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Heritage Designation Brief

St. Peter’s Elementary School

443 Reid Street

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

October 2007

EHanson

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HERITAGE DESIGNATION STATUS SHEET

Street Address:

443 Reid Street

Roll Number:

030060110000000

PIN Number:

280880181

Short Legal Description:

LTS 16 & 17 N OF BROCK ST & W OF GEORGE ST (PETERBOROUGH), PT LTS 16 & 17 S OF MURRAY ST & W OF GEORGE ST (PETERBOROUGH), PT 2 PL 45R10970, EXCEPT PTS 1,2 & 3 PL 45R13000, S/T & T/W R652655; PETERBOROUGH

Names of Owners:

TVM SCHOOL HOUSE INC.

Owners’ Mailing Address:

Owners’ Concurrence:

Unknown

PACAC Application Review Date:

May 9, 2006, revised May 30 2007

On Site Evaluation Date:

February 9, 2006

Evaluation Category:

A

Evaluators:

Susan Schappert

Heritage Type:

Built Structure

Designation Type:

Ontario Heritage Act – Part IV

Designation Brief Completion Date:

May 2006, revised May 2007

PACAC Application Approval Date:

May 9, 2006, revised May 30, 2007

Designation Brief Completed by:

Susan Schappert

Submission Date:

July 2007

Objections Noted:

Comments:

"The short statement of the reason for the designation, including a description of the heritage attributes along with all other components of the Heritage Designation Report constitute the "Reasons for the Designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Heritage Designation Report is available for viewing in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours."

SHORT STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION Heritage Evaluation Criteria Note: Category A: The properties in this category are individually outstanding and have the broadest heritage significance in the City by virtue of architectural, historical, and environmental criteria along

with overall integrity of design and construction. "Category A" properties generally hold provincial and/or national significance. St. Peter’s Elementary School has excellent cultural heritage value as an intact educational facility from the 1950’s with strong ties to the local community and neighbourhood. St. Peter’s Elementary School has historical value as an example of community support for Peterborough’s Catholic school board, as local fundraisers provided over $500,000 for the school’s construction. Opened in 1952, St. Peter’s Elementary was an all boys school until 1956 when it merged with the local girls school, St. Mary’s. Designed to hold 300 students, it also provided a large double wood floor gymnasium for the use of both elementary students and St. Peter’s Secondary School students. St. Peter’s Elementary School closed in 2003 due to a decline in enrollment. However, the school building remains an important and vital memory to the thousands of students who spent a large portion of their childhood within the walls. Its continues to be a landmark building in a neighbourhood of imposing structures, and is especially important in its

relationship to the cluster of historic buildings still owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Church such as the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, St. Peter’s Rectory and Bishop’s Palace. The architectural value of the former St. Peter’s Elementary School is as an intact representation of 1950’s institutional architecture. Both interior and exterior features contribute to the buildings architectural significance. The auditorium entrance lobby and elaborate exterior east façade with pilasters and medallions are of especial note. CURRENT OWNER: TVM SCHOOL HOUSE INC. ORIGINAL OWNER: PETERBOROUGH VICTORIA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARCHITECT: James Haffa DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: 1952-1953 BUILDER: George Hardy CONTEXT- SITE AND SETTING: Set north-east of the block of churches on Reid and Rubidge Streets, St. Peter’s Elementary School is surrounded by late 19th and early 20th century residential areas to the west. To the immediate north are the remaining buildings of the William Hamilton estate and foundry. SUMMARY OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES TO BE DESIGNATED The Reasons for Designation include the following heritage attributes and apply to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:

