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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2025-031 - Municipal Heritage Register Review - March 2025 UpdateDevelopment Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: March 4, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-783-8922 PREPARED BY: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, 519-783-8906 DATE OF REPORT: February 10, 2025 REPORT NO.: DSD-2025-031 SUBJECT: Municipal Heritage Register Review March 2025 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: 241-247 Duke Street East / 55 Victoria Street North 30-32 Duke Street West 1865 Huron Road 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 must 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 *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 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 completed for 88 properties. 3 properties are before the Committee as of the date of this report to be considered for designation. 27 properties have fully undergone the designation process. 46 properties are currently undergoing the designation process and are at various stages of completion. 14 properties have been reviewed and determined that no action should be taken at this time, and 1 NOID has been withdrawn by Council. 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: 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). 241-247 Duke Street East / 55 Victoria Street North The subject property municipally addressed as 241-247 Duke Street East / 55 Victoria Street 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 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. 30-32 Duke Street West The subject property municipally addressed as 30-32 Duke Street West 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 historical 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. 1865 Huron Road The subject property municipally addressed as 1865 Huron Road 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 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 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 eritage 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 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 Municipal Heritage Register Review September 2024 Update DSD-2024-361 Municipal Heritage Register October 2024 Update DSD-2024-426 Municipal Heritage Register- November 2024 Update DSD-2024-444 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 241-247 Duke Street East / 55 Victoria Street North Attachment B-Updated Statement of Significance 30-32 Duke Street West Attachment C-Updated Statement of Significance 1865 Huron Road STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North Summary of Significance Design/Physical ValueSocial Value Historical ValueEconomic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address:241-247 Duke Street West/55 Victoria Street North Kitchener Legal Description:Plan374,Lot63 &64 Year Builtca. 1913, addition after 1925 Architectural Style:Vernacular Industrial Original Owner:John Sloan Original Use:Commercial/Industrial(Wholesale Grocer) Other Owner:Robert Bergen Other Use: Commercial/Industrial(Electrician) Condition:Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource th 241-247Duke Street West/55 Victoria Street North is an early 20century commercial building situated on a 0.48acre parcel of land. The property islocated on the south westcorner of Duke Street West and Victoria Street North in the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value isthe commercialbuilding. Heritage Value 241-247 Duke Street West(formerly 21 Edward Street) /55 Victoria Street Northis recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative,and contextual values. Design/Physical Value th The design/physicalvalue relatesto the building as a representative example of early 20century Vernacular Industrial architecture in Berlin (now Kitchener). The original 1913 portion of the building features elements characteristic of early Vernacular Industrial architecture including a flat roof, buff (yellow) brick(painted c. 2019), a regular arrangement of windows and minimal ornamentation. Decorative features include a horizontal brick band under the cornice and above the foundation, dentils under the cornice band and brick pilasters that separate the door and windowopenings. An addition constructed after 1925 on the east side of the building replicates the mass, setback, roofline, and pilasters of the original building. Historical/AssociativeValue The historical/associative value of the building reflects the work of an architect, Charles Knechtel (1869-1951), who was significant to Berlin. Charles was the son of Jonas Knechtel whom he acquired most of his building and designknowledge from between 1886 and 1894 (Hill, 2022). He opened his own business in 1895 and operated until 1930 (Hill, 2022). Over 100 buildings were designed by him, including churches, commercial blocks, factories, homes, schools, etc. (Hill, 2022). In 1913, he built a large warehouse on Victoria Street for John Sloan and Co.