The Maitland Tower:An Odyssey of Intrigue from War to OasisIt was a packed house!​Philip's presentation offered many unique insights and sparked our curiosity. He was able to weave together many historical narratives with compelling stories and images.​The Maitland Tower, is an iconic landmark east of Brockville on the St. Lawrence River - from its time as a French shipbuilding fort in the 1750s, to life as a large flour mill, a notorious bootlegging distillery in the 1800s, its rebirth in the 1900s with horses that were flown to international competitions, and home to a mysterious business that attracted a German spy in the Second World War.Philip gave us a glimpse into what the future could hold for the Maitland Tower and the 13 acres it sits upon.​Philip Ling, is an electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and nature bug. We learned how a 2200 km cycling trip led him to purchase the tower! He has rescued this piece of history from neglect and a potential developer’s bulldozer!​Thank you Philip for your animated and informative presentation. You are a visionary in your determination towards saving a historical landmark!​...and thank you to Donna Ross, Lecture Series Coordinator