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7 Waterloo Avenue

7 Waterloo Avenue, City of Guelph, Ontario, N1H, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1989/05/01

7 Waterloo Avenue, viewed from the south.; Frank Hochstenbach
7 Waterloo Avenue
7 Waterloo Avenue, viewed from the east, looking towards Dublin Street.; Susan Ratcliffe
7 Waterloo Avenue
7 Waterloo Avenue, viewed from the south. The Church of our Lady on Catholic Hill is visible.; Susan Ratcliffe
7 Waterloo Avenue

Other Name(s)

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Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

1853/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2006/06/12

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Constructed in 1853, this two-storey stone house is located close to the original core of the city.
This building is recognized by the City of Guelph for its heritage value under By-Law (1989) – 13198.

Heritage Value

7 Waterloo Avenue is an early example of Neo-Classical stone construction in Guelph and exhibits both historic and architectural value. Originally serving as both a residence and a grocery store, it was built in 1853 for William Samuel Godwin Knowles. As one of Guelph’s earliest settlers he served as a Town Councillor for the Town of Guelph from 1852 to 1853 and as Reeve of Guelph in 1854 and was only narrowly defeated for the position of Mayor in 1855. He was also the founding first officer of the Guelph Horticultural Society and a founding council member of the Board of Trade.

Situated near downtown Guelph in a group of buildings of similar age, this house is characteristic of Guelph's early development and a part of its limestone-built heritage.

Sources: City of Guelph By-Law (1989) 13198; 'Designated Buildings and Structures of Architectural and Historic Interest in the City of Guelph, 1977-1994,' 1994, City of Guelph LACAC

Character-Defining Elements

Key character defining elements that express the value of the house as an example of Neo-Classical stone construction in Guelph include its:
- local limestone construction with hammer-dressed squared facade and rough-
coursed side and rear walls
- simple massing and fenestration
- sparse and simple decorative features
- gabled roof with parapet end walls and chimneys

Key character defining elements that express the contextual value of the house include its:
- location near the original core of the city
- close proximity and physical relationship to buildings of similar age

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Ontario

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (ON)

Recognition Statute

Ontario Heritage Act

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

Recognition Date

1989/05/01

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Developing Economies
Trade and Commerce

Function - Category and Type

Current

Commerce / Commercial Services
Office or Office Building

Historic

Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

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Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

City of Guelph By-Law Number (1989) - 13198, City Clerk's Office, City of Guelph

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

HPON06-0602

Status

Published

Related Places

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