(Hill, 2022). Other notable buildings he designed include: First Church of Christ Scientist, Victoria Park Pavillion, Berlin Carnegie Library, The historical/associativevalue of the property relates to its connection to commercial development in th the City during the early part of the 20century. The building was first occupied in 1913 by John Sloan and Co., a wholesale grocer,and one of only two such wholesale companies in Berlin at that The location was important given its proximity to the railway spur line that ran along Victoria Street North and enabled easy transport of produce to the warehouse. John Sloan and Co. was a Toronto company that operated several wholesale grocery outlets throughout Ontario in the early 1900s. Victor Sloan, a son of John Sloan, was a resident of the City of Kitchener and served as office manager and later accountant of the wholesale business. In 1920, John Sloan and Co.purchased its sole local wholesale competitor, the Randall and Roos Wholesale Grocer and Liquor Warehouse(est. 1884).Later that same year John Sloan and Co. waspurchased by National Grocers Ltd. By 1950, National Grocers had moved to a new property and was later consolidated with Loblaws Companies Ltd, the largest food retailer in Canada. The historical/associative value of the property also relates to the connection of building to well-known local electrical and lighting company called Bergen Electric Ltd and its owner Robert William Bergen (b. 4 December 1900; d. 22 May 1993)(Bonk, 2025). Robert Bergen was an electrician who owned and operated several electrical contracting companies from 1921, including the RW Bierwagon Electric Company, the Mattell & Bierwagen Electric Companyand the Bergen Electric Company(The Bergen Group, 2013). Robert Bergen purchased 241-247 Duke Street West/55 Victoria Street North from the Sloan estate in 1950. Hehelped form the Ontario Electrical Contractors Association and encouragedlocal farmers tousehydro instead of coal oil at their farms (Bergen Group, 2025). ContextualValue The contextual value relatesto the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape (WDCHL) Landscape Study (2015). The WDCHL, which roughly encompasses the complex of industrial buildings concentrated along the Canadian National Railway (formerly Grand Trunk Railway) and the he late 19th th and early 20centuries. Heritage attributesinclude aquantity of multi-storey, brick buildings in a Vernacular Industrialstyle with small setbacks from the street and the rail line (Landplan Collaborative, 2012). The building at 241-247Duke Street West/55 Victoria Street North supports these heritage values and attributes through its height, mass, setback, Vernacular Industrial architectural style, and original use as a warehouse. The building is historically linked to the Canadian National Railway, which delivered produce and goods via a spur line which permitted freight cars to pull up directly alongside the Victoria Street North elevation of the building (Underwriters Survey Bureau, 1925; Fear, 2011). Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 241-247Duke Street West/55 Victoria Street North resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and Industrial Vernacular architectural style of the building, including: o roof and roofline, including the flat roof; o door openings; o window openings, including concrete headers and sills; o yellow brick construction(painted c. 2019); o concrete foundation; o parapets between windows; o shallow horizontal brick banding under cornice and above foundation;and, o dental brick work under brick banding. All elements related to the contextual valueof the building, including: o height, mass and set back. References Bergen Group. (2025). Our History. Retrieved February 3, 2025, from http://www.bergengroup.ca/history. The Bergen Group. (2013). About us. Retrieved March 1, 2013, from http://www.bergengroup.ca/about-us. Bonk, D. (2025). Robert William Bergen: Waterloo Region Generations. Retrieved February 3, 2025, from https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I29249&tree=generations Canadian Grocer. (1913, January-March). Volume 27, Issue 1-13. Canadian Grocer. (1920, April-June). Volume 34, Issue 14-26. Envision Consulting Group and Scheinman, Andre. (2006). Cultural Heritage Landscapes in Waterloo Region: A Framework for Inventory, Assessment and Policy Development. Kitchener, Ontario. Fear, J. (2011, November 4). Flash from the Past: Some Kitchener streets were once paved with wood. Waterloo Region Record. Retrieved March 1, 2013 from: http://www.therecord.com/living/article/620193--flash-from-the-past-some-kitchener-streets- were-once-paved-with-wood. Hill, R. G. (2022). Charles Knechtel: Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada1800-1950. Retrieved February 3, 2025 from: http://dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/node/223. The Landplan Collaborative Ltd. with John MacDonald Architect Inc. (2012). Heritage Study and Heritage Impact Assessment: Proposed Region of Waterloo Multimodal Hub 16 Victoria Street