Autre nom(s)
Bean-Wright House
73 George Street
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1882/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2009/01/12
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Bean-Wright House, located at 73 George Street, is situated near the southwest corner of George and Willow Streets, in the City of Waterloo. The two-storey brick building, designed in the Victorian style with Italianate characteristics, was constructed by Theodore Bellinger, in 1882.
The property was designated for its historical and architectural significance by the City of Waterloo, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, By-law No. 82-63.
Valeur patrimoniale
The Bean-Wright House is significant for its association with prominent local citizens. The home was constructed by Theodore Bellinger, who was a merchant and Town Councillor. When he passed away, his widow sold the house to David Bean, who was the owner of the Waterloo Chronicle, a Town Councillor and Mayor of Waterloo, from 1901 to 1903. Bean was also the first chairman of the Waterloo Water Commission, a member of the Waterloo Board of Trade and a director of the Dominion Life Assurance Company. One of Bean's major contributions to the City includes the gate that flanks the entrance to Victoria Park, which serves as a memorial to Queen Victoria's death.
The Bean-Wright House has many outstanding features. Bellinger, who constructed the home in 1882, combined Victorian and Italianate architectural styles. The frieze board and brackets that travel under the wide eaves lend themselves to the Italianate style, as do the arched windows in the attic of the projecting bay, on the north elevation. The double front door is highlighted by an arched course of brick and a cast key stone, as well as a four-pane transom, all of which contribute greatly to the architectural significance of the home.
Sources: City of Waterloo By-law 82-63; City of Waterloo Website, February 2007.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Bean-Wright House include its:
- George Street facade, including the bay window
- side and rear elevations, both masonry and frame, including the frame addition
- frieze board and brackets
- double front door, highlighted by the brickwork and transom
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Ontario
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Ont.)
Loi habilitante
Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario
Type de reconnaissance
Désignation du patrimoine municipal (partie IV)
Date de reconnaissance
1982/06/07
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1982/01/01 à 1982/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Exprimer la vie intellectuelle et culturelle
- L'architecture et l'aménagement
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Commerce / Services commerciaux
- Hôtel, motel ou auberge
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
City of Waterloo
100 Regina Street South
Waterloo, ON
N2J 4A5
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON07-0098
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
s/o