City of Kingston Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK

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1 To: From: Resource Staff: Date of Meeting: July 5, 2017 Subject: Addresses: City of Kingston Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK Chair and Members of Heritage Kingston Lanie Hurdle, Commissioner, Community Services Paige Agnew, Director, Planning, Building & Licensing Services Notice of Intention to Designate under the Ontario Heritage Act 450 Princess Street (P ); 506 Princess Street (P ); 520 Princess Street (P ); 635 Princess Street (P18-869); 3737 Princess Street (P ); 911 Purdy s Mill Road (P ); and 2268 Sydenham Road (P ) File Numbers: R , R , R , R , R01- Executive Summary: , R and R Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest. This report provides background information regarding the proposed designation of the following properties as properties of cultural heritage value and interest and recommends serving a Notice of Intention to Designate to each of these properties under Section 29 of the Act: 450 Princess Street, known as the Bell Telephone Building; 506 Princess Street, known as the George Newlands House; 520 Princess Street, known as the Bermingham-Harty House; Princess Street, known as Carter s Grocery; 3737 Princess Street, known as Red Rock School; 911 Purdy s Mill Road, known as Cataraqui Public School; and 2268 Sydenham Road, known as the Jesse Purdy House. 62

2 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 2 of 9 Council shall, before giving notice of its intention to designate a property, consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee when the Council of a municipality has appointed a Municipal Heritage Committee. The above noted properties were evaluated and the draft by-laws were reviewed by the Heritage Properties Working Group. The evaluation and review has led to the determination that the noted properties have cultural heritage value and interest that should be conserved over the long-term. It is noted that the owners of each property have been provided a letter, including the draft bylaw and background report. Where no response was received, staff contacted the owner(s) by phone/ or attended the site in-person. Not all of the owners are supportive of having their properties designated. Staff have attempted, in some cases unsuccessfully, to speak to the owners regarding their concerns. Given that the properties meet the provincially-mandated criteria for assessing cultural heritage resources, staff recommend proceeding with serving Notice of Intention to Designate. Recommendation: That Council serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 450 Princess Street, known as the Bell Telephone Building, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HK ; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, that Council approve the designation by-law for 450 Princess Street, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number HK , and carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(6) of the Act; and That Council serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 506 Princess Street, known as the George Newlands House, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HK ; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, that Council approve the designation by-law for 506 Princess Street, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number HK , and carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(6) of the Act; and That Council serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 520 Princess Street, known as the Bermingham-Harty House, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HK , and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, that 63

3 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 3 of 9 Council approve the designation by-law for 520 Princess Street, attached as Exhibit D to Report Number HK , and carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(6) of the Act; and That Council serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at Princess Street, known as Carter s Grocery, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HK ; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, that Council approve the designation by-law for Princess Street, attached as Exhibit E to Report Number HK , and carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(6) of the Act; and That Council serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 3737 Princess Street, known as Red Rock School, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HK ; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, that Council approve the designation by-law for 3737 Princess Street, attached as Exhibit F to Report Number HK , and carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(6) of the Act; and That Council serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 911 Purdy s Mill Road, known as Cataraqui Public School, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HK ; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, that Council approve the designation by-law for 911 Purdy s Mill Road, attached as Exhibit G to Report Number HK , and carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(6) of the Act; and That Council serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 2268 Sydenham Road, known as the Jesse Purdy House, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HK ; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, that Council approve the designation by-law for 2268 Sydenham Road, attached as Exhibit H to 64

4 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 4 of 9 Report Number HK , and carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(6) of the Act. 65

5 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 5 of 9 Authorizing Signatures: Lanie Hurdle, Commissioner, Community Services Gerard Hunt, Chief Administrative Officer Consultation with the following Members of the Corporate Management Team: Denis Leger, Commissioner, Corporate & Emergency Services Jim Keech, President and CEO, Utilities Kingston Desiree Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer Not required Not required Not required 66

6 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 6 of 9 Options/Discussion: This report provides background information regarding the reasons for designating the following seven (7) properties as properties of cultural heritage value and interest and recommends serving a Notice of Intention to Designate (Exhibit A) on each of these properties under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act: 450 Princess Street, known as the Bell Telephone Building; 506 Princess Street, known as the George Newlands House; 520 Princess Street, known as the Bermingham-Harty House; Princess Street, known as Carter s Grocery; 3737 Princess Street, known as Red Rock School; 911 Purdy s Mill Road, known as Cataraqui Public School; and 2268 Sydenham Road, known as the Jesse Purdy House. All submission materials are available online through the Development and Services Hub (DASH) at the following link, DASH, using Look-up a Specific Address. If there are multiple addresses, search one address at a time, or submission materials may also be found by searching the file number. Reasons for Designation As part of the Cultural Heritage Property Evaluation and Conservation Project (2015), the Williamsville Designation Project (2013), and the Cataraqui Village Inventory and Evaluation (2011), the consulting firms of Archaeological Research Associates, Laurie Smith Consulting and Dr. Jennifer McKendry, respectively, prepared background reports and undertook the necessary cultural heritage evaluation of the subject properties and determined that they met the requirements for designation under the Act. As required under the Ontario Heritage Act, the properties were evaluated under Ontario Regulation 9/06, which requires an evaluation of physical/design value, historical/associative value and contextual value. The property at 450 Princess Street, known as the Bell Telephone Building, includes a twostorey purpose-built limestone-clad building. The Bell Building was built in 1941 to accommodate the transition from operator-assisted telephone system to dial operations and to accommodate the Kingston office of the Bell Canada Company. It is a representative example of the modern classical style used for commercial buildings in the 1930s and 1940s. The property also includes two bas-relief sculptures flanking the main entrance and a mural by well-known Canadian artist, Adam Sherriff Scott, located within the main lobby. The Bell Building demonstrates the work of architects, Fredrick Macnab and Hugh Valentine who designed a number of buildings for Bell Canada. Its unique modern classical architecture makes the Bell Building a landmark in Williamsville. The full statement of significance is included in the draft designation by-law attached as Exhibit B. Despite our best efforts (through mail, and phone calls) staff were unable to make contact with a representative for the owner. The property at 506 Princess Street, known as the George Newlands House, built in 1874, includes a two-and-a-half-storey Italianate style brick house with a limestone foundation. It has associative value through its connection with local contractor George Newlands and architect 67

