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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2024-333 - Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review - August 2024 UpdateStaff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: August 6, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7602 DATE OF REPORT: July 22, 2024 REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-333 SUBJECT: Municipal Heritage Register Review August 2024 Update RECOMMENDATION: The pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued for the following properties: • 83 Benton Street • 107 Courtland Avenue East • 621 King Street West • 47 Onward Avenue • 33 Queen Street South • 44-54 Queen Street South • 148 Margaret Avenue • 100 Margaret Avenue • 104-106 Margaret Avenue • 112 Margaret Avenue REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to recommend pursuing designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for ten 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: On January 1 st, 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 was the imposition of a new timeline which requires "listed" properties on the Municipal *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 314 of 454 Heritage Register to be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria for heritage designation before January 1 st, 2025. Bill 200, the Homeowners Protection Act, 2024, extended the time municipalities have to designate properties listed on their municipal heritage registers until January 1, 2027. Listed properties are properties that have not been designated, but that the municipal Council believes to be of cultural heritage value or interest. The criteria 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. A work plan to address these changes has been developed by Heritage Planning Staff with consultation from the Heritage Kitchener Committee on February 7t", 2023. Implementation of the work plan has now commenced. This report contains a summary of the findings for the properties recently reviewed, and recommendations for next steps. Progress on Work Plan Implementation As part of the work plan proposed in February 2023, Heritage Planning Staff committed to the review of 80 properties listed on the Municipal Heritage Register prior to January 1, 2025. As of the date of this report, a review has been complete for 78 properties. 10 properties are before the Committee as of the date of this report to be considered for designation. 26 properties have fully undergone the designation process. 27 properties are currently undergoing the designation process and are at various stages of completion. 15 properties have been reviewed and determined that no action should be taken at this time. Bill 200, the Homeowners Protection Act, 2024, extended the time municipalities have to designate properties listed on their municipal heritage registers until January 1, 2027. Staff are working on a updated Work Plan and will bring it forward to Heritage Kitchener later this year. 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. Page 315 of 454 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: • Properties would warrant being listed on the City's Municipal Heritage Register if they 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). The following 10 properties were reviewed and meet the following criteria: 83 Benton Street The subject property municipally addressed as 83 Benton Street meets two (2) of the nine (9) criteria of O. Reg. 9/06 (amended through O. Ref. 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 or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significance to a community. 107 Courtland Avenue East The subject property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East meets five (5) of the nine (9) 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 value 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. Page 316 of 454 • The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 621 King Street West The subject property municipally addressed as 621 King Street West meets six (6) of the nine (9) 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 value 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 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. • The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 47 Onward Avenue The subject property municipally addressed as 47 Onward Avenue meets five (5) of the nine (9) 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 value 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. 33 Queen Street South The subject property municipally addressed as 33 Queen Street South meets three (3) of the nine (9) 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 contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. Page 317 of 454 • The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 44-54 Queen Street South The subject property municipally addressed as 44-54 Queen Street South meets three (3) of the nine (9) 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 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. 148 Margaret Avenue The subject property municipally addressed as 148 Margaret Avenue meets four (4) of the nine (9) 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 demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. • 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. 100 Margaret Avenue The subject property municipally addressed as 100 Margaret Avenue meets four (4) of the nine (9) 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 demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. • 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. 104-106 Margaret Avenue The subject property municipally addressed as 104-106 Margaret Avenue meets four (4) of the nine (9) 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. Page 318 of 454 • 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. • 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. 112 Margaret Avenue The subject property municipally addressed as 112 Margaret Avenue meets four (4) of the nine (9) 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 demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. • 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 this property 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 a Notice 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 property should not be designated but remain listed, it will be removed from the Municipal Heritage Register on January 1, 2027. Option 2 — Deferring the Designation Process Should Heritage Kitchener vote to defer the designation process for these properties, they will remain listed on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2027, after which it will have to be removed. The process of designating these properties can be started at any time until January 1, 2027. Option 3 — Not Pursuing Designation for these properties Should Heritage Kitchener vote not to pursue the designation of these properties, they will remain listed on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2027, after which it 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, 2032. Page 319 of 454 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. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of 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 • Municipal Heritage Register Review — January 2024 Update — DSD -2024-022 • Municipal Heritage Register Review — March 2024 Update — DSD -2024-093 • Municipal Heritage Register Review — April 2024 Update — DSD -2024-131 • Municipal Heritage Register Review — May 2024 Update — DSD -2024-194 • Municipal Heritage Register Review — June 2024 Update — DSD -2024-250 • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 Updated Statement of Significance 0 AN I ATM 41l WS APPROVED BY ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Attachment B - Attachment C - Attachment D - Attachment E - Attachment F - Attachment G - Attachment H Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Updated Statement of Significance — 83 Benton Street Updated Statement of Significance — 107 Courtland Avenue East Updated Statement of Significance — 621 King Street West Updated Statement of Significance — 47 Onward Avenue Updated Statement of Significance — 33 Queen Street South Updated Statement of Significance — 44-54 Queen Street South Updated Statement of Significance — 148 Margaret Avenue Updated Statement of Significance — 100 Margaret Avenue Page 320 of 454 Attachment I - Updated Statement of Significance — 104-106 Margaret Avenue Attachment J - Updated Statement of Significance — 112 Margaret Avenue Page 321 of 454 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 83 Benton Street Figure 1.0: Location Map — 83 Benton Street Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ❑Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 83 Benton Street Legal Description: Plan 205 Part Lot 2, 4, 7, 9 and 10 Together with & Subject to ROW Year Built: c. 1886 Architectural Style: Italianate Original Owner: Adeline & Conrad Bitzer Original Use: Residential Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 83 Benton Street is a two-storey late 19th century brick house built in the Italianate architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.32 -acre parcel of land located on the east side of Benton Street between St. George Street and Church Street in the Cedar Hill Planning Community of the City of Kitchener Page 322 of 454 within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the house. Heritage Value 83 Benton Street is recognized for its design/physical and historical/associative values Desian/Phvsical Value The Italianate architectural style originates from the romanticism of the mid -1800s. Italianate buildings are often two -stories in height and, feature low-pitched roof with wide eaves and brackets beneath; tall, narrow arched windows; and, a square cupola or tower (McAlester, 1984). Six principal subtypes can be distinguished, including approximately 15% that represent the centered gable subtype that may showcase a simple or compound plan with a front facing centred gable that projects from a low- pitched hipped roof (McAlester, 1984). In 1865, The Canada Farmerjournal printed elevations and plans for a two-story square plan farmhouse with a symmetrical design featuring a centred gable frontispiece, hung windows with hood molds, corner quoins, chimneys and panelled front door with transom and side Iites (Blumenson, 1990; Kyles, 2016). These elevations and plans were unique to Ontario. 83 Benton Street demonstrates design/physical value as a unique example of the Italianate architectural style and a rare example of the Italianate subtype known as centered gable. This example of the centred gable subtype is a variation of the farmhouse elevations and plans introduced in 1865. The building is two -stories in height and features a low-pitched hipped roof with the remnants of a cupola or tower, a front -facing centered gable with lunette window, wide overhanging eaves supported by decorative brackets, tall and narrow segmentally arched door and window openings, double entrance door, and a full -width hipped roof one -storey verandah with square beveled corner posts and decorative brackets. The 1/1 hung windows do not appear to be original as their flathead does not match the segmentally arched window opening. The house is in good condition. Front Elevation (North Fa(;ade) The front facade of the building is three bays wide and faces Benton Street. The prominent centre bay features buff (yellow) brick construction; a low-pitched hipped roof with the remnants of a cupola or tower; a front -facing centred gable containing a lunette window with brick surround and wood sill; wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; fascia, soffit and frieze board; segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills; full -width hipped roof one -storey verandah with square beveled corner posts and decorative woodwork; and, a double entrance segmentally arched wood door with lower panels and upper lites. The two end bays are setback approximately 16 feet from the centre bay, are about 6 feet wide, and the ridge of their cross -hipped roofline aligns with the rear of the main hip roof. These bays feature buff (yellow) brick construction; a low-pitched cross -hipped roof; wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) brackets; fascia, soffit and frieze board; rubble stone foundation and, the eastern bay displays segmentally arched false window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills while the western bay displays segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills. Side Elevation (East Fagade) The side fagade of the original building is three bays wide. The bay closest to Benton Street features buff (yellow) brick construction; a low-pitched hipped roof with the remnants of a cupola or tower; wide Page 323 of 454 overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; fascia, soffit and frieze board; evidence of an original chimney; and, rubble stone foundation. The middle bay features buff (yellow) brick construction; a low-pitched cross -hipped roof; wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; fascia, soffit and frieze board; paired segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills on both the first- and second -storey; and, rubble stone foundation. The end bay has minimal visibility from the sidewalk and Benton Street. Side Elevation (West Fagade) The side fagade of the original building is three bays wide. The bay closest to Benton Street features buff (yellow) brick construction; a low-pitched hipped roof with the remnants of a cupola or tower; wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; fascia, soffit and frieze board; evidence of an original chimney; and, rubble stone foundation. The middle bay features buff (yellow) brick construction; a low-pitched cross -hipped roof; wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; fascia, soffit and frieze board; paired segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills on both the first- and second -storey; and, rubble stone foundation. The end bay is visible from St. George Street and features: buff (yellow) brick construction; gable roofline; wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; fascia, soffit and frieze board; segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills on both the first- and second -storey; a door opening on both the first- and second -storey; and, rubble stone foundation. This fagade also features a non -original two-storey verandah. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative values relate to an early property owner, the original building owner and the Bitzer family. The property (lot 20) was purchased by Christopher Blum in 1871 (Bitzer, 2014). Christopher Blum was the great -great-uncle of property owner in 2014 (Bitzer, 2014). His niece and husband, Adeline and Conrad Bitzer, built the building around 1886 (Bitzer, 2014). Conrad Bitzer (b. January 11, 1853; d. September 22, 1903) was an honoured citizen who practiced law, held several political offices and was actively involved in various associations and boards. Conrad obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1878 and went on to study law in the office of Bowlby and Clement in Berlin until he was called to the bar in 1881 (Berliner Journal, 1903). He ws the first German-speaking lawyer in Berlin (Wikipedia, 2023). Between 1882 and 1892 he practiced law in partnership with Alex Millar, K.C. and in 1892 he began his independent practice (Berliner Journal, 1903). Conrad served as Deputy Reeve and Reeve of the Town and County Council in 1890 and 1891 and Mayor of Berlin in 1892 (Berliner Journal, 1903). He was a member of the Berlin School Board, the Berlin High School Board, the Berlin High School ex -Pupil's Association, the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the local YMCA, and the liberal party (Berliner Journal, 1903). His involvement with the school boards continued until his death in 1903 (Bitzer, 2014). He also served on the finance and railroad committee of the second Saengerfest festival committee in 1897 (Berliner Journal, 1897). Conrad and Adeline had six children who were born and/or raised at the family home located at 83 Benton Street (Koch, 1986; Wikipedia, 2023). Three of their children held political offices and were active in various associations and boards. Arno Lindner Bitzer (b. February 7, 1858; d. July 16, 1933) served as an alderman between 1917 and 1919 (Bitzer, 2014; Bonk, 2024). Armin Moritz "Arnie" Bitzer (b. October 4, 1885; d. 1967) was an electrical engineer (KW Record, 1967; Bonk, 2024). He served as a lieutenant with the Canadian Signal Corps during WWI, the Public Utilities Commission in 1939 and 1940, the Family Relief Board, and the secretary of the Kitchener Taxpayers Association (KW Record, 1967). Armin served as an alderman between 1958 and 1960 (Bitzer, 2014) and was a Page 324 of 454 vocal opponent of the civic centre project, which he appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (KW Record, 1967). Wilfrid Laurier Bitzer (b. February 10, 1896; d. 1996) was born in the house at 83 Benton Street (Bonk, 2024; Koch, 1986). He was the youngest child and was named after Wilfrid Laurier who was the Prime Minister at the time of his birth (KW Record, 1996. Wilfrid Laurier Bitzer began his real estate career in the 1940s and retired in 1990 at the age of 94 (KW Record, 1996; KW Record, 1990). Wilfrid partnered with Michael Budaker forming the real estate firm of Bitzer-Budaker Ltd., which operated between 1983 and 1990 (KW Record, 1990). He was the president of the K -W Real Estate Board in 1951 (KW Record, 1996). Wilfrid was also active in the German community and was known as the German `Godfather' (KW Record, 1981). He was a founding member and a long-time president of the Trans Canada Alliance of German Canadians, a founding and honorary member of the German Business and Professional Men's Association and the founder of the Canadian Society for German Relief (KW Record, 1996). His work with the Canadian Society for German Relief earned him a Federal Republic of Germany's Medal First Class in 1975 (KW Record, 1996). He was honoured in 1981 for his work with the German community that included helping German immigrants to come to Kitchener, helping them with language barriers, helping them process immigration forms and acting as a liaison between West Germany and its former citizens (KW Record, 1981). He was the Honorary German Consul between 1956 and 1981 (Bitzer, 2014). He served as a Kitchener Alderman from 1954 to 1957 and was active with other community groups including the Granite Club, the Rotary Club of Kitchener and the Concordia Club (KW Record, 1996). At the time of his death, Wilfrid was known in the real estate industry as it's "elder statesman" (KW Record, 1996). Paul Jewitt Bizer (b. 1931, d. May 12, 2020) was the grandson of Conrad and Adeline Bitzer (Bonk, 2024). Paul was born in Toronto but returned to his ancestral home at 83 Benton Street when he was nine years old (KW Record, 2020). He attended Kitchener Collegiate Institute and Waterloo College (now Wilfrid Laurier University) before becoming a civil servant in the Saskatchewan government (KW Record, 2020). He served as a Kitchener Alderman between 1977-1979 and helped to launch the Centre in the Square (Bitzer, 2014; KW Record, 2020). He was a lifelong member of the United Church of Canada, including Trinity United Church in Kitchener (KW Record, 2020). The Bitzer family was honoured on the German Pioneer's Day in 2012 (Bitzer, 2014). Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 83 Benton Street resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the Italianate architectural style of the house, including: o Front Elevation (North Fagade) ■ three bays; ■ orientation towards Benton Street; ■ prominent centre bay features: • buff (yellow) brick construction; • low-pitched hipped roof with the remnants of a cupola or tower; • front -facing centred gable containing a lunette window with brick surround and wood sill; • wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; • fascia, soffit and frieze board; • segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills; Page 325 of 454 N 0 References • full -width hipped roof one -storey verandah with square beveled corner posts and decorative woodwork; and, • double entrance segmentally arched wood door with lower panels and upper lites. ■ two end bays feature: • a setback approximately 16 feet from the centre bay; • buff (yellow) brick construction; • low-pitched cross -hipped roof; • wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) brackets; • fascia, soffit and frieze board; • rubble stone foundation; and, • eastern bay displays segmentally arched false window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills while the western bay displays segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills. Side Elevation (East Fagade) ■ three bays; ■ buff (yellow) brick construction; ■ low-pitched hipped roof with the remnants of a cupola or tower; ■ wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; ■ fascia, soffit and frieze board; ■ evidence of an original chimney; ■ paired segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills on both the first- and second -storey; and, ■ rubble stone foundation. Side Elevation (West Fagade) ■ three bays; ■ buff (yellow) brick construction; ■ low-pitched hipped roof with the remnants of a cupola or tower; ■ rear facing gable at the back of the house; ■ wide overhanging eaves supported by large (not paired) decorative brackets and small (paired) decorative modillions; ■ fascia, soffit and frieze board; ■ evidence of an original chimney; ■ paired segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs and wood sills on both the first- and second -storey; ■ door openings on both the first- and second -storey; and, ■ rubble stone foundation. Berliner Journal. (1897). The Second Saengerfest. Berliner Journal: Berlin, Ontario. Berliner Journal. (1903). Death of Conrad Bitzer. Succumbs to Typhoid Fever, - An Honored Citizen and Ex -Mayor of Berlin. Berliner Journal: Berlin, Ontario. Bitzer, B. (2014). E-mail to Michelle Drake dated May 15, 2014 regarding the heritage evaluation of 83 Benton Street. Page 326 of 454 Blumenson. (1990). Ontario Architecture: A Guide to Styles and Building Terms: 1784 -Present. Fitzhenry & Whiteside: Leaside, Ontario. Bonk, D. (2024). Waterloo Region Generations: A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario. https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/ Koch, H. (1986). Real estate broker, 90, is aiming for 110. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. KW Record. (1967). Former Alderman: Armin Bitzer Dies At Civic Hearing. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. KW Record. (1981). German `Godfather' Honored at Dinner. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. KW Record. (1990). Bitzer retires at 94. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. KW Record. (1996). Obituary: Bitzer dedicated life to heritage, home town. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. KW Record. (2020). Paul Jewitt Bitzer obituary. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. Kyles. (2016). Building Styles. Italianate (1850-0900). Accessed on July 22, 2024 from http://www.ontarioarchitecture.com/itaIianate.htm. McAlester. (1984). A Field Guide to American Houses. Random House: Toronto, Ontario. Photographs Front Elevation (North Fagade) — 83 Benton Street Page 327 of 454 Side Elevation (East Facade) — 83 Benton Street Side Elevation (West Fagade) — 83 Benton Street Page 328 of 454 CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 83 Benton Street Address: c. 1886, Italianate Description: Michelle Drake Recorder: — Date: July 3, 2024 (date of construction, architectural style, etc) Photographs Attached: El Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑ Setting Designation Criteria Recorder— Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Committee 1. This property has design value or N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑X 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 X 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 X 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. Page 329 of 454 4. The property has historical value or N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ associative value Yes ❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X 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 ❑X 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 X because it is Yes ❑ Yes ❑ important in defining, maintaining or Page 330 of 454 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. Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the 8. The property has interior N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ arrangement, contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X because it is Yes ❑ Yes ❑ physically, noteworthy? Completeness: functionally, visually Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ or historically linked Yes ❑ other original to its surroundings. outbuildings, notable *Additional archival work landscaping or may be required. features that 9. The property has complete the site? contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X because it is a Yes ❑ Yes ❑ 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 ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ arrangement, Yes ❑ finish, craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ structure have Yes ❑ other original outbuildings, notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Page 331 of 454 Site Integrity: Does the N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X structure Yes ❑ occupy its original site? * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X building retain Yes ❑ most of its original 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 ❑X Yes ❑ additional Yes ❑ elements or features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes X good Yes ❑ condition? *E.g. - Could be a good candidate Page 332 of 454 for adaptive re- use if possible and contribute towards equity- building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ this site be of ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required importance to Indigenous heritage and history? *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ topographical ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. Could there be any urban Indigenous history associated with the property? * Additional archival work may be required. Function: Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Unknown ❑ Residential ❑X Commercial ❑ What is the Commercial ❑ Office ❑ Other ❑ present Office ❑ Other ❑ - function of the subject property? * Other may include vacant, social institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Page 333 of 454 Diversity and Inclusion: Does the subject property contribute to the cultural heritage of a community of people? Does the subject property have intangible value to a specific community of people? * 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. N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Page 334 of 454 ❑ Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: Page 335 of 454 h 36 a STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 107 Courtland Avenue South 97 ` 122 /34 103 24 Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value 1230 ,134 .138' 10 141 '-, X451 r 1 1 t1 70 17: 17i' - X176 0. ,1 182 179 1883 ' d 126 ®Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address -107 Courtland Avenue East Legal Description: Plan 419 Lot 4-9 Part Lot 10 & 11 GCT Lot 277 Year Built: c. 1928 Architectural Style: Vernacular example of Beaux Arts Classicism Original Owner: Public School Board Original Use: Public Elementary School Condition: Good Page 336 of 454 Description of Cultural Heritage Resource The property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East is a two-storey 20th century brick school built as a Vernacular example of the Beaux Arts Classicism architectural style. The school 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 Cedar Hill and Schneider Creek Secondary Plan 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/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East demonstrates design/physical value as a rare example of a two-storey 20th century brick school built as a Vernacular example of the Beaux Arts Classicism architectural style. In Ontario, the Beaux-Arts Classicism architectural style was present between 1900 and 1945, and primarily used for public and semipublic buildings, such as post offices, banks and libraries (Blumenson, 1990). Ontario architects generally preferred a Classical interpretation of the Roman or Greek architecture but on a smaller scale (Blumenson, 1990). This preference can be seen in the scale, symmetry, and simplicity of the Courtland Avenue Public School building design. The design also pays tribute to the semi -circular arches of the main entrance, bell tower, and second floor windows of an earlier school on the site through the use of blind semi -circular stone arches. Front (North Elevation) FaQade The front facade faces Courtland Avenue East and features a symmetrical facade with five bays and a flat roof. The central bay features: yellow brick and stone materials; a classical frontispiece that is raised from the ground features smooth pilasters with simple moulded base and a crown cap topped by an entablature; the entablature features a plain architrave, a decorative frieze with round reliefs, and a moulded cornice with dentils; above the entablature sits a stone sign that reads "COURTLAND"; copper flashing is used above the entablature, the stone sign, the second floor stone belt course, and the roof; stone belt courses are located below the first floor windows and above the second floor windows; a pair of window openings with a stone surround; and, a bronze plaque that reads "Courtland Senior Public School 1890 — 1990 to Commemorate One Hundred Years in Education." The two bays on either side of the central bay feature: four flatheaded basement windows; yellow brick and stone materials; a stone belt course below the first floor windows and above the second floor windows; the belt course above the second floor windows feature decorative stone reliefs; a window pattern on both the first and second floor that features a single flatheaded 1/1 window with enclosed transom and a stone sill, a ribbon of three flatheaded 1/1 windows with enclosed transom and a stone sill, and another single flatheaded 1/1 window with an enclosed transom and a stone sill; and, copper flashing on the entablature, stone sign, second floor belt course, and roof. The two end bays feature: yellow brick and stone materials; three flatheaded basement windows; a stone belt course that aligns with the bottom of the first floor windows and a broken stone belt course Page 337 of 454 that aligns with the top of the second floor windows; blind stone semi -circular arches with decorative central keystones (agraffe) supported by fluted pilasters with plain bases and crown caps; stone cartouches above the blind concrete arches; and, stone medallions with brick surrounds. Side (East) Facade The side fagade faces East but only a portion of the circa 1928 fagade is visible because the 1964 addition was built on to the East fagade. The portion of the circa 1928 building that can be seen features: yellow brick and stone materials; two flathead enclosed basement windows; a stone belt course below the first -floor windows and above the second floor windows; a single flatheaded 1/1 window with an enclosed transom and a stone sill on both the first- and second -storey; a ribbon of three flatheaded 1/1 windows with enclosed transoms and a stone sill on both the first- and second - storey; and, copper flashing on the roof. Side (West) Facade The side fagade faces West and features: yellow brick and stone; four flathead basement windows with stone sills; a stone belt course below the first -floor windows and above the second -floor windows; a ribbon of three 1/1 flatheaded windows with enclosed transom and stone sills bookended by a single 1/1 window with an enclosed transom and stone sills on both the first- and second -storey; and, copper flashing on the roof. Rear (South) FaQade The rear fagade faces South and consists entirely of the 1964 addition. Addition (1964) A one storey addition was built of the south fagade of 107 Courtland Avenue East. The addition is set back behind the frontline of the circa 1928 building. The addition is constructed of brown brick and features the school's name "COURLTAND SENIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL" as well as the Waterloo Region District School Board logo. The addition does not detract from the character of 107 Courtland Avenue, or the character of the Courtland Avenue East streetscape as it is setback from the original fagade, lower in height, and situated on a lower elevation of land. Historical/Associative Value The property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East has historical/associative value due to its direct association with public education and because it demonstrates the work of an architect and builder who were significant to Berlin (now Kitchener). The subject property was the third site for a public school in the Berlin (now Kitchener). The original building was constructed in 1890 as a four -room school at a cost of $5500 (Berliner Journal, 1890). It's first principal was Mary Cairnes (WRDSB, 2015). The first sub -principal was Miss Edith Matheson (1890-1891) and the second principal was Miss M.B. Tier (1891-1904) (Noonan, 1975; WRDSB, 2015). In 1903, four new classrooms were added to the school at a cost of $3000 (WRDSB, 2015). Later principals included Arthur Foster (1905-1912), Peter Fischer (1912-1917), W.G. Bain (1917-1919 & 1920-1927), and, Olive Matthews (1919-1920) (Noonan, 1975; WRDSB, 2015). Peter Fisher was one of four founding members of the Waterloo Historical Society (The Record, 2012). The current building was designed by Bernal A. Jones and constructed by the Dunker Brothers (William and Albert) in 1928 at a cost of $94,297 (WRDSB, 2015). B.A. Jones attended the Toronto Page 338 of 454 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 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 1927 KW Granite Club and the 1938-39 Registry Theatre (Parks Canada, 2013; Schmidt, 1977). Students were sent to nearby schools during construction and the first principal of the newly renovated and expanded school was Stanley Hodgins (1927-1937) (WRDSB, 2015). A major renovation circa 1964 required the demolition of two single detached dwellings to construct a $500,000 addition to the side and rear of the building to convert the school from a primary to a senior public school (KW Record, 1964; WRDSB, 2015). This renovation required the demolition of eight rooms, the addition of six new classrooms along with rooms for music, art, industrial arts, home economics, science and a double gymnasium with showers and changes rooms (WRDSB, 2015). The additions maintained the front portion of the 1928 building. Post renovation, the principal was William H. Taylor (1965-1970). Mr. Taylor was community minded contributing to local sports and being honoured by the Mayor for 20 years of service as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission (WRDSB, 2015). Contextual Value The contextual value relates to how the property is physically, functionally, and historically linked to its surroundings. The building is physically and historically linked to its original site, and continues to function as 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 design/physical value of the brick school built as a Vernacular example of the Beaux Arts Classicism architectural style, including: Front (North) Fagade o a symmetrical fagade with five bays; o a flat roof; o a central bay with: ■ yellow brick and stone; ■ concrete classical main entrance door surround with pilasters and entablature; ■ the entablature features a plain architrave, a frieze with round reliefs, ■ a moulded cornice with dentils; ■ a stone sign that reads "COURTLAND"; ■ copper flashing is used above the entablature, the stone sign, the second -floor stone belt course, and the roof; ■ a stone belt course below the first floor windows; ■ a stone belt course above the second floor windows; ■ a pair of window openings with a stone surround; and, Page 339 of 454 ■ a bronze plague that reads "Courtland Senior Public School 1890 — 1990 to Commemorate One Hundred Years in Education." o the two bays on either side of the central bay feature: ■ four flatheaded basement windows; ■ yellow brick; ■ a stone belt course below the first floor windows; ■ a window pattern on both the first and second floor that features a single window opening with a stone sill, a ribbon of three window openings with a stone sill, and another single window opening with a stone sill; ■ a second stone belt course above the second floor windows; ■ the belt course features decorative concrete embellishments; ■ copper flashing; and, ■ copper flashing on the roof. o the two end bays feature: ■ yellow brick and concrete; ■ three flatheaded basement windows; ■ a concrete belt course below the first -floor windows; ■ blind stone semi -circular arches with decorative central keystones (agraffe) supported by fluted pilasters with plain bases and crown caps; ■ stone cartouches above the blind concrete arches; and, ■ stone medallions with brick surrounds. • Side (East) Fagade o portion of the circa 1928 fagade, which is visible; o yellow brick and stone materials; o two flathead enclosed basement windows; o a stone belt course below the first -floor windows and above the second floor windows; o a single flatheaded 1 /1 window with an enclosed transom and a stone sill on both the first- and second -storey; o a ribbon of three flatheaded 1/1 windows with enclosed transoms and a stone sill on both the first- and second -storey; and, o copper flashing on the roof. • Side (West) Fagade o yellow brick and stone; o four flathead basement windows with stone sills; o a stone belt course below the first -floor windows and above the second -floor windows; o a ribbon of three 1/1 flatheaded windows with enclosed transom and stone sills bookended by a single 1/1 window with an enclosed transom and stone sills on both the first- and second -storey; and, o copper flashing on the roof. RPfPrPnr_Pc Berliner Journal. (1890). New Buildings in Berlin. Berliner Journal: Berlin, Ontario. Hill, R. (2009). Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950. Retrieved from http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/173 on October 4, 2013. Noonan, G. (1975). A History of Kitchener. Waterloo, Ontario: Wilfrid Laurier University Press. Page 340 of 454 Parks Canada. (2013). Canada's Historic Places. Registry Theatre. Retrieved from http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-Iieu.aspx?id=12427 on October 4, 2013. Unknown. (1990). Courtland 1890-1990 (100th anniversary program). Courtland Public School: Kitchener, Ontario. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). (2015). Principals and Vice -Principals Courtland Avenue P. S. 1890-2015. WRDSB: Kitchener, ON. Photographs Front Elevation (North Facade) — 107 Courtand Avenue East 04 Side Elevation (West Fagade) — 107 Courtland Avenue East Page 341 of 454 ,^' � =h- h0, a 1;' �'lM SY" y 1°' 'w �yYw�~ ��'K•"•r / Y �, , w lti 4 �' 3+..•d�r ��� � * - 4 � _moi Side Elevation (East Fagade) — 107 Courtland Avenue East Rear Elevation (South Fagade) — 107 Courtland Avenue East Page 342 of 454 1 KrTMh,!R CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 107 Courtland Avenue East Address: Public school, c. 1928, Beaux Arts Classicism Description: (date of construction, architectural style, etc) Photographs Attached: Michelle Drake Recorder: — Date: April 24, 2024 El Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑ Setting Designation Criteria Recorder —Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Committee 1. This property has design value or N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ physical value Yes ❑X Yes ❑X 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 X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X 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 X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑ because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or Page 343 of 454 1 KrT HENER 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 ❑X Yes ❑X 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 o r N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ associative value Yes ❑X Yes ❑X 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 ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ associative value Yes ❑ Yes ❑X because it demonstrates or Page 344 of 454 1 KrT HES ER 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 X No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X 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 ❑X Yes ❑X 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 X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X because it is a Yes ❑ Yes ❑ landmark. *within the region, city or neighborhood. Notes Page 345 of 454 1 KrTMh,!R Additional Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Criteria Interior: Is the interior N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ arrangement, Yes ❑ finish, craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ structure have Yes ❑ other original outbuildings, notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X structure Yes ❑X occupy its original site? * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X building retain Yes ❑X most of its original materials and design features? Please refer to the list of heritage attributes within the Page 11 of 15 Page 346 of 454 1 KrT HEN�R Statement of Significance and indicate which elements are still existing and which ones have been removed. Alterations: Are there N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ additional Yes ❑ elements or features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X good Yes ❑X condition? *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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ this site be of ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required importance to Indigenous heritage and history? *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ Page 12 of 15 Page 347 of 454 1 KrTCHEN�R topographical ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. Could there be any urban Indigenous history associated with the property? * Additional archival work may be required. Function: Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ What is the Commercial ❑ Office ❑ Other X Institutional — School present Office ❑ Other ❑ - function of the subject property? * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑X Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ Inclusion: ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required Does the subject property contribute to N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ the cultural ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required heritage of a community of people? Page 13 of 15 Page 348 of 454 1 KrTcHEN�R Does the subject property have intangible value to a specific community of people? * 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ Additional Research Required Other: Page 14 of 15 Page 349 of 454 General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: 1 KrT HENER Page 15 of 15 Page 350 of 454 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 607-641 KING ST W/5-35 WELLINGTON ST S ❑ 621 King Street West 607-641 King Street West / 5-35 Wellington Street South Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Social Value ®Historic/Associative Value ❑Economic Value ®Contextual Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 607-641 King Street West/5-35 Wellington Street South (Yellow Outline) Address for Designation Purposes: 621 King Street West (Red Outline) Legal Description: Plan 377 Lots 67 to 73 and 109 PT Lots 22 to 30 and 489 Streets and Lanes Lot 112 PT Lot 32 RP 58R-3202 PT Part 1 RP 58R-3390 PT Part 5 RP 58R-3594 PT Part 1 RP 58R- 19198 Parts 1 TO 3 Year Built: 1897 Architectural Style: Romanesque Original Owner: Jacob Kaufman Original Use: Residential Condition: Good Page 351 of 454 Description of Cultural Heritage Resource The address for designation purposes is 621 King Street West. The subject property is a late 19th century brick building built in the Romanesque architectural style. The building is situated on large parcel of land associated with a multi -building redevelopment. The subject property is located on the south side of King Street West between Wellington Street South and Victoria Street South in the K -W Hospital Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the two -and -a -half storey late 19th century brick building. Heritage Value The subject property municipally addressed as 621 King Street West is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical value relate to the style and material of the building. The building is a rare and unique example of a late 19th century building built in the Romanesque architectural style and a rare example in Berlin/Kitchener of the use of tooled red sandstone as a building material. The building plan is primarily rectangular with a hip roof, two projecting bays, three gable dormers, and two turrets. The building has many intact heritage attributes in good condition. Front (North Elevation) Facade The front fagade of the building faces King Street West. The original 1896 building is three bays wide. The central bay is two -storeys and forms part of the main rectangular building plan with hip roof. The central bay features: red brick; 1/1 hung window with rusticated stone header and sill; corbelled rusticated red sandstone; copper flashing; and, hexagonal slate tile hip roof. The left bay is a three-storey square tower with a pyramidal turret. The tower features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; ribbon of three windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; ribbon of three stained glass windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; decorative rusticated sandstone blocks; carved stone gargoyle; ribbon of three semi -circular 1/1 windows, including stained glass, with continuous header and sill separated by half -round stone columns with Corinthian capitals and a simple base; moulded cornice, plain frieze, fascia, and soffits; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. The right bay is two -and -a -half storey square tower with a pyramidal turret. The tower features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; 1897 date stone with ostrich feather motif; two 1/1 hung windows with brick voussoirs; a 1/1 hung window with stained glass; round red brick brick buttresses with a decorative stone pointed cap; decorative red brick below the eaves; corbelled rusticated red sandstone; copper flashing/trim; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. Side (West Elevation) Facade The side fagade is an interior elevation that faces a new multi-storey residential building. The original building consists of three bays. The left bay is two -and -a -half storey square tower with a pyramidal turret. The tower features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; round red brick brick buttresses with a decorative stone pointed cap; Page 352 of 454 decorative red brick below the eaves; corbelled rusticated red sandstone; copper flashing/trim; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. The middle bay is a two -and -a -half storey projection with a gable roofline that transitions to a half - hexagon roofline. This bay features: three window openings on the main floor; three 1/1 hung windows with rusticated stone headers and sills on the second floor; a stone band between the second and third storey; three 1/1 hung windows with rusticated stone headers; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with chimney. The right bay is two -storeys. The second storey features four different window sizes with rusticated stone headers and sills; corbelled red sandstone; a hipped roof dormer clad with siding (no window); and, a hipped slate tile roof. Side (East Elevation) FaQade The side fagade faces East looking towards the former Kaufman Rubber Factory (now the Kaufman Lofts). The original building consists of four bays. The left bay is two -storeys with features that include: the hipped slate tile roof; the hipped roof dormer; decorative corbelled red brick; three window openings on the second -storey with 1/1 windows with rusticated stone headers and sills; and, a rusticated stone foundation. The first -storey appears to have undergone some changes. The next bay features a front facing gable. The gable is clad with horizontal siding and features a semi -circular archway with vertical planks acting as a guard rail. Like the west elevation, the first and second storey project forward in a hexagonal shape. The projecting bay features: decorative corbelled red brick; three 1/1 hung windows with rusticated headers and sills on both the first and second storey; and, a rusticated stone foundation. The next bay is two -storeys and narrow. This bay features: decorative corbelled red brick; window with rusticated stone header and sill; large double door opening; and, rusticated stone foundation. The right bay is a square tower with a pyramidal turret. The tower features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; ribbon of three windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; ribbon of three stained glass windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; rusticated decorative red sandstone blocks; carved stone gargoyle; ribbon of three semi -circular 1/1 windows, including stained glass, with continuous header and sill separated by half -round stone columns with Corinthian capitals and a simple base; moulded cornice, plain frieze, fascia, and soffits; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. Rear (South Elevation) Facade The majority of the rear fagade was covered with an addition. This addition has been removed. The rear facade features that remain are the slate tile roof; the hipped roof dormer; decorative corbelled red brick; and, at least three window openings with rusticated stone headers and sills. Infnrinr The most important interior features are the entry parlour and staircase, the office with visual connection to the former Kaufman Rubber Factory (now the Kaufman Lofts), and the stained glass. Page 353 of 454 Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative values relate to the subject properties direct associations with the Kaufman family, Jacob and Mary (nee Eidt Ratz) Kaufman, the architect Menno Schlicter Detweiler, Alvin Ratz (A.R.) Kaufman (son of Jacob Kaufman), the rubber making industry, the Ratz-Bechtel funeral home, and Barnett and Rieder-Hymmen architects. The building was built by Jacob Kaufman as his residence in 1897. The residence was built as a 2'/2 storey house of red sandstone and red brick for a total cost of $13,000 (Berliner Journal, 1897). At the time, red sandstone was a rare building material and the building featured some of the most ornate stone and woodwork (interior) in the Region. The total cost was almost double the cost of the Lang residence and at least six times the cost of the average house built in 1897. Both Jacob and his son A.R. Kaufman resided in the building at 621 King Street West. The building was designed by Menno Schlicter Detweiler (1868-1907) who began his career in Berlin (now Kitchener). Detweiler was born in Blair, Ontario and may have trained with local architects. He changed the spelling of his last name to Detwiler post 1900. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute and opened his first office in Columbus, Ohio. Later he moved to Minneapolis before relocating to Austin, Minnesota where he died at age 39. His only known work in Canada was the design of a mansion for Jacob Kaufman at 621 King Street West in 1897. His most significant commission by Bell & Detwiler was the refined Beaux-Arts design for the monumental State Capitol Building in Pierre, South Dakota, built in 1907 and still standing in 2024. The residence overlooked Kaufman Rubber Company Limited located east of the residence on King Street. Jacob Kaufman (1847-1920) founded the Kaufman Rubber Company Limited, later known as Kaufman Footwear, in 1907. A.R. Kaufman was instrumental in convincing his father, Jacob Kaufman, to begin Kaufman Rubber Company and was an integral part of the company's management from the beginning. The facility opened for production in 1908 with 350 employees and immediately became one of the largest industries in Berlin. The company's first products consisted of a variety of rubber footwear for the Canadian trade and for export to England, Australia, New Zealand and other countries. As production grew, the building expanded in 1911, 1920 and again in 1925 covering an entire city block and then employing some 700 employees. Under A.R. Kaufman's leadership, the company significantly expanded its line of rubber products. After Jacob Kaufman's death in 1920, A.R. Kaufman (1885-1979) became President and General Manager of the Kaufman Rubber Company. Following World War II, he founded Kaufman Furniture in Collingwood, Ontario. When A.R. Kaufman retired as President and became Chairman of the Board in 1964, his son William H. Kaufman succeeded him as President, having previously managed the Collingwood furniture division. William H. Kaufman continued diversifying, introducing new manufacturing, and marketing techniques and some of the company's most successful product lines such as the Sorel line of winter sport boots. In 1967, with over 800 employees at the King Street plant, a 100,000 square foot warehouse was constructed at Wellington Street and Shirley Avenue. In 1986, William H. Kaufman relinquished his position of President but remained Chairman of the Board of Directors. A fourth generation of Kaufman's continued to be directly associated with the management of the company with Tom Kaufman, William H. Kaufman's son, serving as Executive Vice -President of Kaufman Footwear. Kaufman Footwear declared bankruptcy in 2000. Kaufman Footwear not only had a significant influence on Kitchener's industrial heritage but also had a major impact on the local economy as the workplace of thousands of Kitchener residents over the years, often successive generations. The factory building has been a physical landmark in Kitchener for over a century, dominating the intersection of King Street and Victoria Street South (formerly Wilmot Street) and Page 354 of 454 serving as a gateway to the downtown. The original Kaufman Rubber Company Limited still stands but has been converted