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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2024-361 - Municipal Heritage Register Review Project - September 2024 Update Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: September 3, 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: August 12, 2024 REPORT NO.: DSD-2024-361 SUBJECT: Municipal Heritage Register Review September 2024 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: 53 Church Street 265 Frederick Street 57-61 Stirling Avenue North REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to recommend pursuing designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for three properties that are currently listed as non-designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. The key finding of this report is that the properties possess design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value and meet the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended through Ontario Regulation 569/22). There are no financial implications. Community engagement included consultation with the Heritage Kitchener Committee. This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: st On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) came into effect through Bill 23, the More Homes Build Faster Act. One of the primary changes introduced Municipal Heritage Register to be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria for heritage st designation before January 1, 2025. 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 *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 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 th with consultation from the Heritage Kitchener Committee on February 7, 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 81 properties. 3 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. 37 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 an 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. 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 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 three properties were reviewed and meet the following criteria: 53 Church Street The subject property municipally addressed as 53 Church Street 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 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. 265 Frederick Street The subject property municipally addressed as 53 Church Street 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 design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 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. 57-61 Stirling Avenue North The subject property municipally addressed as 57-61 Stirling Avenue North 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. 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 Cit 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 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. 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 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 2023 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 Municipal Heritage Register Review August 2024 Update DSD-2024-333 Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A Updated Statement of Significance - 53 Church Street Attachment B Updated Statement of Significance 265 Frederick Street Attachment C Updated Statement of Significance 57-61 Stirling Avenue North STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 53 Church Street Summary of Significance Design/Physical Value Social Value Historical Value Economic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address: 53 Church Street Legal Description: Plan 394 Part Lot 41 Plan 393 Part Lot 45 Year Built: c. 1875 Architectural Style: Vernacular with Romanesque influences Original Owner: Unknown Original Use: Religious Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource th 53 Church Street is a two-storey late 19 century brick church built in the Vernacular architectural style with Romanesque influences. The church is situated on a 0.49-acre parcel of land located on the south side of Church Street between Benton Street and Peter Street in the Cedar Hill Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the church. Heritage Value 53 Church Street is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Design/Physical Value The property municipally addressed as 53 Church Street demonstrates design/physical value as an th early example of a 20 century, religious building, displaying Vernacular architecture with influences from the Romanesque Revival architectural style. The Romanesque Revival architectural style th originates in 19 century romanticism and is distinguished by its use of round arches (Blumenson, 1990). These round arches were considered primitive, not widely accepted, and often the primary distinction between the Romanesque Revival and the Gothic Revival architectural style (Blumenson, 1990). The design/physical values relate to the design, composition, craftsmanship and details of the church. The church is an example of the Vernacular architectural style with Romanesque influences with many intact heritage attributes in good condition. Front Elevation (East Façade) The front elevation faces Church Street, is built with buff (yellow) brick, and features a three bay wide symmetrical façade with buttresses between each baby and a steeply pitched front-gabled roof. The central bay features: buff (yellow) brick construction; buttresses with caps; front-gabled roof with brick corbels; round window opening with brick hoodmould, including keystone and dripstones; paired semi-circular 1/1 windows and window openings with brick hoodmould, including keystones and dripstones, and angled sills; front-gabled entrance with semi-circular door opening; and, wood doors with square panels, elongated lites and wood paneled transom. The left bay features: buff (yellow) brick construction; buttresses with caps; continuation of the front- gabled roof with brick corbels; semi-circular 1/1 window and window opening with brick hoodmould, including keystone and dripstones, and angled sill; and, paired semi-circular windows and window openings with brick voussoirs and angled sills. The right bay features: buff (yellow) brick construction; buttresses with caps; continuation of the front- gabled roof with brick corbels; and, semi-circular 1/1 window and window opening with brick hoodmould, including keystone and dripstones, and angled sill. Side Elevations (South & North Façades) The side facades are seven bays wide and feature: buff (yellow) brick construction on the second storey; primarily concrete ashlar parging on the first storey; brick pilasters; semi-circular 1/1 windows and window openings, with brick hoodmoulds, including keystones and dripstones, and angled sills; and, segmentally arched window openings. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative value relates to the use of the land and the various congregations that have occupied the building over time, including Wesleyan Methodist Church (1842- c. 1880); United Brethren in Christ (c. 1880-1907); Congregational Church (1907-1921); Grace Tabernacle (1921- 1935); Mennonite Brethren (1935-1953); Bethel Evangelical Lutheran (1953-1966); and, Martin Luther Evangelical Church (1966-present). The land has a long history of religious use beginning with the Wesleyan Methodists in 1842 (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984-85). The United Brethren in Christ congregation purchased land and a small frame building from Wesleyan Methodists in 1868 (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984-85). The Wesleyan Methodist Mission dates to 1841 in Berlin (now Kitchener) when the congregation first began to meet in homes and other buildings (Uttley, 2008). By 1842, the Wesleyan Methodist Church purchased 1 acre of land on lot 41 for a chapel and cemetery (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984-1985; Uttley, 2008). With their limited resources, the congregation of 120 people was able to construct a frame building (Uttley, 2008). The Trust of the Methodist Church of Canada sold a ½ acre of the property to United Brethren in Christ in 1868 (Kolartisch & Horne, 1984-1985). The United Brethren in Christ congregation retained the cemetery until 1876 when the lands were sold to William Moyer and the remains/ashes were move to Mount Hope Cemetery allowing for the cemetery lands to be sold for building lots (Uttley, 2008). In 1889, a division at the General Conference occurred when amendments were proposed to the Constitution of the Church resulting in division within the congregation (Uttley, 2008). The congregation on Church Street eventually joined the Congregational Church in 1906 (Ambrose, 1993). The Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Golden Jubilee booklet (1999) provides a history of the congregation between 1949 and 1999. This congregation was founded by Pastor C.T. Wetzstein, who spoke both English and German. He welcomed refugees during and after WWII resulting in the need to establish a German language congregation in 1949 known as the Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. This congregation bought the property at 53 Church Street in 1953 for $23,000 (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984-1985). In 1952, contractor Oscar Wiles (b. February 26, 1893; d. March 27, 1980) started excavation for the foundation of the annex designed by W.H.E. Schmalz (Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1999; City of Kitchener, 1952). The church was re-dedicated on May 24, 1953 and provided German language services (KW Record, 1953). The Trust of the German Evangelical Martin Luther Church bought the property in 1966 for $33,000 (Kolaritsch & Horne, 1984-1985). W.H.E. Schmalz (b. July 29, 1890) was born in Berlin (now Kitchener), studied architecture at the University of Toronto, and apprenticed with the firm of Darling & Pearson (Hill, 2022). He worked as an architect from 1914 until c. 1960 during which time he designed or co-designed various buildings and structures such as the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance building on Queen Street North, several church buildings and additions, structures at Victoria Park (e.g., entry gates, boat house), and the Cenotaph now located at Duke and Frederick Streets (Hill, 2022). The 1952 building addition was constructed by Oscar Wiles and Sons Ltd, established in 1927 as Oscar Wiles General Contractor. This contracting company has built several houses, churches, schools, and factories within the area, with their first job being the construction of the former KW Record building located at the intersection of Duke and Queen Street. Contextual Value The contextual values relate to the contribution that the church makes to the continuity and character of the Church Street streetscape. The placement and massing blend with adjacent buildings and much of the building stock on both sides of Church Street, particularly in terms of setback and height. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 53 Church Street resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the design/physical value of the church built in the Vernacular architectural style with influences from the Romanesque architectural style, including: o Orientation towards Church Street, two-storey height, rectangular plan, buff (yellow) brick, buttresses or pilasters between each bay and steeply pitched front-gabled roof; o All elements of the three-bay front (east) elevation, including: The central bay features: buff (yellow) brick construction; buttresses with caps; front-gabled roof with brick corbels; round window opening with brick hoodmould, including keystone and dripstones; paired semi-circular 1/1 windows and window openings with brick hoodmould, including keystones and dripstones, and angled sills; front-gabled entrance with semi-circular door opening; and, wood doors with square panels, elongated