Simcoe Street on March 30, 1972. The move was a major spectacle, and attracted a large crowd as it closed several downtown streets. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother opened the fully restored structure on June 28, 1974. The preservation of the house was an important turning point in architectural preservation in Toronto. During the 1950s and 1960s, 19th-century homes were demolished at a rapid rate; in his 1967 book Toronto, No Mean City, architect Eric Arthur predicts that by the year 2000, there may be no 19th-century buildings left in the city. The spectacle of the physical move to save Campbell House was a preservation achievement which sparked greater interest among Torontonians to save other local landmarks when they became threatened. This inspired permanent outdoor exhibit, Lost and Found, which was installed in the Campbell House gardens in 2018. The home is owned by the City of Toronto government and operated by the Sir William Campbell Foundation. It is a historic house museum and a former club for the members of the Advocates Society. The home has also displayed numerous exhibitions, including the 2013 show by Canadian contemporary artist Harley Valentine, titled Barbarians at the Gate. See also List of oldest buildings and structures in Toronto List of museums in Toronto References External links Campbell House Museum Website Houses in Toronto Museums in Toronto Historic house museums in Ontario Art museums and galleries in Ontario Georgian architecture in Canada Houses completed in 1822 Relocated houses 1822 establishments in Upper Canada