to residential condominium units. As a family, the Kaufman's are one of Kitchener's most prominent, well regarded for their business acumen, their innovation, their public service, and their philanthropy. The Kaufman family is famed not only for their entrepreneurial genius, but also for their commitment to community involvement and public service. Generations of Kaufman's have contributed in many significant ways to the YMCA, YWCA, K -W Hospital, and other organizations, and have served on numerous community and City Boards. Of note is the diversity of their influence, from directing the construction of the first sewage disposal system in Berlin (Jacob Kaufman); to supporting the YWCA and the Berlin Hospital (Mary Kaufman) to serving 38 years as Chairman of the City's Planning Board and founding one of the first birth control information centres in Canada (A.R. Kaufman); to receiving National recognition for volunteer service for health and welfare issues (William H. Kaufman). The A.R. Kaufman Charitable Foundation was established in 1973 and upon A.R. Kaufman's death in 1979, $1 million was distributed to local charitable organizations over a five-year period (K -W Record, 1979). As an example, the Foundation funded the first Electrocardiogram Cardiac Analysis Monitor for Twin City doctors at a cost of $77,000 (K -W Record, 1980). The Ratz-Bechtel funeral home was first known as the Orton S. (O.S.) Bechtel funeral home in 1925 on Queen Street South. The Queen Street South building was demolished for the extension of Charles Street. In 1928, Edward Ratz, then mayor of Kitchener (previously an alderman 1917-1925), joined the funeral business with O. S. Bechtel and they formally changed the business name to Ratz- Bechtel Ltd. They operated out of 178 Queen Street South in 1930 until they moved to 621 King Street West in 1949 (K -W Record, 1967). Edward Ratz died in December 1954. O.S. Bechtel sold half his interest of the Ratz-Bechtel funeral business to Lewis Hahn of New Hamburg in 1967 (K -W Record, 1967). A year later, in 1968, both Bechtel and Hahn announced the plans to double the size of its building with an 8,500 square foot expansion (K -W Record, 1968) to add a chapel that would accommodate 150 people. These plans were designed by Barnett and Rieder-Hymmen and constructed by Brandon Construction Limited (K -W Record, 1968). The plans proposed a Georgian - style building constructed of red brick with a steep hip roof and exposed ceiling beams, along with the enclosure of the verandah of the Kaufman house with red brick to blend with the chapel, and a columned entrance between the Kaufman house and the new chapel (K -W Record, 1968). In 1971, the Ratz-Bechtel funeral business was sold to Richard J. Cline of Burlington, in 1989 the business is amalgamated with the Loewen Group Inc of Burnaby B.C, and in 2006 the business was acquired by Service Corporation International (Canada). After operating for 66 years at 621 King Street West, the Ratz-Bechtel funeral business performed its last funeral and offered a final public viewing in December of 2015 (K -W Record, 2015). The chapel and column entrance were demolished circa 1920 to facilitate the redevelopment of the lands. The enclosed verandah remains along with the rest of the Kaufman house. The architectural firm of Barnett and Rieder (later known as Rieder, Hymmen and Lobban) designed some of Kitchener's most important public buildings of the 1950s and 60s, including the main branch of the Kitchener Public Library, the Duke Street parking garage, Centre in the Square, Eastwood Collegiate and Highland Baptist Church (Waterloo Region Record, 2016). Contextual Value The contextual values relate to the visual and historic link to its surroundings. The location for the Kaufman House was chosen so that Jacob could see the Kaufman Footwear Company Limited from Page 355 of 454 his office on the second floor of 621 King Street West. As part of the redevelopment of the lands surround the Kaufman House, the approved HIA recommends that open space be used to maintain a view corridor to continue to visually connect the house to the factory (mcCallum Sather, 2018). Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 621 King Street West resides in the following heritage attributes: • All elements related to the design/physical value of the Kaufman House built in the Romanesque architectural style, including: o All elements of the three -bay front (south) fagade, including: ■ Two-storey central bay with hip roof features: red brick; 1/1 hung window with rusticated stone header and sill; corbelled rusticated red sandstone; copper flashing; and, hexagonal slate tile hip roof. ■ Three-storey square tower with a pyramidal turret features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; ribbon of three windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; ribbon of three stained glass windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; decorative rusticated sandstone blocks; carved stone gargoyle; ribbon of three semi -circular 1/1 windows, including stained glass, with continuous header and sill separated by half -round stone columns with Corinthian capitals and a simple base; moulded cornice, plain frieze, fascia, and soffits; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. ■ Two -and -a -half storey square tower with a pyramidal turret, which features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; 1897 date stone with ostrich feather motif; two 1/1 hung windows with brick voussoirs; a 1/1 hung window with stained glass; round red brick buttresses with a decorative stone pointed cap; decorative red brick below the eaves; corbelled rusticated red sandstone; copper flashing/trim; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. o All elements of the three -bay side (west) fagade, including: ■ Two -and -a -half storey square tower with a pyramidal turret, which features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; round red brick buttresses with a decorative stone pointed cap; decorative red brick below the eaves; corbelled rusticated red sandstone; copper flashing/trim; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. ■ Two -and -a -half storey projection with a gable roofline that transitions to a half - hexagon roofline. This bay features: three window openings on the main floor; three 1/1 hung windows with rusticated stone headers and sills on the second floor; a stone band between the second and third storey; three 1/1 hung windows with rusticated stone headers; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with chimney. ■ Two-storey bay, which features four different window sizes with rusticated stone headers and sills; corbelled red sandstone; a hipped roof dormer clad with siding (no window); and, a hipped slate tile roof. o All elements of the four -bay side (east) fagade, including: ■ Two-storey bay, which features: hipped slate tile roof; hipped roof dormer; decorative corbelled red brick; three window openings on the second -storey with 1/1 windows with rusticated stone headers and sills; and, a rusticated stone foundation. Page 356 of 454 N 0 References ■ Two -and -a -half storey hexagonal shaped projecting bay, which features: front facing gable clad with horizontal siding; semi -circular archway with vertical planks acting as a guard rail; decorative corbelled red brick; three 1/1 hung windows with rusticated headers and sills on both the first and second storey; and, a rusticated stone foundation. ■ Two-storey bay, which features: decorative corbelled red brick; window with rusticated stone header and sill; large double door opening; and, rusticated stone foundation. ■ Three-storey square tower with a pyramidal turret features: red brick; tooled red sandstone; ribbon of three windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; ribbon of three stained glass windows with continuous rusticated stone header and sill; rusticated decorative red sandstone blocks; carved stone gargoyle; ribbon of three semi -circular 1/1 windows, including stained glass, with continuous header and sill separated by half -round stone columns with Corinthian capitals and a simple base; moulded cornice, plain frieze, fascia, and soffits; and, hexagonal slate tile roof with finial. All elements of the rear (north) fagade, including: ■ slate tile roof; hipped roof dormer; decorative corbelled red brick; and, at least three window openings with rusticated stone headers and sills. The interior heritage attributes are limited to the following: ■ the entry parlour and staircase, the office with visual connection to the former Kaufman Rubber Factory (now the Kaufman Lofts), and the stained glass. Berliner Journal. (1897). Berlin's Progress: 213 New Buildings and Improvements. Berliner Journal: Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. Hill, R.G. (2022). Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800 — 1950. Retrieved from: http.//www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/ on May 27, 2024. Kitchener -Waterloo Record (1964). A.R. Kaufman retires at age 79. Kitchener -Waterloo Record: Kitchener, Ontario. Kitchener -Waterloo Record. (1967). He Will Retire After 9,686 Funerals in 42 Years. Kitchener - Waterloo Record: Kitchener, Ontario. K -W Record. (1968). Ratz-Bechtel Ltd. to Double Facilities. K -W Record: Kitchener, Ontario. mcCallumSather. (2018). Heritage Impact Assessment — Stage 2, 16040, 621 King Street West. mcCallumSather: Hamilton, ON. MSA Making Sustainable Architecture Prime Consultant. (2016). Heritage Impact Assessment — Stage 1, 16040, 621 King Street West (SIXO Development). MSA: Hamilton, ON. Thompson, C.. (2016). An architect who shaped modern Kitchener. Waterloo Region Record: Kitchener, Ontario. Page 357 of 454 Photographs Front Elevation (North Fagade) — 621 King Street West Side Elevation (East Fagade) — 621 King Street West Page 358 of 454 Side Elevation (West Fagade) — 621 King Street West Page 359 of 454 1 KrTcHEN�R CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 621 King Street West Address: Former Kaufman House and Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home Description: (date of construction, architectural style, etc) Photographs Attached: Michelle Drake Recorder: — Date: April 16, 2024 ❑Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑ Setting Designation Criteria Recorder –Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Committee 1. This property has design value or N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X 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 X No ❑ physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑ because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or Page 360 of 454 1 KrT HENER 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 ❑X 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 o r N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ associative value Yes ❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X because it demonstrates or Page 11 of 17 Page 361 of 454 1 KrT HES ER 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 X 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 ❑X 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 X because it is a Yes ❑ Yes ❑ landmark. *within the region, city or neighborhood. Notes Page 12 of 17 Page 362 of 454 1 KrTMh,!R Additional Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Criteria Interior: Is the interior N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X arrangement, Yes ❑ finish, craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ structure have Yes ❑ other original outbuildings, notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X structure Yes ❑ occupy its original site? * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X building retain Yes ❑ most of its original materials and design features? Please refer to the list of heritage attributes within the Page 13 of 17 Page 363 of 454 1 KrT HEN�R 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 ❑X Yes ❑ additional Yes ❑ elements or features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes X good Yes ❑ condition? *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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ this site be of ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required importance to Indigenous heritage and history? *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ Page 14 of 17 Page 364 of 454 1 KrTMh,!R topographical ❑ Additional Research Required ❑X Additional Research Required land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. Could there be any urban Indigenous history associated with the property? * Additional archival work may be required. Function: Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ What is the Commercial ❑ Office ❑ Other ❑X - Vacant: To be present Office ❑ Other ❑ - determined as part of a redevelopment function of the project subject property? * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ Inclusion: ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required Does the subject property contribute to N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ the cultural ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required heritage of a community of people? Page 15 of 17 Page 365 of 454 1 KrTcHEN�R Does the subject property have intangible value to a specific community of people? * 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register Page 16 of 17 Page 366 of 454 ❑ 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: Page of Y Page 367 of 454 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 47 Onward Avenue Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 47 Onward Avenue Legal Description: Plan 309 Part Lots 30, 34-38 Year Built: 1935 Architectural Style: Gothic Revival Original Owner: Original Use: Institutional — Religious (Church) Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 47 Onward Avenue is a mid -20th century building built in the Gothic architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.85 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Onward Avenue between Crescent Street and Weber 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 church. Page 368 of 454 Heritage Value 47 Onward Avenue is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical values relate to the Gothic Revival architectural style of the building. 47 Onward Avenue is a notable example of a 19th century Gothic Revival church demonstrating the Decorated style that commonly includes windows that are decorated with foils, carved doors, and restrained leaf patterns (Kyles, 2016). Gothic Revival Churches can be divided into two groups: the pre -1841 romantic Gothic and the post -1841 churches influenced by the writings of Augustus Pugin and John Ruskin who felt Medieval architecture was the true architecture for the Christian world (Kyles, 2016). The composition of buildings influenced by the Gothic Revival architectural style often feature symmetrical plans, steep roof and gable pitches, and breaks in the continuity of elevations by projecting or recessed bays (Fram, 1988). The details emphasize verticality (Fram, 1988). The style represents the "beginning of the "true" ecclesiological church styles, for all denominations, featuring pointed arches and ornate carvings" (Frame, 1988). Front Elevation (West FaQade) The front fagade faces Onward Avenue, is built with varied coloured brick, and features a three bay wide symmetrical fagade with buttresses between each bay and a steeply pitched front -gabled parapet roof. The central bay features: varied coloured brick construction; stepped buttresses; the front -gabled parapet roof; large, pointed arch (lancet) leaded -glass window decorated with trefoils in the tracery and embellished mullions and muntins; stepped brick pointed arch (lancet) window surround with stone drip -mold, label stops and sill; and, one -storey projecting front entrance with stairs leading to an exterior vestibule with double wood doors featuring three lower wood panels and three upper leaded - glass lites, a leaded -glass transom and a stone entrance surround with a segmental arch and two half side-lites topped with the "OLIVET EVANGELIAL CHURCH" stone sign. The left bay features: varied coloured brick; side view of steeply pitched cross -gable roof; pointed arch (lancet) window with tracery, leaded -glass, brick voussoir and stone sill; and, stone banding above the basement window. The right bay features: varied coloured brick; side view of steeply pitched cross -gable roof; round leaded -glass window with tracery and brick surround; two flatheaded rectangular leaded -glass windows with continuous brick voussoir and continuous stone sill; 1935 datestone; stone banding above the basement window; and, a flatheaded rectangular basement window. Side Elevation (North FaQade) The side elevation (north fagade) is built with varied coloured brick and features four bays with two of the bays forming the steeply pitched cross -gable parapet roof. In addition, this elevation features: buttresses on either side of the north-west steeply pitched cross -gable parapet roof; pointed arch (lancet) windows with tracery, leaded -glass, brick voussoirs and stone sills on all four bays (four of five windows are fully visible from the exterior); flatheaded man door with steps to grass; stone banding above the basement windows; and, flatheaded rectangular basement windows. Page 369 of 454 Side Elevation (South Fa(;ade) The side elevation (south fagade) is built with varied colour brick and features two bays that are still fully visible post additions. In addition, this elevation features: buttresses on either side of the south- west steeply pitched cross -gable parapet roof; pointed arch (lancet) windows with tracery, leaded - glass, brick voussoirs and stone sills on all four bays (three of five windows are fully visible from the exterior); flatheaded window with brick voussoir and stone sill; stone banding above the basement windows; and, flatheaded rectangular basement windows. A sympathetic addition was constructed to the south-east corner of the south fagade in 2017. This addition is subordinate to the original building and distinguishes between old and new through location, roofline, door and window design and placement, and materials. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative values relate to the original and current use of the building and its association with the Olivet United Church (originally the Olivet Evangelical Church). During the 1920s, two Evangelical churches served Kitchener: Zion, the mother church, and Calvary. On April 7, 1925, a Zion committee, consisting of Mrs. Mary Kaufman, A.L. Breithaupt, H.M. Cook, and E.E. Ratz, decided to explore opportunities for a church in the East Ward of Kitchener (Hirschman, C.A., 1939). The site on Onward Avenue was selected in 1931 and the mission was officially named Olivet, meaning Mount of Olives after one of the mountains associated with Jesus' ministry around Jerusalem, in 1932. The cornerstone for the building was laid on September 1, 1935 and dedication services were held on March 8 and 19, 1936 (Hirschman, C.A., 1939). The Olivet Evangelical Church joined the United Church of Canada in 1968. The Olivet United Church congregation of about 55-70 members led by Pastor Randy Banks ceased to exist in June 2015 when their building was sold to Rockway Mennonite Church (Thompson, C., 2015). According to the Rockway Mennonite Church (2024) website, Pastor Ed Metzler spoke to 51 people when Rockway Mennonite Church held its first service at the Rockway Mennonite School on October 2, 1960. Howard Good became a part-time pastor between 1961 and 1967. The church was accepted as a congregation of the Mennonite Conference of Ontario in June 1962. John W. Snyder, a member from the congregation, was the part-time pastor/coordinator between 1967 and 1990 during this time the Rockway Mennonite Church's program was largely led by lay people within the congregation leading worship and preaching. In the mid -1970's Rockway Mennonite Church joined the Conference of Mennonites in Canada and the General Conference Mennonite Church leading to the merger of these denominations in the 1990's. The congregation met at Rockway Mennonite School between 1960 to 2005. In the fall of 2005, the congregation moved to a shared facility with Zion United Church located at 32 Weber Street West in Downtown Kitchener. Unfortunately, in 2015, the Zion congregation dissolved requiring Rockway Mennonite Church to search for a new space. In 2016, the congregation moved into the former Olivet United Church, marking the first time Rockway Mennonite Church owned its own building. At present, Rockway Mennonite Church is affiliated with the Mennonite Church Eastern Canada, the Mennonite Church Canada, and the Mennonite World Conference. Approximately 100 people attend on Sundays. Contextual Value The contextual value relates to the streetscape and linkages to the buildings surroundings. The building contributes to the continuity and character of the streetscape. The height and proportions of the building blend well with the residential streetscape, including the wide central island with mature Page 370 of 454 trees. The building is also physically and historically linked to its surroundings. At the time of construction, the building was located at the outer limits of residential development and the site was therefore selected to serve the East Ward of Kitchener. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 47 Onward Avenue resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and the Gothic Revival architectural style of the building, including: o Roof and roofline; o Varied coloured brick construction; o Front (West) Facade ■ Three bay wide symmetrical fagade with buttresses between each bay and a steeply pitched front -gabled parapet roof; ■ The central bay features: • stepped buttresses; • the front -gabled parapet roof; • large, pointed arch (lancet) leaded -glass window decorated with trefoils in the tracery and embellished mullions and muntins; • stepped brick pointed arch (lancet) window surround with stone drip -mold, label stops and sill; and, • one -storey projecting front entrance with stairs leading to an exterior vestibule with double wood doors featuring three lower wood panels and three upper leaded -glass lites, a leaded -glass transom and a stone entrance surround with a segmental arch and two half side-lites topped with the "OLIVET EVANGELIAL CHURCH" stone sign. ■ The left bay features: • side view of steeply pitched cross -gable roof; • pointed arch (lancet) window with tracery, leaded -glass, brick voussoir and stone sill; and, • stone banding above the basement window. ■ The right bay features: • side view of steeply pitched cross -gable roof; • round leaded -glass window with tracery and brick surround; • two flatheaded rectangular leaded -glass windows with continuous brick voussoir and continuous stone sill; • "1935" datestone; • stone banding above the basement window; and, • a flatheaded rectangular basement window. o Side (North) Fagade ■ Four bays with two of the bays forming the steeply pitched cross -gable parapet roof; ■ In addition, this elevation features: buttresses on either side of the north-west steeply pitched cross -gable parapet roof; pointed arch (lancet) windows with tracery, leaded -glass, brick voussoirs and stone sills on all four bays (four of five windows are fully visible from the exterior); flatheaded man door with steps to Page 371 of 454 grass; stone banding above the basement windows; and, flatheaded rectangular basement windows. o Side (South) Fagade ■ two bays that are still fully visible ■ buttresses on either side of the south-west steeply pitched cross -gable parapet roof; ■ pointed arch (lancet) windows with tracery, leaded -glass, brick voussoirs and stone sills on all four bays (three of five windows are fully visible from the exterior); ■ flatheaded window with brick voussoir and stone sill; ■ stone banding above the basement windows; and, ■ flatheaded rectangular basement windows. RPfPrPnr_Pc Hirschman, Carl A. (1939). 100th Anniversary 1839-1939 Zion Evangelical Church. Zion Evangelical Church: Kitchener, Ontario. Our History. (2024, July 12). Rockway Mennonite Church. https-//rockwaymc.ca/welcome-2/our- history/ Thompson, C. (2015). Keeping the faith: Local churches are reinventing themselves in the face of aging congregations, buildings. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. Photographs Front Elevation (West Fagade) Page 372 of 454 4 b. lY } ,R _--MINIM AO' Side Elevation (South Fagade) Page 374 of 454 CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 47 Onward Avenue Address: Church, 1935, Gothic Revival Description: Michelle Drake Recorder: — Date: June 5, 2024 (date of construction, architectural style, etc) Photographs Attached: El Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑ Setting Designation Criteria Recorder— Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Committee 1. This property has design value or N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑X 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 X 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 X 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. Page 375 of 454 4. The property has historical value or N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ associative value Yes ❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X Yes ❑X 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 ❑X 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 ❑X important in defining, maintaining or Page 376 of 454 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. Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the 8. The property has interior N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ arrangement, contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is Yes ❑ Yes ❑X physically, noteworthy? Completeness: functionally, visually Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ or historically linked Yes ❑ other original to its surroundings. outbuildings, notable *Additional archival work landscaping or may be required. features that 9. The property has complete the site? contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X because it is a Yes ❑ Yes ❑ 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 ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ arrangement, Yes ❑ finish, craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ structure have Yes ❑ other original outbuildings, notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Page 377 of 454 Site Integrity: Does the N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X structure Yes ❑ occupy its original site? * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑X building retain Yes ❑ most of its original 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 ❑X Yes ❑ additional Yes ❑ elements or features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes X good Yes ❑ condition? *E.g. - Could be a good candidate Page 378 of 454 for adaptive re- use if possible and contribute towards equity- building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ this site be of ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required importance to Indigenous heritage and history? *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ topographical ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. Could there be any urban Indigenous history associated with the property? * Additional archival work may be required. Function: Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ What is the Commercial ❑ Office ❑ Other X Institutional — present Office ❑ Other ❑ - Religious/Church function of the subject property? * Other may include vacant, social institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Page 379 of 454 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Page 380 of 454 Diversity and N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ Inclusion: ❑ Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required Does the subject property contribute to N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ the cultural 0 Additional Research Required ❑ Additional Research Required heritage of a community of people? Does the subject property have intangible value to a specific community of people? * 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Page 380 of 454 ❑ Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: Page 381 of 454 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 33 Queen Street South Tile Mural CI *. sf �4 , 66 'The Value Of Onel The Power Of Many Mural ` 88 94 98 100 ? Summary of Significance ® Design/Physical Value ❑ Historical Value ® Contextual Value Municipal Address: 33 Queen Street South Legal Description: Plan 304 Pt Lot 2 & 3 Year Built: c. 1880 Architectural Styles: Renaissance Revival Original Owner: Unknown Original Use: Commerical Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource CITY COMMERCIAL ❑Social Value ® Economic Value ❑ Environmental Value 32 K -W Oktoberfesl Official Retail Stoi Z f stPlatz 33 Queen Street South is a three storey late 19th century brick commercial building built in the Renaissance Revival architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.1 acre parcel of land located Page 382 of 454 on the east side of Queen Street South between King Street and Charles Street in the Downtown 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 33 Queen Street South is recognized for its design/physical and contextual values. Design/Physical Value The building is a early representative example of the Renaissance Revival architectural style located within the commercial downtown core of present-day Kitchener. Built c. 1880, this building could most likely be one of the oldest buildings in the City. The building has a rectangular plan, is 3 storeys in height, and is in good condition even though the brick and some decorative elements have been painted. Front (North) Facade The ground -storey of the front fagade is being used for commercial purposes and has been significantly altered. Above the ground storey, the second and third storeys have 6 fixed windows over awnings with winged gable hoods supported by brackets at each end and sills. Above the third storey window, there are decorative alternating high and low stepped brick courses. The roof is flat, with a paneled frieze, decorative brackets, and a projecting cornice with a moulded fascia. Side (East) Facade The east elevation of the building contains five segmentally arched fixed windows over awnings and sills, with the second and third storeys having fourteen segmentally arched fixed windows over awnings with sills. Rear (South) Facade The rear fagade has also been extensively altered. There is a door and a window on the ground floor, with the second and third storeys having five segmentally arched fixed windows with awnings and sills. Side (West) Facade There are no notable features on this fagade as it is adjoined to the neighboring building. Contextual Value 33 Queen Street South has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually and historically linked to its surroundings. The building exists in its original location within the downtown core. The property also has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of the area. The building contributes to the visual and architectural continuity of the streetscape, and forms part of the historic Downtown. The building is located on Queen Street South, which served as an important historic transportation route and continues to serve as an important transportation route into the Downtown. Page 383 of 454 Other Values Economic Value Even though no notable businesses have operated out of this building, this building does contribute to the economic development of Berlin and Kitchener. Located on the main economic intersection of Berlin, where the first buildings of present-day downtown core were built, this building contributes to how Kitchener has developed over time. Heritage Attributes The heritage attributes of 33 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Renaissance Revival architectural style (excluding the ground storey) of the building including: o Location, orientation and massing of the building; o Rectangular Plan- o Flat roof and roofline; o Brick construction; o Window openings on the front facade, and the segmentally arched window openings on the east and south elevations and sills; o Alternating high and low stepped brick courses; o Panelled frieze; and o Bracketed projecting cornice with a moulded fascia. o Winged gabled hoods with decorative brackets on each end; All elements related to the contextual value of the building, including: o Its original location on Queen Street South and its contribution to the Queen Street South commercial streetscape. Page 384 of 454 A07- print imPrint GU 1 e (�uecn 54rect Common' Cafe ➢�P11Se 1 Cape 3 Or 133 Queen Street South — East (side) elevation Page 386 of 454 CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Page 387 of 454 33 Queen Street South Address: Commerical Description: Photographs Attached: OFront Facade Deeksha Choudhry Recorder: June 15, 2024 Date: ❑ Left Fagade 0 Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade 0 Details ❑ Setting Designation Criteria Recorder —Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Committee 1. This property has design value or N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ physical value Yes ❑ Yes 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑ because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 associative value Yes ❑ Yes ❑ Page 388 of 454 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is Yes ❑ Yes 0 important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. Page 389 of 454 * E.g. - It helps to define an entrance point to a neighbourhood or helps establish the (historic) rural character of an area. Recorder Heritage Kitchener 8. The property has Committee Interior: Is the interior contextual value N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is Yes ❑ Yes 0 physically, ❑ noteworthy? functionally, visually Completeness: Does this or historically linked structure have other original N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 to its surroundings. ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ outbuildings, notable Yes ❑ *Additional archival work 0 landscaping or external may be required. features that complete the 9. The property has site? contextual value N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 because it is a Yes ❑ Yes ❑ landmark. ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ site? Yes ❑ *within the region, city or 0 neighborhood. Notes Additional Criteria Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior arrangement, finish, N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown 0 No ❑ craftsmanship and/or detail Yes ❑ Yes ❑ noteworthy? Completeness: Does this structure have other original N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ outbuildings, notable Yes ❑ Yes 0 landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the structure occupy its original N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ site? Yes ❑ Yes 0 Page 390 of 454 * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building retain most of its original N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ materials and design features? Yes ❑ Yes 0 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 additional elements or N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 features that should be added Yes ❑ Yes ❑ to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in good condition? N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes 0 *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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ Y N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous heritage and es ❑ 0 Additional Research Required history? ❑ 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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous history associated 0 Additional Research Required with the property? N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ Y * Additional archival work may be es ❑ required. ❑ Additional Research Required Function: What is the present Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Com function of the subject Commercial ❑ mercial ❑ property? Office ❑ Other ❑ Church Office ❑ Other 0 - Industrial * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Page 391 of 454 Diversity and Inclusion: Does N/A ❑ Unknown 0 No ❑ Y N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 Yes ❑ the subject property es ❑ contribute to the cultural ❑ Additional Research ❑ Additional Research Required heritage of a community of Required people? Does the subject property N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 Yes ❑ have intangible value to a N/A ❑ Unknown 0 No ❑ Y specific community of people? es ❑ ❑Additional Research Required * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim ❑ Additional Research Society of Waterloo & Wellington Required 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 0 If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes Page 392 of 454 TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: Page 393 of 454 Page 394 of 454 \ 7 \ Q CITY COMMERCIAL CORE R3 85 \: 35 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 44-54 Queen Street South 98 100 / 11104' Summary of Significance ® Design/Physical Value ❑ Historical Value ® Contextual Value O ,� -• /' 33 Tile Mural �♦ P � / ^4 43 / 4 \ 66 i 53' f, ` --55 Of One`.The Power Of Many Mural 30� 88 ❑Social Value ® Economic Value ❑ Environmental Value Municipal Address: 44-54 Queen Street South Legal Description: Plan 391 PT LOT 5 & 6 Year Built: c. 1900-1907 Architectural Styles: Classical Revival Original Owner: Unknown Original Use: Commercial Condition: Good / 19 29 <s <q�F� Charles & F Benton Garage �\ [24 53 55 21 28 Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 44-54 Queen Street South is a 3 -storey circa 1900-1907 brick commercial building built in the Classical Revival architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.19 acre parcel of land located on the west side Page 395 of 454 of Queen Street South between King Street and Charles Street in the Commercial Core Area 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 44-54 Queen Street South is recognized for its design/physical and contextual values. Design/Physical Value The building is a early representative example of the Classic Revival architectural style located within the commercial downtown core of present-day Kitchener. Built c. 1900- 1907, this building could most likely be one of the oldest buildings in the City. The building has a rectangular plan, a flat roof, is 3 storeys in height, and is in good condition. Front (South) Facade The ground -storey of the front facade is being used for commercial purposes and has been significantly altered. Above the ground storey, the second and third storey can be divided into three bays with four brick pilasters with stone capitals. Each bay includes four 2/2 awnings with fixed rectangular window pattern, two on each floor, with decorative stone label moulds and sills. Above the third storey windows and stone capitals are decorative alternative stepped brick courses. The building has a flat roof with a decorative brick pilasters and intricate brick blind arcade above the cornice. Side (East) Facade The east facade is a blank fagade and does not contain any windows. Rear (North) Facade The rear fagade has been extensively altered. The main storey of the building has been parged with cement with altered door openings. The second and third storey contain six awnings over fixed windows on each storey with concrete headers. Side (West) Facade There are no notable features on the west fagade as it is adjoined to the neighboring building. Contextual Value 44-54 Queen Street South has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually and historically linked to its surroundings. The building exists in its original location within the downtown core. The property also has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of the area. The building contributes to the visual and architectural continuity of the streetscape, and forms part of the historic Downtown. The building is located on Queen Street South, which served as an important historic transportation route and continues to serve as an important transportation route into the Downtown. Other Values Page 396 of 454 Economic Value Even though no notable businesses have operated out of this building, this building does contribute to the economic development of Berlin and Kitchener. Located on the main economic intersection of Berlin, where the first buildings of present-day downtown core were built, this building contributes to how Kitchener has developed over time. Heritage Attributes The heritage attributes of 44-54 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Classical Revival architectural style (excluding the ground storey) of the building including: o Location, orientation and massing of the building; o Rectangular Plan; o Flat roof and roofline; o Brick construction with stone accents; o Window openings on the front fagade with stone label moulds and sills, and window openings on the rear facade, o Brick pilasters with stone capitals; o Alternating stepped brick courses; o Projecting cornice; and o Brick pilasters and intricate brick blind arcade above the cornice. ■ All elements related to the contextual value of the building, including: o Its original location on Queen Street South and its contribution to the Queen Street South commercial streetscape. Page 397 of 454 Photos F 1 44-54 Queen Street South — Front Facade Page 398 of 454 Page 399 of 454 0—� som"m L i lk CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 44-54 Queen Street South Address: Commerical Description: Photographs Attached: OFront Facade Deeksha Choudhry Recorder: June 15, 2024 Date: ❑ Left Fagade 0 Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade 0 Details ❑ Setting Designation Criteria Recorder— Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Committee 1. This property has design value or N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ physical value Yes ❑ Yes 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑ because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 physical value Yes ❑ Yes ❑ Page 401 of 454 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 associative value Yes ❑ Yes ❑ because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, Page 402 of 454 designer or theorist Recorder Heritage Kitchener who is significant to a Interior: Is the interior arrangement, finish, community. * Additional archival work may be required. 7. The property has contextual value N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is Yes ❑ Yes 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is Yes ❑ Yes 0 physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. *Additional archival work may be required. 9. The property has contextual value N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ Page 403 of 454 craftsmanship and/or detail Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown 0 No ❑ noteworthy? Yes ❑ Completeness: Does this structure have other original N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ outbuildings, notable Yes ❑ Yes 0 landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the structure occupy its original N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ site? Yes ❑ Yes 0 * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building retain most of its original N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ materials and design features? Yes ❑ Yes 0 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 additional elements or N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 features that should be added Yes ❑ Yes ❑ to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in good condition? N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes 0 *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 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ Y N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous heritage and es ❑ 0 Additional Research Required history? ❑ 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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous history associated 0 Additional Research Required with the property? Page 404 of 454 * Additional archival work may be required. N/A 0 Unknown ❑ No ❑ Y es ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required Function: What is the present Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Com function of the subject Commercial ❑ mercial ❑ property? Office ❑ Other ❑ Church Office ❑ Other 0 - Industrial * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: Does N/A ❑ Unknown 0 No ❑ Y N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 Yes ❑ the subject property es ❑ contribute to the cultural ❑ Additional Research ❑ Additional Research Required heritage of a community of Required people? Does the subject property N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No 0 Yes ❑ have intangible value to a N/A ❑ Unknown 0 No ❑ Y specific community of people? es ❑ ❑Additional Research Required * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim ❑ Additional Research Society of Waterloo & Wellington Required 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 0 If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register Page 405 of 454 ❑ 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: Page 406 of 454 Page 407 of 454 1:3:3 V 20 ,yy 2'2 Vpu �1 2� STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value 148 MARGARET AVENUE 1 �;1�3141� �316 s 0 Sia; ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value rr_ 3 �h r� 'P Municipal Address: 148 Margaret Avenue Legal Description: Plan 376 Part Lot 451 and 454 Year Built: 1947 (original); 1955 (garage conversion); 1969 (addition); 1974 (turret over entrance and bay window) Architectural Styles: Tudor Revival Original Owner: George Kreutner Original Use: Residential Condition: Excellent Page 408 of 454 Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 148 Margaret Avenue is a two storey mid -20th century house built in the Tudor Revival architectural style. The house is situated on a 0.30 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Margaret Avenue between Louisa Street and Adam Street in the Mt. 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 house. Heritage Value 148 Margaret Avenue is recognized for its design/physical, historic/associative, and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design value relates to the architecture of the dwelling. It is a unique and rare example of the Turdor Revival architectural style, being only one of five houses built in this style within the Region of Waterloo. The dwelling is in excellent condition and features; irregular plan; hipped roof with front gable; central tower with conical roof; stained glass windows; half-timber detailing; stone and brick cladding; bay window; rectangular windows; wood door with glazing and transom; wood garage door with wood man door; and, concrete foundation. Modifications Modifications to the building since its original construction include the introduction of a new turret entrance and bay window on the ground floor, as well as a metal roof. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative value of the building relates to the original owner and builder, Michael Kraus. He was a prominent member of the New Apostolic Church, first joining in 1932 and then being ordained into the ministry one year later. In 1955 he was ordained as an apostle and three years later, in 1958, was appointed District Apostle for Canada. His impact on the global growth of the New Apostolic Church was so significant that, at his funeral, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr compared it to the missionary work of Paul the Apostle of biblical times. In addition to his minister work, Michael Kraus was an entrepreneur. He founded Kraus Carpet Mills in 1959, and Strudex Fibres in 1971. At the time of his death in 2003, Kraus Carpet Mills was the largest Canadian -owned carpet manufacture. According to his obituary "his tireless work and inspiring leadership had an enduring impact on the business and church communities that he served with distinction" (Floor Daily, 2014). Michael Kraus also contributed directly to the development of the built environment along Margaret Avenue, having financed and built several buildings along the street including the New Apostolic Church at 160 Margaret, a single -detached residential dwelling constructed in the turdor revival style at 148 Margaret Avenue, and three apartment buildings constructed in the vernacular architectural style located at 100-112 Margaret Avenue. Contextual Value Page 409 of 454 The contextual values relate to the contribution that the residency makes to the continuity and character of the Margaret Avenue streetscape and the surrounding residential neighbourhood. The property is located within the Mt Hope/Breithaupt Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Landscape, a stable residential neighbourhood which contains all amenities or services an integrated community might require. It is characterized by features such as roads set at angles or parallel to the Grand Trunk Rail Line, gentle topography, an inventory of mature trees, and small to medium sized residential dwellings that demonstrate a variety of different detailing but are consistent in their scale and spacing, yielding an overall cohesive and complimentary composition. The setbacks, scale, orientation, and materials used for 148 Margaret Avenue is consistent with that seen in adjacent or surrounding residential properties, and the presence of mature trees in both the side and front yard further contribute to maintaining the character of the streetscape. The building is also physically, visually, historically, and functionally linked to its surroundings as it remains in-situ and maintains its original residential use. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 148 Margaret Avenue resides in the following attributes: ■ All elements related to the Tudor Revival architectural style of the house, including: o irregular plan; o hipped roof with front gable; o central tower with conical roof; o windows and window openings, including: ■ stained glass windows; ■ bay window; ■ rectangular windows; o half-timber detailing; o stone and brick cladding; o wood door with glazing and transom; o wood garage door with wood man door; and, o concrete 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 Margaret Avenue streetscape; and o Orientation towards Margaret Avenue. Page 410 of 454 CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 100, 104-106, 112 Margaret Ave Address: Apartments (100-106 twins, 112 very similar slight mod) Description: Photographs Attached: Jessica Vieira .der: July 17, 2024 ❑X Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑X Setting 1. This property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it is a Yes Nx Yes ❑ rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. *e.g., constructed with a unique material Page 413 of 454 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 associative N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it yields, Yes ❑ Yes ❑ or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - 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 Page 414 of 454 significant to a Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior community. arrangement, finish, craftsmanship N/A ❑X Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ and/or detail noteworthy? * Additional archival work may be required. 7. The property has contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is important Yes ® Yes ❑ 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 physically, Yes ® Yes ❑ 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, craftsmanship N/A ❑X Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ and/or detail noteworthy? Yes ❑ Page 415 of 454 Page 416 of 454 Completeness: Does this structure have other original outbuildings, N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ notable landscaping or external Yes ❑ features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the structure occupy its original site? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building retain most of its original N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ materials and design features? Yes 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 additional elements or features that should be N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ added to the heritage attribute list? Yes ❑ Condition: Is the building in good condition? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re -use ifpossible and contribute towards equity -building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance to N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous heritage and history? ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required El 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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the property? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ Additional Research Required 71 * Additional archival work may be ❑ Additional Research Required required. Function: What is the present Unknown ❑ Residential © Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Commercia function of the subject property? Commercial ❑ 1 ❑ Office El Other El Office El Other El- *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 ❑X Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the subject property contribute to ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required the cultural heritage of a ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? Page 416 of 454 Does the subject property have N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ intangible value to a specific N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? ❑ E] 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ 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 Notes Page 417 of 454 Page 418 of 454 1:3:3 V 20 ,yy 2'2 Vpu �1 2� STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 100 MARGARET AVE N U E 1 �;1�3141� �316 s 0 Sia; rr_ Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 100 Margaret Avenue Legal Description: Plan 34 Part Lot 2 Year Built: 1939 (original); 1940 (addition) Architectural Styles: Vernacular with Gothic and Art Deco influences Original Owner: Michael Kraus Original Use: Residential (multiple dwelling) Condition: Good 3 �h r� 'P Page 419 of 454 Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 100 Margaret Avenue is a three storey mid -20th century brick apartment constructed in the Vernacular architectural style with Gothic and Art Deco influences. It is one of three apartment buildings located adjacently and designed in this style, though each is located on its own independent lot. 100 Margaret Avenue is situated on a 0.15 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Margaret Avenue between Breitahupt Street and Wellington Street in the Mt. 