Jesse Ketchum's home was a recognized landmark in early York, largely because of its size. It was a large frame building, painted white, and stood at the north west corner of Yonge and Adelaide. Henry Scadding described the home as a "dwelling in the American style with a square turret bearing a rail rising out of the ridge of the roof."
Jesse Ketchum's residence was a notable landmark in early York, mainly due to its size. It was a substantial wooden structure painted white and located at the northwestern corner of Yonge and Adelaide. Henry Scadding referred to it as an "American-style dwelling with a square tower featuring a roof ridge railing."