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REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: December 3, 2013
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning
PREPARED BY: Michelle Drake, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7839
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 2, 9 & 10
DATE OF REPORT: November 18, 2013
REPORT NO.: CSD-13-110
SUBJECT: LISTING OF NON-DESIGNATED PROPERTIES OF
CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST ON THE
MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER AND REFINEMENTS
TO THE 4-STEP LISTING PROCESS
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the following properties be listed
on the Municipal Heritage Register each as a non-designated property of cultural
heritage value or interest, in accordance with the respective Statement of
Significance attached as Appendix 'A' to Community Services Department report CSD-13-
110:
• 69 Agnes Street;
• 8-16 Arthur Place;
• 10 Bingeman Street;
• 31-43 Cedar Street North;
• 142 Church Street;
• 40 College Street;
• 46-56 College Street;
• 63 Courtland Avenue East;
• 107 Courtland Avenue East;
• 160 Courtland Avenue East;
• 283 Duke Street West;
• 286 Duke Street West;
• 400 East Avenue;
• 33 Eby Street South;
• 181 Frederick Street;
• 67 King Street East;
• 69 King Street East;
• 3570 King Street East;
• 914 King Street West;
• 148 Madison Avenue South;
• 13-15 Oak Street;
• 86 Victoria Street South; and further,
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That the 4-Step Listing Process, as previously outlined in Staff Report DTS-05-213 and
DTS-09-160, be refined for the purposes of the Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations
(PARTS) project to use existing resource material, where available and if appropriate, in
lieu of developing an updated, full Statement of Significance.
BACKGROUND:
The 2013-2015 Community Services Department Business Plan identifies the continued
development of the Municipal Heritage Register as a Divisional Project to be completed in 2013
and 2014. This work contributes to the Quality of Life Community Priority in the City's Strategic
Plan. The development of the Municipal Heritage Register follows the Council approved 4-Step
Listing Process, as outlined in Staff Reports DTS-05-213 and DTS-09-160.
REPORT:
Heritage staff continue to prioritize the listing of non-designated property of cultural heritage
value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. The approved 4-Step Listing Process
includes a transparent and public process for evaluating properties identified on the Heritage
Kitchener Inventory of Historic Building for inclusion as non-designated property of cultural
heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. Properties identified on the
inventory are found throughout the City with the most recent group of properties generally
located in the central area in and around the downtown. Completing the review of the inventory
will strengthen efforts to conserve cultural heritage resources and align with provincial, regional
and municipal policies. The process continues to ensure a thorough and objective evaluation of
each property, and opportunities for public input and consultation.
Current Properties
The properties municipally addressed as 69 Agnes Street; 8-16 Arthur Place; 10 Bingeman
Street; 31-43 Cedar Street North; 142 Church Street; 40 College Street; 46-56 College Street;
63 Courtland Avenue East; 107 Courtland Avenue East; 160 Courtland Avenue East; 283 Duke
Street West; 286 Duke Street West; 400 East Avenue; 33 Eby Street South; 181 Frederick
Street; 67 King Street East; 69 King Street East; 3570 King Street East; 914 King Street West;
148 Madison Avenue South; 13-15 Oak Street; and, 86 Victoria Street South have been
recommended by both the field team and the evaluation sub-committee to be listed as non-
designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. As
a result, the property owners have been formally notified of the heritage interest and invited to
participate in Step 3 of the process. Step 3 involves the Heritage Kitchener Committee meeting
scheduled for December 3, 2013 where the properties will be considered for listing as non-
designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. A
Statement of Significance for each is attached to this report as Appendix "A".
Next Steps
Moving forward, the continued identification and assessment of cultural heritage resources is
related to another project that the City is undertaking, titled Planning Around Rapid Transit
Stations (PARTS). The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is considering Report CSD-
13-104 on December 2, 2013 which outlines the PARTS project, including the continued need to
prioritize and complete the listing process for the Municipal Heritage Register.
Heritage staff will continue to review candidate heritage properties through the Council
approved 4-Step Listing Process, including property owner engagement, review by Heritage
Kitchener, and consideration by Council as part of each individual station study area planning
process.
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In order to align with the proposed timelines for the PARTS project, and to continue the
significant progress on the Municipal Heritage Register project, Heritage staff propose one
minor refinement to the existing 4-Step Listing Process so that the review can be completed on
time with existing staff resources. The preparation of individual statements of significance
accounts for the majority of staff resources and adds to the time. As a result, Heritage staff
recommend that the 4-Step Listing Process be refined to permit the use of existing resource
material, where available and if appropriate, in lieu of preparing individual statements of
significance. Existing resources may include, but are not limited to: historic reports prepared by
the Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee; approved Heritage Impact
Assessments and Conservation Plans; published architectural books; and, Provincial
documents.
Information based on existing resource material will be provided to the property owner as part of
the engagement process. Where existing material is not available or determined to be very
inadequate, individual statements of significance will continue to be prepared and provided to
the property owner during the engagement process.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Listing of non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal
Heritage Register supports the Quality of Life Community Priority of the City of Kitchener
Strategic Plan by helping to nurture a sense of pride and community and promote culture as
both an economic driver and a central element of a healthy community. Listing on the Municipal
Heritage Register also supports the Development Community Priority to honour and protect our
heritage.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Property owners have been engaged under the "inform" and "consult" theme of the Community
Engagement Toolkit. The Kitchener listing process continues to go beyond the legislated
requirements and typical steps of other municipalities. An information package was mailed to all
property owners on October 31, 2013. The information package included: a letter that describes
the heritage interest in the property and the listing process, including how property owners can
participate in the process and/or submit comments; a copy of the Municipal Heritage Register
brochure; and, a copy of the Statement of Significance which describes the historic place,
identifies the key heritage values, and lists the principal heritage attributes. The Statement of
Significance also includes photographs of the property and a copy of the Cultural Heritage
Resource Evaluation Form, which was completed by the field team and evaluation sub-
committee.
Property owners were also invited to submit comments and attend the December 3, 2013
Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. A second letter will be mailed to property owners
advising of the Heritage Kitchener committee recommendation in advance of the final Council
meeting.
Staff received inquiries from two property owners. The owner of 10 Bingeman Street requested
clarification regarding the current status of the property and the difference between a listed
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property and a designated property. The owner expressed concern that the proposed listed
status may impact their ability to demolish the small attached garage at the rear of the building
which is not structurally sound. In response to this concern, the attached garage is excluded
from the statement of significance. Staff also reminded the owner that they may submit
comments in writing and attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting. The owner of 914 King Street
West asked questions about the listing process. Staff responded to all questions and reminded
the owner that they may attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting.
CONCLUSION:
Identifying specific local cultural heritage resources is a vital first step toward upholding the
City's responsibility to protect and conserve its heritage. A number of properties in the central
area in and around the downtown have undergone thorough and objective evaluation through
the City's public process for listing non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest
on the Municipal Heritage Register. The result of the evaluation is that the properties meet the
City's criteria for listing as non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the
Municipal Heritage Register. Statements of Significance, outlining the cultural heritage value
and interest of the properties, are included in Appendix `A' of this report.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
Community Services Department
Attachments:
Appendix `A' — Statements of Significance
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REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: December 3, 2013
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning
PREPARED BY: Michelle Drake, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7839
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 2, 9 & 10
DATE OF REPORT: November 18, 2013
REPORT NO.: CSD-13-110
SUBJECT: LISTING OF NON-DESIGNATED PROPERTIES OF
CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST ON THE
MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER AND REFINEMENTS
TO THE 4-STEP LISTING PROCESS
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the following properties be listed
on the Municipal Heritage Register each as a non-designated property of cultural
heritage value or interest, in accordance with the respective Statement of
Significance attached as Appendix 'A' to Community Services Department report CSD-13-
110:
• 69 Agnes Street;
• 8-16 Arthur Place;
• 10 Bingeman Street;
• 31-43 Cedar Street North;
• 142 Church Street;
• 40 College Street;
• 46-56 College Street;
• 63 Courtland Avenue East;
• 107 Courtland Avenue East;
• 160 Courtland Avenue East;
• 283 Duke Street West;
• 286 Duke Street West;
• 400 East Avenue;
• 33 Eby Street South;
• 181 Frederick Street;
• 67 King Street East;
• 69 King Street East;
• 3570 King Street East;
• 914 King Street West;
• 148 Madison Avenue South;
• 13-15 Oak Street;
• 86 Victoria Street South; and further,
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That the 4-Step Listing Process, as previously outlined in Staff Report DTS-05-213 and
DTS-09-160, be refined for the purposes of the Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations
(PARTS) project to use existing resource material, where available and if appropriate, in
lieu of developing an updated, full Statement of Significance.
BACKGROUND:
The 2013-2015 Community Services Department Business Plan identifies the continued
development of the Municipal Heritage Register as a Divisional Project to be completed in 2013
and 2014. This work contributes to the Quality of Life Community Priority in the City's Strategic
Plan. The development of the Municipal Heritage Register follows the Council approved 4-Step
Listing Process, as outlined in Staff Reports DTS-05-213 and DTS-09-160.
REPORT:
Heritage staff continue to prioritize the listing of non-designated property of cultural heritage
value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. The approved 4-Step Listing Process
includes a transparent and public process for evaluating properties identified on the Heritage
Kitchener Inventory of Historic Building for inclusion as non-designated property of cultural
heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. Properties identified on the
inventory are found throughout the City with the most recent group of properties generally
located in the central area in and around the downtown. Completing the review of the inventory
will strengthen efforts to conserve cultural heritage resources and align with provincial, regional
and municipal policies. The process continues to ensure a thorough and objective evaluation of
each property, and opportunities for public input and consultation.
Current Properties
The properties municipally addressed as 69 Agnes Street; 8-16 Arthur Place; 10 Bingeman
Street; 31-43 Cedar Street North; 142 Church Street; 40 College Street; 46-56 College Street;
63 Courtland Avenue East; 107 Courtland Avenue East; 160 Courtland Avenue East; 283 Duke
Street West; 286 Duke Street West; 400 East Avenue; 33 Eby Street South; 181 Frederick
Street; 67 King Street East; 69 King Street East; 3570 King Street East; 914 King Street West;
148 Madison Avenue South; 13-15 Oak Street; and, 86 Victoria Street South have been
recommended by both the field team and the evaluation sub-committee to be listed as non-
designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. As
a result, the property owners have been formally notified of the heritage interest and invited to
participate in Step 3 of the process. Step 3 involves the Heritage Kitchener Committee meeting
scheduled for December 3, 2013 where the properties will be considered for listing as non-
designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. A
Statement of Significance for each is attached to this report as Appendix"A".
Next Steps
Moving forward, the continued identification and assessment of cultural heritage resources is
related to another project that the City is undertaking, titled Planning Around Rapid Transit
Stations (PARTS). The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is considering Report CSD-
13-104 on December 2, 2013 which outlines the PARTS project, including the continued need to
prioritize and complete the listing process for the Municipal Heritage Register.
