When you drive west out of Newcastle you will see the new ‘Belmont’ subdivision on the north side of King Avenue West. Incorporated into that subdivision is a large brick two- story house that is currently undergoing a massive renovation and restoration. This home was built in 1898 to replace a much earlier home that was built by Major S. S. Wilmot (1822-1899). It burned down and the new ‘Belmont’ is very similar to the original. An important Canadian historical event took place in the basement of this home.