Exterior Elements: Two storey, buff brick exterior

walls and foundation; Rectangular massing and

horizontal lines of the building All decorative brickwork and

masonry, including: o Emblems, medallions

and crests o Vertical masonry

recesses for 2 storey window openings including the recesses for two decorative blinded windows on the southwest end of the auditorium

o Inlaid brick crosses on north elevation of main block o Projecting pediment at north entrance on east elevation including

monumental masonry cap All fenestration, including:

o 2 storey windows set in recessed panels on the south façade with glass blocks and steel casements

o All other original metal frame windows and muntins o All glass block

Flat roof North-east entrance,

including: o Double leaf

doors, each with 8 lights

o 9 light transom o Original

hardware o Flanking light

fixtures o Entablature and flanking pilasters including:

“St. Peter’s School” lettering Decorative emblems Dentils

o Wrought iron railing on second storey o Two storey glass block window with stylized masonry hood

Auditorium façade, including:

o 3 bay entrance flanked by 4 concrete pilasters

3 sets of double leaf doors

o All decorative crests and medallions

o Entablature including: 4 decorative

emblems ‘Auditorium’

lettering o Exterior lighting

flanking the entry doors

o Wrought iron railings on second storey Interior Elements: Auditorium entrance lobby, including:

o Patterned terrazzo floor o Terrazzo fountain o North staircase, including decorative iron railings o Plaque honouring Right Reverend Monsignor Peter P. Butler o Decorative iron railings on stairs and at window openings o Original exit signage, lighting fixtures and fitting where code

compliant.


The Sheehy House

461-463 Gilmour Street


August 2007


Street Address:

461-463 Gilmour Street

Roll Number:

030080081000000

PIN Number:

280840165


LT 6 PL 73 PETERBOROUGH; PETERBOROUGH

Names of Owners:

Lorri and Randy Evans


527 Parkhill Road, Peterborough, ON


Yes


August 13, 2007


October 27, 2005, revised July 25, 2007


B

Evaluators:

Susan Schappert

Heritage Type:

Built Structure

Designation Type:



August 2007


August 14, 2007


Susan Schappert

Submission Date:

Objections Noted:

Comments:

"The short statement of the reason for the designation, including a description of the heritage attributes along with all other components of the Heritage Designation Report constitute the "Reasons for the Designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Heritage Designation Report is available for viewing in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours." STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST Heritage Evaluation Criteria Note: Category ‘B’: The properties in this category are of distinctive importance by virtue of architectural, historical, and environmental criteria, with integrity of design and construction. They stand out individually but are of lesser overall significance than “category A” properties. “Category B” properties hold citywide importance.

463 Gilmour Street has cultural heritage value as a good example of a late Victorian residence, built on speculation by one of Peterborough’s finest

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contractors, Richard Sheehy. Built circa 1888, the Sheehy House was constructed by Richard Sheehy, who was just starting his contracting firm in Peterborough. An Irish

immigrant from Tipperary, Richard trained as a bricklayer, working in San Francisco and Honolulu. Eventually known as Sheehy & Sons, his firm went on to build some of Peterborough’s best known buildings, including many local schools (Queen Mary, PCVS, Prince of Wales and King George), the Peterborough Armouries, and additions to Nicholls Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Mount St. Joseph. Richard Sheehy (a staunch Catholic) also retained contracts to build churches acHope, Welland and Peterborough (Sacred Heart, 1908, and All Saints, 1909). He was also an active supporter of the Conservative Party, and in 1919 Sheehy & Sons won the contract to build the Nassau Dam from the federal Conservative-dominated Union government led by Sir Robert Borden.In addition to these large scale projects and numerous municipal contracts for public work projects, a number of residences were built b

ross southern Ontario, in Toronto, Port

Sheehy, usually as speculative construction.

The house has had several owners over the past century; however since it was divided into two apartments circa 1915, it has been used mainly as a rental roperty, housing widows and white-collar workers, including clerks for Quaker

the Sheehy House retains many

w profile addition does not seriously .

