Description of Historic Place

5-11 Williams Street consists of a two-and-half-storey Georgian Revival style gable-roofed tenement house located at the corner of Bonaccord Street and Williams Street in Moncton.

Heritage Value

5-11 Williams Street is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its residential role.

The Georgian Revival architecture style was a unique choice amongst the predominant styles of residences in the area, such as American Foursquare, Craftsman, and double tenement houses. The Georgian Revival style is well represented in the gable roof, entablature windows and pediment over the square-pillared portico. The wide returned eaves and shingle siding help to make this tenement a true anomaly.

It was built in 1935 for sisters Dorrit and Madeline McCully to cater to higher end tenants. Many of the elements used in the structure relate closely to the 18th century Georgian tradition. Victoria Park area was growing rapidly toward Mountain Road to the north. Many prominent local citizens were relocating from rural estates and from the east end of the city. Over the years, the tenants of this residence have included doctors, lawyers and successful entrepreneurs. Over the past 75 years, the apartments have seen many tenants, yet very little change to the original interior elements.

Source: Moncton Museum, Moncton, New Brunswick - second floor files – “5-11 Williams Street”.

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements relating to the architecture of 5-11 Williams Street include:
- unusual architectural style chosen for the area;
- rectangular massing;
- five bay layout;
- shingle siding;
- returned eaves with moulded cornice;
- 2 corbelled chimneys;
- single and triple sets of rectangular entablature 6 over 6 double-hung windows in regular and symmetrical fenestration;
- gable roof;
- central open portico with square pillars and pediment;
- 2 doors with 6-pane window and wood panels;
- plain door trim and entablature.

The character-defining elements relating to the interior elements of the structure include:
- wide moulded baseboards;
- original hardwood floors;
- window and door entablatures and plain trim;
- stucco walls;
- recessed niche shelving with Roman arch opening;
- 4 fireplaces;
- original light fixtures converted from natural gas;
- built-in cabinet with lozenge glazing on doors;
- original kitchen cabinets;
- ironing board niche with panel door;
- statue niche with moulded apron and wide shelf;
- original door hardware;
- original door stops.