North, 50 & 60 Victoria Street North, and 520 & 510 King Street West. Kitchener. Kitchener, Ontario. Underwriters Survey Bureau Ltd. (1908 revised and reprinted March 1925). Kitchener Fire Insurance Maps. Toronto. Photographs Front Elevation(NorthFaçade): 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North (Google, 2024) Rear Elevation(SouthFaçade): 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North (Google, 2024) Side Elevation(EastFaçade): 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North (Google, 2024) Side Elevation (WestFaçade): 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North (Google, 2024) 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North (Canadian Grocer,April- June 1920) CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Michelle Drake 241-247 Duke St. W. / 55 Victoria St. N. Address: Recorder: Vernacular Industrial style January 31, 2025 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 arrangement, finish, craftsmanship and/or Yes N/A Unknown No detail noteworthy? Yes 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 YesN/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 YesN/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 - ________________ ________________ * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: N/A Unknown No YesN/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 30-32 Duke Street West/ 141 Ontario Street North Summary of Significance Design/Physical ValueSocial Value Historical/AssociativeValueEconomic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address:30-32 Duke Street West / 141 Ontario Street North Legal Description:Plan 396 Part Lots 3 to 5 Plan 401 Part Lot 8 58R-5891 Part 1 Year Built:1970 Architectural Style:International with Brutalist and Expressionist influences Original Owner:Corporation Square Original Use:Commercial (Mall, Offices, Theatre) Condition:Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource th 30-32 Duke Street West is two 20century commercial office buildings connected by a concrete podium and parking garagebuilt in the International architectural stylewith Brutalist and Expressionist influences. The building is situated on a 1.07-acreparcel of land located on the corner of Duke Street West and Ontario Street North in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resourcesthat contributes to the heritage value arethe buildings, podium, parking garage, and exterior hardscaping. Heritage Value 30-32 Duke Street West/ 141 Ontario Street Northis recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, andcontextual values. Design/Physical Value The property municipally addressed as 30-32 Duke Street West/ 141 Ontario Street North demonstrates design/physical value as a rare example of the International architectural style with Brutalist and Expressionist influences. The International architectural style is known for its use of hard angular edges, severely plain surfaces, and large expanses of glass expressing a structural system based on a skeleton of steel or reinforced concrete (Ricketts et al, 2011). The International style often featured a flat roof, square or rectangular massing, large horizontal bands of windows,andminimal to no decoration (Ricketts et al, 2011). Landscape design was also influenced by the International architectural style with commercial buildings designed as a focal point in an artificial landscape (Ricketts et al, 2011). This often resulted in a building being built on a podium and/or surrounded by a plaza, which pedestrians would cross to reach the building towers (Ricketts et al, 2011). Historically, the Internationalarchitectural style was almost exclusively used by the commercial sector during the th second half of the 20century triggered by the prosperity of the 1950s and 1960s leading to a building boom that transformed Canadian cities with introduction of many large commercial complexes in this style(Ricketts et al, 2011). In Kitchener, this is the only property that has been recognized for its design/physical value as an example of the International architectural style with Brutalist and Expressionist influences.The International architectural style is expressed by the flat roof, square and rectangular towers, horizontal bands of windows, podium, and plaza.Brutalist influencesinclude the stairs and columns around the theatre entrance, the north façade,parts of the east façade, the relatively maintenance free gardens andwalkways.Expressionist influencesinclude the podium and concave concrete panels. The buildingsarein good conditionand have recently undergone renovations to change the use of some units from commercial to residential. The propertyfeatures: a plaza leading to a ten-storey squaretoweron a podium fronting Duke Street West; a six-storey rectangular tower fronting Ontario StreetNorth;a parking garage; aflat roof; concrete construction; bronze double-glazedaluminum framewindows; and, courtyards, plazas(including stairs)and flower boxes. With respect to the concreteconstruction, the buildingsfeature: hard angular edges; smooth