Working to Conserve London's Heritage by providing contemporary uses for heritage properties
Heritage London Foundation is an innovative non-profit corporation founded in 1981 that advocates the preservation of significant heritage properties. Created when the wrecker's ball was rapidly destroying many of London's architectural treasures, Heritage London Foundation now provides viable contemporary uses for two beautiful properties, the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate and Grosvenor Lodge, and is open to future projects. Revenue from Grosvenor Lodge and Elsie Perrin Williams Estate assist Heritage London Foundation to preserve, protect and promote our heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
In addition, HLF collaborates with other heritage groups and museums to educate and raise awareness about the profound importance of conserving London's heritage buildings for future generations.
VISION STATEMENT
To actively support heritage preservation.
MISSION STATEMENT
To maintain, preserve, and establish viable contemporary
uses for heritage buildings and properties in the City of London.
VALUES
To generally make possible the continued preservation of buildings, properties, and areas of worthy designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
To support and assist in the acquisition, preservation, restoration and management of properties of historical, esthetic or archeological interest.
To collect and manage funds in support of the conservation, protection and preservation of the heritage of London.
Elsie Perrin Williams Estate
The spacious and elegant Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, formerly known as Windermere, was for many years a country retreat or home for three prominent London families. Bequeathed to the City by the Perrin Biscuit heiress Elsie Perrin Williams, the home was built in 1916, reputedly by architect John Moore. Stucco walls, wrought-iron balconies, a red tiled roof, beamed ceilings and a great hall are outstanding features.
The home and surrounding parklands are today an elegant venue for receptions, social gathering, craft and trade shows, and other corporate and private functions.
Grosvenor Lodge
Grosvenor Lodge is an English Tudor house built in 1853 as the country estate of London pioneer Samuel Peters and his wife Anne. Peters was a prominent land surveyor, engineer, architect, and founder of Petersville, later known as London West.
The imposing house, designated in 1972, is an outstanding example of the Tudor Gothic style featuring stepped gables and massive chimneys. It remained in the Peters family for three generations.
The property was enhanced in 2001 by heritage gardens that complement the Victorian house, coach house and gazebo.
Grosvenor Lodge was revitalized by Heritage London Foundation in 1992 as the London Regional Resource Centre for Heritage and the Environment. As a resource centre, it provides a home with office support for heritage, environmental and other non-profit groups, and is also a popular site for special business and social occasions.
The library for heritage and the environment is open to the public as well as member groups.
In summer, HLF hosts a series of environmental day camps for children on the spacious grounds.
For further information about Heritage London Foundation
101 Windermere Road West
London, ON N6G 2J4
please call (519) 432-7961 or (519) 645-2845
Heritage London Foundation is an innovative non-profit corporation founded in 1981 that advocates the preservation of significant heritage properties. Created when the wrecker's ball was rapidly destroying many of London's architectural treasures, Heritage London Foundation now provides viable contemporary uses for two beautiful properties, the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate and Grosvenor Lodge, and is open to future projects. Revenue from Grosvenor Lodge and Elsie Perrin Williams Estate assist Heritage London Foundation to preserve, protect and promote our heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
