival will take place in Willistead Manor while the Low/Martin Mansion event is run at the house now owned by Vern Myslichuk, located nearby at 2021 Ontario Street. 

 

According to the data provided, the Rotary Club Festival this year has over 270 exhibitors who will be in attendance making their products available to the public. Interestingly, about 50 of them are newly attending. The Low/Martin event really is completely different since it is primarily run to allow visitors to attend inside the Mansion to see how it has been completely rebuilt since its purchase a few years ago. Effectively, the Low/Martin Mansion has become a work of art itself.

 

I'm sure that the public will be given quite a bit of information about the Rotary Club event in advance and, if fortunate, might even be provided with some information about the Low/Martin Mansion. Obviously, my article will be discussing quite a bit about the Mansion because I had read about it some years ago but was unable to attend its opening. This year I was fortunate in being allowed to visit the Mansion ahead of time to take a look around. In doing so, I was thrilled by what I saw and hope that it will convince you, dear reader, to take a visit of the Low/Martin Mansion. 

 

There are a number of articles that one can read about the history of the Mansion. Just do a search on Google to find information that would be of interest to you. What Vern is doing with the Low/Martin Mansion is also quite unique. Not only will it be a home for him but with some information that I have seen, people will be able to rent a good part of the Mansion for a wedding photography session or even an event or a group tour and meeting. Just take a look at this ad for the use of the Low/Martin Mansion for weddings. 

I have visited the Mansion several times and have been quite impressed about what was done inside. To be honest, it really does not appear as if the property was "fixed up" at all. Everything just seems to be the natural construction in the home from the time when it was built. It is just such a huge advantage for the work undertaken by Vern after he purchased the property. 

 

What I thought that I would do is show you some of the photographs that I took on my visits to the Mansion. What I'm hoping is that you, dear reader, will find the setting of the Mansion fascinating and will head out to take a look at it when it is open for visits this weekend. 

 

Here are some photos of the property itself from the outside taken at several different angles:



 

I found the outside of the unit quite lovely. The property that the Mansion is on itself is huge in comparison with many of the neighbouring properties. Interestingly, there is also another building behind the Mansion that seems rather large itself but which has not yet been worked on in a very significant manner. Take a look at this photo to see what I mean by that:

 

 

Of course, the real advantage in what will happen is your ability if you are on the program this weekend is to go inside the Low/Martin Mansion to be able to have a detailed vision of what has been done in the Mansion since Vern purchased it. Apparently, it was in pretty sad shape at the time and did require a massive amount of work.  In effect, what was done was virtually taking down the finishing and rebuilding it. It was that difficult a process for Vern that he had to do. I'm certain that this work took much longer than expected and cost a lot more money than was anticipated originally. 

I am not going to show you internal pictures of all of the rooms of the Mansion because I want you to go there and look at them for yourself. However, I will post a few from several of the areas just to give you an idea of how fantastic the updating of the Mansion now appears:

Of course, I expect this gentleman to be at the Mansion this weekend.  Say "Hello" to Vern if you see him there and tell him you were attracted to his Mansion by what you saw on here.  You might even want to discuss with Vern, a complete makeover for your home or office. After all, he is an expert in the business of cabinetry and renovations. 

 

That is all I am going to show you now, dear reader.  I hope my blog and photos have convinced you to take some time out of your schedule this weekend and visit the Low/Martin Mansion for a great experience!