and rough, naturally textured surfaces; precast concave concrete spandrels;concrete stairs and columns around the theatre entrance;and, concrete hardscaping of courtyards, plazas(including stairs)and flower boxes. Historical/AssociativeValue The property municipally addressed as 30-32 Duke Street West / 141 Ontario Street North has historical/associativevaluebecause it demonstrates the work of an architect who issignificant to the province, the country and the international community.Webb Zefara Menkes Housden(WZMH) Partnership of Toronto designed the building. WZMH was established in 1961 and they are now an award winning international partnership responsible for the design of prominent buildings such asthe CN Tower(1973-75), Telegram Building (now the Globe and Mail Headquarters), Toronto (1961-63); the Toronto Star Building, Toronto (1971); Hazelton Lanes, Toronto (1974-76); the Crossways Complex, Toronto (1975-76); the Royal Bank Building, Toronto (1976); Sun Life Centre, Toronto (1981- 83); the Elf Aquitaine Towers, Paris (1982-84); City Hall, Calgary (1985); the Manufacturer's Life Tower, Vancouver (1984-85); the Bank of BC Tower, Vancouver (1984-86); Scotia Plaza Tower, Toronto (1986-88); Waterfront Park, Phase I, Halifax (1988); Canada Place, Edmonton (1988), and Maison des Coopérant, Montréal (completion in 1989)(WZMH Architects, 2014; The Canadian Encyclopedia, 2025; Canada Lands Company Limited, n.d.). Contextual Value The property municipally addressed as 30-32 Duke Street West / 141 Ontario Street Northhas contextual value because it is important in defining the public versus private space and in so doing also supports the character of the area. The building design includes concrete stairs and flower boxes that lead to a plaza in front of the main entrance to the building. These features align with the general built form setbacks on adjacent buildings fronting Duke Street West helping to create a street edge and rhythm as one walks along the public sidewalk on Duke Street West. At the same time, the mainfloor concrete arches establish a rhythm as one walks along the public sidewalk on Ontario Street North. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 30-32 Duke Street West / 141 Ontario Street North resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and architectural style and influences of the building, including: o Flat roof; o Concrete construction; hard angular edges; smooth and rough, naturally textured surfaces; precast concave spandrel panels; o Front (South) Elevation ten-storey square toweron a podium; horizontal bands of precast concave concrete spandrel panels; horizontal bands of bronze double-glazed aluminum frame windows; plaza with stairs and flower boxes; parking garage entrance; o Side (West) Elevation ten-and six-storey towers on a podium; horizontal bands of precast concave concrete spandrel panels; horizontal bands of bronze double-glazed aluminum frame windows; stairs and columns around the theatre entrance; o Rear (North) Elevation six-storey tower on a podium; parking garage; rough, naturally textured vertical concrete surfaces with plain concrete bands aligning with the horizontal bands of precast concave concrete spandrel panels; o Side (East) Elevation ten-and six-storey towers on a podium; horizontal bands of precast concave concrete spandrel panels; horizontal bands of bronze double-glazed aluminum frame windows; parking garage All elements related to the contextual value of the property, including: o location and orientation of buildings; and, o concrete stairs and flower boxes that lead to a plaza along Duke Street West. References Canada Lands Company. (n.d.). The CN Tower Story. Retrieved from https://www.cntower.ca/history on February 14, 2025. Ricketts, S., L. Maitland, & J. Hucker. (2011). A Guide to Canadian Architectural Styles, Second Edition. University of Toronto Press: North York, Ontario. The Canadian Encyclopedia. (2025). Article: Webb Zerafa Menkes Housden Partnership. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/webb-zerafa-menkes-housden-partnership on February 14, 2025. WZMH Architects. (2025). About / History. Retrieved from https://www.wzmh.com/about/history/on February 14, 2025. Photographs Front Elevation(South Façade)(Google, 2024) Side Elevation(East Façade)(Google, 2024) Side Elevation (West Façade)(Google, 2024) Rear Elevation (North Façade) (Google, 2024) Detail of Ontario Street North Entrance (Google, 2024) CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Michelle Drake 30-32 Duke St W / 141 Ontario St N Address: Recorder: 1970 commercial office building February 3, 2025 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 Yes 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 N/A Unknown No Yes design value or 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 Yes design value or 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 Yes 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 N/A Unknown No Yes 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 N/A Unknown No Yes 