lites and wood paneled transom. The left bay features: buff (yellow) brick construction; buttresses with caps; continuation of the front-gabled roof with brick corbels; semi-circular 1/1 window and window opening with brick hoodmould, including keystone and dripstones, and angled sill; and, paired semi-circular windows and window openings with brick voussoirs and angled sills. The right bay features: buff (yellow) brick construction; buttresses with caps; continuation of the front-gabled roof with brick corbels; and, semi-circular 1/1 window and window opening with brick hoodmould, including keystone and dripstones, and angled sill. o All elements of the side elevations, including: Width of seven bays; buff (yellow) brick construction on the second storey; primarily concrete ashlar parging on the first storey; brick pilasters; semi-circular 1/1 windows and window openings, with brick hoodmoulds, including keystones and dripstones, and angled sills; and, segmentally arched window openings. References Ambrose, R. W. (1993). Waterloo County Churches: A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, ON: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. (1999). Golden Jubilee Short History of Bethel 1949-1999. Kitchener, ON: Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. City of Kitchener. (1952). Building Permit # 13547. Kitchener, ON: City of Kitchener. Hill, R. G. (2022). Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950. Retrieved from http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/node/2721 on August 9, 2024. Horne, M. & Kolaritsch, D. (1984-1985). LACAC Report. Kitchener, 1984-1985. KW Record. (1953). Membership Gains Shown by Churches. KW Record: Kitchener, Ontario. Uttley, W.V. (2008). A History of Kitchener, Ontario. Milton, ON: Global Heritage Press. Photographs Front Elevation (North Façade) Front and Side Elevation (North and West Facades) Side Elevation (East Façade) CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Michelle Drake 53 Church Street Address: Recorder: July 29, 2024 Description: Date: (date of construction, architectural style, etc) Photographs Attached: Front Facade Left Façade Right Façade Rear Facade Details Setting Recorder Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Designation Criteria Committee 1. This property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. * E.g. - constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates challenging geometric designs etc. 4. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical value or Yes Yes associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 5. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical or Yes Yes associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - A commercial building may provide an understanding of how the economic development of the City occured. Additional archival work may be required. 6. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical value or Yes Yes associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 7. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. * E.g. - It helps to define an entrance point to a neighbourhood or helps establish the (historic) rural character of an area. 8. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. * Additional archival work may be required. 9. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is a landmark. *within the region, city or neighborhood. Notes Additional Criteria Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No arrangement, finish, Yes Yes craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No structure have other Yes Yes original outbuildings, notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No structure occupy its Yes Yes 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 building retain most of its Yes Yes 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 additional elements or Yes Yes features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No in good condition? Yes Yes *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re-use if possible and contribute towards equity-building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes importance to Indigenous heritage and Additional Research Required Additional Research Required history? *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct topographical land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes Could there be any urban Indigenous history Additional Research Required Additional Research Required associated with the property? * Additional archival work may be required. Function: What is the Unknown Residential Unknown Residential Co present function of the Commercial mmercial subject property? Office Other - Office Other Religious ________________ * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes Does the subject property contribute to Additional Research Required Additional Research Required the cultural heritage of a community of people? Does the subject N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes property have intangible value to a specific Additional Research Required Additional Research Required 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 ! If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 265 Frederick Street Summary of Significance Design/Physical Value Social Value Historical Value Economic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address: 265 Frederick Street Legal Description: Plan 424 Part Lot 7 Year Built: c. 1901 Architectural Style: Decorative Berlin Vernacular Original Owner: Arthur Foster Senior Original Use: Residential Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 265 Frederick Street is a two-and-a-half storey early-20th century brick building built in the Decorative Berlin Vernacular architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.14-acre parcel of land located on the south side of Frederick Street directly opposite Pequegnat Avenue in the Central