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117 Cobourg Street

117, Cobourg, City of Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2001/04/23

Of note is the high gable.; Martha Fallis, 2008.
Facade, 117 Cobourg Street, 2008
Of note are the arched radiating voussoirs above the double hung windows.; Martha Fallis, 2008.
East Elevation, 117 Cobourg Street, 2008
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Other Name(s)

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Construction Date(s)

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2010/02/18

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

117 Cobourg Street is located on the north side of Cobourg Street, west of Morenz Drive, in the City of Stratford. The two storey brick residence was constructed circa 1857.

The property was designated by the City of Stratford in 2001 for its heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 56-2001).

Heritage Value

Constructed in 1857, 117 Cobourg Street is one of the oldest known residences in Stratford. The home is representative of early life and architecture within the city.

117 Cobourg Street reflects the Gothic Ontario House popular in rural towns across the province in the 19th century. Typical of this style is the “T” floor plan and high gables. Adorning the residence are radiating voussoirs over original double hung windows.

Source: City of Stratford, By-law 56-2001.

Character-Defining Elements

Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of 117 Cobourg include the:
- two storey brick exterior
- cross gable roof
- bay window on east elevation
- stone foundation
- radiating voussoirs
- double hung windows

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Ontario

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (ON)

Recognition Statute

Ontario Heritage Act

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

Recognition Date

2001/04/23

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
Architecture and Design

Function - Category and Type

Current

Residence
Single Dwelling

Historic

Architect / Designer

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Builder

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Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

City of Stratford Office of the City Clerk Administrator City Hall 1 Wellington Stratford, ON N5A6W1

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

HPON10-0047

Status

Published

Related Places

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