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- ↑ Mediapull.ca, Powered by. "Friends of Devereaux House - Historical Antique Classical 1860s Home Community Owned Heritage Auction Donations Halton Hills Georgetown Ontario .ca 19th 18th century homes agricultural history organization". www.devereauxhouse.ca.
