Gilbert Field House research collection, 1823, 1966, 1968, n.d.

In 1968 the National Historic Sites, Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development undertook to learn more about its recent acquisition, the Gilbert Field House. The house is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. along the Niagara Parkway, on what was part of the original land grant to Gilbert Field, a United Empire Loyalist. The house and contents were severely damaged during the War of 1812. After the war Gilbert’s widow, Eleanor, submitted claims for war losses.

Copies or reprints of textual records regarding the Gilbert Field house located on the Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Contributions include submission by Peter Stokes to the National Historic Sites, Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development as well as copy of a chapter from New life in old houses by Mary Jukes.