035 King's Bridge Road Municipal Heritage Building
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1A, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1987/03/11
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2006/06/19
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
This structure is a three-storey wooden multiple dwelling located at the corner of King’s Bridge Road and Circular Road, St. John’s. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Heritage Value
035 King’s Bridge Road has been designated by the City of St. John's for its aesthetic value.
This dwelling is aesthetically valuable because it is a fine example of the Second Empire architectural design. It features a mansard roof, one-storey bow window, dormer windows and bracketing. 035 King's Bridge Road was the recipient of the Southcott Award in 1987.
Character-Defining Elements
All elements of the Newfoundland interpretation of Second Empire design including:
-Mansard roof, bow windows, dormer windows and bracketing;
-Narrow wooden clapboard;
-Size, shape, decoration and placement of windows;
-Left gable porch which is enclosed with brackets; and
-Decorative fascia board and brackets on bow windows.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Recognition Authority
City of St. John's
Recognition Statute
City of St. John's Development Regulations
Recognition Type
City of St. John's Heritage Building
Recognition Date
1987/03/11
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
- Multiple Dwelling
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
1 Springdale Street, St. John’s Newfoundland,
A1C 5V5
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
NL-2135
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a
