HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-084 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2014-084
being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes
as 210 King Avenue West, Newcastle, Municipality of Clarington as a
property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario
Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18
WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.0.18 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 210 King Avenue West, Newcastle 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 in the Clarington This Week, a newspaper
having general circulation in the area of the designation on May 28, 2014; 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 210 King Avenue West, Newcastle, 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 210 King Avenue West,
Newcastle, 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.,0.18.
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.
3. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be
served upon the owner of the property described in Schedule "B" hereto and
on the Ontario Heritage Foundation. The Municipal Clerk also is authorized
to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in the Clarington
This Week, a newspaper having general circulation in the area of the
designation.
4. That by-law 95-30 be Repealed.
By-law passed in open session this 7t" day of July, 2014
Adrian Foster/, Mayor
Anne Greer tree, Municipal Clerk
SCHEDULE `A"
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Description of Property
"The Hollows", 210 King Avenue West in Part Lot 29, Concession 2, former Village of
Newcastle. The Hollows is a 2-storey structure found on the north side of King Avenue
West (also known as the King's Highway 2). The frame building incorporates elements
from separate periods of the 19th century and is comprised of an older portion in the rear
and later addition and porch on the front, closest to the road.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The property's design and physical cultural heritage value lies in it being an excellent
example representative of Upper Canada vernacular style architecture which includes
the practice of building the house on an axis with a gable end forming the front facade.
The building also incorporates elements of an early trend in Edwardian Classicism
including its box-like massing, full two-storeys tall, largely devoid of exterior ornament
with the exception of its generous verandahs, classical columns, and chunky railing.
Also of note on the interior of the house are: the staircase leading to the kitchen and the
original pine flooring, early examples typical of a farmhouse kitchen; the main wooden
staircase which displays a high degree of craftsmanship; and the fireplace surrounds
and mantles with built in cast and copper burning units, a unique example of a
construction method.
The property's cultural heritage value lies in its association with prominent early settlers
and residents of Newcastle Village and Clarke Township. The property which
accommodates the building was part of a Crown grant to Captain John McGill, a high-
ranking government official and personal friend and associate of John Graves Simcoe.
McGill sold the lot in question in 1801 to Robert Baldwin, one of the first settlers of
Clarke Township. Robert Baldwin was also connected to Governor Simcoe. Baldwin
was appointed by Simcoe as the Lieutenant of Durham County (1804-1807). This
official title and role was Governor Simcoe's attempt to promote aristocracy, which met
with disapproval by the Home Government and was soon abandoned.
The oldest section of the frame house was built around 1830, at a time when that part of
the village was known as Crandell's Corners. Very few houses in Newcastle Village of
this age remain. The two-story portion of the building and porch at the front were a later
addition constructed by a Newcastle carpenter named Poole in the early 1900s. The
house was known as "The Hollows" and owned by Major David Bennett, who ran an
antique business and resided there for many years.
The property's contextual cultural heritage value lies in its importance in defining,
maintaining or supporting the character of the area as a gateway feature in the Foster
Creek Valley as you enter/exit Historic Downtown Newcastle.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Key attributes of the structure that reflect its values as an example of Upper Canada
vernacular style and Edwardian Classicism include:
- The frame facade;
- The two storey L-shaped verandah and verandah rails;
- Material and location of the 2 over 2 sash windows and storms;
- The three 20 paned windows and large paned windows;
- Material and location of the two main wooden doors, one from the 1830s portion
and one from the 1900s portion
Key attributes of the structure that reflect its value in defining the character of the
historic west entrance to Newcastle Village include:
Its location in the valley of the Foster Creek on the former Danforth Road (now
Highway 2) at the western extent of the village
SCHEDULE 'B'
TO BY-LAW 2014-084
Legal Description
LT 3 BLK Q PL Village of Newcastle Hannings PL Dated 1868 Newcastle PT LT
2 BLK Q PL Village of Newcastle Hannings PL Dated 1868 Newcastle PT LT 4
BLK Q PL Village of Newcastle Hannings PL Dated 1868 Newcastle PTS 1 & 2
10R1848 except PT 9 10R3101