Gibbons Lodge
Official Residence in London, Ontario From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gibbons Lodge, also known as the President's House or the Helen Gibbons House, is a residence for the University of Western Ontario's president located in the neighbourhood of Uplands in London, Ontario, Canada.[1] The residence is located on a 18-hectare (44.5-acre) property which borders Richmond Street and overlooks the University of Western Ontario.[2] Helen Gibbons daughter of a prominent lawyer, Sir George C. Gibbons purchased the property in 1928.[3] The house was built in 1932 by a local builder, Charles Oram. After Miss. Gibbons death (1960), the house was donated to The University of Western Ontario’s Board of Governors, and the surrounding land purchased in 1961 by the University for $150,000. The mansion has served as University of Western Ontario president's residence since the property was purchased in 1960.[3][4]
| Gibbons Lodge | |
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 Gibbons Lodge the university president's official residence | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Official Residence |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival architecture |
| Address | 1836 Richmond Street London, Ontario N5X 4B9 |
| Coordinates | 43.0323231°N 81.2832222°W |
| Completed | 1932 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Charles Oram |
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