Nipissing House – Butchart Gardens History

Nipissing House stood on the north west corner of the intersection of George Street and King Street East in downtown Toronto.

It was owned by Martha Kennedy, Jennie Butchart’s mother, and was part of Jennie Butchart’s inheritance when Martha Kennedy died in August 1880.

Nipissing House in 1885. It stood on the north east corner of George Street and King Street East in downtown Toronto and was owned by Jennie Butchart's mother, Martha Kennedy. (Toronto Public Library photo B 11-31a) — Nipissing House in 1885. It stood on the north east corner of George Street and King Street East in downtown Toronto and was owned by Jennie Butchart’s mother, Martha Kennedy. (Toronto Public Library photo B 11-31a)

Nipissing House has been demolished. The building that now stands on its former site is the former Sovereign Bank at 172 King Street East.

The site of Nipissing House, now 172 King Street East, as it appears today. (Photo by Author)

Here is a map showing the location of 172 King Street East:

Here is a Google Street View image of the site of Nipissing House as it appears today:

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