Autre nom(s)
Former Tom Inman House
Cold Comfort Farm
Liens et documents
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Date(s) de construction
1917/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2010/01/20
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
This fine example of a PEI "fox" house is located on the west side of the Dock River about three km southwest of Alberton. The Colonial Revival architectural style of the house is evident in the large pedimented dormers, palladian windows, and decorative trim details. The secluded property was built near the end of a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by mature hardwood trees.
Valeur patrimoniale
The house is valued for its well preserved Colonial Revival style architecture; as an example of a home designed by "Little" Harry Williams; and as a testament to the wealth created by the silver fox industry in PEI.
Tom Inman (1865-1931) and his wife, Laura Ashley (1878-1968) were successful fox farm ranchers in the area. In 1917, they hired local builder, "Little" Harry Williams (1867-1934) to construct the current house. It is a fine example of a typical "fox" style home in Prince County. These were generally large Colonial Revival style houses with abundant detailing. This example features a six columned portico, palladian windows, and pedimented dormers.
In 1953, the house was sold to James Wells (1908-1983), an Ottawa lawyer, who used the house as his summer residence. He was a descendent of another James Wells, who was one of the first settlers in Alberton.
In the early 1970s, Weldon (Weldy) Phipps (b. 1922) lived in the home. He was a Second World War pilot who later became a bush pilot and owner of the Atlas Aviation airline of Resolute Bay.
The property was inherited by James Wells' sons, Andrew (Andy) Wells and Kennedy Wells who farmed the associated land in the mid to late 1970s.
In 1989, Kennedy Wells and his wife, Marilyn, began operating a bed and breakfast known as "Cold Comfort Farm". The property remains in the Kennedy family today.
Source: Culture and Heritage Division, PEI Department of Tourism and Culture, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
File #: 4310-20/A39
Éléments caractéristiques
The heritage value of the house is shown in the following character-defining elements:
- the two-storey massing
- the hipped roof
- the brick chimney
- the pedimented dormers with bracketting
- the stacked bay windows
- the six columned portico with railing topped by a railed balcony and pediment
- the palladian windows
- the beltcourse separating the two storeys
- the hood moulding over the windows
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Autorité de reconnaissance
Province de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Loi habilitante
Heritage Places Protection Act
Type de reconnaissance
Endroit historique inscrit au répertoire
Date de reconnaissance
2009/12/21
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
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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
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Constructeur
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Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Culture and Heritage Division, PEI Department of Tourism and Culture, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
File #: 4310-20/A39
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
4310-20/A39
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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