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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-051If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law 2025-051 Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 33 King Street West, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, Chapter O.18; Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O., 1990, c.O. 18 authorizes the Council of the Municipality to enact by- laws to designate properties to be of historic or architectural value or interest for the purposes of the Act; and Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has caused to be served upon the owner of the property known for municipal purposes at 33 King Street West, Bowmanville and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Notice of Intention to Designate the aforesaid real property and has caused such Notice of Intention to be published on the municipal website having general circulation in the area of the designation on July 7, 2025; and Whereas the reasons for the designation of the aforesaid property under the Ontario Heritage Act are contained in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this by-law; and Whereas the Clarington Heritage Committee has recommended that the property known for municipal purposes as 33 King Street West, Bowmanville, be designated as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served upon the Municipal Clerk within the period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act; Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1.The property known for municipal purposes at 33 King Street West, Bowmanville which is more particularly described in Schedule "B" which is attached to and forms part of this by- law, is hereby designated as a property which has historic or architectural value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, c. O. 18. 2.The Solicitor for the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the title to the property described in Schedule "B" hereto. Schedule 'A' To By-law 2025-051 Statement of Significance and List of Character Defining Features Description of Property 33 King Street West is part of a commercial streetwall on the south side of King Street West and located in the commercial core of the historic Village of Bowmanville. It consists of a two- storey commercial Italianate building constructed in 1883. Physical/Design Value 33 King Street West is a representative example of a commercial building constructed in the Italianate architectural style. The two-storey brick building follows a rectangular plan and has a flat roof which showcases an ornate parapet which are key features of commercial Italianate design. The parapet includes several stylistics features including highly decorated cornice with a cavetto along the top followed by molded trim finished with gingerbread along the bottom, rhythmically placed paired wood brackets, which is all framed by large, paired end brackets. The parapet end brackets are topped by an additional decorative element reminiscent of a birdhouse the design of which is repeated in the belt course between the first and second storeys as well as on other buildings along King Street West. The prominent decorative band is also comprised of ornate moulded wood trim. The upper level has three rhythmically placed segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs, a central keystone which includes a decorative thistle design, and lug sills which are features of Italianate architecture. The formal storefront entrance and secondary entrance has wood panel surrounds which create an asymmetrical but balanced composition. The recessed rectangular store entrance is located beside a large storefront window opening which is also accented with wood panelling and showcases typical feature of commercial buildings built in the Italianate architectural style. Historical/Associative Value 33 King Street West has historical value for being the last building associated with the Andrew Block of the historic commercial core and with the first owner and businesswoman, Annie Anderson. The ‘Andrew Block’, is named after Reginald Andrew, who was one of the people responsible for the construction of the building around 1883, while Annie Anderson, was the first owner and commercial operator. Reginald Barret Andrew was born on June 20, 1852, in Bowmanville, to Joseph Barrett Andrew (1824- 1877) Mary Darlington (1820-1905). In the early 1880s a new block of commercial property along King Street was built by Reginald B. Andrew and Joseph Ruse. A series of three connected buildings were constructed between 1881 and 1883, and the building at 33 King Street West was the last of this block to be constructed. The construction was finished in 1883, and the commercial building became part of what was known as the ‘Andrew Block’. Upon completion, 33 King Street West came into the ownership of Annie Smith Anderson. Annie S. Anderson (nee Younie) was born on September 5, 1843, in Darlington Township. Mrs. Anderson was a woman entrepreneur and the first commercial occupant of 33 King Street West. Mrs. Anderson operated a successful millinery and fancy good store from 1883 until around 1888. The following two commercial businesses which occupied the building were also owned and operated by women. Alice Ann Ives operated the storefront as a merchant tailor from 1888 until 1921, followed by Edith Scobell who ran an insurance agency from 1921 until 1948. The sale of the property by Edith in 1948 ended a 65 year period of businesses that were owned and operated by women. Subsequence business that operated out of 33 King Street West included a television store and repair shop, a paint and wallpaper business, a salon, a fabric store, and a series of florists, and a café, among others. The other two buildings that make up the Andrew Block, 25 King Street West and 29-31 King Street West, were destroyed by a fire in 2008. Although 33 King Street West was heavily damaged and remained vacant for at least a year it was eventually repaired and restored to its former appearance. The exterior of the 33 King Street West remains the only example of the 19th century commercial buildings associated with the Andrew Block. Contextual Value 33 King Street West is important in supporting the late-19th and early-20th century commercial core associated with the historic Village of Bowmanville. The lot lines, layout, and built form of the commercial core of the historic village of Bowmanville was well- established in the early to mid-19th century. The concentration and growth of the commercial core along King Street played a significant role in the social and economic development and growth of Bowmanville. The historic commercial core along King Street has been an important place of gathering and a center for social, commercial, and recreational activities for over 100 years. The commercial core has been the site of street fairs, parades, and festivals, and serves as an important place of gathering. Located along King Street West, the buildings in the historical village core are comprised of predominantly one to three-storey commercial properties with defined commercial storefronts along the first storey, primarily brick construction and often showcase ornate details, particularly along roofline and window openings. 33 King Street West is part of the commercial street wall along this block and exhibits, massing, style, and decorative details consistent with commercial core of the historic village of Bowmanville. Description of Heritage Attributes 33 King Street West is a representative example of a commercial building constructed in the Italianate architectural style. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflects this value: • Two-storey commercial building constructed in the Italianate architectural style • Rectangular plan with flat roof • Ornate parapet with large, paired end brackets topped by birdhouse design positioned along each end of roofline • Decorated cornice with a cavetto along the top followed by molded trim finished with gingerbread along the bottom and rhythmically placed paired wood brackets • Segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs, central keystone with thistle design on upper level • Decorative belt course comprised of ornate molding and large, paired end brackets topped by birdhouse design positioned between the first and second storeys • Asymmetrical but balanced entranceway with recessed rectangular door openings and a large storefront window opening surrounded by wood panelling and trim 33 King Street West has historical value for being the last building associated with the Andrew Block of the historic commercial core and with the first owner and businesswoman, Annie Anderson. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value: • Two-storey commercial building constructed in the Italianate architectural style • Rectangular plan with flat roof • Location on King Street West as part of the streetwall • Overall massing, setback, and decorative details 33 King Street West is important in supporting the late-19th and early-20th century commercial core associated with the historic Village of Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value: • Two-storey commercial building constructed in the Italianate architectural style • Location on King Street West as part of the streetwall • Overall massing, setback, and decorative details LRO # 40 Application To Register Bylaw Receipted as DR2458511 on 2025 12 11 at 15:10 The applicant(s) hereby applies to the Land Registrar.yyyy mm dd Page 1 of 7 Properties PIN 26932 - 0226 LT Description PT LT 7 BLK N PL GRANT BOWMANVILLE PTS 1 & 2, 10R1661; T/W N134670 EXCEPT PT 5, 10R1661 LYING WITHIN D444683; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT AS IN DR840127; MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Address 33 KING STREET WEST BOWMANVILLE Applicant(s) This Order/By-law affects the selected PINs. Name THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Address for Service 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 This document is being authorized by a municipal corporation Adrian Foster, Mayor and June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk. This document is not authorized under Power of Attorney by this party. Statements This application is based on the Municipality By-law See Schedules. Signed By Joanne Marie Barchard 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville L1C 3A6 acting for Applicant(s) Signed 2025 12 11 Tel 905-623-3379 Email jbarchard@clarington.net I have the authority to sign and register the document on behalf of the Applicant(s). Submitted By MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON - LEGAL 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville L1C 3A6 2025 12 11 Tel 905-623-3379 Email jbarchard@clarington.net Fees/Taxes/Payment Statutory Registration Fee $71.55 Total Paid $71.55 File Number Applicant Client File Number :33 KING ST. W