Wilkie Court, 208 Main Street, c. 1862-4

In 1985 Wilkie Court was extensively but sympathetically renovated. The two-storey hyphen with the central entrance dates from this renovation. Originally, these two gable-fronted frame structures were separate businesses. The two buildings were constructed for John MacMillan during the 1860s on a one-acre lot across from the Presbyterian Church. However, the store on the right served as the premises for John MacMillan & Company from 1862 to 1899, while its neighbour housed Robert Dickson's business from 1868 to 1885. After Dickson's departure, Wilkie & Cunningham opened a store featuring dry goods and groceries. By the late 1890s, they sold everything from book cases to Saratoga Rockers, and promised Antigonishers a stock "full and complete in every particular and of the best quality."

These two 2 1/2 storey structures are distinctly Greek Revival in their classical design and detailing. The front gabled roof with its accentuated pediment is a universal feature of Greek Revival. This device projected the illusion of a miniature Greek temple. In keeping with this classical formula, these two buildings had symmetrical 3-bay facades and pronounced corner boards.