Sun Rise over the valleys of Uxbridge


Your Invitation to once again enjoy the popular Fridays at the Foster as it returns for the 08 season.

The season starts Friday May the 2nd with the Bach to Blues Company 7:30 - 8:30 pm.

The Thomas Foster Memorial is a striking contrast to the surrounding rolling farm lands. Inspired by the Taj Mahal in India and Christian Byzantine churches it was built as a resting place for Fosters wife and daughter.

Exterior of the Thomas Foster Memorial

The Foster Memorial itself is worthy of the visit even with out the music. This wonderfull unique treasure of byzantyne design is located approx 4 km north of Uxbridge on Durham 1. The solid copper roof has leaded stained glass windows. The doors are constructed of solid brass again with stained glass windows. The floor and ceiling are covered with marble mosaics with inlaid symbols There is a marble alter and the colums supporting the great arches are also marble with devon stone capitals. The structure itself is octogon in shape and built of Indiana limestone with a great central dome.

Interior of The Foster Memorial

The 2 Pictures here are from my daughters wedding 11 years ago. The first concert of the season is on their anniversary

Foster was born july 24th, 1825, in Lambton Mills but was raised in the former Scott Township (now part of Uxbridge) where the family moved after his mothers passing where his father ran the Hotel in the Hamlet of Leaskdale. Later in life he would bacome a butcher in cabbage town, (Toronto) and serve as the Mayor of Toronto from 1925 to 1927 in addition to being elected as an MP.
For more information about Thomas foster visit Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Foster Memorial

At the dedication of the Memorial Thomas told the gathering present --

"success is determined, not by financial worth, but rather if the world became a better place because that person passed through it."

 

If you wish to see additional pictures Rick Harris has a wonderful collection of pictures of the interior and exterior on flickr

 

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10 Comments on Fridays At the Foster

APR
30
2008
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"success is determined, not by financial worth, but rather if the world became a better place because that person passed through it."

 

wonderful!!! Beautiful memorial and something I'd visit...if ever out that way :)
11:25pm • #1
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01
2008
878,908 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I was importamt in the life of a childSally - the sayings we use today are still the ones used a century ago and are just as relevant today as they were then.

Such as this -- one of my favourites ----

Except for the bit about the car it parallels Fosters quote.

 

 

 
12:53pm • #2
321,258 Points Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Kathy,

Looks like a great place....I will place that in the memory banks for when we have time to get to your area.

A question if you do not mind.....has the SRES been an advantage for you?
1:40pm • #3
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Dan - I took the course when I was involved with a seniors life lease project and was pleased with what it did for me at that time. As for the real sale market it is part of who I am now and I have not specifically asked if it influenced any of my senior clients in chosing me to represent them. There is now a Canadian version and I will likely take it to keep myself current.
2:59pm • #4
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02
2008
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Another place to add to my "Must-See" list when I retire.  'Looks beautiful, and I'll want to go for the music as well as the byszantine design.
6:03am • #5
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Margaret - Retire? LOL :-))  We are much to young!! If You ever do we would love to have you visit.
9:24am • #6
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03
2008
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Hi Kathy,

This is such a beautiful and unique building....it's not far from where I live so I'll make a point of visiting it sometime this summer.

How wonderful that your daughter was married there and that the first concert of the season is on their anniversary!  Beautiful photos....

Jo 
2:25pm • #7
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04
2008
878,908 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Jo - when you head this way let us know the guest room is open
7:08am • #8
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Wish I lived closer. What an experience this would be.

8:09am • #9
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Christina - LOL - I'd say Tennessee is a little bit of a drive on a friday evening however for those a little closer it would make a very pleasant break in a trip to the cottage.
8:54am • #10


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