The Forge
4377, Route 13, Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, C0A, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2008/10/06
Other Name(s)
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Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2008/10/24
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The former forge in Hunter River is a rectangular wood framed building with a gable roof. It has wood shingle cladding, four-over-three windows, and a set of double doors. Located on Rennie's Road, Route 13, it remains as a surviving example of a former forge in Prince Edward Island.
Heritage Value
The former forge is valued as an example of a blacksmith shop in Hunter River. It is the last of its type in the area. At one time, the village had eight forges or blacksmith shops. They supplied and repaired all the iron products associated with the use of horses for transportation and agricultural production.
Herbert "Herbie" MacLeod operated this shop in the early 1900s. After 1947, it was owned by George Earl Smith (1898-1992). In 1985, it was owned by J. Allan Smith. The current owners purchased it in 2004.
The building has a weathered appearance, but retains many of its original characteristics such as the fenestration of the windows and doors and interior elements. It remains an important heritage resource in the community of Hunter River.
Source: Culture and Heritage Division, PEI Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
File #: 4310-20/H11
Character-Defining Elements
The heritage value of the building is shown in the following character-defining elements:
- the one-storey rectangular wood frame construction
- the wood shingle cladding
- the gable roof with brick chimney
- the fenestration of the windows and doors
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Prince Edward Island
Recognition Authority
Province of Prince Edward Island
Recognition Statute
Heritage Places Protection Act
Recognition Type
Registered Historic Place
Recognition Date
2008/10/06
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
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Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Technology and Engineering
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Food Supply
- Farm Element
Historic
- Industry
- Metal Products Manufacturing Facility
Architect / Designer
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Builder
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Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Culture and Heritage Division, PEI Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
File #: 4310-20/H11
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
4310-20/H11
Status
Published
Related Places
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