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HERITAGE REPORT: REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION

249 Main Street North

July 2011

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PROFILE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY:

ROLL NUMBER 10-04-0-032-03400-0000

PIN NUMBER 141220152

MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 249 Main Street North

WARD NUMBER 5

LEGAL DESCRIPTION PL BR 8 LOT 113 PT LOT 4 PT BLK A RP 43R5785 PART 1

PART 9

PROPERTY NAME Ethel Dale House

CURRENT OWNER Clever Monkey Holdings Corp

CRITERIA GRADE

CURRENT ZONING

OWNER CONCURRENCE? Yes / No

CURRENT USES AND FUNCTIONS Residential

PREVIOUS OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS Antonio Pereira and Serafian Pereiro

CONSTRUCTION DATE 1880 RESOURCES ON SUBJECT PROPERTY INCLUDED IN DESIGNATION (circle)

Building Cemetery-Burial site Structure-object

Historic site Cultural heritage landscape

RELEVANT COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS

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1.0 REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION:

The property at 249 Main Street North is worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value or interest. The property meets the criteria for designation prescribed by Province of Ontario (regulation 9/06) under the three categories of design or physical value, historical value and contextual value.

1.1 STATEMENT EXPLAINING THE CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST OF THE PROPERTY:

The cultural heritage value of 249 Main Street North is related to its design or physical value as a good example of a late Victorian dwelling with Italianate influence. The Italianate style was predominant from the 1860s to the 1890s, and became a popular choice for domestic architecture in Ontario during the 1860s. The popularity was due, in part, to the flexibility it offered as it was easily adaptable to various designs and homes, grand and ordinary, large and small. Major identifiers do not define the Italianate style nor is it regulated by rigid proportion. Rather, it is known for its design elements the most notable being the highly decorated eave brackets.

The property also has historical or associative value as it can be associated with Brampton’s early settlers, specifically the Dale and Brydon families, and Jesse Perry. Local builder Jesse Perry bought Lot 113, BR-8 in 1878 for $190.00. It would appear that Perry built the present house between 1878 and 1881. Reverend William McFadden, a Wesleyan Methodist minister in Brampton, bought Lot 113 from Perry for $2700.00 in 1881. Rev. McFadden died circa 1885. Son William H. and Mary Jane McFadden and family lived in the house for many years. The Assessment Roll (1893) indicates William H. McFadden, barrister, was the owner of Lot 113, Main Street and Lot 105 Helston Street, valued at $2000.00.

Mary Jane McFadden sold the property to Ethel (neé Dale) in 1918. After his wife’s death, the property ownership was transferred to Dr. William Brydon in 1946. The Brydon estate sold the residence in 1964. Might’s Directory notes Dr. W. H. Brydon, Dr. W. M. Eagleson and Dr. H. D. Hall as occupants in 1964.

Dr. Brydon who graduated from medical school in 1907 operated a general family practice in Brampton for fifty years. Dr. Brydon was appointed Dean of Medicine of the County of Peel in 1957. He married Ethel Dale, daughter of Harry Dale owner of Dale Estate Ltd. who was a graduate of Whitby Ladies College and of the Toronto Conservatory of Music. She sat on the Board of Directors of Dale Estate Ltd. in the early 1900s and active in her church and the Brampton community. She died in 1943.

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Jesse Perry was a well-known builder in Brampton, working in the contracting business for over 30 years. Following his death in 1931, a former apprentice stated “his name will forever be associated with the town of Brampton and Peel County as one of its outstanding and revered pioneers.” While that status is lost on the citizens of Brampton today, the architecture remains as physical reminders of the City’s past.

Born in Wiltshire, England, Jesse Perry apprenticed in the building trades and finished an apprenticeship as a builder on the Southampton Docks. In 1856-57 he immigrated to Upper Canada and settled in Brampton where he started a business as a contractor and builder. Soon after arriving in Brampton, Perry helped build a brick stable and carriage house on the John Elliott Estate and then went on to construct numerous buildings in Brampton and throughout Peel County. Jesse Perry (in the 1866-67 Directory for the Counties of Peel and Halton – listed as Jesse Perry and Richard Clow, builders and contractors). In the 1873-74 Directory, Jesse Perry, Builder, was listed on Alexander Street. As a contractor, he built “some of the best buildings in the county…as a builder he ranked second to none in the County of Peel and surrounding district.” Perry worked with local contractors Josiah Mason and William McColloch (carpenters contractors) on various projects in the late 1880s and Joseph Sewell in the early 1900s.

Other historical summaries associated with Jesse Perry include: No. 14 Alexander St.; No. 21 Alexander St.; No. 36 Chapel; No. 43 Chapel; No. 44 Church St. W., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church; No. 4 Elizabeth Street North, Christ Anglican Church; No. 239 Main St. N.,; No. 247 Main Street North; No. 6-8 Peel St.; No. 8 and No. 23 Wellington St. East.