URRENT OWNER: Lorri and Randy

hard Sheehy

1888

ddition to the rear. A small garden is located on the ast lawn, and a shared laneway runs between the backyards of the abutting

together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, laster parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and

The triple brick construction of the first storey, and double brick construction of the second storey

pOats, Peterborough Utilities and CNR. Although the interior has been modified, interesting exterior features of the Victoriwindows and transoms, and decorative trelliage trim. The decorative brickwork of the Gilmour Street façade is a trademark of Sheehy construction (due to Richard’s training as a bricklayer). The rear 1950s

an period, including stained glass

loaffect the architectural value of the house CEvans ORIGINAL OWNER: Ric ARCHITECT: Unknown DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: BUILDER: Richard Sheehy CONTEXT- SITE AND SETTING: Set at the south side of Gilmour Street, just west of Park Street, 463 Gilmour is surrounded by late 19th century residences of similar scale and proportions. It has a shallow setback from the streetscape, and a 1950s aeCharlotte and Gilmour Street properties. SUMMARY OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES TO BE DESIGNATED The Reasons for Designation include the following heritage attributes and apply to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and trim, plandscape features: Exterior Elements:

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• The stone foundation

• Hip roof with front gable facade

• All original fenestration, including stained and coloured glass, transoms, and sash

• All original entrance doors

• Front and side porches, including

trelliage trim and railings

• Decorative brickwork in front facade


The Morrow Estate

484 Weller Street


July 2007

HERITAGE DESIGNATION STATUS SHEET Street Address:

484 Weller Street

Roll Number:

030050221000000

PIN Number:

280850232


PT LTS 3 & 4 PL 49 (PETERBOROUGH) & PT LT 4 PL 25 (PETERBOROUGH) AS IN R367882; PETERBOROUGH

Names of Owners:

Sharon and Ron Lawes Rod and Marg Miller Sharon Brittain Michael Dennis Catherine Hawery

Owners’ Mailing Address: Sharon Lawes 141 Wallis Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 6C2


Yes


DSC: May 30, 2007 General Committee: June 12, 2007


September 2006


A

Evaluators:

Susan Schappert

Heritage Type:

Built Structure

Designation Type:



May 2007


June 12, 2007


Susan Schappert

Submission Date:

July 2007

Objections Noted: N/A Comments: N/A

"The short statement of the reason for the designation, including a description of the heritage attributes along with all other components of the Heritage Designation Report constitute the "Reasons for the Designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Heritage Designation Report is available for viewing in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours." SHORT STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION Heritage Evaluation Criteria Note: Category A: The properties in this category are individually outstanding and have the broadest heritage significance in the City by virtue of architectural, historical, and environmental criteria along with overall integrity of design and construction. "Category A" properties generally hold provincial and/or national significance. The Morrow Estate has excellent cultural heritage value in its association with the Morrow family of Peterborough and as a good representation of the impressive Victorian residences of Peterborough’s elite. The Morrow Estate has excellent historical value through its first owners, William George Morrow and Emma Jane Morrow.

served as Mayor of Peterborough fr

The remaining pieces of the Morrow estate

William George Morrow moved to Peterborough from the Cavan area when he was young, and was educated in local schools. His uncle, George A. Cox, one of the most successful businessmen in Canada, gave him his first job in the office of the Toronto Savings and Loan Company. By the time of his death in 1939, W.G. Morrow was the managing Director of the Toronto Savings and Loan, the President of the Peterborough Lock Manufacturing Company, vice-president of the Imperial Life Assurance Company, director of the Central Canada Loan and Savings Company, and director of the National Trust Company. He had

om 1910-1911, and bequeathed $600,000 in his will for the new City Hall (built in 1951).

are good examples of an upper class property in Victorian Peterborough. When built, the house and its outbuildings were buffered from neighboring properties with grounds and a longer laneway. The subdivision of lots and subsequent opening of the Hunter Street extension chopped

away at the property to its current swath of land, a small swath of lawn and garden surrounding the house. The house itself, a Victorian mishmash of design

elements, is a generously proportioned to demonstrate the prosperity of the owners. The house was altered in the 1940’s when the building was divided into

apartments.

led dormers.

had 6 carriage stalls to the north.

