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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2024-022 - Municipal Heritage Register Review - January 2024 Update Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: January 9, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 DATE OF REPORT: December 14, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD-2024-022 SUBJECT: Municipal Heritage Register Review January 2024 Update RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation pursued for the following properties: 33 Eby Street South 72 Victoria Street South REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to recommend pursuing designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for two properties that are currently listed as non-designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. The key finding of this report is that the properties possess design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value and meet the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended through Ontario Regulation 569/22). There are no financial implications. Community engagement included consultation with the Heritage Kitchener Committee. This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: st On January 1, 2023 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) came into effect through Bill 23, the More Homes Build Faster Act. One of the primary changes introduced Municipal Heritage Register to be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria for heritage st designation before January 1, 2025. Listed properties are properties that have not been designated, but that the municipal Council believes to be of cultural heritage value or interest. The criterion for designation is established by the Provincial Government (Ontario Regulation 9/06, which has now been amended through Ontario Regulation 569/22) and a minimum of two must be met for a property to be eligible for designation. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. A work plan to address these changes has been developed by Heritage Planning Staff with th consultation from the Heritage Kitchener Committee on February 7, 2023. Implementation of the work plan has now commenced. The Architectural Conservancy Ontario North Waterloo Branch have offered assistance in conducting the Municipal Heritage Register Review and have aided Heritage Planning Staff in a review of the properties subject to this report. Below is a summary of the findings for the properties recently reviewed, and recommendations for next steps. REPORT: Ontario Regulation 569/22 (Amended from Ontario Regulation 9/06) Among the changes that were implemented through Bill 23, the Ontario Regulation 9/06 which is a regulation used to determine the cultural heritage value or interest of a property, was amended through Ontario Regulation 569/22 (O. Reg. 569/22). Where the original regulation had three main categories design/physical, historical/associative and contextual - with three (3) sub-categories for determining cultural heritage value, the amended regulation now lists all nine (9) criteria independently. The new regulation has been amended to the following: 1. The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. Also, among the changes brought about by Bill 23 are how properties can now be listed or designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. They include: met one or more criteria of O. Reg 9/06 (amended through O. Reg. 569/22). Properties could be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act if they meet two or more criteria of O. Reg 9/06 (amended through O. Reg. 569/22). Pursuant to O. Reg 9/06 (amended through O. Reg. 569/22), the subject properties meet the following criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest: 33 Eby Street South The subject property municipally addressed as 33 Eby Street South meets five of the nine criteria of O. Reg 9/06 (amended through O. Reg. 569/22) The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. The property has historical or associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 72 Victoria Street South The subject property municipally addressed as 72 Victoria Street South meets six of the nine criteria of O. Reg 9/06 (amended through O. Reg. 569/22) The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. The property has historical or associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. Heritage Kitchener Committee Options Option 1 Pursuing Designation for these properties Should Heritage Kitchener committee vote to start pursuing designation for these properties, staff will then contact the respective property owners to inform them and to start working with them towards designation. Staff will then bring Notices of Intention to Designate back to the Committee to initiate the designation process. Should a property owner object to their property being designated, they can submit an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) to rule on the decision. If the OLT determines that the propertyshould not be designated but remain listed, it will be removed from the Municipal Heritage Register on January 1, 2025. Option 2 Deferring the Designation Process Should Heritage Kitchener vote to defer the designation process for these properties, they until January 1, 2025, after which they will have to be removed. The process of designating these properties can be started at any time until January 1, 2025. Option 3 Not Pursuing Designation for these properties Should Heritage Kitchener vote not to pursue the designation of these properties, they will they will be removed. Once removed, these properties will not be able to be re-listed for the next five (5) years i.e. January 1, 2030. It should be noted that, per the endorsed work plan, staff are currently undertaking evaluations for high priority properties that are in located in areas of the City that are experiencing significant redevelopment. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. INFORM the council / committee meeting. CONSULT AND COLLABORATE The Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) have been consulted at previous meetings regarding the proposed strategy to review the Municipal Heritage Register of Non-designated Properties and participated in the assessment of the properties subject to this report. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: Heritage Kitchener Committee Work Plan 2022-2024 DSD-2023-053 Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review DSD-2023-225 Kitchener Municipal Heritage register Review August Update DSD-2023-309 Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Natalie Goss, Manager of Policy and Research Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning and Housing Policy/City Planner APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A 33 Eby Street South Statement of Significance Attachment B 72 Victoria Street South Statement of Significance STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 33 EBY STREET SOUTH Summary of Significance Design/Physical Value Social Value Historical Value Economic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address: 33 Eby St S Legal Description: Plan 367 Pt Lt 10 GCT Sub Lt 2 & 1 Year Built: c. 1850 Architectural Style: Ontario Gothic Revival Original Owner: Henry Eby Original Use: Residential Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource th 33 Eby Street South is a one-and-one-half storey mid-19 century brick house built in the Ontario Gothic Revival cottage 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, within the City of Kitchener, 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/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Design/Physical Value The design value relates to the architecture of the house as an early and rare example of the Ontario Gothic Revival cottage style in Kitchener. The house is in good condition. It 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 façade with a central front door flanked by windows on either side; yellow brick construction; original window openings with brick soldier course headings; stone foundation; and, a sympathetic one-storey board and batten rear addition. The building is a typical late th 19Century example without the original embellishments typical of the style. Front (West) Façade The front of the building is symmetrical in massing, with a pitched gable centered above the entrance. There is a single arched window within the gable and rectangular 12-pane windows are located to either side of the front door on the ground floor. A decorative transom window and sidelites surround the entrance, though the door appears to be a modern addition. The tops of the windows and the entrance opening are adorned with soldier course heading. Side (North) Façade The original portion of the north side façade includes two second-storey windows and two first-storey windows, spaced equidistance apart. The windows are rectangular in shape and 12-pane with soldier course heading, matching the ground-floor windows on the front. A small portion of the foundation is visible. From the side façade the one-storey rear addition is also visible. The addition is clad in board and batten and includes one rectangular 12-pane window and one casement window as well as three skylights. Side (South) Façade The second storey of the south side façade includes one window opening and one door opening that may have original been another window. There are two more windows on the ground floor, and all openings are spaced symmetrically. The windows are rectangular in shape and 12-pane. The second storey door is 15-pane and leads to a wood fire-escape. There is soldier course headings above each opening in the façade. Rear (East) Façade There is one original window opening with brick soldier course heading and a 12-pane window in the original portion of the rear façade. The rest of the rear façade is covered by the board and batten addition, the massing of which is off-centered to the south. There is a dormer with a semi-circular window and board and batten cladding located above the rear addition on the original roof. Modifications The original door has been replaced by a steel door with side windows. A modern porch hides much of the arched façade. A symmetrical front façade with a central front door is flanked by original window openings with modern windows with brick voussoirs; stone foundation. Additional decorative elements typical to the Ontario Gothic Revival Cottage style may have been present, such as barge boards and scalloping under the eaves. The current portico is not a sympathetic design. A West elevation fire escape is a recent addition. Historical/Associative Values Henry Eby was the son of Bishop Benjamin Eby. He was born on January 25, 1820. In December 1837 Eby began an active role in journalism, working at Canada Museum, und Allgemeine Zeitung. Eby was a former apprentice at the Canada Museum, a short-lived German weekly, published in Waterloo. Thomas Enslin and Henry Eby acquired a subscription list and they founded Der Deutsche Canadier und Neuigkeitsbote in September 1841. They may have acquired some equipment from publisher Benjamin Burkholder. As the sole German-language newspaper published in British North America from 1841 to 1848, the Deutsche Canadier was more successful than its short-lived rival, Der Morgenstern (1839-1841), and it continued in print until January 1865. home. Eby printed a