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The Lilacs

33 Sunset Drive, Rexton, New Brunswick, E4W, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2004/10/31

The Lilacs, north-east elevation, 2004.; Village of Rexton
The Lilacs
The Lilacs, north face, taken from Sunset Drive, 2004.; Village of Rexton
The Lilacs
Historic photo with The Lilacs property to the left, circa 1935.; Village of Rexton
The Lilacs

Other Name(s)

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Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2006/01/30

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Lilacs consists of a wood framed house and lot located on the corner of Sunset Drive and Hutchinson Lane, overlooking the Richibucto River in the Village of Rexton.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of The Lilacs, built in the 1880’s, resides in its association with Robert Hutchinson and the Hutchinson family. The name "The Lilacs" was derived from the many lilac shrubs that lined the walk from the front door to the street

Robert Hutchinson was known for his daily walks to work from Rexton to his law office in Richibucto. Passing away at the age 86 on September 17th, 1910, he would have been one of the oldest practicing barristers in the country.

Other members of the Hutchinson family were also well known in the area. George A. Hutchinson, a nephew of Robert’s, was a barrister and editor of the Richibucto Review newspaper. James L. Hutchinson was a surveyor and later district manager of N.B. Telephone Co. at Rexton. Thomas Hutchinson, a lawyer in Minneapolis, and John Hutchinson, a business man in Moncton. James’ son, Captain Allison Hutchinson, James’ son, was the commander of the local two masted schooner the "Loyal

Source: Village of Rexton Historic Places File #2004-9.

Character-Defining Elements

The character defining elements of The Lilacs include:
- one and one-half storey wood frame building with large windows facing the Richibucto River;
- veranda on north and west sides of house;
- two-storey bay window on east side of house;
- decorative brackets support the veranda roof;
- original window size openings in bay window.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

New Brunswick

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (NB)

Recognition Statute

Community Planning Act

Recognition Type

Local Register

Recognition Date

2004/10/31

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

1910/01/01 to 1910/01/01

Theme - Category and Type

Peopling the Land
People and the Environment

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Village of Rexton Municipal Office

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

137

Status

Published

Related Places

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