Parkview
88, London Road West, City of Guelph, Ontario, N1H, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1983/12/05
Autre nom(s)
Parkview
88 London Road West
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1894/01/01 à 1895/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2009/01/22
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
Parkview is located at 88 London Road West and is situated on the southwest corner of London Road and Park Avenue, in the City of Guelph. This three-storey, red, pressed-brick building was designed in the Queen Anne style. It was constructed between 1894 and 1895.
The property was designated, by the City of Guelph, in 1983 for its historic and architectural value, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law (1983) -11359).
Valeur patrimoniale
Parkview has a commanding presence on London Road West and a view of Exhibition Park, which is located directly across the street.
Parkview was designed by architect, G.M. Miller. Miller also designed the famous Massey Hall, at the University of Guelph. Parkview was built from 1894 to 1895 for G.B. Ryan. Ryan was a prosperous Wyndham Street clothing merchant. This building is one of Guelph's most palatial homes and remains a valuable contribution to the heritage buildings in Guelph's.
Designed in the Baronial phase of the Queen Anne style, Parkview is a fine example of the skilled craftsmanship and ornate detailing of mason
T. Matthews. Parkview features masses of heavy masonry, typical of Scottish Baronial architecture, specifically surrounding the porch entrance. Characteristic of the Queen Anne style, Parkview exhibits tremendous variety and complexity of detail, with complex wall surface patterns and various roof pitches, including a tower. Parkview is among the most outstanding examples of this late Victorian style in Ontario. It was built of pressed red-brick on a red sandstone foundation, with masonry details of sandstone and a roof of grey slate. The exterior features a circular three-storey tower, including a conical roof, as well as decorative gables and porches.
Sources: City of Guelph By-law (1983)-11359; Guelph Mercury announcements section, 1894.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of Parkview include its:
- brick and sandstone masonry construction
- wood detailing of the exterior walls
- circular three-storey tower
- decorative gables and porches
- leaded glass windows and doors and their locations
- variety of slate roof forms
- commanding presence on London Road West and the view of Exhibition Park
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
1983/12/05
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1983/01/01 à 1983/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Exprimer la vie intellectuelle et culturelle
- L'architecture et l'aménagement
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
G.M. Miller
Constructeur
T. Matthews
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
City of Guelph
Community Design and Development Services
1 Carden Street
Guelph, ON
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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON07-0387
Statut
Édité
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