Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Registry of Heritage Properties updated September 22, 2014

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1 Registry of Heritage Properties updated September 22, 2014 By-law Nov. 14, 1983 Legal Description Known as: Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of the Property and description of heritage attributes of the property 4370 Line 7 Brazel- This substantial brick home was built about 1845 by the Brazel S Pt Lt 24, Chambers (Brazil, Brazill) family. They were a prominent local family who Concession 7 pioneered the three corners of the village of Bond Head. The house Former Township of was later sold to Dr. W. Law and served as doctors offices where Tecumseth patients were also tended by Dr. Foxton and Dr. Cummings. Mrs Mary Brazel also built and operated the Brazill ; a hotel which 00 still survives on the south-west corner of the village. The home retains most of its fine architectural detail. It is an excellent example of mid-19 th century building technology, reflecting the tradition and craftsmanship typical of Upper Canada and Canada West. The following specific items are proposed for designation: all doors, window sash and glass contained therein all door and window architraves all fireplace mantles the complete staircase and balustrade all hardware including door locks; shutter hinges and tiebacks all window shutters parlour built-in cupboard complete with doors and architraves front entrance door complete with lock and key original brass and irons in parlour fireplace j) original fender in 2 nd floor fireplace

2 Registry of Heritage Properties By-law Aug. 20, 1986 Amended by By-law Nov. 9, 2010 Legal Description Known as: Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of the Property and description of heritage attributes of the property 4508 Line 7 Cerswell-Scott 1. This fine brick house was built about 1845 by John Cerswell, a S Pt Lt 23, member of the pioneering Cerswell family that settled in the area Concession 7 about The Cerswell-Scott is one of the Township s Former Township of best surviving examples of mid 19 th century building. It is in a Tecumseth remarkable state of preservation, both inside and out, and reflects the excellent design and craftsmanship of the period. 00 Removed the heritage designation from part of the lands located in Lot 23, Concession 7, being Part 1, part of Part 3 (that portion within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury) and all of Part 4 on Plan 51R-32523, former Township of Tecumseth 2. The following specific items are designated: Main : parlour fireplace mantle and fireboard ballroom mantle and fireboard all 6 X 6 clay hearth bricks all interior and exterior doors including hardware all window sash, glass and hardware bracketed arch in window hall complete balustrade plaster cornice in parlour West Wing: All wood trim and mouldings in west wing including: fireplace mantle, stone hearth and crane built in cupboard on north wall wainscotting all doors and window sash including hardware stair to loft fireplace in present garage Exterior: entire cornice including eaves returns all brick in its naturally weathered state

3 Registry of Heritage Properties By-law August 10, 2010 Legal Description Known as: Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of the Property and description of heritage attributes of the property 3172 Line 8 The Parker- The Parker-Burbidge house is described as a Georgian style home Con 8 S Pt Lt 10 Burbidge of mud block construction with a later brick veneer. The home was RP 51R-7584 Part 1 Circa 1830 originally a storey and a half structure that was later converted into a two storey mansard style home. 00 The dwelling s cultural heritage value lies with its association with its first inhabitant Thomas Parker. Mr. Parker was an Irish Palatine and a captain in the militia during the Upper Canada Rebellion. He is the original holder of the deed from the Crown dated 1840 and occupied the land as early as The original Georgian part of the home was constructed in the early 1830 s. Thomas Parker marched to Toronto during the Upper Canada Rebellion arresting rebels along the way. One of the rebels was Samuel Lount the original surveyor of the land on the Yonge Street Survey. Lount was later hanged as a traitor to the Crown during the trials of same Upper Canada Rebellion. Thomas Parker was one of the original Reeves of West Gwillimbury Township alternating the position with William Armson for two terms. The key exterior attributes that distinguish this house as an outstanding example of the period are: mud block construction, one of the last remaining homes in Bradford West Gwillimbury and the province of Ontario that is constructed in this manner original wide plank flooring on all levels of the home original hand planed window sashes on the east, south, and west facing windows original wide plank baseboards and front door frame original storey and a half switchback staircase original brickwork with evidence of animals walking on the bricks before they were fired

