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The building and grounds are restored to an 1860s appearance. The grounds are open to the public, while the building houses Parks Canada staff, and is the administrative center for all national park system sites in Prince Edward Island.
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of 1864 at his house. In this relaxed social setting, participants better understood one another, helping to forge a new national vision.
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was designated in 1966. The house and five of its original 76 acres were acquired by the national park service in 1967—the
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Ardgowan National Historic Site: A reminder of PEI's political and social history in the Confederation Era
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This article about a building or structure in Prince Edward Island is a
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Historic buildings and structures in Prince Edward Island
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The Ardgowan estate contains the country cottage of
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