Forrest House
2086, Perth Line, Township of Wellesley, Ontario, N0B, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
2000/09/05
Autre nom(s)
Forrest House
2086 Perth Line
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1894/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2009/03/11
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Forrest House is located at 2086 Perth Line, west of Wellesley on the north side of Perth Line, in the Township of Wellesley. This one-and-a-half-storey squared stone building was designed in the Gothic style and was constructed in 1894.
The property was designated, for its architectural and historic significance, by the Township of Wellesley, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 35-2000).
Valeur patrimoniale
The Forrest House is associated with the Forrest Family, who immigrated to Ontario from Duns, Scotland in 1823. Alexander and Robina Forrest, who moved with their seven children from Scotland, settled land in North Easthope. Later, their son Robert acquired land in Wellesley Township and settled his own family there. A number of different family members have owned the home and property at various times, however, it still remains in the Forrest family to this day. The property also features an original log home, built in circa 1848 which was used until 1859, and a barn, erected in 1894. The various buildings on this site demonstrate the evolution of farming life for the Forrest family from the time of their settlement in Wellesley to the present day. The Forrest House is an excellent example of the Scottish Gothic style of architecture. The Forrests were stone masons by trade and built a number of marvellous stone homes. The gabled roof and six-over-six, double hung windows with stone lintels are typical of the Scottish Gothic style. The log home on the property was crafted from the finest local woods and required that special chisels and knives be made so that it would match traditional Scottish design.
Sources: Township of Wellesley By-law 35-2000; Reasons for Designation, 2000.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Forrest House include its:
- various buildings from log house to stone house, indicating the evolution of farm settlement
- large squared quoining
- gabled roof with nine light peaked windows
- 6/6 double hung windows with stone lintels
- casement window sills and sashes
- detailed soffits and return eaves
- moulded plaster and egg white composition cornices
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
2000/09/05
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
2000/01/01 à 2000/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Un territoire à peupler
- Les établissements
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Résidence
- Domaine
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
Forrest
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Township of Wellesley Office
4639 Lobsinger Line, R.R. 1
St. Clements, Ontario
N0B 2M0
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON07-0189
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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