The cottage, located at the rear of the house, is largely intact, and now used for apartments as well. It is architecturally unique in Peterborough, with its steep bell-cast hip roof and large gab

Also included in the estate is a wood frame drive-shed to the rear of the cottage. Though not as

architecturally impressive as the other structures, it contributes to the contextual and historical value of the former estate, and may be the oldest building on the property. The building originally

Drive shed, fall 2006

Drive shed, spring 2006

CURRENT OWNERS: Sharon and Ron Lawes, Rod and Marg Miller, Sharon Brittain, Michael Dennis, Catherine Hawery ORIGINAL OWNER: George and Emma Jane Morrow ARCHITECT: Unknown DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: circa 1890 BUILDER: Unknown CONTEXT- SITE AND SETTING:

Set slightly back from Weller Street on a small rise in the land, the Morrow Estate is one of the most imposing residences in a neighborhood of large, upscale homes. One of the oldest homes on Weller Street, the 2-½ storey house is surrounded by mature trees and plantings. The driveway runs up the east line of the property, leading to the 1-½ storey cottage and parking for the tenants of the building. SUMMARY OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES TO BE DESIGNATED The Reasons for Designation include the following heritage attributes and apply to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features: Exterior Elements (Main House): 2 ½ storey red brick construction of

original house (not including 1950’s addition) on stone foundation

Hip roof with gable end at projecting

bay Red brick chimneys

Decorative brackets, soffits and fascia

Original fenestration, including:

o All historic glass o Wooden sills and

surrounds o Sash and fixed pane

windows o Triple Palladian-style

windows o Dormers o Transoms o French doors o Flat and arched voussoirs

Main entrance, including:

o Paneled door

o Stained glass transom o Recessed entrance alcove

Exterior Elements (Cottage): 1-½ storey 2 bay red brick

structure with quoins Steep bell-cast gable roof,

including: o 2 front (south) facing steep gable wall dormers o 2 side (east and west) facing steep gable wall dormers o Small triple shed dormer on rear (north)

Brick chimney

Original fenestration, including:

o All historic glass o Wooden sills and surrounds o Sash and fixed pane

windows Exterior Elements (Drive-shed): 1 ½ storey wooden frame and

cladding Gable roof Paneled entrance door and garage door Small shed roof over garage door

Landscape features: Hand pump in back garden Mature trees


Bonner-Worth Mill Factory Building

526 McDonnel Street


August 2007


526 McDonnel Street

Roll Number: 030010105000000

PIN Number:

280860113


PT OF PARK LT 17 IN LT 13 CON 13 (NORTH MONAGHAN) & PT OF LTS 42, 43 & 44 AND PT OF PETERBOROUGH CREEK PL 34 AND LTS 17, 18, 19, 20, BLK A AND PT OF BLK B, PT OF CORDACH AVENUE, PT OF CAMBRIDGE AVENUE CLOSED BY M38972 AND PT OF PETERBOROUGH CREEK PL 121;

Names of Owners:

Peterborough Housing Corporation


380 Armour Rd, Ste 101 Peterborough, ON K9H 7L7 T: 705-742-4499 F: 705-742-1404


Yes


August 13, 2007



A

Evaluators:

Susan Schappert

Heritage Type:

Built Structure

Designation Type:



August 2007


August 14, 2007

Designation Brief Completed by: Susan Schappert, based on report by Jon Oldham, Jim Leonard, Michelle Townsend

Submission Date:

