the preservation of the house was an important turning point in architectural preservation in toronto. during the 1950s and 1960s, 19th-century homes were demolished at a rapid rate; architect eric arthur even predicted that by the year 2000, there may be no 19th-century buildings left in the city. the spectacle of the physical move to save campbell house was a preservation achievement which sparked greater interest among torontonians to save other local landmarks when they became threatened.