number of books and pamphlets in German during the 1840s (Bloomfield 1993). Henry was one of the first trustees of the public school board. (Uttley, 1937: 217). The first grammar and common school opened in the printing office before Suddaby School was built on Frederick Street. Henry was also one of the first school trustees. Henry built the house at 33 Eby Street in 1850 (Waterloo Region Generations, 2013). The historical and associative 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 Der Deutsche Canadier, which became the most successful and widely read German newspaper in the country (English & McLaughlin, 1983). Having a broadly read German newspaper and various books and pamphlets set the German speaking people of Kitchener apart from the largely rural and Mennonite community in surrounding areas. Berlin was a vibrant and economically progressive community unlike any other in Ontario. According to various directories the house remained in the Eby family from 1820 to 1946, including Louisa Eby, Menno Eby, and Ilda Eby. Contextual Value The contextual value relates to the buildings functional, physical, and visual link to the surrounding area as well as the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and character of the Eby Street streetscape. The building is located in-situ along the intersection of Charles Street East and Eby Street South. It is within the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL), which is home to a wide variety of some of the earlier homes of Kitchener. The CHL is further characterized by the elevated topography, narrow street widths, and dramatically long views. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 33 Eby Street South resides in the following Ontario Gothic Revival cottage style, 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 façade 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. References Bloomfield, Elizabeth (1993) Waterloo County to 1972: an annotated bibliography of regional history. Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation: Waterloo, Ontario. Eadie, Tom. nslin, ChristianDictionary of Canadian Biography, Vol. 8, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003 http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/enslin_christian_8E.html Accessed November 24, 2023. Eby, Ezra E 1978 \[1895\] A biographical history of early settlers and their descendants in Waterloo Township. AlJon Print-Craft, Ltd.: Waterloo. English, J. & K. McLaughlin. (1983). Kitchener: An Illustrated History. Wilfrid Laurier University Press: Waterloo, Ontario. Vernon, Henry (1908-09) Berlin, Waterloo and Bridgeport Directory. Vernon Directories Limited: Hamilton, Ont. Uttley, W. V. (Ben) (1937) A History of Kitchener, Ontario. Waterloo: The Chronicle Press. Vernon, Henry (1908-1909) Vernon's Berlin, Waterloo and Bridgeport Directory Vernon Directories Limited: Hamilton, Ont. Vernon, Henry (1921) Vernon Directories Limited.: Hamilton. Vernon, Henry (1932) Kitchener City Directory and Town of Waterloo. Note: Digitized City Directories are available online at the Kitchner Public Library. https://makinghistory.kpl.org/en/list?q=city+directory&p=1&ps=20 Accessed December 5, 2023. https://makinghistory.kpl.org/en/list?p=1&ps=20&collection_facet=City%20and%20County%20Directo ries%20Collection Accessed December 5, 2023. Waterloo Region Generations. (2013). Waterloo Region Generations: A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario. Retrieved from https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I21144&tree=generations, November 27, 2023 Photos CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Gail Pool 33 Eby Street South Address: Recorder: 1 ½ Storey Residence December 5, 2023 Description: Date: Ontario Gothic Revival Cottage. Built c. 1850 Photographs Attached: Front Facade Left Façade Right Façade Rear Facade Details Setting Recorder Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Designation Criteria Committee 1.This property has design value or N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No physical value Yes Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2.The property has design value or N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No physical value Yes Yes because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3.The property has design value or N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No physical value Yes Yes because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. * E.g. - constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates challenging geometric designs etc. 4.The property has historical value or N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No associative value Yes Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 5.The property has historical or N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No associative value Yes Yes because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - A commercial building may provide an understanding of how the economic development of the City occured. Additional archival work may be required. 6.The property has historical value or N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No associative value Yes Yes because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 7.The property has contextual value N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No because it is Yes Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. * E.g. - It helps to define an entrance point to a neighbourhood or helps establish the (historic) rural character of an area. 8.The property has contextual value N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No because it is Yes Yes physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. * Additional archival work may be required. 