Heritage staff will continue to review candidate heritage properties through the Council
approved 4-Step Listing Process, including property owner engagement, review by Heritage
Kitchener, and consideration by Council as part of each individual station study area planning
process.
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In order to align with the proposed timelines for the PARTS project, and to continue the
significant progress on the Municipal Heritage Register project, Heritage staff propose one
minor refinement to the existing 4-Step Listing Process so that the review can be completed on
time with existing staff resources. The preparation of individual statements of significance
accounts for the majority of staff resources and adds to the time. As a result, Heritage staff
recommend that the 4-Step Listing Process be refined to permit the use of existing resource
material, where available and if appropriate, in lieu of preparing individual statements of
significance. Existing resources may include, but are not limited to: historic reports prepared by
the Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee; approved Heritage Impact
Assessments and Conservation Plans; published architectural books; and, Provincial
documents.
Information based on existing resource material will be provided to the property owner as part of
the engagement process. Where existing material is not available or determined to be very
inadequate, individual statements of significance will continue to be prepared and provided to
the property owner during the engagement process.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Listing of non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal
Heritage Register supports the Quality of Life Community Priority of the City of Kitchener
Strategic Plan by helping to nurture a sense of pride and community and promote culture as
both an economic driver and a central element of a healthy community. Listing on the Municipal
Heritage Register also supports the Development Community Priority to honour and protect our
heritage.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Property owners have been engaged under the "inform" and "consult' theme of the Community
Engagement Toolkit. The Kitchener listing process continues to go beyond the legislated
requirements and typical steps of other municipalities. An information package was mailed to all
property owners on October 31, 2013. The information package included: a letter that describes
the heritage interest in the property and the listing process, including how property owners can
participate in the process and/or submit comments; a copy of the Municipal Heritage Register
brochure; and, a copy of the Statement of Significance which describes the historic place,
identifies the key heritage values, and lists the principal heritage attributes. The Statement of
Significance also includes photographs of the property and a copy of the Cultural Heritage
Resource Evaluation Form, which was completed by the field team and evaluation sub-
committee.
Property owners were also invited to submit comments and attend the December 3, 2013
Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. A second letter will be mailed to property owners
advising of the Heritage Kitchener committee recommendation in advance of the final Council
meeting.
Staff received inquiries from two property owners. The owner of 10 Bingeman Street requested
clarification regarding the current status of the property and the difference between a listed
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property and a designated property. The owner expressed concern that the proposed listed
status may impact their ability to demolish the small attached garage at the rear of the building
which is not structurally sound. In response to this concern, the attached garage is excluded
from the statement of significance. Staff also reminded the owner that they may submit
comments in writing and attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting. The owner of 914 King Street
West asked questions about the listing process. Staff responded to all questions and reminded
the owner that they may attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting.
CONCLUSION:
Identifying specific local cultural heritage resources is a vital first step toward upholding the
City's responsibility to protect and conserve its heritage. A number of properties in the central
area in and around the downtown have undergone thorough and objective evaluation through
the City's public process for listing non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest
on the Municipal Heritage Register. The result of the evaluation is that the properties meet the
City's criteria for listing as non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the
Municipal Heritage Register. Statements of Significance, outlining the cultural heritage value
and interest of the properties, are included in Appendix `A' of this report.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
Community Services Department
Attachments:
Appendix `A' —Statements of Significance
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APPENDIX A: STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Statement of Significance
69 Agnes Street
Municipal Address: 69 Agnes Street
Legal Description: Plan 324 Lot 4 to 7 Part > f�IN
Lot 1, 2, 3 & 8 Plan 377 Part Lot 489
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Year Built: 1927/1955 <
Architectural Style: Art Deco
Original Owner: KW Granite Club
Original Use: Curlingx 24
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Condition: Goodj 1 y
Description of Historic Place
69 Agnes Street is a two storey commercial building built in the Art Deco architectural style. The
building is situated on a 1.15 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Agnes Street
between Dominion Street and Park Street in the Cherry Hill Planning Community of the City of
Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage
value is the commercial building.
Heritage Value
69 Agnes Street is recognized for its design, physical, contextual, historic and associative
values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the building. The building is a notable example of
the Art Deco architectural style. The building is in good condition and features: a two storey
building with an asymmetrical composition; red brick construction; central two storey tower and
smaller tower near south end of front fagade; concrete banding below the parapet with concrete
motifs; 4/4 and 1/1 windows arranged in groups of two, three, four, seven and eight with
concrete sills; the north entrance features a one-storey glazed entranceway will terrazzo floor;
and, the south entrance features an unclosed entranceway with roof.
The associative and historic values relate to the original land owner, the sport of curling, the
Granite Club, the architect of the original building, the contractor of the original building, the
sport of badminton, the badminton club, and the architect of the major renovation after the fire in
1955. The sport of curling dates back to the 1880s in Kitchener when players used to play on a
rink in the location of the present day Schreiters furniture building at the corner of Charles Street
and Gaukel Street (Schmidt, 1977). In 1927 both Kitchener and Waterloo decided to
amalgamate and build on Agnes Street and formed the Athletic Association of Kitchener-
Waterloo (Schmidt, 1977). The Granite Club purchased the land from A.R. Kaufman of the
Kaufman Rubber Co. for $2500 (Schmidt, 1977). The original structure and the additions
between 1927 and 1952 were designed by club member Bernal A. Jones. B.A. Jones attended
the Toronto Technical School and worked as a draftsman for Frank Darling, in the office of
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Darling and Pearson, between 1908 and 1922 (Hill, 2009). B.A. Jones moved to Kitchener in
1922 and worked with W.H.E. Schmalz until opening his own office in 1926 (Hill, 2009). During
that time B.A. Jones assisted W.H.E. Schmalz design the 1922-23 Kitchener City Hall. B.A.
Jones is also responsible for the design of several other important buildings in Kitchener such
as the 1932 Public Utilities Building and the 1936-37 Church of the Good Shepherd (Hill, 2009).
The original structure was built by the Dunker Brothers (William and Albert) later known as
Dunker Construction Ltd. (Schmidt, 1977). The Dunker Brothers were a well-known and
respected local building company that operated between 1887 and 1974 (Parks Canada, 2013).
They were responsible for the construction of several other important buildings in Kitchener
such as the 1938-39 Registry Theatre and the 1928 additions and alterations to Courtland
Avenue Public School (Parks Canada, 2013). The sport of badminton dates to the 1920s in
Kitchener and the Granite Badminton Club officially opened on November 20, 1931 (Schmidt,
1977). Over the years the club struggled with funding and was known for renting space for other
uses such as tire storage for the Dominion Rubber Co, skating and tennis (Schmidt, 1977). An
addition for the Badminton Club was constructed in 1931 (Schmidt, 1977). Unfortunately,
disaster hit the building on May 8, 1955 when a fire caused extensive damage to the building
(Schmidt, 1977). The Athletic Association did not dwell on the fire but rather worked quickly to
design, fund and build a new building. The new building was designed by the local architectural
firm of Jenkins and Wright (KW Record, 1955). Jenkins and Wright were also responsible for the
design of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. The Granite Club moved out of the building in
2003. The Granite Badminton continues to operate out of the building.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 69 Agnes Street resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Art Deco architectural style of the building, including:
• a two storey building with an asymmetrical composition;
• red brick construction;
• central two storey tower and smaller tower near south end of front fagade;
• concrete banding below the parapet with concrete motifs;
• windows and window openings, including:
■ 4/4 and 1/1 windows arranged in groups of two, three, four, seven and eight with
concrete sills;
• the north entrance features a one-storey glazed entranceway will terrazzo floor; and,
• the south entrance features an unclosed entranceway with roof.
References
Hill, R. (2009). Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950. Retrieved from
http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada orb/architects/view/173 on October 4, 2013.
Parks Canada. (2013). Canada's Historic Places: Registry Theatre. Retrieved from
htts�://www.historic�laces.ca/en/red-rep/dace-lieu.as�x?id®12427 on October 4, 2013.
Schmidt, C. (1977). History of Kitchener-Waterloo Granite Club. Kitchener, Ontario.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 69 Agnes Street Period: 1927/1955 Field Team Initials: LB/MD
Description: former Granite Club Date: July 2, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: banding, motifs,windows, central tower, details at cornice line
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
original outbuildin s, notable
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landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes Field Team: maintenance is required
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
86 Victoria Street South and 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 Arthur Place
Municipal Address:
86 Victoria Street South and
8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 Arthur Place
Legal Description: Plan 420
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Year Built: c. 1904 ,l
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Architectural Style:
Berlin Vernacular .
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Original Owner:
Original Use: Row house
Condition: Good 92-94
Description of Historic Place
The building is a one-and-one-half storey mid-19th century brick row house built in the Berlin
Vernacular architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.24 acre parcel of land located on the
north west corner of Arthur Place and Victoria Street South in the City Commercial Core
Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resource that contributes to the heritage value is the row house.
Heritage Value
The row house is recognized for its design value.
The design value relates to the architecture and type of building. The building is a rare example
of a row house constructed in the Berlin Vernacular architectural style. The row house is in good
condition. The row house is one-and-a-half storeys in height and features: front gable roof;
yellow brick; flat headed windows with brick voussoirs; multiple chimneys; and, multiple porches
fronting Arthur Place.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the Arthur Place streetscape. It is likely that the row house was constructed to
house workers of nearby factories such as the Interior Hardwood Company, the Lang Tannery
and the W.E. Woelfle Shoe Company.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Berlin Vernacular architectural style of the row house, including:
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■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the row house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Arthur Place streetscape.
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City of Kitchener
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 86 Victoria St S and 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 Arthur PI Period: c. 1900 Field Team Initials: GZ
Description: Rowhouses Date: August 31, 2011
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement, finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: basic design, brick building, 2 storey compact homes
Sub-Committee: particularly rare in the number of units of rowhouses and design for its age
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: appears to have been housing for the factories
Sub-Committee: unique orientation to lane rather than street, relationship to nearby industrial
properties
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
L _L Notes Field Team: these have lasted over the years despite other buildings being torn down
Sub-Committee: no signs of sagging in the roof, recently cleaned
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Sub-Committee: associations to hardware company should be investigated, association with
industrial growth of the city, masonry connection to tannery building, need to investigate further
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Statement of Significance
10 Bingeman Street / 140 Lancaster Street West
Municipal Address: y
10 Bingeman Street/
140 Lancaster Street West /
Legal Description: Plan 103 Lot 3 f,
Year Built: c. 1918
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Architectural Style: Italianate filt
Original Owner:
Original Use: Residence
Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
10 Bingeman Street / 140 Lancaster Street West is a two storey early-20th century brick house
built in the Italianate architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.17 acre parcel of land
located on the north east corner of Bingeman Street and Lancaster Street East in the Central
Frederick Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The
principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the house.
Heritage Value
10 Bingeman Street / 140 Lancaster Street West is recognized for its design and contextual
values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the house. The house is a unique example of the
Italianate architectural style with complementary additions. The house is in good condition. The
house is two storeys in height and features: two-storey height of the house; varied roofline,
including gable roof, hip roof and shed roof; wood soffits, fascia and brackets; brick cladding;
projecting bay with gable roofline; window openings and windows, including: segmentally
arched window openings with voussoirs and flat headed window openings; door openings and
doors; and, multiple rear additions (excluding the one-storey attached garage).
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the Bingeman Street and Lancaster Street West streetscape. The setting is
noteworthy as the house is located on an unusual sized lot with a prominent presence on the
corner of Bingeman Street and Lancaster Street West. The setting is completed by the
presence of a fence that wraps around the house and brings the focal point to both the house
and street.
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Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 10 Bingeman Street / 140 Lancaster Street West resides in the following
heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Italianate architectural style of the house, including:
• Two-storey height of the house;
• Varied roofline, including gable roof, hip roof and shed roof;
• Wood soffits, fascia and brackets;
• Brick cladding;
• Projecting bay with gable roofline;
• Window openings and windows, including:
• Segmentally arched window openings with voussoirs;
• Flat headed window openings;
• Door openings and doors; and,
• Multiple rear additions (excluding the one-storey attached garage).
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Bingeman Street and Lancaster Street West streetscape;
• Lot size; and,
• Fence that wraps around the house.
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City of Kitchener
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 10 Bingeman St/ 140 Lancaster St W Period: c. 1918 Field Team Initials: ML/CM
Description: Date: May 9, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ N ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: many intact features,wooden soffits and fascia, property has a number of interesting
additions of different ages
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: unusual lot size, prominent location, owner may be linked to Suddaby and street name
Sub-Committee: fence completes site and brings focal point to house and street
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
31-43 Cedar Street North & 187-189 Duke Street East
Municipal Address: r
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Legal Description:
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Description of Historic Place
The building is a two storey early 20th century brick row house built in the Vernacular
architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.29 acre parcel of land located on the south
east corner of Cedar Street North and Duke Street East in the King East Planning Community of
the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to
the heritage value is the row house.
Heritage Value
The building is recognized for its design and contextual values but also has potential associative
value that requires further investigation.
The design value relates to the architectural style and type of building. The building is a rare
example of an early 20th century row house built in the Vernacular architectural style. The row
house is two storeys in height and features: irregular plan with varied setbacks; flat roof with
decorative cornice; parapet; red brick; segmentally arched window openings with brick
voussoirs; and, stone foundation.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the Cedar Street North and Duke Street East streetscape. The setting is
noteworthy as the building is placed close to the street creating an urban form. The building
was likely constructed as workers housing linked to industries in the area.
The building has potential associative value because it may be connected with the D.B. Betzner
Berlin Woodenware Co. that was located on the opposite side of Cedar Street between King
Street and Elgin Street (now Duke Street). According to an evaluation from from 1997, the row
houses were called "Bitzner Terrace" but it is likely that the reference should have read
"Betzner Terrace" given the proximity and age of the building and the D.B. Betzner Berlin
Hardware Co. across the street. The company was later known as the Ontario Woodworking
Company Limited.
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Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of the row house resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Vernacular architectural style of the house, including:
• irregular plan with varied setbacks;
• flat roof with decorative cornice;
• parapet;
• red brick;
• segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs; and,
• stone foundation.
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the row house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Cedar Street North and Duke Street East streetscape.
References
Wagner, P. (1997). 43 Cedar Street North. Kitchener Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee Building Evaluation Form —2.0.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 31-43 Cedar St N & 187-189 Duke St E Period: Field Team Initials: CM/MD
Description: Row House Date: June 14, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: rare—row housing, composition with varied front fagade setbacks, segmentally arched
window openings, decorative cornice with evidence of dentils, rough stone foundation
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team:was building built for an industry or other purpose?
Sub-Committee: proximity of building to street is a very urban form
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
142 Church Street
Municipal Address: 142 Church Street �f
Legal Description: Plan 367 Part Lot 17
Year Built: c. 1855
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Original Use: Rental Residence
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Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
142 Church Street is a one storey mid-19th century brick house built in the Victorian Cottage
architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.08 acre parcel of land located near the north
east corner of Cedar Street South and Church Street in the Cedar Hill Planning Community of
the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to
the heritage value is the house.
Heritage Value
142 Church Street is recognized for its design, contextual, associative and historic values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the house. The house is a notable example of the
Victorian Cottage architectural style. The house is in good condition. The house is one storey in
height and features: hip roof; chimney; wood fascia, cornice, soffits, brackets and frieze; yellow
brick laid in the American Bond style; segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs
and wood sills; 1/1 windows; flat headed door opening with transom; front porch; and, rear
addition.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the Church Street streetscape. The house is visually and historically linked to the
adjacent property (138 Church Street). The buildings feature the same architecture and thus
present themselves as twin buildings.
The associative and historic values relate to the original owner of the property Jacob Y. Shantz.
He was a building contractor and button manufacturer (Noonan, 1975). Jacob built the house
as a rental home and owned it between 1855 and 1880. He also built the adjacent house at 138
Church Street as well as the DeBus, Weaver and Canadian Block. He also constructed the first
sidewalks in Berlin around 1854 on the central parts of King Street, Queen Street North, Weber
Street, Frederic Street, Benton Street and Schneider's Road (Noonan, 1975). He was credited
with the idea of the Farmer's Market, which he constructed in 1869 (Noonan, 1975) and was
involved in the re-settlement of Mennonites to Manitoba who were escaping the Czar of Russia.
He was also one of the first public school trustees and served for 35 years (Noonan, 1975). The
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home was also owned by Henry Bornhold between 1880 and 1913. Henry built a block near the
old post office and numerous homes in what was then the south ward (Noonan, 1975).
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 142 Church Street resides in the following heritage attributes:
• All elements related to the Victorian Cottage architectural style of the house, including:
• hip roof;
• chimney;
• wood fascia, cornice, soffits, brackets and frieze;
• yellow brick laid in the American Bond style;
• segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills;
• 1/1 windows;
• flat headed door opening with transom;
• front porch; and,
• rear addition.
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Church Street streetscape; and,
• Visual and historic link to the adjacent property (138 Church Street).
References
Shea, P. (1989). Historic Buildings Inventory. City of Kitchener.
City of Kitchener. (1985). By-law 85-128. City of Kitchener.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 142 Church Street Period: c. 1855 Field Team Initials: CM/LB
Description: Date: June 25, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: twinned with 138, many original design details including covered front stoop, detail at
roofline and brick detailing
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: visual/historical link to 138
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
40 College Street
Municipal Address: -
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Legal Description:
Plan 374 Part Lot B Part Lot 160
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Architectural Style: Variation of
Decorative Berlin Vernacular with
Stick and Shingle influences'
Original Owner: Unknown
Original Use: Residential
Condition: Condition varies but building maintains a high degree of integrity
Description of Historic Place
40 College Street is a one-and-one-half storey late 19th century brick house built during the
Victorian era in the Decorative Berlin Vernacular architectural style influenced by both the Stick
and Shingle architectural styles. The house is situated on a 0.09 acre parcel of land located
near the north west corner of College Street and Duke Street West in the City Commercial Core
Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resource that contributes to the heritage value is the house.
Heritage Value
40 College Street is recognized for its design and contextual values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the house. The house is rare and unique with
features from the Decorative Berlin Vernacular, Stick and Shingle architectural styles. The
house is one-and-a-half storeys in height and features: front gabled roof; dormers on the front
and side elevations; overhanging eaves with exposed rafter ends; shingled walls on the second
storey; diamond patterned windows; porch clad with diamond patterned shingles; and,
rusticated stone foundation.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the College Street streetscape.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 40 College Street resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Decorative Berlin Vernacular, Stick and Shingle architectural
styles of the house, including:
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• front gabled roof;
• dormers on the front and side elevations;
• overhanging eaves with exposed rafter ends;
• shingled walls on the second storey;
• diamond patterned windows;
• porch clad with diamond patterned shingles; and,
• rusticated stone foundation.
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the College Street streetscape.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 40 College Street Period: c. 1890 Field Team Initials: MD/CM
Description: Date: July 9, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: c. 1890,original windows, leaded glass, shingled gables, exposed rafters,woodwork,
red brick painted white, shingled diamond patterned handrail on porch, rock face foundation, gable
extends over porch, bargeboard in front gable, Reinharts lived here in 1928
Sub-Committee: looks similar to 21 Maynard Avenue, possibly Victorian/Craftsman
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
that complete the site?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
J- L Notes Field Team: high degree of integrity, requires maintenance, condition varies
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
46-56 College Street
Municipal Address: 46-56 College Street ' ""
Legal Description: Plan 374 Part Lot 162 & 164 & C PL
401 SVY D Weber Part Lots 8 & 9
Year Built: c. 1932
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Description of Historic Place
46-56 College Street contains two mid-20th century brick apartment buildings influenced by late
19th and early 20th century architectural styles, including Beaux Arts, Art Deco, Edwardian
Classicism and Neo Tudor. The buildings are situated on a 0.34 acre parcel of land located on
the west side of College Street between Duke Street West and Weber Street West in the City
Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo.
The principal resources that contribute to the heritage value are the apartment buildings.
Heritage Value
46-56 College Street is recognized for its design and contextual values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the apartment buildings. The buildings are rare
examples of a blend of late 19th and early 20th century architectural styles, including Beaux Arts,
Art Deco, Edwardian Classicism and Neo Tudor. The buildings are in good condition. The
buildings are two storeys in height and commonly known as the Wales Apartments (#46) and
the Royal Apartments (#54). The buildings feature: symmetrical fagade; flat roof; parapet
cornice with abstracted pediment; wall surfaces with decorative concrete patterns and shields;
brick quoins (#46); brown and yellow brick (#46); varied colour brick (#54); triple paired window
openings with some original wood windows; and, arched entry into narrow courtyard with
entrance doors.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the apartment buildings make to the
continuity and character of the College Street streetscape.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 46-56 College Street resides in the following heritage attributes:
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• All elements related to the Beaux Arts, Art Deco, Edwardian Classicism and Neo Tudor
architectural styles of the buildings, including:
• symmetrical fagade;
• flat roof;
• parapet cornice with abstracted pediment;
• wall surfaces with decorative concrete patterns and shields;
• brick quoins (#46);
• brown and yellow brick (#46);
• varied colour brick (#54);
• windows and window openings, including:
• triple paired window openings with some original wood windows;
• windows with concrete headers and sills; and,
• arched entry into narrow courtyard with entrance doors.
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the apartment buildings and contribution that they make to the
continuity and character of the College Street streetscape.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 46-56 College Street Period: c. 1932 Field Team Initials: MD/CM
Description: Date: May 30, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement, finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team:#46— "Wales Apartments", #54—"Royal Apartments", concrete crests (suggestion
that these may be masonic symbols), arched entry, concrete header and sills,some wood windows
with aluminum storms,some new vinyl windows,#54 features smooth red/brown/orange brick
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
that complete the site?
Notes Sub-Committee: potential associations with industry in area
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Sub-Committee: Potential associations with masons
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Statement of Significance
63 Courtland Avenue East
Municipal Address:
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Original Owner: J.M. Schneider
Original Use: Pork Shop �,' l �� r��% °
Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
63 Courtland Avenue East is a two storey early 20th century brick building built in the Industrial
Vernacular architectural style. The building is situated on a 1.57 acre parcel of land located on
the south side of Courtland Avenue East between Benton Street and Peter Street in the Mill
Courtland Woodside Park Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of
Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the building.
Heritage Value
63 Courtland Avenue East is recognized for its design, contextual, historic and associative
values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the building. The building features a notable
design that combines the original industrial function of the property with a commercial / retail
space. The building is in good condition. The building is two storeys in height and features: flat
roof; sSeven bays; light grey brick; decorative brick work, including cornices, banding, pilasters
and other details; parapet with cornice and dentil blocks; flat headed window openings with
stone headers and sills; and, half round front door opening with brick voussoir and stone
keystone.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the Courtland Avenue East streetscape. The property is historically linked to the
existing Schneider factory on Courtland between Palmer Street and Borden Avenue because
that site was the location of the abattoir that served the original business at 63 Courtland
Avenue East.
The historic and associative values relate to the original owner and use as well as one previous
owner. The original owner was John Metz (J.M.) Schneider. J.M. Schneider and his wife,
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Helena Ahrens, lived in a home on Courtland Avenue built by Helena's father, Charles Ahrens.
J.M. worked at a button factory and injured himself in the spring of 1890 at the age of 31. In an
effort to make money for his family, he bought a hog and grinder in order to make sausages out
of his basement on Courtland Avenue. After 8 years operating out of his house, J.M. built a 1 '/2
storey retail building that resembled a house with the retail located at the front and the office
located above. The building resembled a house so that if the business failed it could be resold
quickly. An addition was built to the side and rear of the original building in 1909 and a 16 acres
field farther east (the existing Schneider factory property) was purchased to build an abattoir in
1918. Plans to build the existing Schneider factory began in 1924 and thus the building at 63
Courtland Avenue East was vacated and sold to Silverwood Dairies Ltd who operated at the
property for 45 years between 1924 and 1969.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 63 Courtland Avenue East resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Industrial Vernacular architectural style of the house, including:
• Two-storey height of the building;
• Flat roof;
• Seven bays;
• Light grey brick;
• Decorative brick work, including cornices, banding, pilasters and other details;
• Parapet with cornice and dentil blocks;
• Flat headed window openings with stone headers and sills; and,
• Half round front door opening with brick voussoir and stone keystone.
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the building and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Courtland Avenue East streetscape.
References
J.M. Schneider Inc. (1979). J.M. Schneider Inc: a history.
J.M. Schneider Inc. (1990). A Legacy of Quality. J.M. Schneider Inc.: a centennial celebration
1890-1990.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 63 Courtland Avenue East Period: 1892 Field Team Initials: CM/LB
Description: Kem Mfg Date: July 9, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement, finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: design—brick detail, parapet, cornice,stone headers; style—notable as it combines
an industrial function with a storefront/retail presence,designed both as a factory and a store
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: close to street, compatible scale and material
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes Field Team: early addition was sympathetic to original building but not later additions
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Field Team: associations with J.M. Schneider, Silverwood Dairies—Kitchener long-standing
business awards;second building including chimney appear to be associated with J.M. Schneider
on fire plan map; structures reflect evolution of industrial complex over time to meet changing
needs/methods of production
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Statement of Significance
107 Courtland Avenue East
Municipal Address:
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Description of Historic Place
107 Courtland Avenue East is a 20th century building built in the Collegiate/Neo-classical
architectural style. The building is situated on a 3.96 acre parcel of land located on the south
side of Courtland Avenue East between Peter Street and Cedar Street in the Mill Courtland
Woodside Park Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The
principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the school.
Heritage Value
107 Courtland Avenue East is recognized for its design, contextual, historical and associative
values.
The design value relates to the Art Deco architectural style of the building. The two storey
building features: yellow brick; concrete classical main entrance door surround with pilaster and
entablature; blind concrete arches at each end of the front elevation; concrete cartouche above
blind concrete arches; medallions with the blind concrete arches; concrete belt course below
first floor windows and above second floor windows; original window openings with concrete
sills; school sign that reads "Courtland"; date stone; bronze plaque that reads "Courtland Senior
Public School 1890— 1990 to Commemorate One Hundred Years in Education".
The historic and associative values relate to the original and current use of the building as well
as the architect and builder. The building was the third public school in the City and was
originally constructed in 1890 as a four room school at a cost of $4500. The first sub-principal
was Miss Edith Matheson, the second principal was Miss M.B. Tier and later principals were
Arthur Foster and Peter Fischer (Noonan, 1975). Peter Fisher was one of four founding
members of the Waterloo Historical Society (The Record, 2012). A four classroom addition was
added in 1903 and the current building was designed by Bernal A. Jones and constructed by the
Dunker Brothers (William and Albert) in 1928. B.A. Jones attended the Toronto Technical
School and worked as a draftsman for Frank Darling, in the office of Darling and Pearson,
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between 1908 and 1922 (Hill, 2009). B.A. Jones moved to Kitchener in 1922 and worked with
W.H.E. Schmalz until opening his own office in 1926 (Hill, 2009). During that time B.A. Jones
assisted W.H.E. Schmalz design the 1922-23 Kitchener City Hall. B.A. Jones is also responsible
for the design of several other important buildings in Kitchener such as the 1927 KW Granite
Club, the 1932 Public Utilities Building and the 1936-37 Church of the Good Shepherd (Hill,
2009). The Dunker Brothers were a well-known and respected local building company that
operated between 1887 and 1974 (Parks Canada, 2013). They were responsible for the
construction of several other important buildings in Kitchener such as the 1938-39 Registry
Theatre and the 1927 KW Granite Club (Parks Canada, 2013; Schmidt, 1977). A major
renovation in 1965 added to the side and rear of the building but maintained the front portion of
the 1928 building. The purpose of the 1965 renovations was to convert the school from a
primary to a senior public school.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 107 Courtland Avenue East resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the construction and Art Deco architectural style of the building,
including:
• yellow brick;
• concrete classical main entrance door surround with pilaster and entablature;
• blind concrete arches at each end of the front elevation;
• concrete cartouche above blind concrete arches;
• medallions with the blind concrete arches;
• concrete belt course below first floor windows and above second floor windows;
• original window openings with concrete sills;
• school sign that reads "Courtland";
• date stone; and
• bronze plaque that reads "Courtland Senior Public School 1890 — 1990 to
Commemorate One Hundred Years in Education".
References
Hill, R. (2009). Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950. Retrieved from
http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.ors/architects/view/173 on October 4, 2013.
Noonan, G. (1975). A History of Kitchener. Waterloo, Ontario: Wilfrid Laurier University Press.
Parks Canada. (2013). Canada's Historic Places: Registry Theatre. Retrieved from
httK�://www.historic�laces.ca/en/red-red/dace-lieu.as�x?id®12427 on October 4, 2013.
Schmidt, C. (1977). History of Kitchener-Waterloo Granite Club. Kitchener, Ontario.
The Record. (2012). Waterloo Historical Society marks century of saving the past.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 107 Courtland Avenue East Period: 1928 Field Team Initials: CM/LB
Description: Courtland Avenue Public School Date: July 9, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: not traditional collegiate; neo-classical; arcs are unique
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood N?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
original outbuildin s, notable
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landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
160 Courtland Avenue East
Municipal Address: "°
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Year Built: 1920
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Architectural Style:
Simplified Beaux Arts
Original Owner: Separate School
Board
Original Use: School rl/ / 64
Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
160 Courtland Avneue East is a mid-20th century brick school built in the simplified Beaux Arts
architectural style. The school is situated on a 1.71 acre parcel of land located on the north east
corner of Courtland Avenue East and Cedar Street South in the Mill Courtland Woodside Park
Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resource that contributes to the heritage value is the school.
Heritage Value
160 Courtland Avenue East is recognized for its design, contextual, historic and associative
values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the school. The school is a rare example of the
simplified Beaux Arts architectural style with classical details. The school is in good condition.
The school features: flat roof; symmetrical fagade; red brick; original window openings; classical
entryway with transom and sidelights; concrete headers and sills; cast concrete decorative
details such as the school sign; decorative brick work; entrance on Cedar Street with square
transom and sidelights; and, cast concrete foundation.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the school makes to the continuity and
character of the Courtland Avenue East streetscape. The school is historically, functionally and
visually linked to the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory.
The historic and associative value relates to the growth of the catholic school system and link to
the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory. The school was Kitchener's second
separate school following the St. Anthony School (now Sacred Heart School). The school is
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located adjacent to the church and rectory. The school held mass services before the church
was constructed. The land that the church sits on was once owned by the school board.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 160 Courtland Avenue East resides in the following heritage attributes:
• All elements related to the simplified Beaux Arts architectural style of the school, including:
• flat roof;
• symmetrical fagade;
• red brick;
• original window openings with concrete headers and sills;
• classical entryway with rounded transom and sidelights;
• cast concrete decorative details such as the school sign;
• decorative brick work;
• entrance on Cedar Street with square transom and sidelights; and,
• cast concrete foundation.
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the school and contribution that it makes to the continuity and character of
the Courtland Avenue East streetscape; and,
• Link to the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 160 Courtland Avenue East Period: 1920 Field Team Initials: CM/LB/MD
Description: St. Joseph's School Date: July 10, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement, finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: classical entryway with transom and sidelights; red brick; concrete headers and sills;
south addition; upper cornice clad with aluminum; second entrance off Cedar;2 additions—one
with 1974 date stone
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: contributes to Courtland streetscape; link to St. Joseph's Church and Rectory
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
283 Duke Street West
Municipal Address: 74 Fa
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283 Duke Street West
Legal Description: , ;
Plan 376 Lot 215-220 Part Lotdy'd ,a !r%
213 & 214 Lot 34 STS & LNS
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Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
283 Duke Street West is a complex of interconnected industrial buildings ranging from one to
three storeys that were constructed in the Industrial Vernacular architectural style. The buildings
are situated on a 1.54 acre parcel of land bounded by Duke Street West, Breithaupt Street,
Waterloo Street and the CNR lands in the Mount Hope Huron Park Planning Community of the
City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resources that contribute to the
heritage value are the industrial buildings.
Heritage Value
283 Duke Street is recognized for its design, contextual, historic and associative values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the buildings. The buildings are a unique
example of the Industrial Vernacular architectural style. The buildings are in good condition. The
buildings range in height from one to three storeys and feature: varied rooflines, including flat
roof and low pitch side gable roof; buff brick; original windows, including 6/6 windows paired in
each bay and ribbon of three 6/6 windows in each bay; original window openings, including flat
head and segmentally arched openings with original wood sills or concrete sills; off-white brick
(now painted); slight brick work under the eaves; shallow buttressing; and, entrance on Duke
Street West marked by simple projecting pilaster.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the buildings makes to the continuity and
character of the Duke Street West and Breithaupt Street streetscapes. The setting is
noteworthy as the buildings are located directly adjacent to the rail line. The buildings are an
important landmark within the neighbourhood.
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The historic and associative value relate to the original and previous owners as well as uses of
the building. The original owner of the buildings was the D. Hibner Furniture Co. Ltd. (1889-
1920) (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984/85). Daniel Hibner founded the factory in 1889 but it was
rebuilt in 1896 after a fire. He was mayor of Berlin in 1894-1895 and served as reeve for three
years. He was instrumental in the decision to purchase the land that now comprises Victoria
Park. He was also the chairman of the Parks Commission and a member of county council for
13 years. In the 1930s, Daniel Hibner left money for a memorial to himself, which resulted in the
creation of the Ctiy's second oldest park, Hibner Park. The second owner of the buildings was
Malcolm & Hill Ltd. (1920-1933) (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984/85). The third owner of the buildings
was Dominion Electrohome Ltd. (1936-1979) (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984/85). The Pollock
Manufacturing Co., which manufactured hornless phonographs, was founded in 1907 by Arthur
B. Pollock (Dominion Electrohome Industries Limited, 1947). The vice president and general
manager was C.A. Pollock. The company was also known as Pollock-Welker Limited,
Electrohome Industries Ltd., and Dominion Electrohome Industries Limited (Dominion
Electrohome Industries Limited, 1947). The company amalgamated with the Grimes Radio
Corporation in 1933 with the radio division moving the property at the corner of Breithaupt and
Edward (now Duke). The main offices were moved to the corner of Breithaupt and Edward in
1936 and a new wing was built in 1939.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 283 Duke Street West resides in the following heritage attributes:
• All elements related to the Industrial Vernacular architectural style of the buildings, including:
• varied rooflines, including flat roof and low pitch side gable roof;
• off-white brick (now painted);
• original windows, including 6/6 windows paired in each bay and ribbon of three 6/6
windows in each bay;
• original window openings, including flat head and segmentally arched openings with
original wood sills or concrete sills;
• slight brick work under the eaves;
• shallow buttressing; and,
• entrance on Duke Street West marked by simple projecting pilaster.
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the buildings and contribution they make to the continuity and character of
the Duke Street West and Breithaupt Street streetscapes;
• Proximity to the rail line; and,
• Presence as a neighbourhood landmark.
References
Dominion Electrohome Industries Limited. (1947). The 40th Anniversary 1907-1947. Kitchener,
Ontario.
Kolaritsch, D. & Horne, M. (1984/85). D. Hibner Furniture/Electrohome. LACAC: Kitchener,
Ontario.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 283 Duke Street West Period: Field Team Initials: CM/MD
Description: Date: July 31, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team:segmentally arched 6/6 windows; brick voussoirs
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood N?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
original outbuildin s, notable
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landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
286 Duke Street West
Municipal Address:
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Legal Description: Plan 376
Part Lot 221; 58R-9291 Part 1
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Architectural Style: Utilitarian
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Original Owner: Public Utilities j
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Original Use: Hydro Electric Sub
Station
Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
286 Duke Street West is a one storey early-20th century brick commercial building built in the
Utilitarian Vernacular architectural style with Art Deco details. The building is situated on a 0.09
acre parcel of land located on the south east corner of Breithaupt Street and Duke Street West
in the Mount Hope Huron Park Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of
Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial
building.
Heritage Value
283 Duke Street West is recognized for its design, contextual, historic and associative values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the building. The building is a rare example of the
Utilitarian Vernacular architectural style with Art Deco details. The building is in good condition.
The building is one storey in height and features: flat roof; red brick; two bays on each elevation
separated by pilasters; modest corbelling at the roofline; semi-circular windows and window
openings with stone keystone, brick voussoirs and stone sills; segmentally arched
doors/windows and door/window openings with brick voussoirs and stone sills; decorative stone
details; and, stone foundation.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the building makes to the continuity and
character of the of the Breithaupt Street and Duke Street West streetscapes. The building is
historically, functionally and visually linked to its surrounding, including adjacent industrial uses
and the rail line.
The historic and associative values relate to the original owner and use of the building. The
building was owned by the Public Utilities Commission and used as a hydroelectric substation.
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Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 286 Duke Street West resides in the following heritage attributes:
• All elements related to the Utilitarian Vernacular architectural style with Art Deco details
of the house, including:
• flat roof;
• red brick;
• two bays on each elevation separated by pilasters;
• modest corbelling at the roofline;
• semi-circular windows and window openings with stone keystone, brick voussoirs
and stone sills;
• segmentally arched doors/windows and door/window openings with brick
voussoirs and stone sills;
• decorative stone details; and,
• stone foundation.
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the building and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Breithaupt Street and Duke Street West streetscapes.
Photos
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 286 Duke Street West Period: c. 1920 Field Team Initials: CM/MD
Description: one storey brick building; former hydro utility building Date: July 31, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team:stepped wall surfaces; rounded windows; arched windows; keystones; brick; concrete
window sill
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team:south east corner of Duke Street West and Breithaupt Street(formerly Edward and
Breithau t Street); 48 Edward Street
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes Field Team: very good condition
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Field Team: public utilities commission
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Statement of Significance
400 East Avenue
Municipal Address: 400 East Avenue ,
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Legal Description:
GCT Lot 2 Part Lot 98 Closed STS & LNS
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672 Part Lot 45 Part 605 Part Lot 1 to 8
Year Built: 1950
Architectural Style: Modern
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Condition: Good '
Description of Historic Place
400 East Avenue is a two storey mid-20th century facade built in the Modern architectural style.
The building is situated on a 44.18 acre parcel of land located on the east side of East Avenue
between Ottawa Street North and Stirling Avenue North in the Auditorium Planning Community
of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to
the heritage value is the 1950s facade.
Heritage Value
400 East Avenue is recognized for its design, contextual, historic and associative values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the original facade. The original facade is a
notable example of the Modern architectural style. The original facade is in good condition. The
original facade is two storeys in height and features: flat roof; five central bays flanked by a two
storey projecting bay on each side as well as 4 one storey bays on each side; buttressing
between the central bays; limestone cladding; engraved sign that reads "Kitchener Memorial
Auditorium"; and, steel doors and windows.
The contextual value relates to the setting and orientation of the building as well as its status as
a City landmark. The original facade is position as a terminating view at the end of Borden
Avenue North.
The historic and associative values relate to the first and second world war, architect, builder,
and use of the building. The construction of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium was approved
during the December 3, 1945 municipal election by a majority vote on a Memorial Auditorium
By-law that would allow the City to borrow the money for a new auditorium as a living memorial
to Kitchener men and women who served in the first and second world wars (The Record,
2008). The building was designed by the Kitchener architectural firm of Jenkins and Wright.
William Stuart Jenkins and Sherman W. Wright formed a partnership in 1945 and opened an
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office in Kitchener (Hill, 2009). They were best known for their designs of municipal arena
complexes in several Ontario town and for the restoration in 1952 of Woodside, the home of
William Lyon MacKenzie King (Hill, 2009). The building was built by the Dunker Construction
Company (The Record, 2008). The Dunker Construction Company was founded by the Dunker
Brothers (William and Albert). The Dunker Brothers were a well-known and respected local
building company that operated between 1887 and 1974 (Parks Canada, 2013). They were
responsible for the construction of several other important buildings in Kitchener such as the
1927 Granite Club, 1938-39 Registry Theatre and the 1928 additions and alterations to
Courtland Avenue Public School (Parks Canada, 2013). At the time of construction, the
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium was the third largest arena in Ontario after Maple Leaf Gardens
and the Ottawa Civic Centre (The Record, 2008). The building was built as and continues to
operate as an arena. The Kitchener Rangers have been the resident hockey team since 1963.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 400 East Avenue resides in the following heritage attributes:
• All elements related to the Modern architectural style of the original fagade, including:
• original fagade;
• flat roof;
• five central bays flanked by a two storey projecting bay on each side as well as 4
one storey bays on each side;
• buttressing between the central bays;
• limestone cladding;
• engraved sign that reads "Kitchener Memorial Auditorium"; and,
• steel doors and windows
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Bingeman Street and Lancaster Street West streetscape;
• Lot size; and,
• Fence that wraps around the house.
References
Hill, R. (2009). Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950. Retrieved from
http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada orb/architects/view/173 on October 4, 2013.
Parks Canada. (2013). Canada's Historic Places: Registry Theatre. Retrieved from
httK�://www.historic�laces.ca/en/red-red/dace-lieu.as�x?id®12427 on October 4, 2013.
The Record. (2008, February 9). Flash from the Past. The Record: Kitchener, Ontario.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 400 East Avenue Period: 1950 Field Team Initials: CM/MD
Description: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Date: July 11, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: original fagade is notable; original fagade attractive and unique; primary interest is with
main original fagade; terrazzo floor with compass in main foyer
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
❑, city N or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: landscaping in front of entrance with circular drive; located on a rise of land;
terminating view at end of Borden Avenue North; potential relationship to CFB Borden?Sir Robert
Borden (8 Prime Minister of Canada); post war memorial
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes Field Team: original fagade maintains most of its original materials and design features
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Field Team: associations with previous auditoriums; potentially erected as memorial to first or
second world war
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Statement of Significance
33 Eby Street South
Municipal Address: 33 Eby St S ,
Legal Description: Plan 367 Pt Lt 10
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Year Built: circa 1850
Architectural Style: Ontario Gothicmw
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Description of Historic Place
33 Eby Street South is a one-and-one-half storey mid-19th century brick house built in the
Ontario Gothic Revival architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.09 acre parcel of land
located on the south east corner of Charles Street East and Eby Street South in the Cedar Hill
Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resource that contributes to the heritage value is the house.
Heritage Value
33 Eby Street South is recognized for its design, contextual, associative and historic values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the house. The house is a rare example of the
Ontario Gothic Revival architectural style in the surrounding neighbourhood. The house is in
good condition. The house is one-and-a-half storeys in height and features: a side gable roof
with a centred gable with pointed arch door located above the front door; a symmetrical front
fagade with a central front door flanked by windows on either side; yellow brick construction;
original window openings with brick voussoirs; stone foundation; and, a sympathetic one-storey
board and batten rear addition.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the Eby Street South streetscape.
The associative and historic values relate to the original owner of the property Henry Eby as
well as the Eby family. Henry Eby was the son of Bishop Benjamin Eby. He was born on
January 25, 1820 and in 1840 became a printer associated with publishing Berlin's newspaper,
Der Deutsche Canadier, which became the most successful and widely read German
newspaper in the country (English & McLaughlin, 1983; Noonan, 1975). The printing office was
located on King Street East at the corner of King and Eby Street South (Noonan, 1975). Henry
was also associated with the early school system in Berlin. The first grammar and common
school opened in his printing office before Suddaby School was built on Frederick Street
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(Noonan, 1975). Henry was also one of the first school trustees (Noonan, 1975). Henry built the
house at 33 Eby Street in 1850 (Waterloo Region Generations, 2013). According to various
directories the house remained in the Eby family from 1820 to 1946. Other Eby names
associated with house included: Miss Louisa Eby, Mrs. Menno Eby, and Miss Ilda Eby.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 33 Eby Street South resides in the following heritage attributes:
• All elements related to the Ontario Gothic Revival architectural style of the house, including:
• One-and-one-half storey height of the house;
• Side gable roof with a centred gable with pointed arch door located above the
front door;
• Symmetrical front fagade with central front door flanked by windows on either
side;
• Yellow brick construction;
• Original window openings with brick voussoirs;
• Stone foundation; and,
• Sympathetic one-storey board and batten rear addition.
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Eby Street streetscape.
References
English, J. & K. McLaughlin. (1983). Kitchener: An Illustrated History. Wilfrid Laurier University
Press: Waterloo, Ontario.
Noonan, G. (1975). A History of Kitchener. Waterloo, Ontario: Wilfrid Laurier University Press.
Waterloo Region Generations. (2013). Waterloo Region Generations: A record of the people of
Waterloo Region, Ontario. Retrieved from
http://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personl D=121144&tree=generatio
ns on September 11, 2013.
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City of Kitchener
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 33 Eby Street South Period: c. 1850 Field Team Initials: GZ/ER
Description: Date: August 23, 2012
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Sub-Committee: Date of construction is earlier than surrounding area;style is rare within
surrounding area
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
that complete the site?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes Sub-Committee: new windows, new pressure treated front porch; aluminum fascia and soffits;
pressure treated fire escape;scale of addition is appropriate
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Sub-Committee: association with Eby family from c.1850 to at least 1946
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Statement of Significance
181 Frederick Street
Municipal Address:
181 Frederick Street
Legal Description:
Plan 392 Part Lot 4 & 5
Year Built: c. 1910
Architectural Style: ,
Craftsman plj
Original Owner: Unknown �° ` is ��
Original Use: Residence h
Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
181 Frederick Street is a one and a half storey early-20th century brick house built in the
Craftsman architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.22 acre parcel of land located on the
south east corner of Frederick Street and Lancaster Street East in the Central Frederick
Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resource that contributes to the heritage value is the house.
Heritage Value
181 Frederick Street is recognized for its design and contextual values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the house. The house is a unique example of the
Craftsman architectural style. The house is in good condition. The house is one and a half
storeys in height and features: side gable roof with centre hip roof dormer on front elevation;
wide eave overhang with roof rafters on the front elevation; full width porch under main roof
supported by tapered brick columns with brick guard; red brick; chimney; windows and window
openings, including: large picture windows with transoms, stone headers and sills, bay windows
with transoms, stone headers and sills , 1/1 windows with and without stone headers and sills,
small square windows with stone headers and sills on each side of the chimney; rusticated
stone foundation; and, carport. The detached garage features: side gable roof with centre hip
roof dormer on front elevation; wide eave overhang; red brick; and rusticated stone foundation.
The contextual values relate to the detached garage that mimics the architectural style of the
house and completes the site.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 181 Frederick Street resides in the following heritage attributes:
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• All elements related to the Craftsman architectural style of the house, including:
• side gable roof with centre hip roof dormer on front elevation;
• wide eave overhang with roof rafters on the front elevation;
• full width porch under main roof supported by tapered brick columns with brick guard;
• red brick;
• chimney;
• windows and window openings, including:
o large picture windows with transoms, stone headers and sills,
o bay windows with transoms, stone headers and sills,
0 1/1 windows with and without stone headers and sills,
o small square windows with stone headers and sills on each side of the chimney;
• rusticated stone foundation; and,
• carport.
• All elements related to the Craftsman architectural style of the detached garage, including:
• side gable roof with centre hip roof dormer on front elevation;
• wide eave overhang;
• red brick; and,
• rusticated stone foundation.
• All elements related to the contextual value, including:
■ The detached garage that mimics the architectural style of the house and completes the
site.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 181 Frederick Street Period: c. 1910 Field Team Initials: LB/ML/CM
Description: Date: April 18, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: craftsman influenced; carport noteworthy
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
original outbuildin s, notable
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landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: garage mimics building style
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Field Team: directories show ownership by Mrs. E. Snider(widow E.W.B. Snider)from 1924 till
1946
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Statement of Significance
67 King Street East
Municipal Address: 67 King St. E.
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Legal Description. Plan 364 Pt Lot
3 Plan 394 Pt Lot 32
Year Built: c. 1976
Architectural Style: International � ��
Original Owner: Canada Permanent
Original Use: Bank
Condition: Good .
Description of Historic Place
67 King Street East is a two storey late 20th century commercial building built in the International
architectural style. The commercial building is situated on a 0.22 acre parcel of land located
near the south west corner of Benton Street and King Street in the City Commercial Core
Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial building.
Heritage Value
67 King Street East is recognized for its design, physical, contextual, associative and historic
values.
The design and physical values relate to the construction, materials and architecture of the
building. The commercial building is a unique example of the International architectural style.
The commercial building is in good condition and features: a two storey rectangular form; flat
roof with large overhang supported by steel pillars; smooth neutral limestone cladding on 1/3 of
front fagade; extensive use of glazing from ground floor to roofline; anodized aluminum framed
doors and windows; horizontal steel panels that wrap around the building above both the first
and second storey windows; and, steel canopy above the entrances. The building was also
designed in such a way that two additional floors could be added in the future.
The contextual value relates to the contribution that the commercial building makes to the
continuity and character of the King Street streetscape. The setting is also notable because the
commercial building provides a frame for the adjacent speakers corner park space.
The associative and historic values relate to the architect, contractor and the original use of the
building. The building was designed by the local firm of Rieder and Hymmen. The contractor
was Incom Construction Co. Ltd. of Kitchener. The original use was for the Canada Permanent
bank whose origins as a trust company date back to 1855 and at the time of construction the
company was the oldest trust company in Canada. Canada Permanent later merged with
Canada Trust.
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Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 67 King Street East resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the construction and International architectural style of the building,
including:
• two storey rectangular form;
• flat roof with large overhang supported by steel pillars;
• smooth neutral limestone cladding on 1/3 of front fagade;
• extensive use of glazing from ground floor to roofline;
• steel framed doors and windows;
• horizontal steel panels that wrap around the building about both the first
and second storey windows; and steel canopy above entrances.
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the commercial building and the contribution that it makes to the
continuity and character of the King Street streetscape;
• Setting that is provided to the adjacent speakers corner park space.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 67 King Street East Period: c. 1976 Field Team Initials: CM/MD
Description: The Benton Building (former Canada Trust Building) Date: July 25, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: unique, modern design—bahaus?, infill spandrels of note, overhang, supported by
columns, large amount of glazing, use of vermiculated limestone (?)panels or marble panels,
structure on roof(potentially shielding mechanical equipment)
Sub-Committee: steel frame building
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: relationship to speakers corner, chronology—established at same time as speakers
corner(?),street parttern,setbacks on King and Benton
Sub-Committee: building frames adjacent open space
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes Field Team: recent internal changes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Sub-Committee: relationship to speakers corner public square
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Statement of Significance
69 King Street East
Municipal Address: 69 King St. E.
Legal Description: Plan 364 Part Lot 1
Plan 394 Part Lot 32 RP 58R-1516 Part 1
Year Built: 1976 (original); 2010 (update)
Architectural Style: N/A
Original Owner: City of Kitchener .
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Description of Historic Place
69 King Street East is public space known as Speakers Corner, which features plaques, public
art, seating areas, and landscaping. Speakers Corner is situated on a 0.16 acre parcel of land
located on the south west corner of of Benton Street and King Street in the City Commercial
Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resources that contribute to the heritage value are the plaques, public art, seating areas, and
landscaping.
Heritage Value
69 King Street East is recognized for its contextual, associative and historic values.
The contextual value relates to the contribution that Speakers Corner makes to the continuity
and character of the King Street and Benton Street streetscapes. The setting is also notable
because Speakers Corner is located on a prominent corner in the downtown with historic ties to
previous uses, including the old armouries and the old Speakers Corner. The site is complete
with features such as public art, plaques, seating areas and landscaping.
The associative and historic values relate the existing and previous uses of the site.
Speakers Corner was originally dedicated in 1976.
Speakers corner was redesigned in 2010 with a modern feel to accommodate a new event
space. The space features public art, plaques, seating areas and landscaping. The redesign
was one component of the City's King Street Revitalization project, which has won a Green
Street Award from Tree Canada and a Community Place Award from the International Making
Cities Livable Council.
A national public art completion was held and Allan Harding MacKay was selected as the artist.
The public art features a set of sculptures entitled "Relocation and Transformation of Memory",
which pay homage to the site's past, Kitchener's present and the City's future. The artist
describes his project as follows: "Combining elements of art and mathematics the public art
concept combines literal and abstract images of the site before modernization and text
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elements, unscoring the location as one that encourages public voice. The sculptural elements
are a combination of an abstracted floor image (anamorphosis) created in full colour porcelain
tiles, and a cyndrical mirror that reflects and transforms the anamorphosis into recognizable
images of the original site. The text elements incorporated into the sculpture and on the granite
walls act as a further reminder of the Speakers Corner site as public space, reinforcing the
encouragement of public voice through repeating phrases SPEAKINGPUBLICSPAKING AND
SPEAK UP and SPEAK OUT."
The 24th Canadian Field Ambulance plaque pays tribute to the unit that was formed from
recruits of the former armoury that operated in this location. The unit operated from 1941-1945.
The unit was the only full military unit mobilized to represent Canada.
The Canada Bill of Rights plaque pay tribute to people's rights. The plaque was unveiled in
1976 by John Diefenbaker, former Prime Minister of Canada, on October 11, 1976. The
plaques notes that Speakers Corner was "set aside by Kitchener as a people place for free
expression of opinion and will serve as a focal point for free speech for this and future
generations of Canadians to engage in discussion, dialogue and debate."
Speakers corner is featured as stop 15 in the Downtown Stroll walking tour.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 69 King Street East resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Prominent location at the corner of Benton Street and King Street;
0 5' by 20' granite clad wall with porcelain image and water jet text;
0 8' sculpture with stainless steel mirror, granite collar with water jet text and
porcelain anamorphic ground design with images;
0 5' by 20' granite clad wall with etched images and water jet text;
o The 24th Canadian Field Ambulance plaque;
o The Canada Bill of Rights plaque;
o Seating areas; and,
o Landscaping.
References
Harding MacKay, Allan. (2008). Public Art Projects / Speakers Corner / Kitchener, Ontario /
2008. Retrieved from
http://www.alIanhardingmackay.ca/pdfs/collaborations/speakerscorner.pdf on September
18, 2013
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 69 King Street East Period: Field Team Initials: CM/LB
Description: Speakers Corner Date: June 18, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ® El El El ® El El El architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
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unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
❑, city N or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
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original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: designed as a public gathering space;welcoming space; inviting visitors; corner
location; prominent location; historical link to former armories; site of gatherings over time;
Diefenbaker plaque unveiling
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
L -i Notes Field Team: missing—Glokenspiel, podium, plaque/signage explaining glockenspiel/podium;
existing—Diefenbaker plaque,field ambulance plaque, 3 new monuments
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
3570 King Street East (Freeport Health Centre)
Municipal Address: A a Yll A-
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Year Built: 1926 through to 1989
Architectural Style: Georgian
Revival (pre-1989 buildings)
Original Owner: Abraham Weber;
Benjamin Shantz; Town of Berlin
Original, Previous and Present
Use: Farm (pre-1912), Sanatorium
(1912 - 1989), Freeport Health
Centre (1989 - Present) ° 1�
Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
3570 King Street East is a 7.84 hectare (19.38 acre) lot located north of King Street East and
east of Morrison Road in the Centreville Chicopee Planning Community in the City of Kitchener
within the Region of Waterloo. The property is commonly known as the Freeport Health Centre
and was once known as the Freeport Sanatorium. The property contains nine early and mid-
twentieth century, red brick buildings that were constructed when the site served as a
sanatorium. The property also contains a large health centre complex that was constructed in
1989 and an addition constructed in 2010.
Heritage Value
The property is recognized for its design/physical, contextual and historic/associative values.
The design value relates to the nine sanatoria buildings. The buildings are notable examples of
the Georgian Revival architectural style, which retain many intact heritage attributes. The
buildings feature: roofs and rooflines, including medium-pitched gable or hip roofs; doors and
door openings; including: original exterior wood doors with bronze hardware and knockers,
Doric pilasters and entablature, leaded glass sidelights and glass or wood transoms, brick
voussoirs, copper porch stoop roof with brackets (doctor's residence); windows and window
openings; including: original double sash wood windows, brick or concrete sills, original exterior
wood storms, round arched panels of roughcast plaster (nurses' residence), brick voussoirs and
artificial stone keystones, brick soldier course over upper windows, circular gable windows
(nurses' residence), copper roofed bay window (doctor's residence), octagonal and fan windows
(superintendent's residence); dark red, variegated brick construction; concrete foundation; porch
(superintendent's residence); original iron railings (nurses' residence, superintendent's house);
and, chimney.
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The physical value pertains to its demonstration of early 20th century scientific achievement for
the treatment of tuberculosis. Sanatoria were developed as a direct result of scientific
advancements in the identification of the bacillus that caused the disease and its method of
infection. Like all sanatoria, the Freeport Sanatorium was located away from dense urban
centres to isolate the infected population and prevent spread of the disease. At the time of its
construction, the Freeport Sanatorium was located at the outskirts of Berlin (now Kitchener).
Visitors could access the site via the Preston Berlin Railway which passed to the south.
The Sanatorium also reflected scientific progress in the treatment of tuberculosis, which
emphasized rest, fresh air and a healthy diet. High elevation was considered a critical factor in
patient access to fresh air, and accordingly, the Freeport Sanatorium was situated at the
highest elevation of any sanatorium site in Ontario.
The contextual value of the site relates to its historical and functional link to its location. The
Shantz farm was an ideal location for a sanatorium because of its location in the country away
from Berlin, Waterloo, Preston and Galt to minimize possible spread of infection; it was
accessible to both patients and visitors via the Preston and Berlin Electric Railway which
traversed the south side of the property; it was located at a high altitude which was considered
at the time to be a critical element in the circulation of air and the treatment of patients; and, the
existing Shantz farmhouse could be repurposed for use by the Sanatorium (Dilse and Stewart,
2007).
The historical/associative value relates to its association with the "Sanatorium Age" in Canada
which was marked by extensive, national civic involvement (e.g. emergence of the Canadian
Association for Prevention of Consumption and Other Forms of Tuberculosis in 1900 which
ultimately evolved into the Canadian Lung Association), and government investment in
tuberculosis education and treatment across the country (Grzybowski and Allen, 1999).
Grounded on the principles of isolation, fresh air, rest and good nutrition, sanatoria were
designed to prevent the spread of tuberculosis which was the most common cause of mortality
in Canada in the late 19th century and early 20th century. A total of 14 sanatoria were developed
in Ontario, the first of which was constructed in 1896 near Gravenhurst (Conrad, 1985). The
Freeport Sanatorium was developed to serve the local community but also admitted a
significant number of patients outside of Waterloo County.
The associative value relates to its direct relationship with the theme of healthcare and Berlin's
(now Kitchener) local civic health care movement. In the early twentieth century, a series of
local deaths resulting from tuberculosis roused the concern of the County of Waterloo Coroner,
Dr. J. F. Honsberger, and other physicians. In 1908, with the help of Berlin citizens, the doctors
organized an "Anti-Consumption League" (later renamed the "Berlin Sanatorium Association")
to generate awareness of the disease and its treatment. A committee was formed to select a
suitable site for a hospital and to solicit financial support from municipalities in Waterloo County.
Berlin town council allocated $2800 to the purchase of the Freeport site and passed a bylaw for
an additional $15,000 to be raised for the construction of the Sanatorium. Civic involvement
continued to play significant role in the operation of the Freeport Sanatorium through
fundraising work of Sanatorium Auxiliaries, and local chapters of the Women's Institute.
The property was purchased by the Berlin Town Council in 1912 from Benjamin Shantz to serve
as a sanatorium for the treatment of patients suffering from tuberculosis. The Freeport
Sanatorium, although originally intended for civilian use, first opened as a sanatorium and
convalescent home for soldiers who had contracted tuberculosis during the First World War.
The Shantz farmhouse (now demolished) served as the original treatment centre. The
sanatorium was returned to civilian use in 1920 and an expansion of the facilities followed. The
site is now a complex of buildings, nine of which were constructed between 1926 and 1953.
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The nine early buildings include a nurses' residence (1926-1927; additions 1933, 1940, 1953),
a main treatment centre (1929-1930; additions 1932, 1937-1938, 1950), a doctor's residence
(1953; demolished), a medical superintendent's house currently called the pastoral care house
(1938-1939), a men's residence (1935-1936), a women's residence (1935-1936), a laundry
building, a brick shed, a pump house and a power house (1932).
In the late 1950s, advances in tuberculosis treatment and declining sanatorium admissions led
to the expansion of care to include chronic-rehabilitative care. Freeport Sanatorium was the first
in Ontario to expand the scope of care. By 1970, the tuberculosis division was closed and in
1989 a large health care complex was constructed. An addition to that complex to
accommodate mental health care was constructed in 2010.
The associative value also relates to its association with architect Bernal A. Jones and Barnett
& Rieder. Bernal A. Jones designed the main treatment building and 1950 addition, additions to
the Nurses' Residence (1933 and 1940) and the Medical Superintendent's Residence. Jones
had a significant impact on local architecture in Kitchener through his designs of a number of
important public buildings, including the Public Utilities Building, the Church of the Good
Shepherd and St. Mary's Hospital. Jones assisted W.H.E. Schmalz in the design of the
1922/1923 Kitchener City Hall. The firm Schmalz and Jones maintained an office until 1926.
Barnett & Rieder designed the east wing of the nurses' residence in 1953 with specifications
that called for face brick matching and the colour and texture of brick in the sanatorium's
existing buildings.
Heritage Attributes
■ All elements related to the construction and Georgian Revival architectural style of the nine
early sanatorium buildings, known as the nurses' residence, main treatment centre, doctor's
residence, medical superintendent's house, men's residence, laundry building, brick shed,
pump house and a power house. These attributes include:
• roofs and rooflines, including medium-pitched gable or hip roofs;
• doors and door openings; including:
• original exterior wood doors with bronze hardware and knockers;
• Doric pilasters and entablature;
• leaded glass sidelights and glass or wood transoms;
• brick voussoirs;
• copper porch stoop roof with brackets (doctor's residence)
• windows and window openings; including:
• original double sash wood windows;
• brick or concrete sills;
• original exterior wood storms;
• round arched panels of roughcast plaster (nurses' residence);
• brick voussoirs and artificial stone keystones;
• brick soldier course over upper windows;
• circular gable windows (nurses' residence);
• copper roofed bay window (doctor's residence)
• octagonal and fan windows (superintendent's residence)
• dark red, variegated brick construction;
• concrete foundation;
• porch (superintendent's residence)
• original iron railings (nurses' residence, superintendent's house);
• chimney.
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Original interior elements for:
• nurses' residence including: single paneled doors on the upper floor, window
surrounds on all floors, fireplace and mantel, inset bookcase cabinet, front and back
staircases;
• Doctor's residence, including: main entrance foyer, baseboards and wood window
surrounds, front staircase and living room fireplace and mantel;
• Superintendent's residence, including: beaded baseboard, original wood panel and
glass paned doors, fireplace and mantel, front and back staircase;
References
The Lung Association Tuberculosis History in Canada. Website: _http://www.Iung.ca/tb/tbhistory/
1987
Caring on the Grand : a history of the Freeport Hospital / by Peter Conrad
Conrad, Peter KPL-Main Grace Schmidt Rm 362.160971345 Conra
1985
A historical sketch of the Freeport Hospital and the auxiliaries / by Mrs. E. T. Humphrey
Humphrey, E. T., Mrs KPL-Main Grace Schmidt Rm 362.160971345 Humph
Dilse, P. & Stewart, P. (2007). Heritage Impact Assessment at the Freeport Sanatorium Site
3570 King Street East, Kitchener, Ontario.
Wherrett, G. J. (1977). The Miracle of the Empty Beds: A History of Tuberculosis in Canada.
University of Toronto Press, Toronto.
Grzybowski, S. and Allen, E. A. (1999). Tuberculosis: 2. History of the disease in Canada.
CMAJ 160:1025-8.
Uttley, W.V.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 3570 King Street East Period: 20th Century Field Team Initials: MW/LB
Description: Freeport Hospital Date: 2009
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
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craftsmanship or details?
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Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
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noteworthy?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
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Landmark Is this a particularly important
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Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
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landscaping or external features
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Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
914 King Street West
Municipal Address: 27
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Condition: Good �1
Description of Historic Place
914 King Street West is a two storey residential building built in the Queen Anne architectural
style. The residential building is situated on a 0.19 acre parcel of land located on the north side
of King Street West between Mt. Hope Street and Pine Street in the KW Hospital Planning
Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that
contributes to the heritage value is the residential building.
