Reitzel House
147, Avondale Ave. S., City of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1992/03/30
Autre nom(s)
Reitzel House
147 Avondale Avenue South
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1925/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2010/02/04
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Reitzel House is located at 147 Avondale Avenue South in the City of Waterloo. This two-and-a-half storey home was designed in the Craftsman style by architect C.P. Mueller and was constructed in 1925.
The property was designated, for its historic and architectural significance by the City of Waterloo, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, By-law 92-39.
Valeur patrimoniale
The Reitzel House is significant for its association with Ed Reitzel, the builder and first owner. Mr. Reitzel was a home builder, and the founder of the Reitzel Furniture Factory.
The Reitzel House is an excellent example of the Craftsman style, representing one of few such examples of the style in the area. The Craftsman style was derived from the Arts and Crafts movement which originated in England. The style is based on structural clarity and composition tied to natural forms of decoration. The designer, C. P. Mueller, used visible architectural details in the home, such as exposed rafter ends, to express the organic harmony of the Craftsman style. The shingle-faced open gables, fieldstone walls in the veranda, and heavy wooden posts all contribute to the unique and pleasant look of the Craftsman style exhibited in the Reitzel House.
Sources: The City of Waterloo By-law 92-38.; City of Waterloo, Designated Heritage Landmarks, 1995.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Reitzel House include its:
- shingle-faced open gables
- fieldstone walls in the veranda
- heavy wooden posts
- free-standing corbels
- multi-pane windows arranged in groups
- cut field stone laid tightly together and fastened with mortar from the rear
- angular geometric designs used in doors and leaded window panes
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Ontario
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Ont.)
Loi habilitante
Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario
Type de reconnaissance
Désignation du patrimoine municipal (partie IV)
Date de reconnaissance
1992/03/30
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1992/01/01 à 1992/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Économies en développement
- Commerce et affaires
- Économies en développement
- Exploitation et production
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
C. P. Mueller
Constructeur
Ed Reitzel
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
City of Waterloo
100 Regina Street South
Waterloo, Ontario
N2J 4A8
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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON07-0533
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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