The Grange (Toronto) - The Smiths

The Smiths

In 1875, Harriette married Goldwin Smith, British scholar and political writer. Goldwin Smith was once regius professor of history at Oxford University and personal tutor to the Prince of Wales however had decided to settle in Toronto in 1871. Smith was a proud supporter of the arts in Toronto and founded journals and encouraged young artists to paint Canadian subjects. The couple lived happily in the Grange until their deaths in 1909 (Harriette) and 1910 (Goldwin).

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