The Old Crosby House, found on Gondola Point Road in Rothesay, neighboring the Rothesay Common. The Old Crosby House was named after its first resident, former Mayor of Rothesay Fred Crosby. Outside of politics, Crosby was also a president of Crosby Molasses which helped boost the town of Saint John’s economy after it moved there in 1897 from Nova Scotia. As you are probably already aware given it is such an East Coast staple, Crosby Molasses is still putting delicious molasses on grocery store shelves to this day!

The house itself, constructed from 1912 to 1913, is recognized as one of 32 houses in a series by architect Joseph Henderson. Henderson was a master builder with a talent for creating high-quality and classic designs. This house exhibits Italianate architecture, which was somewhat unusual in early 20th century Rothesay constructions. The style is notable for its symmetrical, square design, the wide eaves of the hip roof, and the spectacular arched entrance with a rounded transom window.