The Dale family played a vital role in Brampton’s history. In 1860, Edward Dale established a flower nursery, becoming a pioneer in the town’s newest industry. Within a few short years, Brampton became the “Flower Town of Canada.” The Dale’s nursery was Brampton’s largest employer.

The Dale Estate put Brampton on the map. Most publications of the time made note of the size of the greenhouses. In the 1871 Census, the Dale family was listed as owning three and one-quarter acres of land. The greenhouses were located at the northern limits of the town, occupying both sides of Main Street, stretching east to the Etobicoke Creek and west to the CPR line. At the height of its productivity, the Dale Estate had 140 greenhouses with over 1.5 million square feet of glass.

A map of the “Dale Estate” nurseries circa 1950 provides the location of eight houses formerly owned and occupied by the Dale family. These houses were interspersed amongst the acres of greenhouses that covered lands on both the east and west sides of Main Street. Many of the family homes (including 249 Main Street North) were heated by the steam heating system originating out of the boiler room on the west side of Main Street, north of Dale Avenue. The Dale Chimney became a Brampton landmark for many years, until it was demolished in 1977. In order to facilitate the transportation of the steam pipes from one side of Main Street to the other, long tunnels were built. The largest of these connected the west to the east side of the street, running from the main

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boiler room at the corner of Dale Avenue and Main Street, to the greenhouses on the opposite side.

The cultural heritage value of the property is also connected to its contextual value as it is a familiar structure on Main Street North. It maintains, supports, and defines the character of the neighborhood since it is surrounded by other 19th to 20th century houses. The property maintains the overall form, proportions and set-back of the buildings that once ran the length of Main Street North.

The property reflects the early history of Brampton. It is associated with the building boom of 1860 to 1880.

The statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property, including a description of the heritage attributes of the property along with all other components of the Heritage Report: Statement of Reasons for Heritage Designation, constitute the "reason for heritage designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES OF THE PROPERTY:

Unless otherwise indicated, the reason for designation apply generally to all exterior elevations, facades, foundation, roof and roof trim, all doors, windows, other structural openings and associated trim, all architectural detailing, construction materials of wood, stone, brick, plaster parging, metal and glazing and related building techniques, fencing, all trees, shrubs, hedgerows, other vegetation and the grounds and vistas generally.

To ensure that the cultural heritage value of this property is conserved, certain heritage attributes that contribute to its value have been identified specifically and they include:

Design / Physical Value: 2nd storey bay window and protruding sunroom Well-defined corner quoins Curved cornice brackets Half-round window above door Segmental windows with arched radiating voussoirs Verandah with 3 black pillars and slate steps Red brick with cream and brown trim Mature conifers on front lawn Truncated hipped roof that takes on a cross-hipped configuration A wood carved keystone Carved archway element in the interior of the house Unique red interior stairs enhanced by decorative posts

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Ornamental ceiling element underneath ground-floor tiles

Historical / Associative Value: Associated with the Dale and Brydon families and Jesse Perry The Dale family owned some of the largest greenhouses in North America at the

time Ethel Dale, daughter of Harry Dale, married Dr. William Brydon, a doctor and

respected man in the Brampton community Jesse Perry built the house between 1878 and 1881; he was an accomplished

builder in Brampton at the time

Contextual Value: Contributes to the heritage character of the Main Street North streetscape Associated with the 1860-1880 building boom of Brampton Alludes to the former residential character of Main Street North by maintaining

the overall form, proportions and set-back of the buildings that once ran the length of the street

2.0 GENERAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

The subject property is within the Peel Plain physiographic region of Southern Ontario (Chapman and Putnam, 1984: 174-176). The land surface of the plain is generally characterized by relatively level topography, within a consistent, gradual slope toward Lake Ontario.

The property is situated in the former Chinguacousy Township. The lot is rectangular shaped. The plan of the principle structure is a simple rectangle-shape.

The principle elevation (main façade) is emphasized by the following elements: Verandah with 3 black pillars and slate steps 2nd storey bay window and protruding sunroom Segmental windows with arched radiating voussoirs Red brick with cream and brown trim Curved cornice brackets

Landscaping elements include: Mature conifers on front lawn Circular, paved driveway

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Adjacent property features include: Residential houses from the 19th and early 20th century

3.0 HERITAGE EVALUATION / CRITERIA NOTE:

The subject property meets the criteria for designation prescribed by the Province of Ontario under Ontario Heritage Act Regulation 9/06.

4.0 POLICY FRAMEWORK

In the context of land use planning, the Province of Ontario has declared that the wise use and management of Ontario’s cultural heritage resources is a key provincial interest.

A set of Provincial Policy Statements (PPS) provides planning policy direction on matters of provincial interest in Ontario. These statements set the policy framework for regulating the development and use of land. The current set of policies was last reviewed in 2005. At that time the cultural heritage policies were strengthened considerably.