9.The property has contextual value N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No because it is a Yes Yes landmark. *within the region, city or neighborhood. Notes Additional Criteria Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior arrangement, finish, N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes craftsmanship and/or Yes detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this structure have other N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes original outbuildings, Yes notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the structure occupy its N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes original site? Yes * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building retain most of its N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes original materials and Yes design features? Please refer to the list of heritage attributes within the Statement of Significance The two storey portico is modern and indicate which and obscures the good features of elements are still existing the style. The front door is also modern. It is unknown whether and which ones have been there was an original portico. removed. Alterations: Are there additional elements or N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes features that should be Yes added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in good condition? N/AUnknownNoN/AUnknownNoYes Yes *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re-use if possible and contribute towards equity-building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes to Indigenous heritage and history? Additional Research Required Additional Research Required *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct topographical land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. Could there be any urban Indigenous history associated with the property? N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes * Additional archival work may Additional Research Required Additional Research Required be required. Function: What is the Unknown Residential Unknown Residential present function of the Commercial Commercial subject property? Office Other - Office Other ________________ * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes Does the subject property contribute to the cultural heritage of a community of Additional Research Required Additional Research Required people? Does the subject property have intangible value to a specific community of N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes people? Additional Research Required Additional Research Required * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties) was the first established Islamic Center and Masjid in the Region and contributes to the history of the Muslim community in the area. Notes about Additional Criteria Examined Recommendation Does this property meet the definition of a significant built heritage resource, and should it be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act? (Does it meet two or more of the designation criteria?) N/A Unknown No Yes If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 72 VICTORIA STREET SOUTH Summary of Significance Design/Physical Value Social Value Historical Value Economic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address: 72 Victoria St S, Kitchener Legal Description: Plan 421 Lots A to H; Plan 421 Lot 34 Part Lots 34 & 41; STS & LNS Part Lot 25 TOG with ROW Year Built: 1903 Architectural Style: Berlin Industrial Vernacular Original Owner: The Berlin Interior Hardwood Company Original Use: Industrial Condition: Excellent Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 72 Victoria Street South is an early 20th century building built in the Berlin Industrial Vernacular architectural style. The building is situated on a 2.51 acre parcel of land located on the south west corner of Joseph Street and Victoria Street South. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the former industrial building. Heritage Value 72 Victoria Street South is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Design/Physical Value The design and physical values relate to the Berlin Industrial Vernacular architectural style of the building. The building is four storeys in height with an elevated stone foundation, and features: red brick walls with common bond; yellow brick; brick pilasters that separate bays; stone foundation covered by concrete; 10 (east) by 18 (north) bays; flat roof with brick corbelling at roofline; concrete corner; Doric columned portico with simple cornice at main entrance; semi-elliptical main entrance door opening with red brick voussoirs; tie rods and anchors between each storey on the north elevation; yellow brick walls; semi-circular glass block window; red brick voussoirs; red brick chimney; and, chimney clean out. Front Façade In proportion to the rest of the building, the front of 72 Victoria Street is extremely narrow in width and set at an angle to both Victoria Street South and Joseph Street. It is composed of one bay with brick pilasters on each side. There is one window on the second, third, and fourth floors and each possesses a concrete sill and lintel. The entrance on the ground floor is within a semi-elliptical opening with a red brick voussoir and is framed by a Doric columned portico with a simple cornice. It is accessed by a set of concrete stairs, the first three steps of which have a curved shape. Side (North) Façade The north side façade fronts onto Joseph Street and is comprised of eighteen bays separated by brick pilasters. Each bay contains one window opening on each of the four floors, and each window has a concrete sill and lintel. The fourth-storey windows