Frederick Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the main building. Heritage Value 265 Frederick Street is recognized for its design/physical and historical/associative values. Design/Physical Value The property municipally addressed as 265 Frederick Street demonstrates design/physical value as a representative example of the Decorative Berlin Vernacular architectural style. The Decorative Berlin Vernacular architectural style provided the transition between the earlier decorative Queen Anne and the later plain and simple Berlin Vernacular architectural style (Hill, 1996). The form is consistent with the Berlin Vernacular, with a front gable roof and full-width verandah, but with more decorative features (Hill, 1996). Examples of decorative features include wood shingle gable with attic window and ornate trellis at the peak, elaborate wood eaves brackets, brick façade, painted wood verandah with a decorative gable over the entrance, wood columns with tapered brackets on brick piers, painted wood shingle handrail, and wide entrance steps with brick side parapet walls. The design/physical value relates to the craftsmanship and architecture of the building. The building is constructed in the Decorative Berlin Vernacular architectural style with unique decorative features and is in good condition. The building is unusually tall at two-and-a-half storeys in height and unusually wide at about 13 metres (44 feet). The building features unusual, side elevations featuring flared gables with return eaves. Front Elevation (North Façade) The front façade faces Frederick Street and features: red brick construction; prominent front gable roofline with return eaves; horizontal wood cladding along with a ribbon of four continuous round headed windows with decorative trim in the gable end; wood soffits and fascia; 1/1 flat headed windows with brick voussoirs on the second storey; large flatheaded picture window with stained glass transom and brick voussoir; flatheaded bay window with stained glass transoms; flatheaded entrance door with brick voussoir; full width verandah features shallow hip roofline, wood soffit and cornice brackets, decorative gable over entrance, round tapered wood columns with square brick piers; decorative wood balusters; wood skirt; and, rusticated stone foundation. Side Elevation (West Façade) The side façade features: red brick construction; side flared gable roofline with return eaves and paired brackets; horizontal wood cladding along with paired flatheaded windows with decorative trim in the gable end; wood soffits and fascia; chimney; 1/1 flat headed window with brick voussoir; one- storey projecting bay with flat headed windows transoms; three flatheaded basement window openings; and, rusticated stone foundation. Side Elevation (East Façade) The side façade features: red brick construction; side flared gable roofline with return eaves and paired brackets; horizontal wood cladding and a round window with decorative trim in the gable end; wood soffits and fascia; chimney; flat headed window openings with brick voussoirs; flathead entrance door with brick voussoir; one flatheaded basement window opening; and, rusticated stone foundation. Historical/Associative Value 265 Frederick Street is associated with Arthur Foster Senior (b. June 16, 1856; d. January 19, 1931) who immigrated to Canada and settled in Berlin (now Kitchener) c. 1875. He worked as a shoemaker, shoe factory agent, and traveler shoe factory. He was Methodist. He was married to Sarah Spencer (b. January 31, 1857; d. February 11, 1916) and together they had nine (9) children (Annie, Arthur Chairman of C Junior (b. March 25, 2877; d. July 31, 1933) was a Methodist, Teacher, and Managing Director the Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada. He was also involved in politics serving as a Councillor (1919-1921) and Deputy Reeve (1922-1923). Despite the information noted above, it is not clear if Arthur Senior or Arthur Junior were significant to the community. It is unclear if the property has the potential to yield information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. The architect and builder are unknown. Research materials -1925 Fire Insurance Plans. Contextual Value The contextual values relate to the contribution that the building makes to the continuity and character of the Frederick Street streetscape. The property is located within the Central Frederick Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL). One heritage attribute found within CHLs is view down Pequegnat Avenue towards the front façade of the building. This terminating view visually links Pequegnat Avenue and the front façade of the building at 265 Frederick Street. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 265 Frederick Street resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the Decorative Berlin Vernacular architectural style of the house, including: o location, massing and scale of building; o unusually tall height at two-and-a-half storeys; o unusually wide width of front façade at about 13 metres (44 feet); o unusual, side elevations featuring flared gables with return eaves; o Front Elevation (North Façade) red brick construction; prominent front gable roofline with return eaves; horizontal wood cladding along with a ribbon of four continuous round headed windows with decorative trim in the gable end; wood soffits and fascia; 1/1 flat headed windows with brick voussoirs on the second storey; large flatheaded picture window with stained glass transom and brick voussoir; flatheaded bay window with stained glass transoms; flatheaded entrance door with brick voussoir; full width verandah features shallow hip roofline, wood soffit and cornice brackets, decorative gable over entrance, round tapered wood columns with square brick piers, decorative wood balusters, and wood skirt; and, rusticated stone foundation. o Side Elevation (West Façade) red brick construction; side flared gable roofline with return eaves and paired