September 2007

Objections Noted: N/A Comments: N/A

"The short statement of the reason for the designation, including a description of the heritage attributes along with all other components of the Heritage Designation Report constitute the "Reasons for the Designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Heritage Designation Report is available for viewing in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours." SHORT STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION Heritage Evaluation Criteria Note: Category A: The properties in this category are individually outstanding and have the broadest heritage significance in the City by virtue of architectural,

historical, and environmental criteria along with overall integrity of design and construction. "Category A" properties generally hold provincial and/or national significance. The Bonner-Worth Mill Factory Building has important connections to labour, political and industrial history, as well as excellent architectural and landmark value. The Bonner-Worth Mill Factory Building was the site of one of Peterborough’s most violent labour disputes, which itself had provincial and national repercussions. Labour organization began in Peterborough at both the Bonner Worth and Auburn Woollen Mills, and the strike of 1937 was the first of its kind in Peterborough leading to violent confrontations and division within the community.

Within the context of Ontario labour history, the Peterborough strike of 1937 resulted in an inquest into wages and working conditions, ordered by Premier Mitchell Hepburn. The inquest produced Special Order No. 1, which set minimum wages for men and women in the textile industries. This was the first legislation of its kind, and made under the provisions of the Minimum Wage Act of 1937.

Historic Roy Studio Photo, 1911 The strike had political ramifications as well. The day after Peterborough workers returned to work, Premier Hepburn called an early election. Riding on the success in Peterborough, Hepburn condemned the Congress of Industrial

Organizations (CIO), and successfully portrayed them as communist sympathizers. He won a landslide victory over Conservative candidate Earl Rowe.

tly been renovated into affordable housing

he Bonner-Worth Mill

king hours.

Within a national context, the involvement of the CIO struck fear into the hearts of Canadian industrialists. Although individuals involved in the Peterborough strike denounced any connection to the organization, both the media and the government played on public fears. Local papers announced the forthcoming involvement of

textile workers across the nation, but such support never materialized. Linked with violence and communism, the CIO was viewed with suspicion across Canada. Examined within the framework of industrial activity in Peterborough, the Bonner-Worth Mill Factory Building is a testament to Peterborough’s industrial success. Constructed during the peak of industrial expansion in early twentieth century Peterborough, the Bonner-Worth Mill company (later Canadian Woollens, and then Dominion Woollens and Worsteds) flourished and contributed to the overseas war efforts during World War I. The buildings continued to be used for industrial purposes for many years after Dominion Woolens and Worsteds left Peterborough. In the 1960’s they became the first campus of Sir Sandford Fleming College and have recenapartments. TFactory Building is an interesting and largely intact example of early 20th century industrial architecture. Constructed in three phases, the two later additions (1913 & 1916) to the Mill complex were designed by William Blackwell, one of Peterborough’s most prominent architects. The low horizontal lines of the building contrast with the vertical 2 storey recessed panels that frame the large windows; these were designed to maximize daylight during wor

The building remains a landmark on the streetscape, because of its substantial size and massing, as well as its well-known historical associations. While a

number of additions and outbuildings to the rear of the main building have been removed in recent renovations, the Bonner -Worth Mill Factory Building retains much of its original appearance from the street, complimenting the other extant Mill buildings that were severed from the property years ago.

CURRENT OWNER: The Peterborough Housing Corporation

Historic Roy Studio photo, 1911

1913 1916 1911

ORIGINAL OWNER: Bonner-Worth Mill Company ARCHITECT: 1911: unknown, 1913 & 1916: William Blackwell

DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: 1911, 1913 & 1916 BUILDER: Unknown CONTEXT- SITE AND SETTING: Situated on the north side of McDonnel Street, the Bonner-Worth Mill Factory Building is flanked on the west by the 1920’s Administration building and Jackson Creek to the east. To the south is an early 20th century residential neighborhood, much of which was factory worker housing. SUMMARY OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES TO BE DESIGNATED The Reasons for Designation include the following heritage attributes and apply to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features: Exterior Elements:

• Long, horizontal massing of the 2 storey buff brick structure with square brick rear addition