The relevant heritage policy statement is PPS 2.6.1, which states that: “significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved”.

PPS 2.6.1 is tied to Section 3 of the Ontario Planning Act which stipulates that land use planning decisions by municipalities “shall be consistent with” the Provincial Policy Statements.

The policy is also integrated with the Ontario Heritage Act. This piece of legislation grants municipalities powers to preserve locally significant cultural heritage resources through heritage designation. Decisions as to whether a property should be designated heritage or not is based solely on its inherent cultural heritage value or interest.

City Council prefers to designate heritage properties with the support of property owners. However, Council will designate a property proactively, without the concurrence of a property owner as required. These principles are reflected in Brampton’s Official Plan. The relevant policies are as follows:

4.9.1.3: All significant heritage resources shall be designated as being of cultural heritage value or interest in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act to help

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ensure effective protection and their continuing maintenance, conservation and restoration.

4.9.1.5: Priority will be given to designating all heritage cemeteries and all Class A heritage resources in the Cultural Heritage Resources Register under the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.9.1.6: The City will give immediate consideration to the designation of any heritage resource under the Ontario Heritage Act if that resource is threatened with demolition, significant alterations or other potentially adverse impacts.

These principles are also guided by recognized best practices in the field of heritage conservation in Ontario and in Brampton’s Heritage Program.

Council Resolution HB054-2005:

The following recommendation from the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 19, 2005 was approved by Planning, Design and Development Committee on May 2, 2005 and by Council on May 9, 2005: “that the development of a proactive strategy to ensure heritage designation of all Category A heritage resources be endorsed.”

5.0 ALTERATION HISTORYAND HERITAGE INTEGRITY NOTE:

5.1 Recommended Restoration Measures:

The following recommendations for future restoration and conservation are included for information purposes only. They are provided for the benefit of present and future property owners. These recommendations are non-binding. Property owners are under no obligation to restore any lost or missing attributes or features: None

5.2 Alteration History:

The following alterations were made to the building: One storey contemporary addition to rear Porch altered with room above; the existing porch likely dates to the early

twentieth century and exhibits Edwardian characteristics in its heaviness and simplicity

6.0 RARITY NOTE: None

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7.0 NOTE ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL: None

8.0 EXCLUSIONS:

There are no exclusions to the scope of designation. The reasons for designation apply generally to all exterior elevations, facades, foundation, roof and roof trim, all entrances, windows, structural openings and associated trim, all architectural detailing, construction materials of wood, stone, brick, plaster parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques, all interior spaces detailing and finishes, along with all contextual and landscaping features as cited.

9.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Assessment Rolls, Brampton, Peel County, West Ward, 1893.

Brampton Insurance Plan, Montreal and Toronto: Underwriters Survey Bureau, Limited.

August 1931, revised November 1940, Plate 7.

Census Return, Brampton, Peel County, 1901 [A-3, p. 14].

City of Brampton Planning and Building Department. Inventory Files. Notes; Notes on Title

Search, Plan BR 8, Lot 113, Brampton.

Collector’s Rolls, Brampton, Peel County, West Ward, 1899.

Dunne, Kimberly and Montgomery, Kelly. Main Street Through the Years. Brampton:

Brampton Heritage Board, 1986.

Goldsmith Boral & Company (GBCA), BACKGROUND RESEARCH FOR 247 AND 249 MAIN STREET NORTH, BRAMPTON.

Land Records, Peel Region Registry Office, Abstract Index, BR 8, Lot 113, Brampton.

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Figure 1: 1902 Dale Family portrait (Back middle: Ethel Dale)

Figure 2: Dale family houses

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Figure 3: Map of Dale estates

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Figure 4: Old image of facade (source unknown)

Figure 5: Circular driveway/Front façade (source unknown)

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Figure 6: Front facade (source unknown)

Figure 7: Front facade, February 2011

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Figure 8: Left side of house from Main Street North

Figure 9: Right side of house from Main Street North

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Figure 10: Brick quoins, Curved brackets, Segmental windows with arched radiating voussoirs

Figure 11: 2nd storey bay window and protruding sunroom

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Figure 12: Windows with curved cornice brackets

Figure 13: Verandah, Half‐round window above door

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Figure 14: View of house from east side of Main Street

Figure 15: Truncated hip roof, mature conifers

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Figure 16: Front facade July 2011

Figure 17: Mature vegetation at front of house

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Figure 18: Intricate detailing around front facade window

Figure 19: Slate steps leading to front verandah

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Figure 20: Decorative archway in the interior of the house

Figure 21: Interior view of 2nd storey protruding sunroom

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Figures 22 and 23: Ornamental ceiling element underneath tiles

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Figure 24: Unique deep‐red wood stairs enhanced by decorative post

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