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On the south side of Main, west of Church is the large white Ham House (No 20): built by Peter Ham in 1825. The Hams were influential in the community, and their home is one of the finest houses in the town. A large classical structure, the facade is divided into three units, by four pilasters running the height of the building. These terminate at an elaborate cornice, ornamented by a series of fan-like motifs, separated by brackets supporting the eaves. A similar fan motif has replaced the usual transom above the doorway. The large property to the east of the Ham House contains the old Fairfield-Gutzeit House (No 21): on the lakeshore. The Fairfields first came to Bath in 1793 when William Jr. and Benjamin left their father's home near Amherstview. The home was built in 1796. Both brothers were active in the town and served as M.L.A.'s. It has gone through changes since first built. In its original form the roof line was plain, without gables, dormers or the south side porch. The symmetrical south facade, with side lighted entrance are original and place the structure among the early classical buildings in Ontario.