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Built about 1840, Bellevue House is one of the most interesting examples in Canada of "Italian Villa" Architecture. A style that was new in the country and novel in Kingston. This type of residence subsequently became popular in Canada. John A. Macdonald, later first Prime Minister of Canada, lived here with hi family from August, 1848, to September, 1849. At the time the rising young lawyer was Member for Kingston in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.