7 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 7 of 9 John Power. Newlands and Power worked together on a number of projects including the rebuilding of the Frontenac County Courthouse and this building, which was owned by Newlands. With the adjacent building at 520 Princess Street, the Newlands House reflects the history of residential development along this part of Princess Street. The full statement of significance is included in the draft designation by-law attached as Exhibit C. The owner is aware of the proposed designation and has no objection. The property at 520 Princess Street, known as the Bermingham-Harty House, is a representative example of the Queen Anne style house built circa This two-and-a-halfstorey brick dwelling with a limestone foundation was built for The Honourable William Harty, a prominent businessman and politician. With his brother-in-law, Cornelius Bermingham, they operated the Canadian Locomotive and Engine Company in the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. With the adjacent building at 506 Princess Street, the Bermingham-Harty House reflects the history of residential development along this part of Princess Street. The full statement of significance is included in the draft designation by-law attached as Exhibit D. The owner initially noted concerns with the designation; however, despite our best efforts (through phone calls and registered mail) staff have been unable to make further contact with the owner. The property at Princess Street, known as Carter s Grocery, includes a vernacular stone commercial building built circa 1873 for Kingston Penitentiary guard Thomas Carter and his wife Margaret, who ran a grocery story here until Carter s Grocery represents a significant stage in the development of Williamsville, when the government subdivided its holdings and sold them to individual purchasers thus increasing the amount of land available for development in Williamsville. Its 19 th century stone construction makes Carter s Grocery a landmark along Princess Street. The full statement of significance is included in the draft designation by-law attached as Exhibit E. The owner is supportive of the designation. The property at 3737 Princess Street, known as Red Rock School, is a good example of a oneroom limestone schoolhouse, built circa Red Rock, the early name for the village of Westbrook, was given to School Section Number 11, which was built with the intention of serving as both a church and school. Red Rock School served both functions until 1860 when the Wesleyan Methodist Church opened. The school closed in 1957 and was converted to a private residence. The full statement of significance is included in the draft designation by-law attached as Exhibit F. The owner confirmed their support for this designation in an dated May 31, The property at 911 Purdy s Mill Road, known as Cataraqui Public School, contains a limestone former schoolhouse built in 1869 to plans by well-known local architect John Power. When enlarged in 1877 (also by Power) it became the first two-room schoolhouse in Kingston Township. The limestone building acts as a historic landmark and reminder of the former Village of Cataraqui. The full statement of significance is included in the draft designation by-law attached as Exhibit G. The current owners are not supportive of the proposed designation, as provided in an dated May 15, The owners have been unwilling to discuss their concerns with staff. 68

8 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 8 of 9 The property at 2268 Sydenham Road, known as the Jesse Purdy House, is a good example of an early 19 th century Ontario vernacular frame house, built prior to The property is associated with the Purdy and Jackson families. Jesse Purdy was a Wesleyan Methodist farmer and Loyalist, who built the house. It was sold to Simon Jackson, whose family owned much of Elginburg at one time. The Purdy House contributes to the character of Sydenham Road and its distinctive architecture makes it a landmark. The full statement of significance is included in the draft designation by-law attached as Exhibit H. Despite our best efforts (through registered mail, phone calls and attending the property in person) staff were unable to make direct contact with the owner. Conclusion The Heritage Properties Working Group has reviewed the draft by-laws (Exhibits B through H) and supports their designation as properties of cultural heritage value and interest. While the property owners are not required to support the designation of their properties, each owner has been provided a letter (by registered mail), including the draft by-law and background report. Where no response was received, staff contacted the owner(s) by phone, or attended the site in-person. In some cases the owners have expressed concerns and/or objections to the proposed designations. Staff have attempted to meet with these particular parties but in some cases have been unsuccessful. Given that these properties meet the provincially-mandated criteria for evaluating a heritage resource, and in an effort to advance the conservation of these local heritage assets, staff are recommending proceeding with serving the Notice of Intention to Designate (Exhibit A). As noted, the properties considered in this report satisfy the prescribed criteria used to identify properties of cultural heritage value or interest. Taking this into account, staff request that Heritage Kingston recommends that Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the properties located at 450 Princess Street, 506 Princess Street, 520 Princess Street, 635 Princess Street, 3737 Princess Street, 911 Purdy s Mill Road and 2268 Sydenham Road under the Ontario Heritage Act and that the notice be served by the Clerk as required by Sections 29(3) and (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act. Should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk within the thirty (30) day appeal period, staff recommends that Council approve the designation by-law attached as Exhibits B through H, inclusive. Existing Policy/By-Law: Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. O.18. (Province of Ontario) Ontario Regulation 9/06 Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (Ontario) Notice Provisions: Notice of Intention to Designate must be served on the property owner(s) and the Ontario Heritage Trust and be published in a newspaper, having general circulation in the municipality, pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 69

9 Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK July 7, 2017 Page 9 of 9 Accessibility Considerations: Not applicable Financial Considerations: Not applicable Contacts: Paige Agnew, Director, Planning, Building & Licensing Services extension 3252 Greg Newman, Manager, Policy Planning extension 3289 Ryan Leary, Senior Planner, Heritage extension 3233 Other City of Kingston Staff Consulted: The application was circulated internally for review and all comments have been incorporated. Exhibits Attached: Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit G Exhibit H Exhibit I Draft Notice of Intention to Designate (all 7 properties) Draft Designating By-Law for 450 Princess Street Draft Designating By-Law for 506 Princess Street Draft Designating By-Law for 520 Princess Street Draft Designating By-Law for 635 Princess Street Draft Designating By-Law for 3737 Princess Street Draft Designating By-Law for 911 Purdy s Mill Road Draft Designating By-Law for 2268 Sydenham Road Property Photographs 70

10 Exhibit A Notice of Intention to Pass a By-Law to Designate 450, 506, 520, 635 and 3737 Princess Street, 911 Purdy s Mill Road and 2268 Sydenham Road To be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest Pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18) Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston intends to pass by-laws under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18, to designate the following lands to be of cultural heritage value and interest: 450 Princess Street (Lots 5-7, 10-13, Plan 134, Except Part 1 on Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part of Lot 4, Plan 134, Being Parts 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part Lane, Plan 134 closed by FR314282, Being Parts 4 & 5 pm Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part Block John Duff, Plan A12 as in CK52810 & CK52964, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), known as the Bell Telephone Building. The Bell Telephone Building was built in 1941 in the modern classical style to accommodate the transition to dial operations. The property also includes two bas-relief sculptures flanking the main entrance and a mural by well-known Canadian artist, Adam Sherriff Scott, located within the main lobby. The Bell Building demonstrates the work of architects, Fredrick Macnab and Hugh Valentine who designed a number of buildings for Bell Canada. Its unique modern classical architecture makes the Bell Building a landmark in Williamsville. 506 Princess Street (Lot 752, Plan A12; Part Lots , 753, Plan A 12 as in FR577457, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), known as the George Newlands House. The George Newlands House, built in 1874, includes a two-and-a-half-storey Italianate style brick house with a limestone foundation. It has associative value through its connection with local contractor George Newlands and architect John Power. With the adjacent building at 520 Princess Street, the Newlands House reflects the history of residential development along this part of Princess Street. 520 Princess Street (Part Lots , Plan A12 as in FR177631; S/T Interest in FR177631; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), known as the Bermingham-Harty House. The Bermingham-Harty House, built circa 1892, is a representative example of the Queen Anne style house. This two-and-a-half-storey brick dwelling with a limestone foundation was built for The Honourable William Harty, a prominent businessman and politician. With his brother-in-law Cornelius Bermingham they operated the Canadian Locomotive and Engine Company in the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. With the adjacent building at 506 Princess Street, the Newlands House reflects the history of residential development along this part of Princess Street. 71

11 Exhibit A 635 Princess Street (Part Lots , Plan A12, Being Parts 1 to 3 on Reference Plan 13R-15104; S/T FR706253; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), known as Carter s Grocery. Carter s Grocery includes a vernacular stone commercial building built circa 1873 for penitentiary guard, Thomas Carter, and his wife Margaret, who ran a grocery story here until Its 19 th century stone construction makes Carter s Grocery a landmark along Princess Street Princess Street (Part Lot 6, Concession 3 Western Addiction as in FR358894; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), known as Red Rock School. Red Rock School is a good example of a one-room limestone schoolhouse, built circa Red Rock, the early name for the village of Westbrook, was given to School Section Number 11, which was built with the intention of serving as both a church and school. Red Rock School served both functions until Purdy s Mill Road (Part Lot 3 North of Road, 4 North of Road, Plan 60, Being Part 2 on Reference Plan 13R-8562, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), known as Cataraqui Public School. Cataraqui Public School is a limestone, former schoolhouse, built in 1869 to plans by well-known local architect John Power. When enlarged in 1877 it became the first two-room schoolhouse in Kingston Township. The limestone building acts as a historic landmark and reminder of the former Village of Cataraqui Sydenham Road (Part Lot 18, Concession 5, Being Part 6 on Reference Plan 13R-2182; City of Kingston), known as the Jesse Purdy House. The Jesse Purdy House is a good example of an early 19 th century Ontario vernacular frame house, built prior to The property is associated with the Purdy and Jackson families. The Purdy House contributes to the character of Sydenham Road and its distinctive architecture makes it a landmark. Additional information, including a full description of the reasons for designation is available upon request from Ryan Leary, Senior Heritage Planner, Planning, Building & Licensing Services at extension 3233 or at rleary@cityofkingston.ca during regular business hours. Any notice of objection, setting out the reason for objection and all relevant facts, must be served upon the City Clerk within 30 days of the first publication of this notice. Dated at the City of Kingston this XXX day of AAAA, 2017 John Bolognone, City Clerk City of Kingston 72

12 Exhibit B Clause ( ) to Report ( ) By-Law Number 2017-XX A By-Law to Designate the Bell Telephone Building at 450 Princess Street to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, 0.18) Passed: XXX, 2017 Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas Council has consulted with its Municipal Heritage Committee and has approved the designation of the property located at 450 Princess Street, also known as the Bell Telephone Building (Lots 5-7, 10-13, Plan 134, Except Part 1 on Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part of Lot 4, Plan 134, Being Parts 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 13R- 2493; Part Lane, Plan 134 closed by FR314282, Being Parts 4 & 5 pm Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part Block John Duff, Plan A12 as in CK52810 & CK52964, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), on July 5, 2017; and Whereas a notice of intention to designate the property was published in The Kingston Whig-Standard, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the Municipality, on XXXXXXX, 2017; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served to the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby enacts as follows: 1. To designate as being of cultural heritage value and interest the following property in the City of Kingston: 450 Princess Street, also known as the Bell Telephone Building, more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; 2. A copy of the designating by-law shall be registered against the property affected in the Land Registry Office. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served on the owner of the land described in Schedule A hereto and on The Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in The Kingston Whig-Standard; 3. For the purpose of interpretation, the term Maintenance will include the following definition (or as otherwise defined in the City s Procedural By-Law for Heritage): Maintenance means routine, cyclical, non-destructive actions, necessary to slow the deterioration of a Protected Heritage Property, including the following: periodical inspection; property cleanup; gardening and repair of landscape features; replacement of glass in broken windows; minor exterior repairs, 73

13 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX including replacement of individual asphalt shingles where there is little or no change in colour or design; repainting where there is little or no change in colour; re-pointing areas of wall space under 1.5 square metres; caulking and weatherproofing. 4. The City reserves the right to install a designated property plaque or interpretive panel; and 5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing. Given First and Second Readings XXX, 2017 Given Third Reading and Passed XXX, 2017 Exhibit B John Bolognone City Clerk Bryan Paterson Mayor 74

14 Civic Address: Legal Description: City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX Schedule A Description and Reasons for Designation Bell Telephone Building 450 Princess Street Property Roll Number: Introduction and Description of Property Lots 5-7, 10-13, Plan 134, Except Part 1 on Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part of Lot 4, Plan 134, Being Parts 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part Lane, Plan 134 closed by FR314282, Being Parts 4 & 5 pm Reference Plan 13R-2493; Part Block John Duff, Plan A12 as in CK52810 & CK52964; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac The property at 450 Princess Street is known as the Bell Telephone Building. It includes of a two-storey, commercial building with limestone cladding and a flat roof. The building is symmetrically organized and features symbolic, bas-relief sculptures on two podiums flanking the main entrance. The Bell Building was constructed in 1941 to serve as the main office for the Bell Canada Company in Kingston. The original rectangular-footprint building has been expanded at least four times: three times at the rear and once to the west side. The property is located on the south side of Princess Street, just north of the intersection with Division Street, and backing directly onto Barrett Street. The building occupies most of its lot, with a narrow, landscaped setback from Princess Street and very little space between the building and its neighbours. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value The Bell Telephone Building illustrates an important point in the mid-20 th century development of the City of Kingston. The building was purpose-built by the Bell Telephone Company in 1941 to provide a central facility for the switching apparatus required for the introduction of dial operation to Kingston s telephone system. The construction of this building marked the end of the old operator-assisted system and the beginning of the new self-dialing system in the City. The Bell Telephone Building is a representative example of the modern classical style that was used for many government and commercial buildings in the 1930s. The symmetrical placement of vertical, recessed bays on either side of the similarly designed entrance bay, the smooth, stone trim and spandrels, and the lack of other ornamentation, are all typical of the style. Exhibit B The Bell Telephone Building is a representative example of Bell Telephone Company s approach to the design of dial operation facilities in the 1930s and 1940s, when it sought to design and build modern facilities that were compatible in their architecture 75

15 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX and materials with the surrounding environment. The use of rough-faced but evenly coursed limestone cladding, and smooth-faced limestone trim and foundation cladding, was intended to reflect the predominant building material in Kingston and makes the building unique to this city, and among Bell Telephone buildings. The use of the Modern Classical style with elements of Art Moderne projected an image of modern efficiency and technology in keeping with the company s aspirations. The Bell Telephone Building displays a high degree of craftsmanship and artistic merit in three works of art: the mural in the lobby and the two bas-relief sculptures located on pylons outside the building. The interior mural was painted by well-respected Canadian artist Adam Sherriff Scott. Its large scale, portrayal of historical events, realistic technique and placement in the public area of the building provide a good example of Scott s work. The two bas-relief sculptures depict nude, male, winged figures carrying bolts of electricity. They were intended to represent the Spirit of Communication, a 1930s marketing effort by the Bell Canada Telephone Company to promote its services. Allegorical, bas-relief sculptures are found on many government and utility buildings of the time, to convey messages about the function of the building or merits of the owner agency. The bas relief figures are finely executed and clearly discernible. The property at 450 Princess Street is associated with two significant figures in Kingston s history. Colonel John Duff lived here in a brick house with his wife Jessie, until his death in Duff was revered as city magistrate for Kingston from and as the longtime chair of the Board of Trustees of Cataraqui Cemetery. Local veterinarian George W. Bell and his wife Floyd lived here in a brick house from 1902 until Bell s death in Bell produced the well-known Dr. Bell s Wonder Medicine for farm livestock and pet animals, acted as head of the short-lived Queen s veterinary school ( ), and served as city milk inspector. His widow sold the property to the Bell Telephone Company in 1939 and the house was demolished. The Bell Telephone Building demonstrates the work of Frederick J. Macnab and Hugh Allan Inglis Valentine, both architects for the Bell Telephone Company of Canada. Macnab was chief architect and directly responsible for the design and construction of the Bell Telephone Building. He served as chief architect from , presiding over the design and construction of a whole generation of Bell Telephone buildings that were purpose-built for the conversion from operator-assisted system to dial operation. Valentine ( ) was a junior architect for the Bell Telephone Building, but Macnab delegated much of the selection of materials, interior decoration and artwork to him. Valentine went on to become chief architect for Bell Telephone Company of Canada in 1950, but identified the Kingston building as the job that gave him the most satisfaction. The Bell Telephone Building reflects the work of Adam Sherriff Scott, a well-known Canadian muralist whose specialty was large-scale murals of events in Canadian history. Scott painted the mural in the main-floor public area of the Bell Telephone Building. Exhibit B 76

16 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX The building functions as a landmark in Kingston because of its associations with the Bell Telephone Company and because of its unique modern classical architecture. Cultural Heritage Attributes Exhibit B The heritage attributes essential to the cultural heritage value or interest of this property is the Bell Telephone Building itself. Key elements of the building include: the modern classical style of the original portion of the building, evident in: o the symmetrical placement of the entry door and window openings; o the vertically-oriented, recessed bays; and o the flat roof; the composition of each recessed bay, consisting of first and second floor openings separated by smooth stone spandrels, and surrounded by rounded stone trim; the foundation walls, clad in smooth stone and extended eastward to form a landscape wall with metal grille inserts; the use of contrasting textures in the limestone finishes of the original portion of the building, including rough-faced stone walls, and smooth stone trim, quoins, spandrels and foundation walls; the placement and proportions of the window and door openings, and the pattern of mullioning and glazed panels within the window openings and door unit, including the two-over-two pattern of windows, the door transom and the side panels; the two stone sculptures carved in bas-relief and set in stone pylons on either side of the main entry walkway; the bronze Bell Canada medallion mounted on the building over the front entry; the painted mural by Adam Sherriff Scott in the front lobby; any original interior features of the former public foyer which may survive, including marble finishes, Canadian black cherry finishes, and an oak and plate glass screen; the shallow setback separating the building from Princess Street; and the visibility and legibility of its heritage attributes when viewed from Princess Street. 77

17 Exhibit C Clause ( ) to Report ( ) By-Law Number 2017-XX A By-Law To Designate the George Newlands House at 506 Princess Street to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, 0.18) Passed: XXX, 2017 Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas Council has consulted with its Municipal Heritage Committee and has approved the designation of the property located at 506 Princess Street, also known as the George Newlands House (Lot 752, Plan A12; Part Lots , 753, Plan A 12 as in FR577457, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), on July 5, 2017; and Whereas a notice of intention to designate the property was published in The Kingston Whig- Standard, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the Municipality, on XXXXXXX, 2017; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served to the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby enacts as follows: 1. To designate as being of cultural heritage value and interest the following property in the City of Kingston: 506 Princess Street, also known as the George Newlands House, more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; 2. A copy of the designating by-law shall be registered against the property affected in the Land Registry Office. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served on the owner of the land described in Schedule A hereto and on The Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in The Kingston Whig-Standard; 3. For the purpose of interpretation, the term Maintenance will include the following definition (or as otherwise defined in the City s Procedural By-Law for Heritage): Maintenance means routine, cyclical, non-destructive actions, necessary to slow the deterioration of a Protected Heritage Property, including the following: periodical inspection; property cleanup; gardening and repair of landscape features; replacement of glass in broken windows; minor exterior repairs, including replacement of individual asphalt shingles where there is little or no change in colour or design; repainting where there is little or no change in colour; re-pointing areas of wall space under 1.5 square metres; caulking and weatherproofing. 78

18 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX 4. The City reserves the right to install a designated property plaque or interpretive panel; and 5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing. Given First and Second Readings XXX, 2017 Given Third Reading and Passed XXX, 2017 Exhibit C John Bolognone City Clerk Bryan Paterson Mayor 79

19 Exhibit C City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX Schedule A Description and Reasons for Designation George Newlands House Civic Address: 506 Princess Street Legal Description: (PIN LT) Lot 752, Plan A12; Part Lots , 753, Plan A 12 as in FR577457, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac Owned by Ontario Inc. Property Roll Number: Introduction and Description of Property George Newlands House is a two-and-a-half-storey Italianate-style brick house with a limestone foundation. It was designed by Kingston architect John Power ( ) and built for local contractor George Newlands in The house is located on the south side of Princess Street, between University Avenue and Alfred Street. Since 1990 it has been used as a restaurant, bar and music venue. Most of the interior, much of the ground floor exterior and all of the surrounding landscape has been altered to suit this new function. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value The house was built in the style of an Italianate villa and retains certain features of the style including its form and proportions, low-pitched truncated-hip roof with wide eaves, and four brick chimneys. It is notable for its distinctive, round-arched dormers with round-arched windows. It demonstrates the work of John Power, a prominent Kingston architect who produced many fine residential designs. It is associated with George Newlands, who built the house and lived in it for many years. Newlands was a contractor who worked with John Power on local projects such as the rebuilding of the Frontenac County Courthouse. It forms part of a residential streetscape, together with 524 and 520 Princess (Bermingham- Harty House) that reflects the history of residential development along Princess Street. Cultural Heritage Attributes The heritage attribute essential to the cultural heritage value of this property is the two-and-ahalf-storey, brick house built in Key elements of the former house include: the form and proportions of its truncated hip roof with its shallow slope, wide eaves and four brick chimneys; its distinctive round-arched dormers with paired, round-arched windows; its brick construction, with white stone keystones above flat-arched window and door openings; 80

20 Exhibit C City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX remaining fragments of the original exterior woodwork; its limestone foundation, made of rough-faced, cut stone blocks; its location and placement in relation to the street, and to the Bermingham-Harty House (520 Princess Street); and the visibility and legibility of its heritage attributes from Princess Street. 81

21 Exhibit D Clause ( ) to Report ( ) By-Law Number 2017-XX A By-Law To Designate the Bermingham-Harty House at 520 Princess Street to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, 0.18) Passed: XXX, 2017 Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas Council has consulted with its Municipal Heritage Committee and has approved the designation of the property located at 520 Princess Street, also known as the Bermingham- Harty House (Part Lots , Plan A12 as in FR177631; S/T Interest in FR177631; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac) on July 5, 2017; and Whereas a notice of intention to designate the property was published in The Kingston Whig- Standard, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the Municipality, on July 5, 2017; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served to the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby enacts as follows: 1. To designate as being of cultural heritage value and interest the following property in the City of Kingston: 520 Princess Street, also known as the Bermingham-Harty House, more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; 2. A copy of the designating by-law shall be registered against the property affected in the Land Registry Office. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served on the owner of the land described in Schedule A hereto and on The Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in The Kingston Whig-Standard; 3. For the purpose of interpretation, the term Maintenance will include the following definition (or as otherwise defined in the City s Procedural By-Law for Heritage): Maintenance means routine, cyclical, non-destructive actions, necessary to slow the deterioration of a Protected Heritage Property, including the following: periodical inspection; property cleanup; gardening and repair of landscape features; replacement of glass in broken windows; minor exterior repairs, including replacement of individual asphalt shingles where there is little or no change in colour or design; repainting where there is little or no change in colour; re-pointing areas of wall space under 1.5 square metres; caulking and weatherproofing. 82

22 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX 4. The City reserves the right to install a designated property plaque or interpretive panel; and 5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing. Given First and Second Readings XXX, 2017 Given Third Reading and Passed XXX, 2017 Exhibit D John Bolognone City Clerk Bryan Paterson Mayor 83

23 Exhibit D City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX Schedule A Description and Reasons for Designation Bermingham-Harty House Civic Address: 520 Princess Street Legal Description: (PIN LT) Part Lots , Plan A12 as in FR177631; S/T Interest in FR177631; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac. Property Roll Number: ; ; ; Introduction and Description of Property The Bermingham-Harty House at 520 Princess Street is a two-and-a-half-storey, Queen-Annestyle house built in circa It has a brick exterior with cast-stone trim, a limestone foundation and an enclosed wooden porch. The house is located on the south side of Princess Street between University Avenue and Alfred Street. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value The Bermingham-Harty House is a representative example of the Queen Anne style that was popular in Canada in the late 19 th century. It includes many features typical of the style, including steeply pitched roofs, a varied roof line with multiple gables, asymmetrical elevations with side entrances, tall narrow windows arranged in pairs, a projecting front gable, and the use of contrasting textures and finishes. The property is associated with The Honourable William Harty, a prominent Kingston businessman and politician who lived there from 1895 to Harty served in municipal, provincial and federal governments on behalf of Kingston. He and his brother-in-law Cornelius Bermingham operated the Canadian Locomotive and Engine Company, a key industry in late 19 th and early 20 th century Kingston. The property is also associated with the late 19 th century development of Princess Street and the city s western limits. Despite their current uses as commercial premises, the Bermingham- Harty House (520 Princess), together with the George Newlands House (506 Princess) and the mid-20 th century infill between them (514 Princess) form a residential streetscape that reflects the history of residential development along Princess Street. Cultural Heritage Attributes The heritage attribute essential to the cultural heritage value of this property is the two-and-ahalf-storey, Queen Anne style house built circa Key elements of the house include: its asymmetrical, T-shaped plan and elevations; its steeply pitched roofs with front and side gables; 84

24 Exhibit D City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX the limestone foundation made of evenly coursed, cut stone blocks on the front elevation and roughly coursed stone on the side and rear elevations; the projecting, three-sided, two-storey window bay in the front gable and the projecting onestorey window bay on the west elevation; its decorative wood trim, including the panelled wooden bargeboard along the gable ends, and the wooden cornices and brackets along the top of projecting window bays; its tall narrow windows, with paired windows on the front and east side gables; the cast-stone label moulds on all window openings, with prominent keystones, and etched patterns and channelling; its surviving cut-stone window sills; the placement of its side entrances; the enclosed wooden porch at the west side, with its brackets, pillars, panelling and other decoration; its location and orientation facing Princess Street and in relation to the George Newlands House (506 Princess Street); and the visibility and legibility of its heritage attributes from Princess Street. 85

25 Exhibit E Clause ( ) to Report ( ) By-Law Number 2017-XX A By-Law To Designate the Carter s Grocery at 635 Princess Street to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, 0.18) Passed: XXX, 2017 Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas Council has consulted with its Municipal Heritage Committee and has approved the designation of the property located at 635 Princess Street, also known as the Carter s Grocery (Part Lots , Plan A12, Being Parts 1 to 3 on Reference Plan 13R-15104; S/T FR706253; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac) on July 5, 2017; and Whereas a notice of intention to designate the property was published in The Kingston Whig- Standard, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the Municipality, on XXXXXXX, 2017; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served to the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby enacts as follows: 1. To designate as being of cultural heritage value and interest the following property in the City of Kingston: 635 Princess Street, also known as the Carter s Grocery, more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; 2. A copy of the designating by-law shall be registered against the property affected in the Land Registry Office. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served on the owner of the land described in Schedule A hereto and on The Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in The Kingston Whig-Standard; 3. For the purpose of interpretation, the term Maintenance will include the following definition (or as otherwise defined in the City s Procedural By-Law for Heritage): Maintenance means routine, cyclical, non-destructive actions, necessary to slow the deterioration of a Protected Heritage Property, including the following: periodical inspection; property cleanup; gardening and repair of landscape features; replacement of glass in broken windows; minor exterior repairs, including replacement of individual asphalt shingles where there is little or no change in colour or design; repainting where there is little or no change in colour; re-pointing areas of wall space under 1.5 square metres; caulking and weatherproofing. 86

26 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX 4. The City reserves the right to install a designated property plaque or interpretive panel; and 5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing. Given First and Second Readings XXX, 2017 Given Third Reading and Passed XXX, 2017 Exhibit E John Bolognone City Clerk Bryan Paterson Mayor 87

27 Civic Address: Legal Description: Schedule A Description and Reasons for Designation 635 Princess Street Carter s Grocery Property Roll Number: Introduction and Description of Property City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX ( LT) Part Lots , Plan A12, Being Parts 1 to 3 on Reference Plan 13R-15104; S/T FR706253; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac This property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Nelson and Princess Streets in the heart of historic Williamsville. The key resource is a two-storey, gable-roofed, stone building with rooftop dormers. Built circa 1875, it fronts directly onto Princess Street and is connected to the adjacent building to the east. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value The stone building at 635 Princess Street illustrates a key stage of development in the history of Williamsville. It was built circa 1875 by Thomas Carter, a former penitentiary guard who, with his wife Margaret Carter, operated a grocery store here from circa 1881 until The property was originally part of the Ordnance lands, which were subdivided by the government in 1873 and sold to individual purchasers, significantly increasing the amount of land available for development in the area and the potential for the community of Williamsville to grow. The property is representative of late 19 th century, vernacular, stone construction in Kingston and among several examples of this type throughout the city. It was likely built using limestone quarried from the nearby penitentiary quarries. Because of its stone construction and 19 th century origins, the building serves as a landmark along this stretch of Princess Street. Cultural Heritage Attributes Exhibit E The heritage attribute essential to the cultural heritage value or interest of this property is the two-storey stone building. Key elements of the building include: its location at the corner of Princess and Nelson streets; its siting directly abutting the sidewalks along the two street frontages; the stone construction of its walls and foundations, using evenly coursed, locally sourced, limestone with flat-arched voussoirs over openings; its proportions and massing; the proportions and placement of surviving original window and door openings; 88

28 Exhibit E City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX its gabled roof, gabled dormers on front and rear roof slopes, prominent brick chimneys and parapet firewall; and the visibility and legibility of its heritage attributes when viewed from Princess and Nelson Streets. 89

29 Exhibit F Clause ( ) to Report ( ) By-Law Number 2017-XX A By-Law To Designate Red Rock School at 3737 Princess Street to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, 0.18) Passed: XXX, 2017 Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas Council has consulted with its Municipal Heritage Committee and has approved the designation of the property located at 3737 Princess Street, also known as Red Rock School (Part Lot 6, Concession 3 Western Addiction as in FR358894; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), on July 5, 2017; and Whereas a notice of intention to designate the property was published in The Kingston Whig- Standard, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the Municipality, on XXXXXXX, 2017; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served to the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby enacts as follows: 1. To designate as being of cultural heritage value and interest the following property in the City of Kingston: 3737 Princess Street, also known as Red Rock School, more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; 2. A copy of the designating by-law shall be registered against the property affected in the Land Registry Office. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served on the owner of the land described in Schedule A hereto and on The Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in The Kingston Whig-Standard; 3. For the purpose of interpretation, the term Maintenance will include the following definition (or as otherwise defined in the City s Procedural By-Law for Heritage): Maintenance means routine, cyclical, non-destructive actions, necessary to slow the deterioration of a Protected Heritage Property, including the following: periodical inspection; property cleanup; gardening and repair of landscape features; replacement of glass in broken windows; minor exterior repairs, including replacement of individual asphalt shingles where there is little or no change in colour or design; repainting where there is little or no change in colour; re-pointing areas of wall space under 1.5 square metres; caulking and weatherproofing ; 90

30 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX 4. The City reserves the right to install a designated property plaque or interpretive panel; and 5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing. Given First and Second Readings XXX, 2017 Given Third Reading and Passed XXX, 2017 Exhibit F John Bolognone City Clerk Bryan Paterson Mayor 91

31 Civic Address: Legal Description: Schedule A Description and Reasons for Designation 3737 Princess Street Red Rock School Property Roll Number: Introduction and Description of Property City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX ( LT) Part Lot 6, Concession 3 Western Addiction as in FR358894; City of Kingston, County of Frontenac Red Rock School, located at 3737 Princess Street, is situated on the south side of the road, in the former Township of Kingston, now part of the City of Kingston. The property contains a limestone schoolhouse built circa Statement of Cultural Heritage Value Red Rock School is a good example of a one-room rectangular limestone schoolhouse. It has a low-pitched gable roof with a symmetrical façade. A central enclosed vestibule has been added. The east elevation is three-bay, and was originally symmetrical with segmentally-arched window openings and four-over-four sash windows with stone voussoirs and wooden sills. The west elevation is also three-bay and symmetrical, featuring segmentally arched window openings with stone voussoirs and wooden sills. The half-acre parcel was legally deeded to School Trustees in 1875 by Ebenezer Benjamin Senior; however, the building was constructed circa The building was built with the intention of serving as both a church and school, until the Westbrook Wesleyan Methodist Church, at 3581 Princess Street, was built in After which the building was used exclusively as the school. Red Rock, the early name for Westbrooke, was given to the School, which served School Section Number 11 (Red Rock). The school welcomed and taught students for over one hundred years. The Red Rock School was known as a progressive school, employing its very own music teacher, Mrs. Flora Sproule. The school was closed in 1957 and has been used as a residence since Red Rock School s location is close to Princess Street just to the west of Westbrook, and its historic role as a public school makes it a landmark on the outskirts of the community of Westbrook. Cultural Heritage Attributes Exhibit F rectangular stone former schoolhouse; low-pitched front gable roof; limestone construction, laid in uniform courses on the front façade and randomly on the other elevations; 92

32 Exhibit F City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX stained glass transom window over main entrance with the text SS 11 ; and symmetrical three-bay east and west elevation, featuring segmentally-arched window openings with stone voussoirs. 93

33 Exhibit G Clause ( ) to Report ( ) By-Law Number 2017-XX A By-Law To Designate the Cataraqui Public School, at 911 Purdy s Mill Road, to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, 0.18) Passed: XXX, 2017 Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas Council has consulted with its Municipal Heritage Committee and has approved the designation of the property located at 911 Purdy s Mill Road, known as the Cataraqui Public School (Part Lot 3 North of Road, 4 North of Road, Plan 60, Being Part 2 on Reference Plan 13R-8562, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac), on July 5, 2017; and Whereas a notice of intention to designate the property was published in The Kingston Whig- Standard, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the Municipality, on XXXXXXX, 2017; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served to the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby enacts as follows: 1. To designate as being of cultural heritage value and interest the following property in the City of Kingston: 911 Purdy s Mill Road, known as the Cataraqui Public School, more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; 2. A copy of the designating by-law shall be registered against the property affected in the Land Registry Office. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served on the owner of the land described in Schedule A hereto and on The Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in The Kingston Whig-Standard; 3. For the purpose of interpretation, the term Maintenance will include the following definition (or as otherwise defined in the City s Procedural By-Law for Heritage): Maintenance means routine, cyclical, non-destructive actions, necessary to slow the deterioration of a Protected Heritage Property, including the following: periodical inspection; property cleanup; gardening and repair of landscape features; replacement of glass in broken windows; minor exterior repairs, including replacement of individual asphalt shingles where there is little or no change in colour or design; repainting where there is little or no change in colour; re-pointing areas of wall space under 1.5 square metres; caulking and weatherproofing ; 94

34 City of Kingston By-Law Number XX 4. The City reserves the right to install a designated property plaque or interpretive panel; and 5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing. Given First and Second Readings XXX, 2017 Given Third Reading and Passed XXX, 2017 Exhibit G John Bolognone City Clerk Bryan Paterson Mayor 95

35 Civic Address: Schedule A Description and Reasons for Designation Cataraqui Public School 911 Purdy s Mill Road City of Kingston By-Law Number XX Legal Description: ( LT) Part Lot 3 North of Road, 4 North of Road, Plan 60, Being Part 2 on Reference Plan 13R-8562, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac Property Roll Number: Introduction and Description of Property The former Cataraqui Public School, in School Section Number 6, located at 911 Purdy s Mill Road, is situated on the north-west side of the road, in the heart of the former Village of Cataraqui, in the former Township of Kingston, now part of the City of Kingston. The property contains a limestone former schoolhouse built in Statement of Cultural Heritage Value Exhibit G The Cataraqui Public School began as a one-room grammar school for the small village of Cataraqui in The original stone schoolhouse and rear wing (added in 1877) were designed by well-known local architect John Power. When enlarged in 1877, it became the first two-room school in Kingston Township. It closed as a school in The general form of the building conforms to the standard practice for schoolhouse design of the time; a hall-like structure with the entrance in the gable end, which was oriented toward the street. The symmetrical design of the facade, the round-headed, stoned-in gable window with remaining casing, voussoirs and keystone, and the ashlar jambs and heads with keystones in the front doorway and windows show classical influences. The central door and transom are flanked on each side by a window. The ridge of the roof supports a bell-cote with a pyramidal bell-cast roof over the sides with louvered, round-headed openings. The stonework is well crafted and features light grey ashlar stones for: the quoins; the door and the window jambs; a base course at the top of the projecting foundation; the flush string courses uniting the window sills; and in the front gable. Similar stone is used for the segmentally arched door and window voussoirs, keystones and sills. The stones in the main walls are squared, of a warmer beige colour, and are laid in a random snecked style rather than coursed. Education for the working and middle classes in mid-19th century Ontario was an essential ingredient in workers children gaining access to a better life in colonial Canada. Schools were appreciated as a tool in that process. In 1828, a log grammar school, School Section Number 6, was built on the east side of Sydenham Road across the road from the Township Hall (935 Sydenham Road). This burned down in On February 15, 1869, architect John Power ( ) called for building tenders in the Kingston Daily News for the erection of a school 96

36 City of Kingston By-Law Number XX house in the village of Cataraqui. When the stone wing was added in 1877, it became the first two-room school in Kingston Township. Theories on how to build and furnish such schools were provided by educators like Egerton Ryerson. Following his guidance, city architect John Power designed a number of schools in the region, of which the Cataraqui Public School is a good example. Other examples of Power s schools (Power & Son after 1873) include Rideau Street School, Sydenham Village High School (demolished), Wellington Street School and Central School (demolished). The contextual value of this property is evident by its position on the route to the main entrance of Cataraqui Cemetery. The Cataraqui Public School is well located to be seen by the numerous visitors to the cemetery. Its role as the main school for Cataraqui Village was of great historic importance for the region. At the moment it sits in a green vista of lawn and trees with the cemetery forming a background. The road sweeps by in a picturesque manner. On the west side of Purdy s Mill Road, it acts as a historical landmark to the early stone and frame house and service buildings that remind one of the former village. Cultural Heritage Attributes Exhibit G stone schoolhouse in an L-shape plan; medium-pitched front gable roof; limestone construction with ashlar quoins, voussoirs, keystones, slightly projecting base course and the framing of, door and windows and snecked wall stonework; its centrally placed door and transom, flanked by single windows; the round-arched stoned-in window opening in the front gable; the bell-cote on the ridge of the roof, with pyramidal bell-cast roof and sides with louvered, round-headed openings; symmetrical, segmentally-arched, window openings with ashlar sills and voussoirs; and the visibility and legibility of its heritage attributes when viewed from Purdy s Mill Road and Purdy s Mill Court. 97

37 Exhibit H By-Law Number 2017-XX A By-Law To Designate the Jesse Purdy House at 2268 Sydenham Road to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, 0.18) Passed: XXX, 2017 Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas Council has consulted with its Heritage Kingston Committee and has approved the designation of the property located at 2268 Sydenham Road, also known as the Jesse Purdy House (Part Lot 18, Concession 5, Being Part 6 on Reference Plan 13R-2182; City of Kingston), on July 5, 2017; and Whereas a notice of intention to designate the property was published in The Kingston Whig- Standard, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the Municipality, on XXXXXXX, 2017; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served to the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby enacts as follows: 1. To designate as being of cultural heritage value and interest the following property in the City of Kingston: 2268 Sydenham Road, also known as the Jesse Purdy House, more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; 2. A copy of the designating by-law shall be registered against the property affected in the Land Registry Office. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served on the owner of the land described in Schedule A hereto and on The Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in The Kingston Whig-Standard; 3. For the purpose of interpretation, the term Maintenance will include the following definition (or as otherwise defined in the City s Procedural By-Law for Heritage): Maintenance means routine, cyclical, non-destructive actions, necessary to slow the deterioration of a Protected Heritage Property, including the following: periodical inspection; property cleanup; gardening and repair of landscape features; replacement of glass in broken windows; minor exterior repairs, including replacement of individual asphalt shingles where there is little or no change in colour or design; repainting where there is little or no change in colour; re-pointing areas of wall space under 1.5 square metres; caulking and weatherproofing. 98

38 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX 4. The City reserves the right to install a designated property plaque or interpretive panel; and 5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing. Given First and Second Readings XXX, 2017 Given Third Reading and Passed XXX, 2017 Exhibit H John Bolognone City Clerk Bryan Paterson Mayor 99

39 Civic Address: Schedule A Description and Reasons for Designation 2268 Sydenham Road Jesse Purdy House City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX Legal Description: PIN (LT) - Part Lot 18, Concession 5, Being Part 6 on Reference Plan 13R-2182; City of Kingston Property Roll Number: Introduction and Description of Property The Jesse Purdy House, located at 2268 Sydenham Road, is on the east side of the road, in the Village of Elginburg, in the former Township of Kingston, now part of the City of Kingston. The property contains a one-and-a-half storey Ontario vernacular frame house built prior to Statement of Cultural Heritage Value Exhibit H The Jesse Purdy House is a good example of an early 19 th century Ontario vernacular frame house. The one-and-a-half storey rectangular building features a symmetrical front façade with a medium-pitch side gable roof and a central medium-pitch front gable, a porch with a shed roof that runs the length of the front facade, and a central entranceway flanked by windows. The gable features decorative bargeboard, finials and an arched window opening. The porch features square columns with decorative bargeboard. The entranceway displays sidelights and a transom window. All the entranceway and window openings have wood surrounds. The Jesse Purdy House is associated with two prominent local families, the Purdy and Jackson families. Jesse Purdy, an American-born, Wesleyan Methodist United Empire Loyalist and farmer, received the deed to the north 96 acres of Lot 18, Concession 5 in Jesse Purdy was the son of Gilbert Purdy, who was originally granted the Crown Patent for the land in Jesse Purdy was a soldier in Colonel Emerick s Cavalry in Jesse Purdy and his family, including his wife, Sarah, and their children Marshall, Mary Jane, Elijah, Ferdinand, Robert and Sidney, as well as Mercy, Wellington and Robert Burnside were growing wheat, rye, oats, buckwheat and potatoes; producing hay, wool, butter, cheese and pork; and raising cows, horses and pigs in Purdy died of old age in In 1857 Jane Stinson, a widow, born in Ireland, purchased the half acre property. Along with her daughter, Isabella, she lived in the house until her death. The house was willed to her daughter in In 1868, Isabella Stinson married Simon Jackson. Jackson, a wagon maker, along with his father William Jackson, owned most of the property in the Village of Elginburg by The carriage shop was located southwest of the house, on the west side of Sydenham Road. Isabella and Simon Jackson had one daughter, Mabel. Simon Jackson resided in the house until his death of myocarditis in

40 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2017-XX The Jesse Purdy House contributes to the character of Sydenham Road and the community of Elginburg. Its distinctive architecture makes it a landmark along Sydenham Road. Cultural Heritage Attributes Exhibit H one-and-a-half storey construction; rectangular plan; symmetrical front façade; medium-pitch side gable roof; central medium-pitch gable on the front façade; arched window opening and decorative bargeboard in the front gable; verandah with shed roof that runs the length of the front façade with square columns with decorative bargeboard; central entranceway with sidelights and transom flanked by windows; wood surrounds on entranceway and window openings; and side porch incorporating a bay window. 101

41 450 Princess Street Bell Telephone Building Exhibit I 102 Photos by L. Smith

42 506 Princess Street George Newlands House Exhibit I Photos by L. Smith

43 520 Princess Street Bermingham-Harty House Exhibit I Photos by L. Smith The Hon. William Harty 104

44 Princess Street Carter s Grocery Exhibit I 105

45 3737 Princess Street Red Rock School Exhibit I 106

46 911 Purdy s Mill Road Cataraqui Public School Exhibit I 107

47 2268 Sydenham Road Jesse Purdy House Exhibit I 108