Home / Accueil

Robert Graham House

547 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1997/09/15

Robert Graham house, east facade, Peterborough, 2004; City of Peterborough, 2004
Robert Graham House
Robert Graham house, north and east facades,  Peterborough, 2004; City of Peterborough, 2004
Robert Graham House
No Image

Other Name(s)

Robert Graham House
Wallis-Graham House

Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

1856/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2004/08/03

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Robert Graham house borders the downtown and an older residential area of Water Street in Peterborough. It is a single storey, brick Regency style dwelling that is recognized for its heritage value by City of Peterborough Bylaw 1997-101.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of the Robert Graham house lies in its representation of small brick houses built in Peterborough during the 1850s. It is a good example of a Regency cottage style that was built in the early settlement period of many Ontario communities including Peterborough. The house was built in 1856 for local merchant Robert Graham on land purchased from James Wallis. The
cottage was owned by the Graham family for over 60 years. It retains its original window sashes and full height basement containing the characteristic basement kitchen. The Craftsman style verandah and front gable are 1920s additions. Source: Heritage Designation Brief and City of Peterborough Bylaw 1997-101

Character-Defining Elements

Key elements that embody the heritage value of the Robert Graham House include:-the original 6 over 6 double hung, window sashes; -the full height original basement; -the three bay front facade with two pane transom and simple mouldings surrounding the main entrance; -Craftsman style porch and front gable addition; -the low hipped roof with front gable facade

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Ontario

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (ON)

Recognition Statute

Ontario Heritage Act

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

Recognition Date

1997/09/15

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Function - Category and Type

Current

Residence
Single Dwelling

Historic

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Heritage Preservation Office, City of Peterborough, City Hall, File 1997-101

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

HPON04-24

Status

Published

Related Places

n/a

SEARCH THE CANADIAN REGISTER

Advanced SearchAdvanced Search
Find Nearby PlacesFIND NEARBY PLACES PrintPRINT
Nearby Places