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Howard House

7160 Route 14, Cape Wolfe, Prince Edward Island, C0B, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2001/10/12

Showing centre gable roof and front entrance with sidelights; R. Angevaare, 2001
Front Elevation of Howard House, Cape Wolfe
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Other Name(s)

"Clara Wood"
Howard House

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Construction Date(s)

1880/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2004/12/14

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Howard House is located in the community of Cape Wolfe in western Prince County, PEI, on treed lawns. Howard's Cove wharf and lighthouse are in the vicinity. The registration includes the footprint of the building and the associated land parcel.

Heritage Value

The Howard House was registered because of its Gothic Revival elements, such as the centre gable roof design. The house is a well preserved example of this style in western PEI. It is located near Howard's Cove adjacent to the Northumberland Strait. This community's namesake, Robert Howard, came from Ireland to PEI in approximately the year 1819. By the 1880s, there were three descendents (William, Thomas, and Matthew) all living in the area. This house was constructed circa 1880 by William Howard. The back portion of the house was the original dwelling and is much older, dating from the 1830s. It shows evidence of early post and beam construction.

Source: PEI Heritage Advisory Committee Files

Character-Defining Elements

The following character defining elements illustrate the heritage value of the house:

- the 2 storey centre gable roof design
- the wooden shingled roof and walls
- the symmetrical front and side elevations
- the central entrance door with sidelights
- the size, style, and placement 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

2001/10/12

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Peopling the Land
Settlement

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Located in the Culture and Heritage Division, PEI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 File #: 4310-20/H3

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

4310-20/H3

Status

Published

Related Places

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