Windrose
94 King Street, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, E5B, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2007/06/14
Other Name(s)
Windrose
Dr. Samuel Frye House
Maison du Dr Samuel Frye
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
1825/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2007/08/14
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Windrose is a 2-storey brick Neo-Classical building with lateral gabled roof and an elaborate central entranceway. It is located on King Street in St. Andrews.
Heritage Value
Windrose is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with the original owner and occupant of this home.
Windrose is recognized for its architecture. It is an excellent example of the Neo-Classical style. It has a lateral gabled roof with 4 symmetrically placed inset chimneys. It has strict classical symmetry with 6/6 windows flanked by heritage shutters. The central entranceway with detailed fan window and sidelights is a strong characteristic of this style. It was built in 1825 for Dr. Samuel Frye.
Windrose is also recognized for its original owner. Dr. Samuel Frye came to St. Andrews in 1810 from Fryeburg, Maine and was a medical practitioner in St. Andrews until his death from typhus fever in 1847 while working with sick immigrants on Hospital Island. In 1825, the town of St. Andrews established a marine hospital under his direction. In 1832, a quarantine station was established on Hospital Island and Dr. Frye was in charge. Its first use was for a case of small pox in 1832. It would be mostly used for victims of typhus fever. While being supervisor of the roads, Dr. Frye built a road through neighbouring Chamcook known today as Frye Road.
Source: St. Andrews Civic Trust - Charlotte County Archives, St. Andrews, NB.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements that describe Windrose include:
- 2-storey rectangular massing;
- original symmetry;
- 5 bays;
- placement and proportions of rectangular windows;
- 6/6 windows with double hung sashes;
- shutters on all windows;
- 4 chimneys symmetrically placed on each corner;
- lateral gabled roof.
The character-defining elements that describe the entrance of Windrose include:
- central placement;
- patterned fanlight transom window;
- patterned side lights;
- paneled wood door.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Local Historic Places Program
Recognition Type
Municipal Register of Local Historic Places
Recognition Date
2007/06/14
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Science
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Charlotte County Archives, 123 Frederick Street, St. Andrews, NB
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
1383
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a