Municipal Inventory of Cultural Heritage Properties-Hensall Inventory of Designated and Potential Heritage Properties

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1 Municipal Inventory of Cultural Heritage Properties-Hensall Inventory of Designated and Potential Heritage Properties Municipality of Bluewater, Ontario (Comprised of the former Geographical Townships of Hay and Stanley and the villages of Bayfield, Hensall and Zurich) Written by Jodi Jerome for the Bluewater Heritage Committee, 2014

2 Introduction When the Municipality of Bluewater amalgamated the townships and hamlets of Hay and Stanley and the villages of Bayfield, Hensall and Zurich in 2001, the result was a municipality rich in built heritage, culture and tradition. The Bluewater Heritage Committee has enlarged the work started by the earlier Bayfield Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) and the Bayfield Historical Society. The plaquing program that began with the Bayfield LACAC has been continued by the Bluewater Heritage Committee, who have enlarged the original plaquing program recognizing, not designating, sites of significance throughout the municipality. At present, there is one designated property, the Hensall Town Hall, in the village of Hensall, that has been designated. But the streets of Hensall have many distinct homes with rich architectural designs and/or significant historical value. One building, the McBeath Funeral Home has received a historical plaque from the Bluewater Heritage Committee, which relies on members of the public volunteering their home and/or farm for a plaque and splitting the cost for the plaque. Bluewater Heritage Committee Goals: -expand the recognition of potential heritage resources within the municipality -locate and publicly recognize the rich built heritage resources within the municipality -locate and recognize the significant natural and cultural areas within the municipality -locate and document plaques and monuments within the municipality -educate the municipality and general public about the richness and diversity of the heritage resources within the Municipality of Bluewater 2

3 Standard Criteria for Designated or Potentially Significant Heritage Sites Properties must possess at least one of the following criteria to be considered a property of cultural heritage value or interest: The property: Design or Physical Value is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material, construction method: or displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit: or demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. The property: Historical or Associative Value has a direct association with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization, or institution that is significant to the community; or yields, or has potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture; or demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. The property: Contextual Value is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area; or is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings; or is a landmark. 3

4 Designated Heritage Properties under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act - Hensall There is one designated heritage property in the former village of Hensall in the Municipality of Bluewater, as of Bluewater Designated Properties - Part IV - Ontario Heritage Act 108 King St., Hensall Hensall Town Hall Built in 1914 for $7,000 to serve as the Village of Hensall s town hall. On the second floor is a opera house with a stage, ticket booth and balcony overlooking the dance floor. The building is topped by a cupola that used to house the town bell. Presently the first floor houses the Hensall branch of the Huron County Library. Hensall Town Hall Edwardian style -Edwardian design with cupola on the roof - interior wood floors, original staircase & wainscoting - second floor opera house with original windows, stage, ticket booth and balcony Designated in1983 -By-law

5 Designated Heritage Conservation District under Part V of Ontario Heritage Act - Hensall There are no designated heritage conservation districts in the former village of Hensall in the Municipality of Bluewater, as of

6 Non-Designated Heritage Resources Hensall Part A: Buildings and Natural or Cultural Areas (An On-Going Work-in-Progress) 6

7 King Street - Main Street 65 King St., Hensall This house was built in 1888, as identified by the ornate crest under the roof gable. Italianate design This 2 storey yellow brick Italianate home, built in 1888 features many well-preserved Italianate markings such as generous eaves supported by ornate modallions and cornice brackets, a wooden roof freize of carved figures, round arched windows, brick lintels with carved stone keystones, front portico with pillar supports, front entrance with semi-circular fanlight as well side lights. 71 King St., Hensall This 2 storey yellow brick Italianate home is of architectural value due to well-preserved features due as generous eaves with cornice brackets and modallions, round arched entrance on front doors on the 1st and 2nd storey, projecting 2 storey bay window, column supported front porch, round arched fanlight over entrance with sidelights. The roof pediment has wooden detail on its facade. 73 King St., Hensall This 2 storey yellow brick Italianate house has a roof gable, front portico, generous eaves with ornate cornice brackets and modallions and a mansard roof. The house is multi-dimensional with a side porch on each of its sides. This house has architectural value due its Italianate features and well-preserved state. 7

