The guyitt house

A 6-image exposure blend and focus stack. This is probably close to one of the last images taken of the guyitt house grand old beauty, she was demolished a few weeks ago. A huge thank you to "Lenabem-Anna J.

The once crumbling and empty house was built somewhere between and It was a popular spot for tourists and photographers looking for the perfect shot — a combination of spooky and stunning — tucked away at the end of Talbot Trail. But the old house was failing, its doors and window frames pulled and misshapen by the falling walls. It was considered by many people as the most photographed house in southwestern Ontario and across Canada. Photographer Nick Seman of Belle River has been snapping photos of the house for 10 years. From the moment he saw it, he instantly fell in love with it.

The guyitt house

After a brief scare, it looks like the property in Chatham-Kent dubbed "Canada's most photographed house" could be getting a new lease on life. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent recently sent a letter to the owner of Guyitt House on Talbot Trail in Palmyra, Peter Anderson, notifying him under the property standards bylaw that he had 14 days to either fix it or tear it down because of safety concerns. However, he's been given a bit of time to get things sorted out before an appeal hearing in the Spring. Former Highgate Councillor and current Ward 3 Councillor John Wright, who also sits on the heritage committee, told CK News Today that Anderson appealed the day order and now has some time to get his affairs in order before the appeal hearing in the Spring. Wright said the home is beyond repair and it's best if it just dies gracefully. He wants the property to be designated a heritage landmark not a heritage building and discussed the issue at a heritage committee Wednesday evening. Wright added that Anderson has safety warning signs posted at the property and the grass is cut to cover himself against liability. When contacted by CK News Today on Wednesday, Anderson said he didn't want to upset the municipality by saying too much, but added he also didn't want to get stuck with what could be a huge demolition bill and would prefer to let it come down itself. I only kept the place because it was my grandfather's and I didn't keep it up," said Anderson. Chatham-Kent's Chief Building Official Paul Lacina said the municipality may step in and do the demolition work, if that's the ruling of the appeal committee, and then bill Anderson for the cost if he doesn't comply with the tear-down order. Lacina said a complaint about the home's structural safety was received by the municipality on August 15, , but can't say from whom or where it came from. The Guyitt House was built in and has been vacant since It was previously owned by Anderson's grandparents, Roy and Ethel Guyitt, who bought the home in There is also a public petition to save Guyitt House. You can find that by clicking here.

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The house, which many say is haunted, is known to be a tourist attraction. Although leaning, the house still stands today and has been left untouched for more than 40 years. However, after receiving a complaint for the first time in four decades, house owner Peter Anderson was given an ultimatum from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Anderson received a registered letter from the municipality informing him he had 14 days to tear down the house, or they would do it and charge him for the demolition. According to Paul Lacina, chief building official and director of building enforcement for the municipality, they received a complaint regarding the safety of the house.

Talbot Trail was named after Colonel Thomas Talbot, who during the s, constructed the corduroy road to allow settlers and military personnel access to the land. It was purchased in by Roy Guyitt and Ethel Humphrey. Marriage records for the couple indicate that they were married on February 23, in Kent, Ontario. Roy came from a large family, he had twelve siblings. The property is currently owned by Peter Anderson who lives down the road and who is the grandson of the Guyitts. Peter used to visit the house on weekends where his grandparents would give him a haircut and a bath 1. The Guyitt home used to have a brick exterior however over the years the bricks began to fall off and were eventually removed for safety.

The guyitt house

Many have seen it, and even more have stopped to take a photograph — but few knew about its history. The crumbling and empty Guyitt house is a spooky but stunning site tucked away at the end of the historical Talbot Trail. And a day after CBC Windsor shared the story of the home , you sent us dozens of photos and shared your memories of the beautiful structure. Peter Anderson owns the property. His grandparents, Roy and Ethel Guyitt, bought the home in At that time, it was already 50 years old. Although Anderson can't keep up the home, he keeps the lawn mowed and watches over it to honour his late grandfather.

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A big adventure looking for this old and decrepit beauty, but so worth the drive. Notice for the Postmedia Network. However, municipal inspectors deemed the house unsafe in September and gave a deadline of October to either repair or demolish the structure. Guyitt House by WabbitWanderer. After a brief scare, it looks like the property in Chatham-Kent dubbed "Canada's most photographed house" could be getting a new lease on life. Local parents surrendering troubled teens to Children's Aid: 'No other choice'. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has rejected Quebec's request for additional powers over immigration. Victoria council approves 25 per cent pay hike. Owner Pete Anderson said in that his grandparents, Roy and Ethel Guyitt, bought the house in A huge thank you to "Lenabem-Anna J. You can find that by clicking here.