292 South River Road
292, South River Road, Township of Centre Wellington, Ontario, N0B, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2001/07/18
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
1877/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2008/12/11
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
292 South River Road is situated on the northeast corner of South River and Garlan Streets, in the Township of Nichol, now the Township of Centre Wellington. This two-storey, rubble limestone building, constructed in circa 1877, was designed in the Georgian style.
The property was designated for its architectural value by the Township of Centre Wellington under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 01-67).
Heritage Value
292 South River Road is a fine example of a Georgian style house. It is a two-storey single-detached structure with classic proportions, built circa 1877. The rubble limestone exterior walls are embellished by tooled limestone quoins, sills and lintels. The roof has a low hip with a chimney on each side at the gable peak. The rectangular board façade features a three-bay front, with one window on either side of the central entranceway. The windows are 6 over 6 panes, surmounted by keystones. The front entrance is highlighted by sidelights and a flat transom.
Source: Township of Centre Wellington, By-Law 01-67.
Character-Defining Elements
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of 292 South River Street include its:
- three-bay façade with central entrance highlighted by sidelights and flat transom
- rubble limestone walls
- limestone quoins, sills and lintels
- 6 over 6 windows, surmounted by keystones
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Ontario
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (ON)
Recognition Statute
Ontario Heritage Act
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)
Recognition Date
2001/07/18
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
2001/01/01 to 2001/01/01
Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Township of Centre Wellington
1 MacDonald Square
Elora, ON
N0B 1S0
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
HPON07-0066
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a