brackets; horizontal wood cladding along with paired flatheaded windows with decorative trim in the gable end; wood soffits and fascia; chimney; 1/1 flatheaded window with brick voussoir; one-storey projecting bay with flat headed windows with transoms; three flatheaded basement window openings; and, rusticated stone foundation. o Side Elevation (East Façade) red brick construction; side flared gable roofline with return eaves and paired brackets; horizontal wood cladding and a round window with decorative trim in the gable end; wood soffits and fascia; chimney; flat headed window openings with brick voussoirs; flatheaded entrance door with brick voussoir; one flatheaded basement window opening; and, rusticated stone foundation. All elements related to the contextual value, including: o location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and character of the Frederick Street streetscape; and, o location of the house and terminating vista that it creates at the end of Pequegnat Avenue. References Bonk, D. (2024). Arthur Foster Waterloo Region Generations, A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario. Retrieved from https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I32679&tree=generations on August 9, 2024. Bonk, D. (2024). Arthur Foster Waterloo Region Generations, A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario. Retrieved from https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I32681&tree=generations on August 9, 2024. Tiessen, P. (1912). Berlin, Canada: A Self-Portrait of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario Before World War One. Sand Hills Books, Inc: St. Jacobs, Ontario. Photographs Front Elevation (North Façade) Front and Side Elevation (North and West Facades) Front Elevation (North Façade) Historic Photograph circa 1912 (SOURCE: https://www.historypin.org/services/thumb/phid/50572/dim/1000x1000/c/1518491820) CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Michelle Drake 265 Frederick Street Address: Recorder: July 30, 2024 Description: Date: (date of construction, architectural style, etc) Photographs Attached: Front Facade Left Façade Right Façade Rear Facade Details Setting Recorder Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Designation Criteria Committee 1. This property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No design value or Yes Yes physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. * E.g. - constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates challenging geometric designs etc. 4. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical value or Yes Yes associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 5. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical or Yes Yes associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - A commercial building may provide an understanding of how the economic development of the City occured. Additional archival work may be required. 6. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No historical value or Yes Yes associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 7. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. * E.g. - It helps to define an entrance point to a neighbourhood or helps establish the (historic) rural character of an area. 8. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. * Additional archival work may be required. 9. The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes Yes because it is a landmark. *within the region, city or neighborhood. Notes Additional Criteria Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No arrangement, finish, Yes Yes craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No structure have other Yes Yes original outbuildings, notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No structure occupy its Yes Yes 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 building retain most of its Yes Yes 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 additional elements or Yes Yes features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No in good condition? Yes Yes *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re-use if possible and contribute towards equity-building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes importance to Indigenous heritage and Additional Research Required Additional Research Required history? *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct topographical land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes Could there be any urban Indigenous history Additional Research Required Additional Research Required associated with the property? * Additional archival work may be required. Function: What is the Unknown Residential Unknown Residential Co present function of the Commercial mmercial subject property? Office Other - Office Other ________________ Commercial Office * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes Does the subject property contribute to Additional Research Required Additional Research Required the cultural heritage of a community of people? Does the subject N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes property have intangible value to a specific Additional Research Required Additional Research Required 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 ! If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 57-61 Stirling Avenue North Summary of Significance Social Value Design/Physical Value Historical Value Economic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address: 57-61 Stirling Avenue North Legal Description: Plan 77 Part Lots 59-62 58R-7728 Part 1 Year Built: 1925, additions in 1952 and 1991. Architectural Styles: Neo-Gothic Original Owner: Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church Original Use: Church Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 57-61 Stirling Avenue North, also known as the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church is a church built in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. The