Lawrence Cottage Municipal Heritage Building
Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0C, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2006/08/14
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2006/09/22
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Lawrence Cottage is a one-and-a-half storey, wooden framed house with a gable roof located at 006 Lawrence Lane in Bonavista, NL. The municipal heritage designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Heritage Value
Lawrence cottage is designated owing to its architectural and cultural values.
Architecturally, Lawrence Cottage is reflective of the style of house built for well-to-do residents in Bonavista during the latter part of the 19th century. The house was built using typical wood frame construction and the exterior was decorated in the style common in 19th century outport Bonavista. The single front peak is a recognizable feature for the area, as well as the simple house design with a lack of exterior ornamentation. The interior presents detailing that is original to the house and the floor plan has remained unchanged since the time of its construction. The architectural value of this house lies in the fact that it reflects, both inside and out, the craftsmanship of early builders in Bonavista.
Lawrence Cottage has cultural value because of its associations with a prominent entrepreneurial family in Bonavista, the Lawrences. Lawrence Cottage was constructed for John Lawrence Jr., a local businessman who once had a tinsmith shop on the property.
Source: Town of Bonavista Town Council meeting minutes of 2006/08/14
Character-Defining Elements
All exterior original features which relate to the age and style of the property, including:
-gable roof with wooden shingle covering;
-placement and appearance of peaked dormer;
-original uniform windows openings and door placement;
-original window and door types;
-narrow clapboard;
-decorative elements including trim on windows, rain caps and door mouldings;
-linhay at back of house;
-and the dimensions, location and orientation of the building.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Recognition Authority
NL Municipality
Recognition Statute
Municipalities Act
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Building, Structure or Land
Recognition Date
2006/08/14
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
John Lawrence Jr. or Sr. or both
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Town of Bonavista, PO Box 279, Bonavista, NL, A0C 1B0
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
NL-2881
Status
Published
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