Description of Historic Place

The Rioux Residence, situated on J. D. Gauthier Boulevard in Shippagan, includes the house, the outbuildings, and the grounds. Built in the early 1900s, the house is a one-and-a-half storey Gothic Revival structure with a tin roof and steeply pitched gable windows.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of the Rioux Residence lies in its historical interest. It is one of the oldest homes in the Town of Shippagan. The residence was built by Aldéric Duguay of Paquetville in the early 1900's.

The heritage value is also based on its architectural interest. The structure is a very good example of the Gothic Revival style, with steeply pitched gable windows and gingerbread bargeboard at the top of the gables.

Source: Shippagan Town Hall, file “223 boul. J.-D.-Gauthier.”

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements of the Rioux Residence relating to historical interest include:
- its age, as it is listed as one of the oldest structures in the Town of Shippagan.

The character-defining elements relating to architectural interest include:
- the one-and-one-half storey L-shaped plan;
- the gable roof;
- the steeply pitched gable windows;
- the placement of rectangular windows;
- the gingerbread bargeboard at the top of the gables.