church is situated on a 0.41-acre parcel of land located on the east side of Stirling Avenue North between King Street East 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. Heritage Value The Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church is recognized for its design/physical, historic/associative, and contextual values. Design/Physical Value The design value relates to the architecture of the church. The church is a notable example of the Neo-Gothic architectural style. The church is in good condition. The church is one-and-a-half storeys in height and features: asymmetrical design; front and side gables with shaped parapets; multi color brick; pointed-arch windows with stone drip-molds; pointed-arch front door with drip-mold; and stone details such as door surrounds, window surrounds, lintels and date stones. The original design of the church was a one-storey building built. There have been two major additions and renovations to the church ever since, one in 1952 and one in 1991. The front façade of the church has been altered from its original design in 1952. However, both these additions do not detract from the cultural heritage value of the church, instead contribute to the overall cultural heritage value. These additions were complimentary and sympathetic to the original design of the church. The 1952 addition included altering the front façade of the church, adding wings on both sides of the façade, as well as an addition towards the rear of the church. The 1991 addition included constructing a two-storey building adjoining the front façade on the northern portion of the property towards the front. Front Façade (West Elevation) The front façade of the church includes the altered original portion of the church and the 1992 addition. The central portion of the church includes a 3 over 3 gothic arched windows with stone surrounds and tracery. Above the window is a tripartite arched window with stone surrounds with a gable parapet. These windows are surrounded by double square windows with square surrounds on either side. The projecting wing on the right side (as seen from the street) includes a door opening with stone surrounds and a small, fixed window with stone surrounds with a gable parapet facing the southern direction. There is also a 1924, 1952 datestone next to the door. The projecting wing on the left side also includes a door opening (that has since been filled in) with stone surround and a small, fixed window with soldier coursing and sills. Next to this wing is the 1992 brick addition with an arched door opening with stone surround, with a tripartite arched gothic window with stone surrounds above it and a gable parapet. Side Elevation (South Elevation) This elevation can be divided into five bays with four brick buttresses and is likely the original portion of the church. Each bay contains arched gothic windows with sills. Towards the rear, there is a gable- roofed addition which contains square windows with sills. Side Elevation (North Elevation) The north elevation of the church has a gable parapet, with a round-arched tripartite window on the upper section. This elevation also includes brick buttresses dividing a portion of the elevation into three bays. Each bay has square windows with sills on the upper and lower section of the elevation. There are also three-square basement windows. Historical/Associative Value The Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church has historical value because it has direct associations with the establishment, growth and evolution of the Anabaptist faith and Mennonite community in former Berlin and present-day Kitchener. The First Mennonite Church, located at 800 King Street East, was one of ground for the burial of the first two generations of settlers of this area. The original church was a log structure built in 1813 on a half-acre of land given in 1810 by Joseph Eby. Today, the property cemetery is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The First Mennonite Church grew steadily after its establishment, however, there was a dispute in 1924 which resulted in the departure of approximately half their members and their pastor, Urias Knipe Weber, who had been a preacher at the First Mennonite Church since 1907. The rift in the church had been caused because Weber had attempted to help the church adapt to the urban ways, but his bishops disapproved, These bishops, who served rural churches, were against giving communion to girls who went to work without their bonnets, but Weber did not follow their suggestion. The departed members, along with U.K. Weber decided to establish an independent Mennonite church on a lot located near Stirling and Weber, elevated on a hill where they could still see the First Mennonite Church and the cemetery. The constitution committee of seven men and women met on September 30, 1924, to develop the constitution. By then, the lot had been purchased, and the name of the street was changed from Sterling to Stirling in 1942). Ground was broken for the new church on November 1, 1924, and excavation began using horse-drawn equipment. Clean fill was the building project, which also included many charter member volunteers. The Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church was established as an independent church and continued to operate as such for nearly 20 years. They did not have any affiliation with any organizations. U.K. Weber served as pastor of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church from 1924-42, and then as pastor emeritus from 1942 until his death in 1971. When Weber retired, the church needed another minister, and Rev. Andrew Shelley, who was from Pennsylvania, was called. He belonged to the General Conference Mennonite Church in the United States, which was the American Counterpart of the United Mennonites in Ontario. He did take them to his conference, but they might as well have been considered independent because all the rest of