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Lafferty House

Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, X0E, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2004/05/03

Lafferty House exterior south side, 2004; A.Geggie/GNWT-2004
Lafferty House, 2004
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Construction Date(s)

1929/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2008/10/30

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Lafferty House is a one-and-a-half storey squared-log dwelling built circa 1929. It is located at the north end of the village of Fort Simpson, close to the waterfront. Only the building is designated.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of the Lafferty House stems from its unbroken association with a pioneering family. The Laffertys, a proud Metis family, have been in the Fort Simpson area since 1790, and were long active in the fur trade. The house was constructed by Jim Lafferty and his father around 1929; its entire history has been one of continuous use by, and association with the Lafferty family. The house is in relatively good condition and is an excellent, original example of Metis architecture.

Source: Village of Fort Simpson Heritage Bylaw.

Character-Defining Elements

The heritage value of the Lafferty House is defined by the following elements:
- The squared-log construction featuring square-notched corners
- Its one-and-a-half storey design incorporating original construction materials, styles, and layout
- Its cedar-shingled roof
- The location of the structure on its original site

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Northwest Territories

Recognition Authority

Village of Fort Simpson

Recognition Statute

Village of Fort Simpson Heritage By-Law

Recognition Type

Village of Fort Simpson Municipal Historic Site

Recognition Date

2004/05/03

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Peopling the Land
Settlement

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

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Builder

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Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Fort Simpson Heritage Bylaw 601 as amended, Village of Fort Simpson

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

NT0014

Status

Published

Related Places

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