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Doctor Chestnut's Home

1001 Mark Avenue, Moosomin, Saskatchewan, S0G, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1997/12/10

Front View; Government of Saskatchewan, J. Kasperski, 2003.
Doctor Chestnut's Home
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Doctor Chestnut's Home
Doctor Chestnut's Home

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Construction Date(s)

1895/01/01 to 1895/12/31

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2004/11/25

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Doctor Chestnut’s Home is a Municipal Heritage Property occupying two landscaped lots located at 1001 Mark Avenue in the Town of Moosomin. The property features a two-storey wood-frame home built in 1895.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of the Doctor Chestnut's Home lies in the building’s status as one of the oldest and most prestigious homes in the town. Built in 1895, the house has provided residence to a number of important local families. A large house for its period of construction, prominent residents have included Moosomin physicians Dr. W.A. Chestnut and Dr. Tanner, both of whom lived on the property for many years. The residence's close association with prominent citizens has made the property a prestigious address in the community.

The heritage value of the property also lies in the architecture of the house. The property reflects the influence of the Domestic Gothic architecture, as can be seen in its vertical proportions, steep gable roofs, and use of large gable ends and it picturesque composition. The stately manner of the building is further enhanced by the home’s situation on a large landscaped plot of land, positioned on a street corner.

Source:

Town of Moosomin Bylaw 97-16.

Character-Defining Elements

The heritage value of Doctor Chestnut’s Home resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements that reflect the influence of Domestic Gothic architecture such as its steep gable roof, gable ends and picturesque compositions;
-those elements that reflect the property's prestigious nature such as its position at 1001 Mark Avenue on a large landscaped corner lot.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Saskatchewan

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (SK)

Recognition Statute

Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Property

Recognition Date

1997/12/10

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Peopling the Land
Settlement

Function - Category and Type

Current

Residence
Single Dwelling

Historic

Architect / Designer

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Builder

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Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Department of Culture Youth and Recreation Heritage Resources Branch 1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK File: MHP 1798

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

MHP 1798

Status

Published

Related Places

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