the Pennsylvania and 500 miles away. The Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church also has historical value because it has the potential to yield an understanding of the evolution of the Mennonite community in the City. Even though they were independent, during the second World War, the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church started associated more closely with other Mennonite churches around Kitchener. They worked together on peace efforts, conscientious objection and relief programs, and even sent emissaries internationally to India and South Africa. After the war, the cooperation continued to grow, with Stirling members actively supporting Conrad Grebel College, which was an inter-Mennonite college. The Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church and First Mennonite Church also began to have a better relationship, with them offering joint camping trips, programs, and joint church council meetings. In 1970, the rift that began almost forty-six years ago was healed, with the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church being accepted back into the Mennonite Conference on Ontario. At the same time, the church was also welcomed into the United Mennonite Churches in Ontario. So, the church had no ties with any Canadian conference became the first and only church to have been associated with two conferences at once. The building has always been used as a church and continues to be used as a church. William Herbert Eugene Schmalz The historic and associative value of the building also lays with its architect, William Herbert Eugene Schmalz, who designed the 1952 addition and renovation of the church. 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 prolific architectural career, W.H.E. Schmalz was an engaged citizen who served with distinction on the board of many local community groups 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. Contextual Value The Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church is important in maintaining and supporting the character of the area. The church is located within the Central Frederick Neighborhood Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL). The Central Frederick Neighborhood is important for its associative value to the explosive thth growth and development of Kitchener in the late 19 and early 20 century. The CHL contains a th range of well maintained, finely detailed homes from the second and third decade of the 20 century. th The church was built in the early 20 century and contributes to the streetscape and cultural heritage value of the CHL through its own craftsmanship, architectural style and detailing. The contextual value of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church relates to the physical, historical, functional and visual links to the buildings surroundings. After the rift that resulted in the many members of the church leaving the First Mennonite Church, the lot on which the church was built was strategically chosen to remain close to the First Mennonite Church. Furthermore, the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church was built on an elevated hill, that provided visual access to the First Mennonite Church and cemetery. The proximity to the church also reflected a desire to be close to their homes and farms as that time that area was considered to be edge of the town. As such, its location has significant contextual value in relation to the First Church Mennonite Church and cemetery. Other Values Social Value The Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church is recognized for its social value because in 1978, the church accepted its first female minister in a Canadian Mennonite Church Mary Smith. As a commissioned minister, she could perform all the duties of an ordained minster while she was at the church. When Smith was accepted as minister, the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church had already become a member of the Mennonite Conference of Ontario and the United Mennonite Conference, setting a precedent for both these organizations. Heritage Attributes The heritage attributes of 57-61 Stirling Avenue North resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and Neo-Gothic architectural style of the building, including: o The location, massing and scale of the building. o all elevations of the building. o asymmetrical design. o front and side gables with shaped parapets. o The existing roofline. o multi color brick. o windows and window openings, including: pointed-arch windows with stone drip-molds. square window openings. o doors and door openings, including: pointed-arch front door with drip-mold; and, o stone details such as door surrounds, window surrounds. o The 1924, 1952 and 1991 datestones on the front elevation of the church. All elements related to the contextual value of the building. o The original location of the building on Stirling Avenue North and its contextual relationship to the First Mennonite Church and Cemetery. Photos Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church Front Facade Stirling Avenue Front and Side (north) facade Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church Front and side (south) façade) References Bauman, S. (1963). First Mennonite Church 1813-1963. Waterloo Historical Society, Volume 51 1963: Kitchener, Ontario. Millar, A. & D. Millar. (1993). Of such is the kingdom: a pictorial history of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Kitchener, Ontario. Harder, L. (2003). Risk and Endurance: a history of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Kitchener, Ontario. KW Record. (1952, October 20). Present Keys for Addition to Church. The Record: Kitchener, Ontario. th KW Record. (1974, September 28). . The Record: Kitchener, Ontario. KW Record. (1992, June 13). Kitchener congregation pulls together KR Record (1978, February 28) Mennonites quietly accept first female minister in Canada, Roswitha Goggie for KW Record, Kitchener, Ontario Mennonite Archives of Ontario. (1999-2012). Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/congregations/stirling-avenue-mennonite-church on January 24, 2014. Shantz, E. (1967). Mennonite Groups in Waterloo County and Adjacent Area. Waterloo Historical Society, Volume 55 1967: Kitchener, Ontario. Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. (1992). Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church Dedication Service. Kitchener, Ontario. Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. (1997). Stirling Quarterly, January 1997. Kitchener, Ontario. Vernon, H. & Son. (1925, 1928-1928). Alphabetical, th Business and Miscellaneous Directory: For the Years 1910-1911 (8 Ed.). Hamiltion, ON: Griffen & Richmond. Waterloo Historical Society. (1967). Mennonite Groups in Waterloo County and Adjacent Area. Waterloo Historical Society, Volume 55: Kitchener, Ontario. CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM 57-61 Stirling Avenue North Stirling Avenue Mennonite Deeksha Choudhry Church Address: Recorder: Church August 1, 2024 Description: Date: Photographs Attached: Front Facade Left Façade Right Façade Rear Facade Details Setting Recorder Heritage Kitchener Heritage Planning Staff Designation Criteria Committee 1.This property has N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No design value or Yes physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2.The property has N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3.The property has N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No Yes design value or physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. * E.g. - constructed with a unique material combination or use, incorporates challenging geometric designs etc. 4.The property has N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No historical value or Yes associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 5.The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes historical or Yes associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. * E.g - A commercial building may provide an understanding of how the economic development of the City occured. Additional archival work may be required. 6.The property has N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No historical value or Yes associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. * Additional archival work may be required. 7.The property has N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. * E.g. - It helps to define an entrance point to a neighbourhood or helps establish the (historic) rural character of an area. 8.The property has N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes contextual value Yes because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. * Additional archival work may be required. 9.The property has N/A Unknown No Yes N/A Unknown No contextual value Yes because it is a landmark. *within the region, city or neighborhood. Notes Additional Criteria Recorder Heritage Kitchener Committee Interior: Is the interior N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes arrangement, finish, Yes craftsmanship and/or detail noteworthy? Completeness: Does this N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes structure have other original Yes outbuildings, notable landscaping or external features that complete the site? Site Integrity: Does the N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes structure occupy its original Yes site? * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes retain most of its original Yes materials and design features? Please refer to the list of heritage attributes within the Statement of Significance and indicate which elements are still existing and which ones have been removed. Alterations: Are there N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No additional elements or features Yes Yes that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes good condition? Yes *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re-use if possible and contribute towards equity-building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance to N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes Indigenous heritage and Additional Research Required Yes 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 Additional Research Required with the property? N/A Unknown No * Additional archival work may be Yes required. Additional Research Required Function: What is the present Unknown Residential Unknown Residential function of the subject Commercial Commercial property? Office Other Church 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 N/A Unknown No Yes the subject property contribute Yes Additional Research Required to 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 Additional Research Required community of people? N/A Unknown No Yes * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim Additional Research Required Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties) was the first established Islamic Center and Masjid in the Region and contributes to the history of the Muslim community in the area. Notes about Additional Criteria Examined Recommendation Does this property meet the definition of a significant built heritage resource, and should it be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act? (Does it meet two or more of the designation criteria?) N/A Unknown No Yes If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up Remove from the Municipal Heritage Register Additional Research Required Other: General / Additional Notes TO BE FILLED BY HERITAGE PLANNING STAFF: Date of Property Owner Notification: REFERENCES Beohmer Family Records, accessed via Kitchener Public Library Waterloo Region Generations, https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I36383&tree=generations Waterloo Region Generations, https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I176604&tree=generations 1907, 1920, 1940, 1958, 1970.