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Cornish Residence

17, Helen Street, Municipality of Huron East, Ontario, N0K, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1978/03/13

Of note are the angled rooms on either side of the residence.; Kayla Jonas, 2008.
Facade, Cornish Residence, 2008
Of note is the wood detailing on the veranda.; Kayla Jonas, 2008.
Facade, Cornish Residence, 2008
Of note is the large centre gable with decorative trim.; Kayla Jonas, 2008.
Detailed View, Cornish Residence, 2008

Other Name(s)

Cornish Residence
17 Helen Street

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Construction Date(s)

1870/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2009/12/15

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Cornish Residence is located at 17 Helen Street, on the north side of Helen Street, west of James Street, in Seaforth, in the Municipality of Huron East. The one-and-a-half storey white stucco residence was constructed in 1870.

The property was designated, by the former Town of Seaforth (now Municipality of Huron East) in 1978, for its heritage value, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, By-law 12 for 1978.

Heritage Value

The Cornish Residence is a one-and-a-half storey white stucco residence that was constructed in 1870. The residence is a good representation of Gothic Revival architecture. Typical of this style, is the lancet window in the large centred gable, detailed decorative trim and large veranda. 17 Helen Street is unique in having angled rooms on either side of the main entrance.

Source: Town of Seaforth By-Law Number 12 for 1978.

Character-Defining Elements

Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of 17 Helen Street include its:
- one-and-a-half storey construction
- brick chimney
- lancet window with shutters
- large center gable with decorative trim
- detailed transom with brackets and sidelights
- wood detailing on the veranda
- gable roof
- angled rooms on either side of the entrance

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Ontario

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (ON)

Recognition Statute

Ontario Heritage Act

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

Recognition Date

1978/03/13

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

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

Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street, P.O Box 610 Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

HPON09-0075

Status

Published

Related Places

n/a

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