Vaughan Residence
41 Duke Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1982/03/18
Other Name(s)
Vaughan Residence
Steven King Residence
Résidence Steven King
Sherwood Skinner Residence
Résidence Sherwood Skinner
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2006/07/19
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Vaughan Residence is located on Duke Street in Trinity Royal area of the City of Saint John. It is the westernmost of three conjoined 3-storey brick Classic Revival buildings of identical appearance.
Heritage Value
Vaughan Residence is designated a Local Historic for its architecture and for the residents that occupied the building.
Vaughan Residence, named after its longest tenancy, electrical engineer Frank Vaughan, is one of a collection of residential Classic Revival buildings that were built between 1877 and 1881 after two thirds of the City of Saint John were destroyed by the fire in 1877. The brick architecture sent a message that the city would be more fire resistant in the future. It is the lowest of the three conjoined buildings and the roof-lines stagger as they ascend Duke Street. It is a good example of a brick Classic Revival multi-unit residence from this era in Saint John.
The building was originally a single family home. Stephen J. King, postmaster and post office inspector, would occupy the two most westerly conjoined buildings, including this one. In the early 1900's, Sherwood Skinner, a prominent lawyer, occupied this home.
Vaughan Residence was recognized in the City of Saint John Preservation Areas Bylaw in 1982.
Source: Planning and Development Department-City of Saint John
Character-Defining Elements
The character defining elements that define this Classic Revival building include:
- roof-line with dentils;
- window proportions and placement;
- lowest height and width of three conjoined buildings;
- the building's relationship with the other two conjoined buildings to the east;
- wooden door with glass panels;
- bracketed entablature over the entranceway and transom window.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Municipal Heritage Preservation Act, s.5(1)
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Preservation Act
Recognition Date
1982/03/18
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Residence
- Multiple Dwelling
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Planning and Development Department - City of Saint John
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
279
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a