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 apartment building. Heritage Value 100 Margaret Avenue is recognized for its design/physical, historic/associative, and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design value relates to the architecture of the apartment building. The building is a unique example of the vernacular architectural style with influence from both the gothic and art deco architectural styles and is in good condition. It features: hipped roof; angled corners; symmetrical full height central projecting gable bay at entrance; red -yellow brick; two storey glass blocks at center with concrete sill; glass blocks on angled corners with concrete sills; 1/1 rectangular windows with concrete sills; Gothic shaped double wood doors with glazing and concrete quoin surround; and, parged concrete foundation. The apartment buildings located at 100 Margaret Avenue, 104-106 Margaret Avenue, and 112 Margaret Avenue share a design. However, while 100 Margaret Avenue and 104-106 Margaret Avenue are twin buildings, there are minor differences with the features and appearance of 112 Margaret Avenue. Front Fagade The front fagade of the building is symmetrical in its design and massing. It can be divided into three sections; the northern -most and southern -most sections are recessed back from the central section and are larger in width. The two side sections contain angled corners with three glass block windows and three single hung windows. The projecting central section contains the front entrance with gothic shaped double wood doors, concrete quoin surround, a long glass bock window that spans the full vertical length of the second storey and into the third storey, a double casement window, and a high and sharply angled gable. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative value of the building relates to the original owner and builder, Michael Kraus. He was a prominent member of the New Apostolic Church, first joining in 1932 and then being ordained into the ministry one year later. In 1955 he was ordained as an apostle and three years later, in 1958, was appointed District Apostle for Canada. His impact on the global growth of the New Apostolic Church was so significant that, at his funeral, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr compared it to the missionary work of Paul the Apostle of biblical times. In addition to his minister work, Michael Kraus was an entrepreneur. He founded Kraus Carpet Mills in 1959, and Strudex Fibres in 1971. At the time Page 420 of 454 of his death in 2003, Kraus Carpet Mills was the largest Canadian -owned carpet manufacture. According to his obituary "his tireless work and inspiring leadership had an enduring impact on the business and church communities that he served with distinction" (Floor Daily, 2014). Michael Kraus also contributed directly to the development of the built environment along Margaret Avenue, having financed and built several buildings along the street including the New Apostolic Church at 160 Margaret, a single -detached residential dwelling constructed in the turdor revival style at 148 Margaret Avenue, and three apartment buildings constructed in the vernacular architectural style located at 100-112 Margaret Avenue. The historic and associative value of the building also lays with its architect, William Herbert Eugene Schmalz. A native of Berlin (now Kitchener) and the son of former Mayor W.H. Schmalz, W.H.E. Schmalz had an active career within the area which spanned from 1914 until after 1960. Notable works he completed include the 1922 Kitchener City Hall (in conjunction with B.A. Jones through their firm Schmalz & Jones, dissolved in 1926), the fourth office of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company at 16-20 Queen Street North (in conjunction with Charles Knechtel), the War Memorial Cenotaph, alterations to the Waterloo County Gaol, and several churches which remain at the time of this report in 2024. Through his work Schmalz contributed to the existing appearance of Kitchener's built landscape. In addition to his prolific architectural career, W.H.E.Schmalz was an engaged citizen who served with distinction on the board of many local community groups and held much interest in the City's history and development. He was President of the Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation from 1956-57 and aided in the planning, development, and operation of Doon Pioneer Village. He also acted as president of the Waterloo Historical Society, and further was a frequent contributor to its annual volumes. It has been noted that much of the strength and success of the Waterloo Historical Society can be attributed to the determination and enthusiasm of its founding members, including W.H. Breithaupt Peter Fisher, Mabel Dunham, and W.H.E. Schmalz. He also held office in, or was a long-time member of, the Chamber of Commerce, the Kitchener Parks Board, the K -W Hospital Board, the Kiwanis Club, the Kitchener Musical Society, the Kitchener Young Men's Club, the Kitchener Racing Canoe Club and the Lutheran Church. Contextual Value The contextual values relate to the contribution that the apartment building makes to the continuity and character of the Margaret Avenue streetscape and the surrounding residential neighbourhood. The property is located within the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape, a geographical area which encompasses a number of remaining historical industrial factories. In relation to this are the residential neighbourhoods which immediately surround the historic factories, which are comprised of mostly -brick homes in which the workers lived. The property is also adjacent to the Mt Hope/Breithaupt Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Landscape, which contains an approximately 630 metre length of Margaret Avenue. The Mt Hope/Breithaupt area is a stable residential neighbourhood which contains all amenities or services an integrated community might require. It is characterized by features such as roads set at angles or parallel to the Grand Trunk Rail Line, gentle topography, an inventory of mature trees, and small to medium sized residential dwellings that demonstrate a variety of different detailing but are consistent in their scale and spacing, yielding an overall cohesive and complimentary composition. The setbacks, scale, orientation, materials used, and design of 100 Margaret Avenue is consistent with that seen in adjacent or surrounding residential properties, and the presence of mature trees in the front yard further contribute to maintaining the character of the streetscape. Page 421 of 454 The building is also physically, visually, historically, and functionally linked to its surroundings as it remains in-situ and maintains its original residential use. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 100 Margaret Avenue resides in the following attributes: ■ All elements related to the Vernacular architectural style with Gothic and Art Deco influences, including: o Scale and massing of the building; o hipped roof; o angled wall corners of the front fagade; o symmetrical full height central projecting gable bay at entrance; o red -yellow-brown brick construction; o windows and window openings, including: ■ glass blocks at center with concrete sill; ■ glass blocks on angled wall corners with concrete sills; o concrete sills; o front door opening and front Gothic shaped double wood doors with glazing; o concrete quoin surround around entrance; and, o parged concrete 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 Margaret Avenue streetscape; o Orientation towards Margaret Street o Relationship to the neighbouring 104-106 Margaret Avenue and 112 Margaret Avenue as being of similar construction date and style Page 422 of 454 r 0 Page 423 of 454 CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 100, 104-106, 112 Margaret Ave Address: Apartments (100-106 twins, 112 very similar slight mod) Description: Photographs Attached: Jessica Vieira :der: July 17, 2024 ❑X Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑X Setting 1. This property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it is a Yes Nx Yes ❑ rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. *e.g., constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates challenging geometric designs etc. Page 425 of 454 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. * Additional archival work may be required. N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® Yes ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ 5. The property has historical or associative N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it yields, Yes ❑ Yes ❑ or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - 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. Page 426 of 454 7. The property has Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is important Yes ® Yes ❑ in defining, maintaining N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ notable landscaping or external Yes ❑ or supporting the features that complete the site? 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 physically, Yes ® Yes ❑ 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, craftsmanship N/A ❑X Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ and/or detail noteworthy? Yes ❑ Completeness: Does this structure have other original outbuildings, N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ notable landscaping or external Yes ❑ features that complete the site? Page 427 of 454 Site Integrity: Does the structure occupy its original site? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building retain most of its original N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ materials and design features? Yes 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 additional elements or features that should be N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ added to the heritage attribute list? Yes ❑ Condition: Is the building in good condition? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re -use ifpossible and contribute towards equity -building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance to N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous heritage and history? ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required El 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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the property? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ Additional Research Required 71 * Additional archival work may be ❑ Additional Research Required required. Function: What is the present Unknown ❑ Residential © Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Commercia function of the subject property? Commercial ❑ 1 ❑ 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 ❑X Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the subject property contribute to ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required the cultural heritage of a ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? Does the subject property have N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ intangible value to a specific N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? 71 Page 428 of 454 * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim ❑ Additional Research Required Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties) was the f rst 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ 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 Notes Page 429 of 454 s5 1:3:3 V 20 ,yy 2'2 Vpu �1 2� STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 104-106 MARGARET AVENUE 1 �;1�3141� �316 s 0 Sia; rr_ Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 104-106 Margaret Avenue Legal Description: Plan 34 Part Lot 2 and 3 Year Built: 1939 (original); 1941 (addition) Architectural Styles: Vernacular with Gothic and Art Deco influences Original Owner: Michael Kraus Original Use: Residential (multiple dwelling) Condition: Good 3 �h r� 'P Page 430 of 454 Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 104-106 Margaret Avenue is a three storey mid -20th century brick apartment constructed in the Vernacular architectural style with Gothic and Art Deco influences. It is one of three apartment buildings located adjacently and designed in this style, though each is located on its own independent lot. 104-106 Margaret Avenue is situated on a 0.15 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Margaret Avenue between Breitahupt Street and Wellington Street in the Mt. 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 apartment building. Heritage Value 104-106 Margaret Avenue is recognized for its design/physical, historic/associative, and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design value relates to the architecture of the apartment building. The building is a unique example of the vernacular architectural style with influence from both the gothic and art deco architectural styles and is in good condition. It features: hipped roof; angled corners; symmetrical full height central projecting gable bay at entrance; red -yellow brick; two storey glass blocks at center with concrete sill; glass blocks on angled corners with concrete sills; 1/1 rectangular windows with concrete sills; Gothic shaped double wood doors with glazing and concrete quoin surround; and, parged concrete foundation. The apartment buildings located at 100 Margaret Avenue, 104-106 Margaret Avenue, and 112 Margaret Avenue share a design. However, while 100 Margaret Avenue and 104-106 Margaret Avenue are twin buildings, there are minor differences with the features and appearance of 112 Margaret Avenue. Front Fagade The front fagade of the building is symmetrical in its design and massing. It can be divided into three sections; the northern -most and southern -most sections are recessed back from the central section and are larger in width. The two side sections contain angled corners with three glass block windows and three single hung windows. The projecting central section contains the front entrance with gothic shaped double wood doors, concrete quoin surround, a long glass bock window that spans the full vertical length of the second storey and into the third storey, a double casement window, and a high and sharply angled gable. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative value of the building relates to the original owner and builder, Michael Kraus. He was a prominent member of the New Apostolic Church, first joining in 1932 and then being ordained into the ministry one year later. In 1955 he was ordained as an apostle and three years later, in 1958, was appointed District Apostle for Canada. His impact on the global growth of the New Apostolic Church was so significant that, at his funeral, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr compared it to the missionary work of Paul the Apostle of biblical times. In addition to his minister work, Michael Kraus Page 431 of 454 was an entrepreneur. He founded Kraus Carpet Mills in 1959, and Strudex Fibres in 1971. At the time of his death in 2003, Kraus Carpet Mills was the largest Canadian -owned carpet manufacture. According to his obituary "his tireless work and inspiring leadership had an enduring impact on the business and church communities that he served with distinction" (Floor Daily, 2014). Michael Kraus also contributed directly to the development of the built environment along Margaret Avenue, having financed and built several buildings along the street including the New Apostolic Church at 160 Margaret, a single -detached residential dwelling constructed in the turdor revival style at 148 Margaret Avenue, and three apartment buildings constructed in the vernacular architectural style located at 100-112 Margaret Avenue. The historic and associative value of the building also lays with its architect, William Herbert Eugene Schmalz. A native of Berlin (now Kitchener) and the son of former Mayor W.H. Schmalz, W.H.E. Schmalz had an active career within the area which spanned from 1914 until after 1960. Notable works he completed include the 1922 Kitchener City Hall (in conjunction with B.A. Jones through their firm Schmalz & Jones, dissolved in 1926), the fourth office of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company at 16-20 Queen Street North (in conjunction with Charles Knechtel), the War Memorial Cenotaph, alterations to the Waterloo County Gaol, and several churches which remain at the time of this report in 2024. Through his work Schmalz contributed to the existing appearance of Kitchener's built landscape. In addition to his prolific architectural career, W.H.E.Schmalz was an engaged citizen who served with distinction on the board of many local community groups and held much interest in the City's history and development. He was President of the Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation from 1956-57 and aided in the planning, development, and operation of Doon Pioneer Village. He also acted as president of the Waterloo Historical Society, and further was a frequent contributor to its annual volumes. It has been noted that much of the strength and success of the Waterloo Historical Society can be attributed to the determination and enthusiasm of its founding members, including W.H. Breithaupt Peter Fisher, Mabel Dunham, and W.H.E. Schmalz. He also held office in, or was a long-time member of, the Chamber of Commerce, the Kitchener Parks Board, the K -W Hospital Board, the Kiwanis Club, the Kitchener Musical Society, the Kitchener Young Men's Club, the Kitchener Racing Canoe Club and the Lutheran Church. Contextual Value The contextual values relate to the contribution that the apartment building makes to the continuity and character of the Margaret Avenue streetscape and the surrounding residential neighbourhood. The property is located within the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape, a geographical area which encompasses a number of remaining historical industrial factories. In relation to this are the residential neighbourhoods which immediately surround the historic factories, which are comprised of mostly -brick homes in which the workers lived. The property is also adjacent to the Mt Hope/Breithaupt Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Landscape, which contains an approximately 630 metre length of Margaret Avenue. The Mt Hope/Breithaupt area is a stable residential neighbourhood which contains all amenities or services an integrated community might require. It is characterized by features such as roads set at angles or parallel to the Grand Trunk Rail Line, gentle topography, an inventory of mature trees, and small to medium sized residential dwellings that demonstrate a variety of different detailing but are consistent in their scale and spacing, yielding an overall cohesive and complimentary composition. The setbacks, scale, orientation, materials used, and design of 104-106 Margaret Avenue is consistent with that seen in Page 432 of 454 adjacent or surrounding residential properties, and the presence of mature trees in the front yard further contribute to maintaining the character of the streetscape. The building is also physically, visually, historically, and functionally linked to its surroundings as it remains in-situ and maintains its original residential use. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 104-106 Margaret Avenue resides in the following attributes: ■ All elements related to the Vernacular architectural style with Gothic and Art Deco influences, including: o Scale and massing of the building; o hipped roof; o angled wall corners of the front fagade; o symmetrical full height central projecting gable bay at entrance; o red -yellow-brown brick construction; o windows and window openings, including: ■ glass blocks at center with concrete sill; ■ glass blocks on angled wall corners with concrete sills; o concrete sills; o front door opening and front Gothic shaped double wood doors with glazing; o concrete quoin surround around entrance; and, o parged concrete 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 Margaret Avenue streetscape; o Orientation towards Margaret Street o Relationship to the neighbouring 100 Margaret Avenue and 112 Margaret Avenue as being of similar construction date and style Page 433 of 454 Photographs yy4' Page 434 of 454 u 5 V 44 iA- } �~ ■ 1J - g u 5 CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 100, 104-106, 112 Margaret Ave Address: Apartments (100-106 twins, 112 very similar slight mod) Description: Photographs Attached: Jessica Vieira :der: July 17, 2024 ❑X Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑X Setting 1. This property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it is a Yes Nx Yes ❑ rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. *e.g., constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates Page 436 of 454 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 associative N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it yields, Yes ❑ Yes ❑ or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - 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 Page 437 of 454 significant to a Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior community. arrangement, finish, craftsmanship N/A ❑X Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ and/or detail noteworthy? * Additional archival work may be required. 7. The property has contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is important Yes ® Yes ❑ 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 physically, Yes ® Yes ❑ 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, craftsmanship N/A ❑X Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ and/or detail noteworthy? Yes ❑ Page 438 of 454 Page 439 of 454 Completeness: Does this structure have other original outbuildings, N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ notable landscaping or external Yes ❑ features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the structure occupy its original site? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building retain most of its original N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ materials and design features? Yes 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 additional elements or features that should be N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ added to the heritage attribute list? Yes ❑ Condition: Is the building in good condition? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re -use ifpossible and contribute towards equity -building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance to N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous heritage and history? ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required El 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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the property? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ Additional Research Required 71 * Additional archival work may be ❑ Additional Research Required required. Function: What is the present Unknown ❑ Residential © Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Commercia function of the subject property? Commercial ❑ 1 ❑ Office El Other El Office El Other El- *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 ❑X Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the subject property contribute to ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required the cultural heritage of a ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? Page 439 of 454 Does the subject property have N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ intangible value to a specific N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? ❑ E] 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 ❑X If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ 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 Notes Page 440 of 454 Page 441 of 454 1:3:3 V 20 ,yy zis 2'2 Vpu �1 2� STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 112 MARGARET AVENUE 1 �;1�3141� �316 s 0 Sia; rr_ Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 104-106 Margaret Avenue Legal Description: Plan 34 Part Lot 3 and 4 Year Built: 1941 (original) Architectural Styles: Vernacular with Gothic and Art Deco influences Original Owner: Michael Kraus Original Use: Residential (multiple dwelling) Condition: Good 3 �h r� 'P Page 442 of 454 Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 112 Margaret Avenue is a three storey mid -20th century brick apartment constructed in the Vernacular architectural style with Gothic and Art Deco influences. It is one of three apartment buildings located adjacently and designed in this style, though each is located on its own independent lot. 112 Margaret Avenue is situated on a 0.14 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Margaret Avenue between Breitahupt Street and Wellington Street in the Mt. 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 apartment building. Heritage Value 112 Margaret Avenue is recognized for its design/physical, historic/associative, and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design value relates to the architecture of the apartment building. The building is a unique example of the vernacular architectural style with influence from both the gothic and art deco architectural styles and is in good condition. It features: hipped roof; symmetrical full height central projecting gable bay at entrance; red -yellow-brown brick; double window with one fixed pane and one single hung; stone sill and decorative stone accents surrounding window openings; gothic shaped double wood doors with glazing and rusticated stone quoin surround; and, rusticated stone foundation. The apartment buildings located at 100 Margaret Avenue, 104-106 Margaret Avenue, and 112 Margaret Avenue share a design. However, while 100 Margaret Avenue and 104-106 Margaret Avenue are twin buildings, there are minor differences with the features and appearance of 112 Margaret Avenue. Front Fagade The front fagade of the building is symmetrical in its design and massing. It can be divided into three sections; the northern -most and southern -most sections are recessed back from the central section and are larger in width. All sections contain three double windows with one fixed paned and one single hung. The windows have decorative stone accents and rusticated stone sills. The projecting central section contains the front entrance with gothic shaped double wood doors and rusticated stone quoin surround. There is rusticated stone foundation on each side. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative value of the building relates to the original owner and builder, Michael Kraus. He was a prominent member of the New Apostolic Church, first joining in 1932 and then being ordained into the ministry one year later. In 1955 he was ordained as an apostle and three years later, in 1958, was appointed District Apostle for Canada. His impact on the global growth of the New Apostolic Church was so significant that, at his funeral, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr compared it to the missionary work of Paul the Apostle of biblical times. In addition to his minister work, Michael Kraus was an entrepreneur. He founded Kraus Carpet Mills in 1959, and Strudex Fibres in 1971. At the time of his death in 2003, Kraus Carpet Mills was the largest Canadian -owned carpet manufacture. Page 443 of 454 According to his obituary "his tireless work and inspiring leadership had an enduring impact on the business and church communities that he served with distinction" (Floor Daily, 2014). Michael Kraus also contributed directly to the development of the built environment along Margaret Avenue, having financed and built several buildings along the street including the New Apostolic Church at 160 Margaret, a single -detached residential dwelling constructed in the turdor revival style at 148 Margaret Avenue, and three apartment buildings constructed in the vernacular architectural style located at 100-112 Margaret Avenue. The historic and associative value of the building also lays with its architect, William Herbert Eugene Schmalz. A native of Berlin (now Kitchener) and the son of former Mayor W.H. Schmalz, W.H.E. Schmalz had an active career within the area which spanned from 1914 until after 1960. Notable works he completed include the 1922 Kitchener City Hall (in conjunction with B.A. Jones through their firm Schmalz & Jones, dissolved in 1926), the fourth office of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company at 16-20 Queen Street North (in conjunction with Charles Knechtel), the War Memorial Cenotaph, alterations to the Waterloo County Gaol, and several churches which remain at the time of this report in 2024. Through his work Schmalz contributed to the existing appearance of Kitchener's built landscape. In addition to his prolific architectural career, W.H.E.Schmalz was an engaged citizen who served with distinction on the board of many local community groups and held much interest in the City's history and development. He was President of the Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation from 1956-57 and aided in the planning, development, and operation of Doon Pioneer Village. He also acted as president of the Waterloo Historical Society, and further was a frequent contributor to its annual volumes. It has been noted that much of the strength and success of the Waterloo Historical Society can be attributed to the determination and enthusiasm of its founding members, including W.H. Breithaupt Peter Fisher, Mabel Dunham, and W.H.E. Schmalz. He also held office in, or was a long-time member of, the Chamber of Commerce, the Kitchener Parks Board, the K -W Hospital Board, the Kiwanis Club, the Kitchener Musical Society, the Kitchener Young Men's Club, the Kitchener Racing Canoe Club and the Lutheran Church. Contextual Value The contextual values relate to the contribution that the apartment building makes to the continuity and character of the Margaret Avenue streetscape and the surrounding residential neighbourhood. The property is located within the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape, a geographical area which encompasses a number of remaining historical industrial factories. In relation to this are the residential neighbourhoods which immediately surround the historic factories, which are comprised of mostly -brick homes in which the workers lived. The property is also adjacent to the Mt Hope/Breithaupt Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Landscape, which contains an approximately 630 metre length of Margaret Avenue. The Mt Hope/Breithaupt area is a stable residential neighbourhood which contains all amenities or services an integrated community might require. It is characterized by features such as roads set at angles or parallel to the Grand Trunk Rail Line, gentle topography, an inventory of mature trees, and small to medium sized residential dwellings that demonstrate a variety of different detailing but are consistent in their scale and spacing, yielding an overall cohesive and complimentary composition. The setbacks, scale, orientation, materials used, and design of 104-106 Margaret Avenue is consistent with that seen in adjacent or surrounding residential properties, and the presence of mature trees in the front yard further contribute to maintaining the character of the streetscape. Page 444 of 454 The building is also physically, visually, historically, and functionally linked to its surroundings as it remains in-situ and maintains its original residential use. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 112 Margaret Avenue resides in the following attributes: ■ All elements related to the Vernacular architectural style with Gothic and Art Deco influences, including: o Scale and massing of the building; o hipped roof; o angled wall corners of the front fagade; o symmetrical full height central projecting gable bay at entrance; o red -yellow-brown brick construction; o window openings; o stone sill and decorative stone accents surrounding window openings o front door opening and front Gothic shaped double wood doors with glazing; o rusticated stone quoin surround; and o 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 Margaret Avenue streetscape; o Orientation towards Margaret Street o Relationship to the neighbouring 100 Margaret Avenue and 104-106 Margaret Avenue as being of similar construction date and style Page 445 of 454 a ZI, .1 UA- CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 100, 104-106, 112 Margaret Ave Address: Apartments (100-106 twins, 112 very similar slight mod) Description: Photographs Attached: Jessica Vieira :der: July 17, 2024 ❑X Front Facade ❑ Left Fagade ❑ Right Fagade ❑ Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑X Setting 1. This property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it is a Yes Nx Yes ❑ rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or physical N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it Yes ❑ Yes ❑ demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. *e.g., constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates Page 448 of 454 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 associative N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ value because it yields, Yes ❑ Yes ❑ or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - 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 Page 449 of 454 significant to a Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior community. arrangement, finish, craftsmanship N/A ❑X Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ and/or detail noteworthy? * Additional archival work may be required. 7. The property has contextual value N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ because it is important Yes ® Yes ❑ 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 physically, Yes ® Yes ❑ 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, craftsmanship N/A ❑X Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ and/or detail noteworthy? Yes ❑ Page 450 of 454 Page 451 of 454 Completeness: Does this structure have other original outbuildings, N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ notable landscaping or external Yes ❑ features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the structure occupy its original site? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building retain most of its original N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ materials and design features? Yes 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 additional elements or features that should be N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ added to the heritage attribute list? Yes ❑ Condition: Is the building in good condition? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑X *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re -use ifpossible and contribute towards equity -building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance to N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ Indigenous heritage and history? ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required El 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 N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the property? N/A ❑ Unknown ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑ Additional Research Required 71 * Additional archival work may be ❑ Additional Research Required required. Function: What is the present Unknown ❑ Residential © Unknown ❑ Residential ❑ Commercia function of the subject property? Commercial ❑ 1 ❑ Office El Other El Office El Other El- *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 ❑X Yes N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ the subject property contribute to ❑ ❑ Additional Research Required the cultural heritage of a ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? Page 451 of 454 Does the subject property have N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ intangible value to a specific N/A ❑ Unknown ❑ No ❑X Yes ❑ Additional Research Required community of people? ❑ E] Additional Research Required * E.g.-Waterloo Masjid (Muslim Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties) was the first established Islamic Center and Masiid 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 0 If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up ❑ Keep on the Municipal Heritage Register ❑ 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 Notes Page 452 of 454 Page 453 of 454