L 3-1 1 Brampton Heritage Board Date: January 18, 2011 HERITAGE REPORT: REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION 62 Union Street Prepared By: Prepared by: Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator Planning, Design & Development Urban Design Section Corporation of the City of Brampton, City Hall 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2
L 3-2 2 PROFILE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: ROLL NUMBER 10-01-0-001-20200-0000 PIN NUMBER 141280144 MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 62 Union Street WARD NUMBER 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION PLAN BR 2 PT LOTS 103, 104 RP SECONDARY PLAN PROPERTY NAME 62 Union Street CURRENT OWNER Roger and Esther Mercer CRITERIA GRADE B CURRENT ZONING OWNER CONCURRENCE? Yes / No CURRENT USES AND FUNCTIONS PREVIOUS OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS CONSTRUCTION OR CREATION DATE RESOURCES ON SUBJECT PROPERTY INCLUDED IN DESIGNATION (circle) RELEVANT COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS Occupied Daniel Macdonald and Debora Anne Vance c. 1871 Building Cemetery-Burial site Structure-object Historic site Cultural heritage landscape
L 3-3 3 1.0 REASONS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION: The property at 62 Union Street is worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value or interest. The property meets the criteria for designation prescribed by Province of Ontario (Ontario Heritage Act, Regulation 9/06) under the three categories of design or physical value, historical value and contextual value. 1.1 STATEMENT EXPLAINING THE CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST OF THE PROPERTY The cultural heritage value of 62 Union Street is related to its design or physical value as a Gothic Revival cottage. The Gothic Revival period in Canadian architecture was popular between 1830 and 1860. Gothic Revival was widely used for churches, colleges and other public buildings, but residential homes were also built in the style. Although grand homes were rare, many Carpenter Gothic cottages were built according to common models. These cottages incorporated Gothic features such as pointed arches, steep gables and towers, and vertical board-and-batten siding, and were often painted pale shades of grey and blue. Relatively few examples survive because the style s frame structure and adornments require constant upkeep. Built in the early 1870s, 62 Union Street is located in the residential district near Union Street and Alexander Street. It is nestled between two significant historical sites: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church (1847), and Brampton s first public school, Central Grammar School (1856). The house is distinguished by its pointed arch window with shutters, front centre gable, veranda with bell cast roof, and boxed eaves. The house appears to be in excellent condition. The property also has historical or associative value as it can be associated with Brampton s earliest settlers, particularly T.E. Campbell. Campbell was the caretaker of one of Brampton s significant historical site, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Land records for Lot 104 (43R 1399, Part 1) indicate that William Stork sold part of Lot 104 to George Greene in 1866 for $100.00. Greene sold part of Lot 104 along with part of Lot 103 to Caroline Atkin. Samuel Atkin sold part of the property to Thomas Moron in 1870 for $162.50. William Spence purchased the property in 1871 for $170.00. The present house was probably built in the early 1870s. Spence sold the property in 1880 to R.P. Campbell for $700.00. The Collector s Rolls (1887 and 1888) indicate that R.P. Campbell leased part of Lot 104, valued at $700.00, to Thomas E. Campbell. The Assessment Roll (1893) notes caretaker Thomas Campbell as the owner of part of Lot 104, valued at $600.00, with a building on the property. The Census Return (1901) records Thomas Campbell as the caretaker of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Campbell, his wife Annie, and four children lived in a roughcast house on Lot 102, Union Street.
L 3-4 4 The Campbell family continued to own the property until 1923, when Charles and May Bailey acquired it. The Bailey family sold the property in 1973. Might s Directory notes Mrs. Chas Bailey as the resident of 62 Union Street in 1964. The cultural heritage value of the property is also connected to its contextual value as it maintains, supports, and defines the character of Brampton. The property is associated with the 19 th century residential district around Central Grammar School. The statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property, including a description of the heritage attributes of the property along with all other components of the Heritage Report: Statement of Reasons for Heritage Designation, constitute the "reason for heritage designation" required under the Ontario Heritage Act. 1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES OF THE PROPERTY: Unless otherwise indicated, the reason(s) for designation apply generally to all exterior elevations, facades, foundation, roof and roof trim, all doors, windows, other structural openings and associated trim, all architectural detailing, construction materials of wood, stone, brick, plaster parging, metal and glazing and related building techniques, fencing, all trees, shrubs, hedgerows, other vegetation and the grounds and vistas generally. To ensure that the cultural heritage value of this property is conserved, certain heritage attributes that contribute to its value have been identified specifically and they include: Design / Physical Value: Original form of the Carpenter s Gothic cottage 1½ storeys, 3 bays Pointed arch window with shutters Front centre gable Veranda with bell cast roof Windows on side elevation with shaped heads Historical / Associative Value: Associated with the residential area around Brampton s first public school, Central Grammar School Associated with the early settlement of Brampton Familiar structure within the Union Street/Alexander Street neighbourhood 2.0 GENERAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The property is situated in the former Chinguacousy Township.
L 3-5 5 The lot is rectangular shaped. The frontage covers 42.57 feet. The plan of the principle structure is a simple rectangular shape. The principle elevation (main façade) is emphasized by the following elements: Pointed arch window with shutters Front centre gable Open veranda Stucco exterior wall is painted light grey Landscaping elements include: Decorative flowers, bushes and trees Well-maintained lawn Adjacent Property features include: The historic Central Grammar School to the west St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church to the east Surrounding houses which vary in style and size Mature trees line the street 3.0 HERITAGE EVALUATION / CRITERIA NOTE: The subject property meets the criteria for designation prescribed by the Province of Ontario under Ontario Heritage Act Regulation 9/06. The property was listed in the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources in the late 1990s. It was rated a Category B. 4.0 POLICY FRAMEWORK In the context of land use planning, the Province of Ontario has declared that the wise use and management of Ontario s cultural heritage resources is a key provincial interest. A set of Provincial Policy Statements (PPS) provides planning policy direction on matters of provincial interest in Ontario. These statements set the policy framework for regulating the development and use of land. The current set of policies was last reviewed in 2005. At that time the cultural heritage policies were strengthened considerably. The relevant heritage policy statement is PPS 2.6.1, which states that: significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved.
L 3-6 6 PPS 2.6.1 is tied to Section 3 of the Ontario Planning Act which stipulates that land use planning decisions by municipalities shall be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statements. The policy is also integrated with the Ontario Heritage Act. This piece of legislation grants municipalities powers to preserve locally significant cultural heritage resources through heritage designation. Decisions as to whether a property should be designated heritage or not is based solely on its inherent cultural heritage value or interest. City Council prefers to designate heritage properties with the support of property owners. However, Council will designate a property proactively, without the concurrence of a property owner as required. These principles are reflected in Brampton s Official Plan. The relevant policies are as follows: 4.9.1.3: All significant heritage resources shall be designated as being of cultural heritage value or interest in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act to help ensure effective protection and their continuing maintenance, conservation and restoration. 4.9.1.5: Priority will be given to designating all heritage cemeteries and all Class A heritage resources in the Cultural Heritage Resources Register under the Ontario Heritage Act. 4.9.1.6: The City will give immediate consideration to the designation of any heritage resource under the Ontario Heritage Act if that resource is threatened with demolition, significant alterations or other potentially adverse impacts. These principles are also guided by recognized best practices in the field of heritage conservation in Ontario and in Brampton s Heritage Program. Council Resolution HB054-2005: The following recommendation from the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 19, 2005 was approved by Planning, Design and Development Committee on May 2, 2005 and by Counil on May 9, 2005: that the development of a proactive strategy to ensure heritage designation of all Category A heritage resources be endorsed. 5.0 ALTERATION HISTORY AND HERITAGE INTEGRITY NOTE: 5.1 Recommended Restoration Measures: The following recommendations for future restoration and conservation are included for information purposes only. They are provided for the benefit of present and future property owners. These recommendations are non-binding. Property owners are under no obligation to restore any lost or missing attributes or features:
L 3-7 7 Repairs are required for the stone and rubble foundation that is leaking on the north and west sides Stucco finish requires repairs Roof requires replacement 6.0 HERITAGE EASEMENT None. 7.0 RARITY NOTE: Relatively few examples of Carpenter s Gothic cottages remain due to the fragile character of the style s decoration, and the frame structure s need for constant upkeep. 10.0 NOTE ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL: None. 11.0 EXCLUSIONS: There are no exclusions to the scope of designation. The reasons for designation apply generally to all exterior elevations, facades, foundation, roof and roof trim, all entrances, windows, structural openings and associated trim, all architectural detailing, construction materials of wood, stone, brick, plaster parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques, all interior spaces detailing and finishes, along with all contextual and landscaping features as cited. The following features and attributes are specifically excluded from the scope of heritage designation. The designating by-law does not apply to the following: 12.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Assessment Roll, Brampton, Peel County, North Ward, 1893. Brampton Insurance Plan. Toronto, Montreal: Underwriter s Survey Bureau, Limited. August 1931; revised November 1940, Plate 8. Bristow & Fitzgerald Surveyors. Plan of Town of Brampton in the County of Peel. Brampton: January 1857. Census Return, Brampton, Peel County, 1891 [A-2, p.13]; 1901 [A-2, p.6]. Collector s Rolls, Brampton, Peel County, North Ward, 1887, 1888, 1895.
L 3-8 8 Land Records, Peel Region Registry Office Abstract Index, Plan BR-2, Lots 103, 104, 43R 1399 Part 1, Brampton. Lynch, John. Directory of the County of Peel for 1873-4. Brampton: Brampton Progress, 1874, reprinted 1998. Might s 1964 Toronto West & North-west Suburban Dictionary. Toronto: Might Directories Limited, 1964. Mikel, Robert. Ontario House Styles: The Distinctive Architecture of the Province s 18 th and 19 th Century Homes. Toronto: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2004
L 3-9 9 13.0 LOCATION MAPS: 62 Union Street 62 Union Street
L 3-10 10 62 Union Street
L 3-11 11 14.0 IMAGES: Figure 1: Sketch of 62 Union Street Figure 2: Front facade
L 3-12 12 Figure 3: Left side view Figure 4: Right side view
L 3-13 13 Figure 5: Windows on the side elevation with shaped heads Figure 6: Open verandah
L 3-14 14 Figure 7: Front centre gable, and bell cast roof Figure 8: Front lawn
L 3-15 15 Figure 9: Modern addition to rear Figure 10: Union Street facing north
L 3-16 16 Figure 11: Union Street facing south Figure 12: View of 62 Union Street from Central Public School (formerly Central Grammar School)