165 Oxford Street East
165, Oxford Street East, London, City of, Ontario, N6A, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1990/05/07
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
1892/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2009/10/19
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
165 Oxford Street East is situated on the southwest corner of Oxford Street East and St George Street in the City of London. The property consists of a two-and-a-half-storey white-brick residence that was constructed in 1892.
The property was designated by the City of London in 1990 for its heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law L.S.P.-3076-202).
Heritage Value
Constructed in 1892, the residence at 165 Oxford Street East is an interesting blend of the Queen Anne and Stick styles. Typical of the Queen Anne style is the multiple gable roof with decorative bargeboards and brackets and prominent brick chimney. An offset left facade contains the main double door with single light transom. Side windows flanked by brick voussoirs are also of note. On the northeast corner is an open veranda with a finely decorated second storey balcony.
165 Oxford Street East is located at a prominent corner in the City of London near the renowned shopping district, Richmond Row. Distinguished by its interesting architectural styling, the residence is a landmark which has been home to several prominent citizens in the commercial history of London. Most notable is the Brock family who owned a successful sporting goods business for many years.
Source: City of London, By-law L.S.P.-3076-202
Character-Defining Elements
Character-defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the 165 Oxford Street East include:
- two-and-a-half storey construction
- white-brick exterior
- offset facade
- multi-gable roof
- brick chimney
- open veranda with balcony
- extensive wood decoration
- stained glass windows on façade and east elevation
- brick voussoirs
- main double door
Character-defining elements that contribute to the contextual value of 165 Oxford Street East include:
- location on a prominent corner lot near Richmond Row
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Ontario
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (ON)
Recognition Statute
Ontario Heritage Act
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)
Recognition Date
1990/05/07
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Office or Office Building
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
City of London
Planning Department
300 Dufferin Avenue
P.O. Box 5035
London, Ontario
N6A4L9
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
HPON08-0082
Status
Published
Related Places
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