tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post2681426111123427440..comments2024-03-18T13:52:17.789-04:00Comments on Mid-Century Modern (and beyond) Housing Ottawa: Country PlaceSaul Svirplyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03746834279262833409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-48602793609785086762024-01-10T16:44:17.047-05:002024-01-10T16:44:17.047-05:00I actually worked for Sherbrooke in Country Place ...I actually worked for Sherbrooke in Country Place as a student. We bought out Simpson as they went bankrupt. I was with Sherbrooke for 7 years and have been in a lot of the housesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-18854896772513100732023-12-20T13:57:24.584-05:002023-12-20T13:57:24.584-05:00Thanks. I have been thinking about doing a post on...Thanks. I have been thinking about doing a post on Skyline, so this will prompt me to work on one. Stay tuned!Saul Svirplyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746834279262833409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-90287227602545984312023-12-17T15:40:24.498-05:002023-12-17T15:40:24.498-05:00Hello, love this blog! We just bought a 1964 multi...Hello, love this blog! We just bought a 1964 multi-level split Simpson model in Skyline and are renovating. We just found the original floor plan in the house but would like to know more about this particular neighbourhood and model. It has been called the « Brady Bunch » model by some contractors! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-55440959985419682862016-09-18T22:29:25.349-04:002016-09-18T22:29:25.349-04:00I believe Simpson started the neighbourhood but we...I believe Simpson started the neighbourhood but went bankrupt halfway through and the remaining lots were purchased by Sherbrooke. Originally there were plans for a marina where the Waterford townhouses are. My parents remember driving through the development and seeing signs on peoples lawns asking Simpson to finish their houses. As a result, they avoided Country Place and bought a home from Campeau in Beacon Hill North.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com