James L. Sutherland Residence
50, Dufferin Avenue, City of Brantford, Ontario, N3T, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1988/08/02
Autre nom(s)
James L. Sutherland Residence
50 Dufferin Avenue
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1896/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2008/09/02
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The James L. Sutherland Residence, located at 50 Dufferin Avenue, is situated on the south side of Dufferin Avenue, between Lorne Crescent and Maple Avenue, in the City of Brantford. This two-and-a-half-storey red-brick building was designed in the Queen Anne Revival style and was constructed in 1896.
The property was designated by the City of Brantford for its historic and architectural significance under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 196-88).
Valeur patrimoniale
The James L. Sutherland Residence is associated with the Sutherland family. James and his brother John took over a book binding business on Colborne Street in Brantford, around 1883, and renamed it, J and J Sutherland. The business continued to operate until the end of World War II with James actively involved until the early 1920's. At this time J.R. Sutherland took over the business. During this period John Sutherland was also one of the earliest librarians at the Brantford Public Library. The residence was fully occupied by the Sutherlands until 1948, with J.R. Sutherland residing in the building until 1982.
The James L. Sutherland Residence is a fine example of Queen Anne Revival architecture. It is a large home, set back from the street. The Dufferin Avenue facade is based on a rectangle of good proportions with a vertical thrust. There are four sections to the elaborate facade with the left side consisting of an octagonal tower with a bell-shaped roof. Three windows in each storey have heavy stone lintels and sills. The height of the windows diminishes with each storey in Italian bell tower fashion. A steep roof with a straight ridgepole tops a small section of the building. The main storey is dominated by the verandah which has a hipped roof, a timbered frieze and four slender plain pillars with plain capitals. There is a bay window on the second storey as well as a balcony, which is decorated in a diamond pattern.
Sources: City of Brantford By-law (196-88); Reasons for Designation, City of Brantford, 1988.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the James L. Sutherland Residence include its:
- Dufferin Avenue elevation
- octagonal tower with a bell shaped roof
- heavy stone lintels and sills around the windows
- timbered frieze on the verandah
- bay window on the second storey above the verandah
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Ontario
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Ont.)
Loi habilitante
Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario
Type de reconnaissance
Désignation du patrimoine municipal (partie IV)
Date de reconnaissance
1988/08/02
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1988/01/01 à 1988/01/01
1913/01/01 à 1913/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Un territoire à peupler
- Les établissements
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Résidence
- Édifice à logements multiples
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
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Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
City of Brantford
100 Wellington Square
P.O. Box 818 Brantford, ON
N3T 5R7
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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON07-0238
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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