Voelker House
36, Young Street W., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1977/08/29
Autre nom(s)
Voelker House
36 Young Street West
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1849/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2008/11/25
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Voelker House, located at 36 Young Street West, is situated on the northeast corner of Albert and Young Streets, in the City of Waterloo. This two-storey brick building was designed in the Victorian Gothic style and was constructed, in 1849, by Barnabus Devitt.
The property was designated for its heritage value, by the City of Waterloo, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, By-law 77-161.
Valeur patrimoniale
The Voelker House is a reflection of the changing architectural ideals of many past eras. It is associated with the Voelker family and the work they undertook to restore the home to its original condition. The house was constructed, in 1849, by Barnabus Devitt. Around the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign, a new era of romance was replacing the rigidity of Georgian times and this change was exemplified by combining various styles and traditions, many of which mirrored that of Greek and Roman cultures. The Voelker House showcases influences from this time period, as seen by the columns that flank the front porch. By the mid-19th century, architects were experimenting with the combination of different influences which became known as the Picturesque/Romantic period or early Victorian era.
By the time Dr. Philip Voelker purchased 36 Young Street West in 1940, the original farm house was in bad repair. With help from his brother, Dr. Voelker restored the home in order to maintain its historical character. As a result of their restoration efforts, the Voelker House has been recognized as a heritage landmark, in the City of Waterloo.
Sources: City of Waterloo By-law 77-161.;Historical and Architectural Résumé, June 6 1977.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Voelker House include its:
- architectural features as influenced by the Georgian, Classic and Gothic Periods
- location on the northeast corner of Albert and Young Streets in Uptown Waterloo
- columns of the front porch
- size and massing contributing to its landmark status
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
1977/08/29
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1977/01/01 à 1977/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Un territoire à peupler
- Les établissements
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
Barnabus Devitt
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
City of Waterloo
100 Regina Street S.
Waterloo ON
N2J 4A8
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON07-0521
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
s/o