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 N/A Unknown No Yes 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 Yes original 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 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 Yes building retain most of its 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 Yes additional elements or Yes features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes in 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 N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes importance to Yes Additional Research Required Indigenous heritage and Additional Research history? Required *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 Additional Research Required Could there be any urban N/A Unknown No Indigenous history Yes associated with the Additional Research property? Required * Additional archival work may be required. Function: What is the Unknown Residential Unknown Residential Commer present function of the cial Commercial subject property? Office Other - Office Other - ________________ ________________ * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes Does the subject Yes Additional Research Required property contribute to Additional Research the cultural heritage of a Required community of people? N/A Unknown No Yes Does the subject Additional Research Required property have intangible N/A Unknown No value to a specific Yes community of people? Additional Research Required * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties) was the first established Islamic Center and Masjid in the Region and contributes to the history of the Muslim community in the area. Notes about Additional Criteria Examined Recommendation Does this property meet the definition of a significant built heritage resource, and should it be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act? (Does it meet two or more of the designation criteria?) N/A Unknown No Yes If not, please select the appropriate action for follow-up 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: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 1865 Huron Road Summary of Significance Design/Physical Value Social Value Historical Value Economic Value Contextual Value Environmental Value Municipal Address:1865 Huron Road Legal Description:Plan 585 Part Lots 4 & 5 Year Built:1885 Architectural Style:Vernacular Original Owner:Abraham Cressman Original Use:Residential Condition:Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource th 1865 Huron Road is a late 19century building constructed in the vernacular architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.33 acre parcel of land located on the north side of Huron Road between Trussler Road and Amand Drive in the TrusslerPlanning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributesto the heritage value is the house. Cultural Heritage Valueor Interest 1865 Huron Roadis recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Design/Physical Value The design and physical values relate to the age, material,and method of construction. Thewest wing of thefarmhouse is a rare example of strapped log construction while the east wing is a representative example of lath construction.The building features: log and lath construction; side gables with a ; clapboard siding(covered byinsulbrick andaluminum siding); symmetrical window placements; original door andwindowopenings, including the round windowopeningon the east elevation;verandah with hip roof on the south;original interior baseboards, Historical/AssociativeValue The property has historical/associative value because it has direct associations with the theme of early pioneer settlement, early pioneer farming, and pioneer settlers Abraham Cressman. The lands are part res of land from Richard Beasley on July 18, 1800, generally extends from the Grand River west to the Wilmot Township and once included the villages of German Mills and Strasburg. The property wasonce part of a larger lot ownedoriginally by Abraham Cressmancirca 1861 (). The property has historical/associative value because it has direct associations with the Sallans family. The property was purchased by James HenrySallans(b. 24 January 1885; d. 1959)in 1924(Bonk, 2025a). He was a local blacksmith and according to local history he moved an old pig stable from Strasburg to his property and converted it to a blacksmith shop 1981). Institute, 1981). The blacksmith shop no longer exists. He was a member of the Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church(Find a Grave, 2025).His second wife was Lucy Rosenblath (b. 21 October 1897; d. 8 March 1990) and together they had eight children (Bonk, 2025a).Their youngest child was Willard Louis Sallans (b. 7 March 1937; d. 9 October 2004) who married Miriam Effie Hallman (Bonk, 2025b). Willard operated a farm machinery business, Sallans Equipment Ltd.,at 1876Huron Road for 30 years (Find a Grave, 2025; Romahn, 1985).In 1985, Sallans Equipment Ltd. became the biggest farm machinery dealership in eastern Canada for the new Deutz-Allis Chalmers manufacturing