4 Registry of Heritage Properties By-law Dec. 11, 2007 Legal Description Known as: Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of the Property and description of heritage attributes of the property 3762 Line 12 The Elliott- The Elliott-Watters log house heritage value lies in it being one of S Pt Lot 5, Watters Log the very few and best preserved log houses in Simcoe County. Concession 12 (1834) Typical of this once common form, it is a simple 28 x 20 foot box in dimension, with end gables, fireplace, front door and usual 0 openings. It was built by Francis Elliott on land purchased from the Canada Company in There is no record of any other house on this property. Heritage value also lies in the fact that the land was surveyed by Samuel Lount, the blacksmith, who was hanged for treason in the 1837 rebellion. This house is a rare example of the once common pioneer house that provided shelter for our first settlers. The key exterior attributes that distinguish this house as an outstanding example of the period are: large exposed cedar logs, lapped at the corners, still in excellent condition original door and window openings with offset front door and side windows original field stone foundation with full basement headroom exposed 2 nd floor joists showing beaded floorboards first floor framing, including round log joists lapped into log sills the original second floor plan with four bedrooms the original beaded and battened back door with cast butt hinges The Elliott-Watters log house may be typical of many log homes in many ways, however it is atypical because of the full foundation walls and the front door and window arrangement on the façade. The log house is in an excellent state of preservation with most credit due to the present owners. It affords a rare record of the type of pioneer shelter that dominated the rural landscape of early Ontario.

5 Registry of Heritage Properties By-law May 7, 2013 Legal Description Known as: Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of the Property and description of heritage attributes of the property PLAN 77 PT LOTS 1 The Old & 8, PLAN 105 LOTS Bradford High 12 & 13 PT LOT 8,14 School (c. 1923) TO Fletcher Street (aka 28 Queen Street) The Old Bradford High School's heritage value lies in its strong association with the local community and school board. Many of the area's leading business people, politicians and professionals were graduates of the school. The school is an excellent example of the Classical Revival Style; it is unique within the town and region for the period, scale and execution. The untouched broad front lawn has retained the Old Bradford High School as a landmark. The largely unaltered Greek classical revival building is unique within Simcoe County, and features these key exterior attributes: well defined base, body and building cap; symmetrical facade; grand staircase with iron railing; high plinth capped by concrete string course; colonnade of Doric column pilasters; double pilaster end to the colonnade; pilasters capped with deep cornice articulated with deep moulding and dentil course; tall "Venetian" windows in panelled bays between column pilasters; pilasters separate narrow sidelights from central window in the group of three capped brick pediment with balustrades set into the masonry in matching rhythm to the columns below; tall well defined entrance; and, expansive front yard.

6 Registry of Heritage Properties By-law August 18, 2014 PLAN 14, Lot 9 61 Holland Street East Bradford Town Hall The Bradford Town Hall s cultural heritage value lies in its strong association with the local community, as it has served a multitude of public roles including municipal administration offices, public school and community hall. The Town Hall was one of the few buildings in downtown Bradford that survived the fire of 1871, and for over 150 years has served generations of political decision-makers that have shaped the town s history. The two-storey building features the classical revival architectural style, with a symmetrical facade and simplified temple form. Building components include: 22 Barrie Street Old Bradford Post Office (c.1936) 168 Church Street Scanlon-Evans (c.1865) enclosed, raised porch of eclectic design with a steeply pitched centre gable reminiscent of Gothic Revival set into a shed roof flanked by corbelled parapets at each side and plain cornice and frieze supported on brackets; windows are set into segmented arch openings ornamented with alternating voussoirs and 'ears' of dichromatic brick and stone or concrete lug sills; centre window above entrance is raised above the entrance gable and ties together the entrance projection and facade composition; masonry construction with brick cladding (sandblasted); random rubble stone foundation; windows and entrance doors are not original. Full 2 storey solid brick, 3 over 3 bay front in the classic revival style. A truly remarkable example of this style so often found in public buildings, and one of the most important buildings in Bradford. This prestigious home is an excellent example of the Victorian style with elements of Gothic revival and Regency. A Bradford landmark.

