Allen Nixon settled on these lands as one of the first United Empire Loyalists in Grimsby. Nixon Hall was built in 1845 as a residence for the Nixon Family. This home demonstrates fine examples of the Gothic elements in its architectural design. The front porch constructed with classical details and the north wing are later additions.
The building has a colourful history. It was used as a hostel to house Farmerettes, young women who came from all across Canada to Niagara's Fruit Belt. They assisted in farm work and harvest during World War 11 when many of the young men were away. It was also used as a temporary hospital after the Grimsby hospital burned in 1948. In the one year it was utilized, over 1,000 patients were treated and 288 babies were born in the building.
The Grimsby Historical Society, archives and brochures (call for availability), are located at the Carnegie Commons Building. They are available by phone or for a visit on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am - 12 noon or by appointment.
A Tour of Grimsby’s Designated Heritage Sites brochure published by the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee (GHAC), is available as a brochure, or online at: www.grimsby.ca/index.php?module=documents&JAS_DocumentManager_op=downloadFile&JAS_File_id=262
Pirvate Residence, not open to the public
Phone: | (905) 309-0796 |
Nixon Hall
262 Main Street West
Grimsby, Ontario
L3M 1S4
Latitude: | 43.194254324946 |
Longitude: | -79.580361138163 |
UTM easting: | 615348 |
UTM northing: | 4783365 |
Grimsby Historical Society, Grimsby Archives
Carnegie Commons Building
25 Adelaide Street
Grimsby, Ontario
L3M 4G3
Tel (905) 309-0796
Email ghsarchives@becon.org