• Rubble stone foundation

• Flat roof • 2 storey recessed brick panels

framing fenestration

• Brick voussoirs, transoms and limestone and cast stone sills surrounding windows

• Any remaining original entrances


John Douglas Cottage

362 Hunter Street West


August 2007


362 Hunter Street West

Roll Number: 030060013000000

PIN Number:

280890024


PT LT 18 N OF HUNTER & W OF GEORGE ST PL 1 PETERBOROUGH AS IN R659013; PETERBOROUGH

Names of Owners:

Ian King MacDonald and Angela Hall Wood


362 Hunter Street West Peterborough ON K9H 2M5 743-7827


Yes


Original - January 6, 2005 Reapplication - August 13, 2007


September 27, 2004


B

Evaluators:

Susan Schappert

Heritage Type:

Built Structure

Designation Type:



August 2007


Original - January 11, 2005 Reapplication - August 14, 2007

Designation Brief Completed by: Susan Schappert, based on report by Joanne Pepers and Heidi Scurrell

Submission Date:

September 2007

Objections Noted:

N/A

Comments:

N/A

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"The short statement of the reason for the designation, including a description of the heritage attributes along with all other components of the Heritage Designation Report constitute the "Reasons for the Designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Heritage Designation Report is available for viewing in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours."

SHORT STATEMENT OF REASON FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION Heritage Evaluation Criteria Note: Category ‘B’ The properties in this category are of distinctive importance by virtue of architectural, historical, and environmental criteria, with integrity of design and

construction. They stand out individually but are of lesser overall significance than “category A” properties. “Category B” properties hold citywide importance. The John Douglas Cottage, built as a rental unit for the merchant craftsman class, is significant as one of the best examples of a

Regency style brick cottage in Peterborough. Constructed in the 1860’s, it is the centre cottage of three very similar small Regency cottages built by John Thomas Douglas. The John Douglas Cottage is the best-preserved example of these three cottages, having retained its original windows and sidelights, and a unique Tudor-esque stained glass transom. Over the years, the house has been occupied by merchants and skilled tradesmen, several of whom have worked at Peterborough industrial institutions such as Quaker Oats and General Electric. CURRENT OWNER: Ian King MacDonald and Angela Hall Wood ORIGINAL OWNERS: John Thomas Douglas ARCHITECT: Unknown DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: 1865-1869

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BUILDER: Unknown CONTEXT – SITE AND SETTING Located on Hunter Street West between Downie Street, Donegal Street and Park Street, the John Douglas Cottage is the middle unit of three Regency cottages. The cottages to the east and west have been significantly altered. This cottage shares a small shed with the cottage on the east side, suggesting that it was built on half a lot. The cottages are set in a 19th century residential neighborhood, consisting mainly of larger 2-3 storey houses. The Bishop’s Palace and St. Peter’s Rectory occupy the block directly to the east of the cottages. The street is quiet and accented with large mature trees.

SUMMARY OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES TO BE DESIGNATED The Reasons for Designation include the following heritage attributes and apply to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:

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Exterior Attributes:

The red brick construction resting on a water-table of buff brick on a rough cut stone foundation

All original fenestration, including the 6/6 sash, 2/2 storms and

basement windows Main entrance, including Tudor-style transom, and sidelights

Low hip roof with 2 symmetrically placed chimneys

Buff coloured brick quoins

Original wooden soffits and window sills

The front porch addition with its square columns and hip roof

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The Robert A. Elliott House

3 Engleburn Place


August 2007


Street Address:

3 Engleburn Place

Roll Number:

040110189000000

PIN Number:

281390023


LT 19 PL 124 PETERBOROUGH CITY; PT LT 20 PL 124 PETERBOROUGH CITY AS IN R624971 S/T ORNAMENTAL RESERVES PL 124; PETERBOROUGH CITY

Names of Owners:

TAYLOR, KAREN ELIZABETH TAYLOR, LOUIS ALBERT


3 Engleburn Place Peterborough, ON K9H 1C4 748-2868


Yes


August 13, 2007


June 27 2007


B

Evaluators:

Susan Schappert

Heritage Type:

Built Structure

Designation Type:



August 2007


August 14, 2007


Susan Schappert, with research by Karen Taylor and photos by Louis Taylor

Submission Date:

Objections Noted:

Comments:

"The short statement of the reason for the designation, including a description of the heritage attributes along with all other components of the Heritage Designation Report constitute the "Reasons for the Designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Heritage Designation Report is available for viewing in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours." SHORT STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION Heritage Evaluation Criteria Note: Category ‘B’: The properties in this category are of distinctive importance by virtue of architectural, historical, and environmental criteria, with integrity of design and construction. They stand out individually but are of lesser overall significance than “category A” properties. “Category B” properties hold citywide importance. Built circa 1907, the Robert A. Elliott House has good cultural heritage value through its historical associations and well-preserved architecture. The Robert A. Elliott House was constructed on land that had formerly been part of the Engleburn estate, which was Reverend Mark Burnham’s 28-acre farm and its Classical Revival home built in 1853. In the first decade of the 20th century, the farm and estate lands were subdivided into the Engleburn Park lots, and Robert A. Elliot, local businessman and real estate

agent, purchased lots 9-12 and built his home on the corner lot. Reputedly the original site of the Engleburn tennis courts, the Robert A. Elliot House was constructed with ‘sandbricks’ (cement bricks) from Elliott’s North Monaghan company (with co-owner William Harstone), the Sandstone Brick Co. Elliott sold off the remaining lots in the following years, and 4 more houses of

the same era were constructed with ‘sandbricks’, a product that was marketed nation-wide. The Elliott’s occupied the house for less than a decade, and since 1918, there have only been 4 owners of the house.

While the house is a typical 2 ½ storey home of the Edwardian period, it has a number of unique details that contribute to its architectural significance. It features all original windows, many with stained or etched coloured glass, shutters, cedar gable shingles, doors, and stable at the south end of the property. The construction of the house using the locally made ‘sandbricks’, and the rounded edges of the bricks at window and door opening are also unusual

features. The recessed main entrance with double arches was used as a pattern for new development in the area, in order for new homes to blend with the neighbourhood. The Robert A. Elliot House represents one of the first homes in Ashburnham built in a privately planned subdivision. It was part of the second era of development in

the neighbourhood; the first represented by Engleburn and the Absalom Ingram House. This second era represents Peterborough during its growing industrial age and the expansion and prosperity that came with it. CURRENT OWNER: Karen and Louis Taylor ORIGINAL OWNER: Robert A. Elliott ARCHITECT: unknown DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: circa 1907 BUILDER: unknown CONTEXT- SITE AND SETTING: Located on a corner lot in Peterborough’s old Ashburnham, the Robert A. Elliott House sits opposite one of Peterborough’s residential landmarks, Engleburn, the historic home of the Burnham family. While the neighbourhood consists mainly of early to mid 20th century homes, a row of recent infill housing has used the recessed entrance arches of the Robert A. Elliot House in order to blend in with the streetscape.

SUMMARY OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES TO BE DESIGNATED The Reasons for Designation include the following heritage attributes and apply to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features: Exterior Elements: • Sandstone brick 2-½ storey exterior

walls on stone foundation

shingles

h with decorative

Rounded bricks surrounding all

double

Front door

t area) with gable roof, including any remaining

Wire fence along east side of property

• Hip roof with front wall gable and west

wall gable, including cedar gable

• Original fenestration, including:

o 9 over 1 sasglass

o Stained glass o Single decorative glass panels o Cut stone sills o All remaining shutters o

door and window openings

• Recessed main entrance underarchway, including:

oo Stained glass transom

• Side porch footprint, including origina • 1-½ storey coach house (portion

within the lo

l stone piers

original fenestration •

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