Ghost Bird’s of Bracebridge in Muskoka

About this episode

The episode explores the life of Henry James Bird, a mill owner in Bracebridge, and the tragic events surrounding his unique octagonal home.

WOODCHESTER VILLA, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO - … No, not birds as in the animal, but Bird, as in Henry James Bird. A Mill owner and pioneer of the quaint Muskoka Town. How tragedy led to his unique Octangular home … and the family he tried leaving behind. --- COMMENT AND READ ARTICLES CONTACT FORM *INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY ANDREW MROZOWSKI

Topics covered

• history
• architecture
• tragedy
• local legends
• Muskoka
• family stories

Keywords

• Henry James Bird
• Bracebridge
• Muskoka
• Woodchester Villa
• tragedy
• architecture
• local history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bracebridge, Muskoka, Woodchester Villa, Ontario

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