Victoria Manor has its
origins in the 1820’s where it began as a hotel. The town of Sunderland,
originally known as ’Jone’s Corner’, was named after the family owned establishment that lied at the heart
of the town.
In 1866 on the north
west corner of the Intersection, a second phase in the history of ’Jone’s Corner’ began. The once log cabin was replaced by a new framed hotel that constituted the change that Sunderland was undertaking
at the time.
In 1899, this new framed
hotel was consumed by a fire that would change the face of this historic building. In 1910, the last phase, a new three story Victorian style structure was built by Dr. McDermott.
The renaming of ‘Jone’s
Corner’ into Sunderland in 1868 occurred after the creation of a new railroad passing through the town connecting Sunderland
to nearby towns and cities. During this time, Sunderland, with a small population of one hundred, maintained a vibrant business community, where at its heart, the now Victoria Manor
stands. Today, the once proud hotel has continued its history of providing excellent service by becoming
the Victoria Manor Retirement Residence.
Victoria Manor provides
an old fashioned atmosphere with all the amenities of modern life.