Absalom Ingram House
309 Engleburn Avenue, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1981/12/07
Autre nom(s)
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Liens et documents
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Date(s) de construction
1854/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2005/01/01
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Absalom Ingram House is a vernacular 2.5 storey cottage located in the former Town of Ashburnham. Situated at the north east corner of what was once the Burnham Estate, the house served as the gatehouse for the property. Built in 1854, it is recognized for its heritage value by the City of Peterborough Bylaw 1982-182.
Valeur patrimoniale
The heritage value of the Absalom Ingram House lies in its association with the Ingram family and their relationship with the Burnhams. Absalom Ingram had worked for Reverend Mark Burnham in St. Thomas, Ontario before being asked to come to Peterborough to take over the operations of the expansive Burnham Estate. Reverend Burnham built the house, which acted as a gatehouse to the estate, for Ingram in 1854 and sold it to him 12 years later. For the next 110 years, three generations of the Ingram Family occupied the house.
The Absalom Ingram House is a 2.5, three bay vernacular structure with some simple Georgian embellishments. A large addition, erected in 1902, extends from the northeast corner of the main block. The value of the addition lies in its adaptation of the original house to suit the growing needs of the Ingram family, specifically Margaret Butcher, nee Ingram, and her husband John, who had 6 living children. The addition was placed overtop of the original one storey wing, which was then moved back to become the summer kitchen. Aesthetically, it matches the main body of the house.
Source: Heritage Designation Brief, City of Peterborough Bylaw 1981-165, Clerk’s Office, Peterborough City Hall.
Éléments caractéristiques
Key elements that describe the Georgian heritage characteristics of the Absalom Ingram House, including the addition are:
- Original sash windows
- Boxed soffits with gable end returns
- Centre entry with simple surround and transom
- Single chimney located in centre of roof
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
1981/12/07
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1902/01/01 à 1902/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Historique
- Résidence
- Bâtiment paradomestique
Architecte / Concepteur
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Constructeur
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Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Heritage Preservation Office, City of Peterborough, City Hall, File 1981-165
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON05-3
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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