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104 Water Street

104, Water, City of Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1981/01/09

Of note is the unusual bargeboard detailing in the gable.; Paul Dubniak, 2008.
Facade, 104 Water Street, 2008
Of note is the two storey buff brick exterior.; Paul Dubniak, 2008
Facade, 104 Water Street, 2008
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Other Name(s)

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Construction Date(s)

1877/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2010/02/18

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

104 Water Street is a two storey buff brick residence constructed in 1877, with a significant addition in 1928. It is located on the north side of Water Street, west of North Street in the City of Stratford.

The property was designated in 1989 by the City of Stratford for its heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 2-89).

Heritage Value

104 Water Street, built in 1877, is an example of the Gothic style of architecture in Stratford. Typical of this style is the large front gable with large two-over-two windows with shutters on the second storey. Unique to this residence are the unusual bargeboard details. A Greek Revival style front porch was added in 1928.

Source: City of Stratford, By-law 2-89.

Character-Defining Elements

Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the 104 Water Street include the:
- two storey buff brick exterior
- brick chimney
- cross gable roof
- second storey two-over-two windows with shutters
- unusual bargeboard details
- covered front porch

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Ontario

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (ON)

Recognition Statute

Ontario Heritage Act

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

Recognition Date

1981/01/09

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

1928/01/01 to 1928/01/01

Theme - Category and Type

Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
Architecture and Design

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

Robert Hayhow

Builder

Thomas McBurney

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

City of Stratford Office of the City Clerk Administrator City Hall 1 Wellington Street Stratford, ON N5A 2L3

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

HPON10-0044

Status

Published

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