8 76/78 King St., Hensall Hensall United Church Hensall United Church, formerly Carmel Presbyterian Church Although it was decided to build a new church in Hensall for the Presbyterian congregation in 1879, the construction was not complete until The church was built by Robert Paterson in 1886 from the design of noted architect, George Durand of London. In 1925, after church union of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches into a new church called the United Church, the amalgamated congregations of the new Hensall United Church decided to use the Carmel Presbyterian Church as their place of worship and the name changed to the Hensall United Church. In 1951, the sanctuary was redecorated that included a communion table cast from the old light fixtures and a cabinet for communion vessels, both made by Keith Buchanan. In 1965, a 2 storey brick Christian Education building was added to the rear of the church and included a spacious fellowship hall, a nursery, a kitchen, Sunday School rooms, a minister s study and choir room. Historical value lies in its use as a place of worship for Hensall and area since its construction in It has hosted generations of baptisms, weddings and funerals as well as regular Sunday church services over its years. Architectural value lies in its design by architect George Durand of London in the Gothic Revival style. Its steeply pitched slate roof, with original colour banding design, 2 church spires, gothic lancet windows, raised brick columnade design on the facade, layout, brick hood moulds over the windows, window tracery, lintels of red brick and red brick banking are well-preserved and well-presented. 80 King Street - west of United Church This 1 1/2 storey yellow brick Ontario Gothic Revival house has architectural value. Its architectural value lies in its well-preserved features like the ornate bargeboard on the gable peak and front porch, the rounded arch door in the front gable, the stone lintels with keystones carved with the symbol of the cross and grape. King Street - west of United Church 8

9 79 King St., Hensall (Plan 263, Lot 209) J.M. McBeath Funeral Home LACAC/BHS plaque J.M. McBeath Funeral Home (aka Carmel Presbyterian Church Manse) As a church manse for first the Carmel Presbyterian Church and later the Hensall United Church, it was home to many ministers to the area. Built in 1890 as the Manse for the Presbyterian Church. It was commissioned by the Carmel Presbyterian Church s Building Committee and completed in It served as a location for many local weddings. Italianate design This 2 storey yellow brick Italianate design home has keystones above each window with the design of a cross entwined with grapes. Its generous eaves are held by ornate cornice brackets and its front door entrance with arched fanlight is framed by a portico supported by squared columns. A freize of dentilled woodwork runs around the top of the building. There is a baywindow to the east side of the house. Its slate roof, matches that of the Hensall United Church. It has original coloured glass in the doors and windows and features an original open staircase, hardwood floors and wainscotting on the interior and the original ornate exterior woodwork on the facade, the roof brackets and window frames. 97 King Street, Hensall Residence This two storey brick building has been owned by William Stoneman, David McLean, Dr. Doxy, Bert Horton and Edward Munn. 97 King Street This 2 storey yellow brick Italianate house has detailed bargeboard and stained glass window in the gable pediments, bargeboard, stone quoins, 2 storey porch with column supports and stone lintel over all windows and doors. 9

10 Old Hensall Post Office 98 King St., Hensall Old Hensall Post Office Built in 1875, this building housed the village post office for many years when it was owned by James Sutherland, George Sutherland, Fred Bonthron, Cecil Kipfer and Clare Denno. Don McCurdy had his barber shop here. For a short time, it served as the Huron Centennial School Board office, then reverted to a beauty shop run first by Sharon Desjardin, then later William Gibson. In 2010, it was a Coin Laundry owned by A. Batt. 109 King St., Hensall This building, which was empty in 2010, has been many businesses. In the early days of Hensall it was; a bakery and restaurant run by e. Sheffer, a garage run by Alpine McEwen, a garage run by John Passmore, a florist run by Keith MacLean, a hardware store, then later an IGA grocery store run by Bill Brown, a grocery store run by the Darling family, a clothing store run by Jean Taylor, that was later run by G. & S. Beaver, a variety store run by Pat O Brien and a photography studio run by Brian Richardson. -lovely front restoration of 1st floor storefront 109 King Street 10

