Weller-Boucher House
548 Weller Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1978/12/18
Autre nom(s)
Weller-Boucher House
Christopher Marshall House
Liens et documents
s/o
Date(s) de construction
1855/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2004/10/07
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Weller-Boucher House is a two and one half storey building located in a residential neighbourhood in the City of Peterborough. The structure faces east instead of the street. It has been recognized for its heritage value by the City of Peterborough Bylaw 1978-181.
Valeur patrimoniale
The heritage value of the Weller-Boucher House resides in its association with two nineteenth century Peterborough judges. Built in 1855 on property owned by a local grocer, Christopher Marshall, the lot and house were almost immediately sold to Judge Charles A. Weller. In 1864, Weller rented the house to a family friend, Judge Robert M. Boucher, who remained in the house until his death in 1868.
The Weller-Boucher House is also recognized for its architectural value. It is considered a splendid Classical Revival adaptation of the Loyalist architectural tradition as it evolved in Peterborough in the mid-1850's. Its symmetry and proportions also make it an excellent example of the Classical/Georgian style of architecture brought to Canada by the United Empire Loyalists.
The Weller-Boucher House is also considered important for its association with Charles Perry, a lumber mill owner and the fourth Mayor of Peterborough, who rented the house between 1855 and 1864.
Source: Heritage Designation Brief, Office of the Clerk, City of Peterborough Bylaw 1978-181
Éléments caractéristiques
Key elements that embody the heritage value of the Classical/Georgian style of architecture influenced by the Loyalist tradition include:
-the symmetrical 4 bay street facade
-the original double hung sash windows
-the main entrance in the east facade with fan transom, sidelights and moulded trim
-the stucco clad walls
-the gable end roof with boxed cornice and returned eaves
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
1978/12/18
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1855/01/01 à 1864/01/01
1864/01/01 à 1868/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Heritage Preservation Office, City of Peterborough, City Hall, File 1978-181
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON04-71
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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