have additional masonry detailing above the concrete lintel. Tie rods and anchors are also visible between each storey on each pilaster. The stone foundation covered by concrete is visible along the side façade. The first and second bay from the front façade differ in that there are additional window openings and windows cut into the foundation. The third and fourth bay from the front differ in that there are additional entrances on the ground floor; the entrance in the third bay is recessed within an alcove, while the entrance of the fourth bay fronts directly onto the sidewalk. Side (East) Façade The east side façade fronts onto Victoria Street South, and is comprised of ten bays separated by brick pilasters. The bays are reflective of those on the north side façade. The east side differs, however, in that within each bay except for the tenth from the opening, there is also a narrow window opening and 3-pane window in the foundation. The first-storey window of the tenth bay is also unlike those in the rest of the façade, being greater in height and lacking a concrete lintel. Interior Features There are a number of original interior elements that remain as well. This includes but is not limited to: exposed heavy timber (post and beam) construction with 4-way steel post caps and metal stirrups, timber capital and support members; original hardwood and concrete floors; concrete and brick walls; original wood ceilings; original window on interior wall located at the ground floor loading entrance; original freight elevator; column base with concrete casings in basement; original metal door and hardware in basement leading to storage units; exposed cast iron sprinkler system; and, interior foundation wall in basement. Modifications All the windows do not appear to be original, as they are metal and glass with few openings. The front doorway also appears to be a newer addition, as it is a glass and steel door with multi-framed side and upper panels. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative values relate to the original owner and use of the property and buildings and the contribution they made to the history of Berlin. The following information is taken from the Heritage Property Report for 72 Victoria Street South prepared by Stacey Laughlin in 2002: In 1901, William T. Sass founded The Berlin Interior Hardwood Company, which was originally located behind the Dunker building (now Manulife Financial) on King Street West in Berlin. William T. Sass had previously been a foreman at Krug Furniture and received financial backing from Hartman Krug, founder of Krug Furniture to establish The Berlin Interior Hardwood Company. Mr. Sass served on Kitchener City Council in 1917, 1918 and 1919, and for four years was a member of the K.-W. Collegiate Board. From 1922 to 1924, he was chairman of the Kitchener Board of Trade. On the wane at the time, rejuvenation of the board was said due solely to Mr. Sass' initiative. Under his term of office, membership of the all important group grew to over 300. Sass served as president of the Kitchener-Waterloo Manufacturers' Association and was a director of Queen-Lebel Mines Ltd He was a charter member of the First English Lutheran Church as well as a past grand of the Grand Union Lodge, I.O.O.F. In 1903, John A. Long, Homer Ford, and Peter Hummen became partners in The Berlin Interior Hardwood Company and the business moved to 72 Victoria Street South. This location was chosen due to its proximity to the railroad and local hardwood trees. Homer Ford lived at the property now addressed 150 Water Street South/72 Heins Avenue in the Victoria Park neighbourhood in close proximity to the factory, in keeping with the Berlin tradition of manufacturers and workers living close to each other and their work place. The original building was only three storeys high and half of the current length of the building. In 1914, the building doubled in size with a massive addition to the front portion (north west elevations) of the its name to become the Interior Hardwood Company. In 1929, a fourth storey was added to the building. William T. Sass died in 1938 and his son Arthur Sass became President of the company. The company initially made furniture for banks, as well as interior trim and office partitions. Later, it made roll-top desks, other furniture, counters, and cupboards for banks, and the Canadian House of Commons, as well as wooden seats for arenas, theatres and auditoriums. Some arena seats are displayed inside the building. The Montreal Forum was one of the many arenas that had wooden seats manufactured by the company. The Kitchener-Waterloo Auditorium also had seats manufactured by the company, which were only replaced in 1994. At its peak, the company employed 80 people, but orders began to decline in the late 1950s and the company closed in 1960. In 1961, the building was sold to Victoria Industries and Warehousing, who rented space to other firms including Terry Williams Knitters who occupied the second floor for 23 years from 1968 until it closed in 1991. The building was renovated in 2000 to accommodate office space. Contextual Value The contextual value relates to physical, historical, functional and visual link to its surroundings. The building is representative of the ties among industrial entrepreneurs in the early 1900s and it illustrates the connections between industry and the railroad as well as between industry and workers housing. Originally, a spur line went along the East elevation to Victoria, currently Joseph Street since it was important to have rail access close to the point of manufacture. 