Heritage Value
67 King Street East is recognized for its design value.
The design value relates to the architecture of the building. The building is a notable example of
the Queen Anne architectural style. The building is in good condition and features: a two storey
building; gambrel roof with moulded eaves, plain soffit and moulded fascia; red brick; front
projecting bay with gable roof; two storey enclosed porch with brick piers, wood posts, multi-
paned windows, shingled wall between foundation and lower porch, sloped shingle wall
between lower and upper porch and gable roof; first floor picture window with half-round
transom in centre of front projecting bay; round leaded window on right; three section bay
window; two part attic window with pedimented trim in front window; semi-circular attic window
on side elevations; and, rusticated foundation.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 914 King Street West resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Queen Anne architectural style of the building, including:
• a two storey building;
• roof and roofline, including:
■ gambrel roof with moulded eaves, plain soffit and moulded fascia;
• red brick;
• front projecting bay with gable roof;
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• two storey enclosed porch with brick piers, wood posts, multi-paned windows,
shingled wall between foundation and lower porch, sloped shingle wall between
lower and upper porch and gable roof;
• all window and window openings, including:
• first floor picture window with half-round transom in centre of front
projecting bay;
• round leaded window on right;
• three section bay window;
• two part attic window with pedimented trim in front window;
• semi-circular attic window on side elevations; and,
• rusticated foundation.
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City of Kitchener
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 914 King Street East Period: Field Team Initials: CM/LB
Description: Date: June 20, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: gambrel roof rare/unusual in Kitchener; brick detailing;stain glass;stepped corner,
oriel window on side elevation;foundation interesting; porch enclosure/addition in keeping with rest
of house
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
that complete the site?
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes
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Statement of Significance
148 Madison Avenue South
Municipal Address:
148 Madison Avenue South
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Plan 395 Part Lot 1, 2 & 7
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Original Owner:
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Original Use: Church
Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
148 Madison Avenue South is a mid-20th century brick church built in the Romanesque
architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.68 acre parcel of land located on the north west
corner of Courtland Avenue East and Madison Avenue South in the Mill Courtland Woodside
Park Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal
resource that contributes to the heritage value is the church.
Heritage Value
148 Madison Avenue South is recognized for its design, contextual, historic and associative
values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the church. The church is a unique example of
the Romanesque architectural style. The church is in good condition. The church features:
cruciform plan; 100 foot high bell tower with extensive decoration at the top and a flat roof with
cross; front gable roof; 42 foot high sanctuary; rotunda with dome roof; semi rug buff brick with
stone trim; buttressing; rounded arches on doors and windows with stone colonettes and
surrounds; rose window; stained glass windows; date stone that reads "St. Joseph's Church
1930 & 1952"; stone crosses; and, rusticated foundation.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the church makes to the continuity and
character of the Courtland Avenue East and Madison Avenue South streetscape. The church is
historically, functionally and visually linked to the St. Joseph's Catholic School and the St.
Joseph's rectory.
The historic and associative value relates to the original owner, congregation, original pastor,
architect and builder. The lands were secured from the school board in 1930 for $3000 (St.
Joseph Parish Roman Catholic Church, 2010). The congregation was formed in 1930 when
Monsignor Reuben M. Haller was assigned the task of building a church due to the growing
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congregation at St. Mary's and Sacred Heart (St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 1990). The
first mass was held on October 26, 1930 in the St. Joseph's School hall (St. Joseph Parish
Roman Catholic Church, 2010). Monsignor R.M. Haller was the first diocesan priest to serve
Kitchener; the first priest of the City to be made a Monsignor while serving the community; and,
the first living person to have a new separate school named in his honour (St. Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church, 1990). Construction of the basement began in the fall of 1930 with church
services being held in the basement by Christmas (St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church,
1990). Due to a steel shortage during the depression the remainder of the church was not built
until 1952. The church was dedicated on April 12, 1953 by Bishop J.F. Ryan of Hamilton and
the cornerstone was laid on July 20, 1952 by Monsignor A. J. O'Brien of Hamilton assisted by
Rev. R.M. Haller and Rev. H.B. Smith. According to an article in the KW Record (April 11,
1953) the church was "built to match the design of the Pope's private chapel in Rome." The
rectory was built on Madison Avenue South in 1958, a plaque in memory of Monsignor Haller
was unveiled in 1980, the sanctuary was renovated in 1986, some brickwork was redone in
1988 and some of the brick on the tower was replaced with stone in 1996.
The church was designed by Bernal A. Jones. B.A. Jones attended the Toronto Technical
School and worked as a draftsman for Frank Darling, in the office of Darling and Pearson,
between 1908 and 1922 (Hill, 2009). B.A. Jones moved to Kitchener in 1922 and worked with
W.H.E. Schmalz until opening his own office in 1926 (Hill, 2009). During that time B.A. Jones
assisted W.H.E. Schmalz design the 1922-23 Kitchener City Hall. B.A. Jones is also
responsible for the design of several other important buildings in Kitchener such as the 1932
Public Utilities Building and the 1936-37 Church of the Good Shepherd (Hill, 2009).
The church was constructed by Ball Brothers Ltd. Ball Brothers Ltd. were general contractors
formed by the partnership of Harold and Frank Ball in 1923 (Ball Construction, 2013). Ball
Brothers Ltd. was a local based company but known across the province. Local examples of
their work include: large portions of St. Mary's Hospital and Grand River Hospital; Centre in the
Square; various buildings at Conestoga College, Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of
Waterloo and the University of Guelph; the former Budd automative plant (demolished); and,
the Kitchener railway barns (demolished). The company is now known as Ball Construction.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 148 Madison Avenue South resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the Romanesque architectural style of the church, including:
o cruciform plan;
0 100 foot high bell tower with extensive decoration at the top and a flat roof with cross;
o front gable roof;
0 42 foot high sanctuary;
o rotunda with dome roof;
o semi rug buff brick with stone trim;
o buttressing;
o windows and window openings, including:
• rounded arches on windows with stone colonettes and surrounds;
• rose window;
• stained glass windows;
o doors and door openings, including:
• rounded arches on doors with stone colonettes and surrounds;
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• date stone that reads "St. Joseph's Church 1930 & 1952";
• stone crosses; and,
• rusticated foundation.
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the church and contribution that it makes to the continuity and character of
the Courtland Avenue East and Madison Avenue South streetscape; and,
• Link to the St. Joseph's Catholic School and the St. Joseph's rectory.
References
Ball Construction. (2013). History. Retrieved from bhl!p,://www.ballcon.com/index.php/abo t-
us on October 21, 2013.
Hill, R. (2009). Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950. Retrieved from
http://vUww.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada orb/architects/view/173 on October 4, 2013.
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. (1990). St. Joseph's Parish Community Kitchener,
Ontario 1930-1990: Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary.
St. Joseph Parish Roman Catholic Church. (2010). The History of St. Joseph's Parish.
Retrieved from http://stiose hkitchener.org/parishlife/history.htm on October 21, 2013.
Photos
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 148 Madison Avenue South Period: 1930 & 1952 Field Team Initials: CM/LB/MD
Description: St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Rectory Date: July 10, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team: yellow brick; rock faced foundation;stained glass windows; stone surrounds; square
bell tower,. semicircular windows; date stone that reads"St. Joseph's Church 1930& 1952"; rose
window; crosses
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood N?
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Completeness Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: Link to St. Joseph's Catholic School and Rectory
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
Notes Field Team: expansion of St. Mary's church
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Statement of Significance
13-15 Oak Street
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Year Built: c. 1880 � �
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Condition: Good
Description of Historic Place
13-15 Oak Street is a one and a half storey late 19th century brick duplex built in the Ontario
Gothic architectural style. The duplex is situated on a 0.15 acre parcel of land located on the
south side of Oak Street between Victoria Street South and Linden Avenue in the Victoria Park
Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The duplex is also
flanked on both sides and the rear by the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District. The
principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the duplex.
Heritage Value
13-15 Oak Street is recognized for its design and contextual values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the duplex. The duplex is a unique example of a
duplex building constructed in the Ontario Gothic architectural style. The duplex is in good
condition. The duplex is one and a half storeys in height and features: side gable roof with
centre gable decorated with a closed-cut bargeboard; plain eaves; tongue and groove soffits;
undecorated frieze; centre hall plan; four bays; yellow brick laid in the American bond style;
masonry details including: concave joints, "header' course every 7 rows, and yellow quoins; twin
one-bay entrance porches featuring: stairs, balustrades, square columns with architrave
capitals, and boxed cornice decorated with scroll brackets; front doors and openings featuring:
wood door with decorative panels, and arched openings headed with arched brick voussoirs;
and, windows and window openings, including: main floor windows with 1/1 design, arched brick
voussoirs and wood sills, second floor windows with 1/1 design and brick voussoirs, and
basement windows with flat brick voussoirs.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the duplex makes to the continuity and
character of the Oak Street streetscape. The setting is linked to the adjacent Victoria Park
Heritage Conservation District as well as the Lang Tannery.
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Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 13-15 Oak Street resides in the following heritage attributes:
■ All elements related to the duplex and Ontario Gothic architectural style, including:
• side gable roof with centre gable decorated with a closed-cut bargeboard;
• plain eaves;
• tongue and groove soffits;
• undecorated frieze;
• centre hall plan;
• four bays;
• yellow brick laid in the American bond style;
• masonry details including:
■ concave joints,
■ "header' course every 7 rows, and
■ yellow quoins;
• twin one-bay entrance porches featuring:
■ stairs,
■ balustrades,
■ square columns with architrave capitals, and
■ boxed cornice decorated with scroll brackets;
• front doors and openings featuring:
■ wood door with decorative panels, and
■ arched openings headed with arched brick voussoirs; and,
• windows and window openings, including:
■ main floor windows with 1/1 design, arched brick voussoirs and wood sills,
■ second floor windows with 1/1 design and brick voussoirs, and
■ basement windows with flat brick voussoirs.
■ All elements related to the contextual value, including:
• Location of the duplex and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Oak Street streetscape;
• Link to the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District; and,
• Link to the Lang Tannery.
References
Shea, P. (1988). Historic Buildings Inventory: 13-15 Oak Street. LACAC: Kitchener, Ontario.
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City of Kitchener- Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 13-15 Oak Street Period: c. 1880 Field Team Initials: CM/MD
Description: Date: July 30, 2013
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition, ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
scientific achievement?
Interior Is the interior arrangement,finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
noteworthy?
Notes Field Team:semi; features referenced in 1988 report; little has changed; yellow brick; bargeboard;
porches;windows; doors
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Continuity Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑
to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
❑, city ❑ or neighbourhood ❑?
Completeness Does this structure have other ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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original outbuildings, notable
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Notes Field Team: link to VPHCD and possibly Lang
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
INTEGRITY
N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Site Does the structure occupy its
original site? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Alterations Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
taken place over time?
Condition Is this building in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Notes Field Team:wood features require maintenance
FIELD TEAM EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE& SUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity, ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act? ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place,an event or a people?
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