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Edmund Roussel House

4251 Principale Street, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick, E1X, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2006/07/24

This photo shows the entrance of the Edmund Roussel House; Town of Tracadie-Sheila
Edmund Roussel House - front and side view
Old photo of the house.; Town of Tracadie-Sheila
Edmund Roussel House - Historic image
A photo of the house seen from the right side.; Town of Tracadie-Sheila
Edmund Roussel House - front and right side view

Other Name(s)

n/a

Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2007/11/07

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Located on Principale Street in Tracadie-Sheila, the Edmund Roussel House is a two-storey Foursquare residence with a veranda along its entire main façade and an attached two-storey wing.

Heritage Value

The Edmund Roussel House is designated a Local Historic Place for its age, its architecture and for its association with former occupants.

Built in circa 1900 by Belonie Roussel, Edmund Roussel’s father, the Edmund Roussel House is one of the oldest in the area. Its age is also shown by the short distance between it and the road, characteristic of early 20th century urban planning. With its hipped roof and two-storey square form, the Edmund Roussel House is one of the most imposing buildings in Sheila region of Tracadie-Sheila. It is an example of Foursquare residential architecture with an attached wing.

The Edmund Roussel is also recognized for its association with its former occupant, Edmund Roussel. Edmund made a significant contribution to the economic development of the Tracadie-Sheila area. He was the owner of a general store, called the “Magasin du corner” by the locals. He also owned another store in the Tracadie area and one in Lamèque.

Source : Town of Tracadie-Sheila, Historic Places File # 18

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements that describe the location of the Edmund Roussel House include:
- proximity of the road.

The character-defining elements that describe the Foursquare architecture of the Edmund Roussel House include:
- two-storey square massing of the main portion of the building;
- attached two-storey wing;
- hipped roof;
- original second-floor windows;
- original foundation.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

New Brunswick

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (NB)

Recognition Statute

Local Historic Places Program

Recognition Type

Municipal Register of Local Historic Places

Recognition Date

2006/07/24

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Developing Economies
Trade and Commerce
Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
Architecture and Design

Function - Category and Type

Current

Commerce / Commercial Services
Shop or Wholesale Establishment

Historic

Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

Belonie Roussel

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Tracadie-Sheila Town Hall, Historic Places File, #18

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

1093

Status

Published

Related Places

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