The Temperance Hotel was built by James Comrie and the first proprietor was Hugh B. Cameron. After the hotel's licence expired, it wasn't renewed and went unused for a number of years. The building was bought by William Docksteader to be opened again as a hotel. When the town heard of the hotel reopening, they offered to give the owner money in order to run a temperance hotel (meaning alcohol free), but Docksteader refused the money. After Docksteader there were other owners, but as cars became more popular the need for a hotel lessened and the building was turned into a private home.
Information Sources
- Vernon Yesterday and To-Day, Osgoode Township Museum link
- A Detailed Glimpse of Osgoode Township, Osgoode Township Museum link
- Pioneer Families of Osgoode Township Volume XVII, 2nd Edition, Osgoode Township Museum link
- Library and Archives Canada 1891 Census of Canada: Hugh Cameron link