7 Registry of Heritage Properties Hearn Street Trinity Anglican Church (c.1839) The original location of this church is marked by a cairn on Line 7 just west of Bond Head. It was built as a timber-framed stucco building about 1839 under the tenureship of Rev. Featherstone Lake Osler, the first permanent Anglican priest of the parish. About 1880 the building was moved in sections and covered with a brick veneer, to its present location in Bond Head. Of special historical significance is its connection to the celebrated Osler family, who distinguished themselves in many aspects of Canadian Life. The church with spire on a hill is the classic landmark in many communities of Ontario. 71 & 73 Holland Street East Edmunson Hotel (c.1850) Full 2 storey timber-frame building in stucco. Divided into two separate quarters. This downtown landmark is a rare survivor from the mid-19 th century. Much original detail is still present especially in the western half of the building. Noteworthy is the 2 nd floor mantelpiece and accompanying mouldings. demolished with Council s permission 485 Holland Street West South half Lot 12, Concession 7 Wardman- Langford Full 2 storey, solid brick, 3 over 3 bay front with back addition. A good example of the period distinguished by the Regency inspired front entance, hip roof and original veranda. 89 John Street East Hamstra This is a good early example of the regency cottage style in Bradford. Especially noteworthy is the front entrance with original 6 panel front door. 108 Moore Street Plan 56 E Part of Lot 88, Lot 89 to Lot County Road 27 North half Lot 24, Concession 2 Former Township of Tecumseth Ferguson- Hirons C This house is a two storey, L-shaped building with gothic revival and neo classical features. The construction is of load bearing brick masonry with a parged stone foundation. Full 2 storey solid brick 3 over 3 bay front with centre gable. This early Victorian house is a delightful and tasteful combination of Gothic and Regency styles. It is superbly crafted and one of the best examples of the period.

8 Registry of Heritage Properties County Road 27 Walter Geikie C Victorian style appearance. Two storey, single family dwelling. Steeply pointed gables with Gingerbread. Round Italinate paned windows. Served as a manse for the first Presbyterian Church in Canada. It also served as a doctor s office for the community for many years County Road 27 North half Lot 24, Concession County Road 27 North half Lot 24 Brazill (Hotel) (c.1865) Gummerson- Thorpe (c.1865) Full 2 storey frame hotel typical of the period. Built by the widow Mary Brazill, it is one of the two surviving hotels in the hamlet and a landmark that identifies Bond Head. This farmhouse is located high on a hill just north of Bond Head. It has been a landmark on Highway 27 for many years. It is a solid brick 3 bay front, distinguished by patterned brickwork and the original veranda on east, north and west sides with raised posts, elliptical arches and pendants still in place after 140 years. **Tentative pending permission of property owner 3288 County Road 27 Willoughby-Kidd (c.1840) 3786 County Road 27 South half Lot 24, Concession 10 Dicky-Cobourn Greek Revival with brick facing over red brick. It has a gorgeous newel post and hardwood floors. Full 2 storey, 3 over 3 bay front, solid brick. Noteworthy is the rare basket-weave brick façade and excellent original interior detail. This building is a Highway 27 landmark County Road 88 South half Lot 10, Concession 7 Stoddart- Reynolds (c.1855) Full 2 storey solid brick, 3 over 3 bay front. A fine example, and typical of many of the first permanent houses built in West Gwillimbury. destroyed by fire 3657 County Road 88 North half Lot 6, Concession 6 Ferguson- Bateman (c.1855) Full 2 storey, 5 over 5 bay front solid brick with later stucco. This is a fine example of our Georgian vernacular style with Regency influence and retains most of the original interior detail.

9 Registry of Heritage Properties County Road 88 South half Lot 5, Concession 7 Armson-Wood (1843) Full 2 storey, 5 over 5 bay front, mud block. Built by the first warden of Simcoe County. Quite possibly the only full 2 storey mud block house remaining in Ontario County Road 88 Southwest corner Lot 4, Concession County Road 88 Lot 1, Concession 7 Hamer-Manning McCracken (1876, rebuilt 1880 after fire) Two story mid 19 th century brick gothic revival farm house with steep center gable and center hall plan. Back summer kitchen converted into a permanent matching brick structure in approximately Originally occupying 50 acre farm in southwest corner of Lot 4, Concession 7, Bradford West Gwillimbury. No surviving barns or other outbuildings. The house was originally built as a center hall plan with two rooms down and two rooms up. In the early 1900's an addition was put on the back to include an indoor kitchen, a bedroom and a rear 'summer' kitchen. George Carter added the veranda on the front and side porch to afford access to the new rear downstairs bedroom for his daughter Dolly McNall who lived there. In 1929 Mr. & Mrs. John Sutherland bought the house for $ and had the hydro installed at a cost of $ In 1935 their son William took over the house. He dug out more of the basement and installed a wood furnace which was changed to oil in At that time new chimneys were built and considerable work done on the brick work. A new cedar shingle roof was added which was later changed to steel. In 1934 the telephone was installed and in 1935 a new sink and cupboards were installed in the kitchen. Water was pumped from a well in the cellar. The house, to this day, still only has one bathroom. The garage was built in 1937 and mink sheds in The mink sheds were removed in The garage was hit by hurricane Hugo in 1992 and was torn down and replaced in The interior of the house has been lovingly restored over the years by the de Winter's to its original grandeur with an emphasis on trying to maintain its historic integrity.

10 Registry of Heritage Properties County Road 88 North half Lot 1, Concession 6 Simcoe- Whiteside Hotel (c.1865) (once known as Simcoe Hotel) Full 2 storey frame hotel. One of 2 surviving hotels in Bond Head. An important landmark on Highway 88 in Bond Head Line 6 Lot 1, Concession Line 9 South half Lot 4, Concession Line 10 West half Lot 14, Concession 10 Squire Andrew Cunningham Building Ney-Te-Bokkel Evans-Hayhurst (1858) is cottage style of stone foundation with cellar. Outer walls are two feet thick, nine feet height made out of adobe (mud brick) and covered with stucco. One of the few remaining mud brick homes. There is a burial plot along the east fence line (16x15) where Andrew Cunningham is buried along with his wife and possibly some children. The property was first owned by Squire Andrew Cunningham. He became the first Justice of the Peace for the area. The private residence served as the Town Methodist Church from the 1820 s to A planked sidewalk was built from Bond Head to Squire Cunningham s home, some 2km. 1 ½ storey, 3 bay front in solid brick. A typical house of the period with much good restoration. Full 2 storey 3 over 3 bay front, solid brick. The basket-weave façade, the spiral stair and balustrade, the finely executed entrance and fine craftsmanship make this an important and unique example of the period.

11 Registry of Heritage Properties Line 10 South half Lot 23, Concession 10 Chantler-Black Full 2 storey, 3 over 3 bay front with early example of patterned brick work, regency entrance and regency doors on façade. An excellent example of the period with much interior detail still intact Line 11 North half Lot 23, Concession 10 Former Township of Tecumseth 2243 Sideroad 10 South half Lot 11, Concession 5 Law-Halbert (c.1850) Faris (c.1855) 1 ½ storey 5 bay front solid brick with later stucco. An excellent example of one of the earliest styles in the area. 1 ½ storey, 5 bay front, frame. An excellent original example of this early form and one of the very few properties still owned by the original family and still retaining the original veranda.