This old Canadian landmark was built in 1910 as the First Baptist Church. Its construction represented a great deal of work and sacrifice on the part of the early day Baptist families. In 1955 the Church of Christ bought the building and used it as their place of worship for the following twenty years. In 1977, after having sat vacant for two years, the plan was to tear the building down and make way for something new.

The Abrahams, on the other hand, had a different idea. Being contributing members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, they were concerned with the need to safeguard America's landmarks. Well, here was a local landmark with 8,000 square feet of floor space, fabulous brickwork, tall white columns, stained glass windows, and a very uncertain future. Their dreamhouse was here hiding in disguise all along. It was to be a mind expanding project. Ideas for their new home were popping up so quickly they had no need for an outside architect or decorator. This would be "their baby" - a very personal and special home. Welcome to The Mansion at The Citadelle.