117 Cobourg Street
117, Cobourg, City of Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2001/04/23
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2010/02/18
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
117 Cobourg Street is located on the north side of Cobourg Street, west of Morenz Drive, in the City of Stratford. The two storey brick residence was constructed circa 1857.
The property was designated by the City of Stratford in 2001 for its heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 56-2001).
Heritage Value
Constructed in 1857, 117 Cobourg Street is one of the oldest known residences in Stratford. The home is representative of early life and architecture within the city.
117 Cobourg Street reflects the Gothic Ontario House popular in rural towns across the province in the 19th century. Typical of this style is the “T” floor plan and high gables. Adorning the residence are radiating voussoirs over original double hung windows.
Source: City of Stratford, By-law 56-2001.
Character-Defining Elements
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of 117 Cobourg include the:
- two storey brick exterior
- cross gable roof
- bay window on east elevation
- stone foundation
- radiating voussoirs
- double hung windows
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Ontario
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (ON)
Recognition Statute
Ontario Heritage Act
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)
Recognition Date
2001/04/23
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Historic
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
City of Stratford
Office of the City Clerk Administrator
City Hall
1 Wellington
Stratford, ON
N5A6W1
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
HPON10-0047
Status
Published
Related Places
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