Autre nom(s)
Derry House
875 Enola Avenue
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1932/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2010/02/04
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Derry House is located at 875 Enola Avenue, on the east side of Enola Street, adjacent to the Adamson Estate in Adamson Estate Park, Mississauga. The property backs onto and accesses Lake Ontario. The one storey “U” shaped concrete, brick and wood residence was built in 1932.
The City of Mississauga designated the property, in 1993, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 569-93).
Valeur patrimoniale
The Derry House is associated with Anthony Adamson who was awarded the Order of Canada for his contribution to Canadian Architecture in 1974. He was invested as an officer the following year. He designed the house for his family but only lived there for a short period of time. Anthony Adamson was a Professor at the University of Toronto and known as one of the leaders in architectural conservation and architectural studies. He is the author of several books and was known nationally and internationally for his work.
The Derry House is a good representation of the Regency and Greek Revival styles, illustrating Ontario's architectural and historical past. The brick base of the house projects out beyond the wood siding in the form of a plinth for the main structure, a rare detail which adds to the Greek Revival character. The white colour of the house, in conjunction with pediments at the gable ends and triglyph details below the soffit, further reflect a Greek flavour. The “U” shape of the house wraps to the north, creating a small flagstone courtyard, off-set by the main door.
Sources: City of Mississauga By-law 569-93; City of Mississauga Corporate Report March 24, 1992; History of the Derry House.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Derry House include its:
- one storey brick, tar and wood siding exterior
- gable roof
- “U” shape structure plan
- exposed basement walls clad in brick and painted with black tar
- wood frame
- flagstone courtyard, flagstone trimmed window wells
- original trim, moulding detail and disguised gutter and downspout
- multi-paned windows with detailed wood mullions, trim, and shutters
- centre brick chimney
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
1993/11/10
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1945/01/01 à 1945/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Exprimer la vie intellectuelle et culturelle
- L'architecture et l'aménagement
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Communauté
- Espace communautaire
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
Anthony Adamson
Constructeur
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Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
City of Mississauga
Planning and Heritage
201 City Centre Drive
9th Floor, Community Services
Mississauga, ON
L5B 2T4
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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON09-0016
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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