company (Romahn, 1985). Willard is recognized across North American within the tractor-pulling community for his skill at announcing and judging at competitions (Romahn, 1985). Contextual Value The contextual value relates to the physical location of the building orientated towardsand in close proximity to Huron Road, which would have been connected to its use as a blacksmith shop and later commercial uses. The property is also visually connected to 1876 Huron Road on the south side of the road and west of 1865 Huron Road. Heritage Attributes All elements related to the construction and vernacular architectural style of the house, including: o Logand lath construction; o Roof and roofline; o clapboard siding; o symmetrical window placements; o original door and window openings, including the round window on the east elevation; o verandah with hip roof on the south o original interior baseboards, casings and doors; and, o References Bonk, D. (2025a). James Henry Sallans. \[online\]. Available from: https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I181794&tree=generations (Accessed 2025, January 30). Bonk, D. (2025b). Williard Louis Sallans. \[online\]. Available from: https://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I194677&tree=generations (Accessed 2025, January 30). Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27611795/willard_lewis- sallans: accessedJanuary 31, 2025), memorial page for Willard Lewis Sallans (7 Mar 19379 Oct 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID27611795, citing Rosebank Cemetery, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Darryl Bonk (contributor47010264). Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27917574/james_henry- sallans: accessedJanuary 31, 2025), memorial page for James Henry Sallans (24 Jan 18851959), Find a Grave Memorial ID27917574, citing Rosebank Cemetery, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Darryl Bonk (contributor47010264). Tweedsmuir history, Helena Feasby Institute, North Waterloo. Kitchener Public Library: Kitchener, Ontario. Romahn, J. (1985). Big and getting bigger: Merger gives K-W implement dealer a boost. K-W Record: Kitchener, Ontario. Taylor, A. W. (1965). John Steckle Recollects. Waterloo Historical Society, 53, 47-48. 1865 Huron Road Sallans W N2R 1R5. Photographs Front & Side Elevation(South & EastFaçade)(Google, 2023) Side & Front Elevation (West & South Façade) (Google, 2023) RearElevation(NorthFaçade)(Google Earth, 2018-2021) CULTURAL HERITAGE EVALUATION FORM Michelle Drake 1865 Huron Road Address: Recorder: 1865 Huron Road, 1885, log and lath construction October 30, 2024 Description: Date: (date of construction, architectural style, etc) Photographs Attached: Left Façade Front Facade 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 original Yes Yes 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 original Yes Yes site? * If relocated, is it relocated on its original site, moved from another site, etc. Alterations: Does this building N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No retain most of its original Yes Yes materials and design features? Please refer to the list of heritage attributes within the Statement of Significance and indicate which elements are still existing and which ones have been removed. Alterations: Are there N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No additional elements or Yes Yes features that should be added to the heritage attribute list? Condition: Is the building in N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No good condition? Yes Yes *E.g. - Could be a good candidate for adaptive re-use if possible and contribute towards equity-building and climate change action. Indigenous History: Could this site be of importance to N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes Indigenous heritage and Yes history? Additional Research Required Additional Research Required *E.g. - Site within 300m of water sources, near distinct topographical land, or near cemeteries might have archaeological potential and indigenous heritage potential. Could there be any urban Indigenous history associated N/A Unknown No Yes with the property? N/A Unknown No Yes Additional Research Required * Additional archival work may be Additional Research required. Required Function: What is the present Unknown Residential Unknown Residential Co function of the subject mmercial Commercial property? Office Other - Office Other - ________________ ________________ * Other may include vacant, social, institutional, etc. and important for the community from an equity building perspective. Diversity and Inclusion: Does N/A Unknown No N/A Unknown No Yes the subject property Yes contribute to the cultural Additional Research Additional Research Required heritage of a community of Required people? Does the subject property N/A Unknown No Yes have intangible value to a N/A Unknown No specific community of people? Yes Additional Research Required Additional Research * E.g.- Waterloo Masjid (Muslim 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: