Description of Historic Place

Honourable Charles Connell House is a large white clapboard and shingle Greek Revival building on an elevated lot on Connell Street in Woodstock. It was built in 1839. The house and grounds are included in the description of this historic place.

Heritage Value

Honourable Charles Connell House is designated a local historic place because it represents the peak of classicism in Woodstock architecture. The house mimics a Greek temple in both its situation and design. The grounds facing Main Street, including the newly reconstructed balustrade, enhance the Greek Temple look. The remains of the former greenhouse can be seen at the rear of the building.

Honourable Charles Connell House is also designated for the contribution of Charles Connell in the history of the town and the province. He was active in all three levels of politics, including a term as Postmaster of New Brunswick. A large plaque placed by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recognizes the building as a national historic site. The Honourable Charles Connell House was purchased by the Carleton County Historical Society in 1975 and has been home to the organization since that year.

Source: Carleton County Historical Society, Heritage Places File #2.

Character-Defining Elements

The character- defining elements of the exterior of the building associated with Greek Revival architecture including:
- symmetrical facade;
- fluted Doric columns of the portico;
- wooden trim including pediment in gable, surrounds, shutters and dentils;
- main entrance details including fanlight, sidelights, transom and door surround;
- windows and surrounds in pediments, clapboard and shingles.

Character defining elements of the interior associated with Greek Revival architecture including:
- some original doors and door surrounds;
- some original window shutters;
- some original floorboards;
- some original mouldings;
- fireplaces.

The character- defining elements defining the grounds including:
- remains of greenhouse at rear;
- reconstructed wooden balustrade;
- granite steps leading to portico;
- large lawn facing Main Street;
- location on Connell Street;
- plaque placed by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.