Smyth House
81 Principale Street, Rivière-Verte, New Brunswick, E7C, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2009/02/18
Other Name(s)
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Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
1898/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2009/06/02
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Smyth House is a one-and-a-half storey vernacular residence inspired by the Queen Anne Revival style, located on the corner of Principale Street and Davis Road in Rivière-Verte. It was built in 1898.
Heritage Value
Smyth House is designated a Local Historic Place for its association with the former owners.
The house was built in 1898 by the Smyth family, who came from Ireland and played a very important role in the commercial development of the Rivière-Verte region. Founding the general store, now called Épicerie R. H. Clavette, as well as several lumber mills, which have since disappeared, and an important farm in the community, the Smyth family contributed to some of the Village of Rivière-Verte’s finest days. J. Henry Smyth and James Patrick A. Smyth were the last original owners of the family home in 1981.
Source: Madawaska Planning Commission - Rivière-Verte Register of Historic Places, File 5.2 "Maison Smyth"
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements that describe the Smyth House include:
- one-and-a-half storey asymmetrical massing;
- gable roof;
- large verandas;
- balconies;
- three dormers crossing the eaves;
- continuous association in the community with the Smyth family.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Local Historic Places Program
Recognition Type
Municipal Register of Local Historic Places
Recognition Date
2009/02/18
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
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Theme - Category and Type
- Peopling the Land
- Migration and Immigration
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Residence
- Multiple Dwelling
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
Henry Smyth
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Madawaska Planning Commission, Rivière-Verte Register of Historic Places, File 5.2
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
1713
Status
Published
Related Places
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