Black and white photo of General Sir Arthur Currie’s boyhood home in 1919 when he returned to Strathroy after World War I. The same house, in 2008. As you can see it is generally deteriorated, the gingerbread fascia and porch are gone; the windows have been changed from the arched peak to standard square/rectangular shape. A closer examination of the house reveals deteriorating brick work. As I understand the situation, the house is now a rental dwelling owned by a farm corporation, but it should really be taken over by Parks Canada and made into a national historic site with full protection. It is almost too late.

John P Sargeant
Vice Chairman
The General Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Project