72 Victoria Street South also has contextual value in that it maintains and supports the character of the area. The subject property is located within the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL). This CHL is the result of the rapid industrial growth and subsequent rapid population growth experienced within the City in the early twentieth century. Supported by the convergence of the rail lines in the area, the Warehouse District contains a number of large, historic warehouse and factory buildings formerly used for the manufacturing, storage, and exportation of raw material and products across Canada. These original factory complexes include the Huck Glove Factory, located to the south, and the Lang Tanning Company, located to the east. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 72 Victoria Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: Exterior heritage attributes: o All elevations of the building and additions; red brick walls; brick pilasters that separate the bays; o Roof and roofline, including: flat roof; brick corbelling at the roofline; o Window openings; concrete sills and lintels; brick voussoirs; o Main entrance portico, including Doric columns; brick voussoirs; semi-elliptical opening; rounded concrete steps References: https://www.ourcommons.ca/heritage/en/collection/search?artist=2034 Accessed November 27, 2023 Waterloo Chronicle 22 July, 1938, 1,5. https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I136045&tree=generations&fbclid =IwAR15n35awhJeVnedQl6hqCiK3MnZMJgdIbqKZ8x7uMYpcpOR_31Yvnzh1zY Accessed December 5, 2023. Photographs Front Elevation Rear Elevation Side Elevation Interior attribute CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Gail Pool 72 Victoria Street South Address: Recorder: Industrial Building December 5, 2023 Description: Date: 1903 Berlin Industrial Vernacular Photographs Attached: Front Facade Left Façade Right Façade Rear Facade Details Setting Recorder Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Designation Criteria Committee 1. This property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. * E.g. - constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates challenging geometric designs etc. 4.The property has N/AUnknownNoN/AUnknownNo historical value or YesYes associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 5. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical or Yes Yes associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - A commercial building may provide an understanding of how the economic development of the City occured. Additional archival work may be required. 6. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical value or Yes Yes associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 7. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. * E.g. - It helps to define an entrance point to a neighbourhood or helps establish the (historic) rural character of an area. 8. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. * Additional archival work may be required. 9. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is a landmark. *within the region, city or neighborhood. Notes Additional Criteria Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No arrangement, finish, Yes Yes craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No structure have other original Yes Yes outbuildings, notable landscaping or external The chimney is rare. features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No structure occupy its original Yes Yes site? * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No retain most of its original Yes Yes materials and design features? Please refer to the list of heritage attributes within the Statement of Significance and indicate which elements are still existing and which ones have been removed. Alterations: Are there N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No additional elements or Yes Yes features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No good condition? Yes Yes *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re-use if possible and contribute towards equity-building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance to N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes Indigenous heritage and history? Additional Research Required Additional Research Required *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct topographical land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. Could there be any urban Indigenous history associated N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes with the property? Additional Research Required Additional Research Required * Additional archival work may be required. Function: What is the present Unknown Residential Unknown Residential Com function of the subject Commercial mercial property? Office Other -Office Other - ________________ ________________ * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: Does N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes the subject property contribute to the cultural Additional Research Required Additional Research Required heritage of a community of people? Does the subject property N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes have intangible value to a specific community of people? Additional Research Required Additional Research Required * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties) was the first established Islamic Center and Masjid in the Region and contributes to the history of the Muslim community in the area. Notes about Additional Criteria Examined Recommendation Does this property meet the definition of a significant built heritage resource, and should it be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act? (Does it meet two or more of the designation criteria?) N/A Unknown No Yes If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: