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The Roderick and Ethel Smith House

88, Wells Street, Aurora, Ontario, L4G, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2006/09/12

Front facade; Town of Aurora, 2006
Roderick and Ethel Smith House
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Construction Date(s)

1941/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2008/02/27

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Located in a residential neighbourhood of early 20th century buildings, the Roderick and Ethel Smith House is a one-and-a-half-storey Colonial Revival home.

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House has been recognized for its heritage value by the Town of Aurora By-law #4848.06R.

Heritage Value

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House is a good example of a Colonial Revival home, relatively rare in Aurora. Its first owners, had the house built in 1941 and occupied it until 1989. Rod Smith was a prominent resident of Aurora, a Hydro commissioner who served on Town Council from 1944 to 1946.

Although of relatively recent vintage, the house is a rare example of an architecturally designed house built in Aurora during the Second World War. It features classic examples of the Colonial Revival style, which was based on the historic architecture of Cape Cod.

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House contributes greatly to an intact neighbourhood of well-maintained early 20th century Arts and Crafts, Bungalow and Edwardian residences. Originally known as the Rose Mount subdivision, the house fits well into the streetscape of mostly pre-WWII houses.

Source: Heritage Designation Report: The Roderick and Ethel Smith House, Town of Aurora By-law #4848.06R.

Character-Defining Elements

Character defining elements that describe the heritage value of the Roderick and Ethel Smith House include the:
- overall one-and-a-half-storey form and symmetrical facade
- gable roof and front dormers
- original fenestration

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Ontario

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (ON)

Recognition Statute

Ontario Heritage Act

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

Recognition Date

2006/09/12

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Function - Category and Type

Current

Residence
Single Dwelling

Historic

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Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Heritage Designation Report: The Roderick and Ethel Smith House, Clerk's Office, Town of Aurora

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

HPON07-0384

Status

Published

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