11 111 King St., Hensall This well-restored building first housed a harnessmakers shop owned by J.G. Clausen. The IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) bought the building in 1886 for $275. They sold the harness shop to William Paterson and had a new building built on the property for $900. They shared their hall with the Sons of England. In 1915, the Zurich Lodge (formed in 1911) joined the Hensall IOOF. From , the lower hall was renovated to a clubroom, wich housed the Hensall PUC, offices of the Hensall Observer, an office of the Exeter Times and a garage. In 1976, the IOOF renovated the building to provide a room in the lower hall for the 3 Link Senior Citizens. In 1981, the IOOF celebrated 100 years and in 1993, they merged with the Exeter Lodge. In 2010, it was home to the business, Pine Sampler Furniture. 111 King Street -beautiful storefront restoration -raised brickwork -date plaque 113 King St., Hensall Built in This building was built to house the Bank of MacArthur and Company, which later became the Sovereign Bank. Then it became doctor s office, owned first by Dr. Knapp, then Dr. Moir, and lastly by Dr. Smilie. Andy Orr opened a shoe repair business here, which was later replaced by Bill Rammeloo s florist shop. In 1984, Rick Agar had an arcade in this location. In 2010, the storefront was empty. 113 King Street 19th Century Vernacular Commercial design -lovely arched windows and stonework lintels over the windows -stone banding over the 2nd storey windows -stone foundation exterior -engraved stone date plaque above the door -stone lintel above the door 11

12 115 King St., Hensall 115 King Street This building block has hosted many businesses. It was, at one time, split into two storefronts with offices on the 2nd floor. The storefront to the east (27A) housed three barbers, starting with Mr. Warners, then Frank Farquar and last, Joe Flynn. Ernie Doerr turned it into a poolroom, to which the succeeding owners of Bert Horton, L. Baynham, Chester Lee, Bert Horton and lastly Irene Davis added a resturant. It was then converted to a clothing store by Jean Wareing who sold to Ed Taylor. In 2010, the BD Variety took up the whole building. On the 2nd floor over 27A, it began as a dentist office owned by Dr. Smith, then Dr. Sellery and then Dr. McTaggart. Gladman Stanbury and later Mr. MacLean had their law practice offices here. The storefront to the west (27B) began as the Bell Telephone office, then was a jewelry store and town library run by J.C. Stonehouse. Mrs. Mary Davis then ran a china and linens shop. William Sangster opened a tailor shop and was succeeded by Minnie Sangster who offered dressmaking services. Ken Hicks then had the storefront. After Mr. Hicks, George Wm. Elliott had a grocery store. Charlie Long opened a clothing store, which Clendon Christie later took over. On the second floor, Gordon Parker had an office and then the space was used by the Masonic Lodge for their meetings. The Zurich Masonic Lodge bought the building in In 1935, they changed their name to the Huron Masonic Lodge No They celebrated their centennial in arched upper windows -original exterior covered in unattractive vinyl siding 12

13 119 King St., Hensall This corner building began as the Molson Bank. It later housed the Bank of Montreal, Harold Bonthron s business and the Bank of Commerce. In 2010, it housed the Little Pizzeria restaurant. -original exterior has been covered in plaster/stucco -unique entrance angle -original 2nd storey front window 119 King Street 120 King St., Hensall Dr. Jennie Smillie Park The first phase of this park was opened in July 2013 to commemorate Hensall area resident, Dr. Jennie Smillie, who was one Canada s first female surgeons. This accessible park will feature pathways, wall murals, signage about Dr. Jennie Smillie and historic photos of Hensall s downtown core on King St, an archway entrance and shaded areas within the landscaped space. There are also plans to commemorate local doctors within the space. Dr. Jennie Smillie Park Opening, 2013 Photo taken by Scott Nixon This site at 120 King St. utilizes downtown Hensall space, which in Hensall s earlier days housed commercial business that contributed to the economy of the town. By utilizing formerly commercial land to commemorate a notable Hensall resident, such as Dr. Jennie Smillie as well as the Hensall downtown and the doctors that served the area, the park becomes a Hensall landmark supporting the character and history of Hensall, Ontario. 13

14 121 King St., Hensall This building has housed George and Miss Scott s gift store, the Bell Telephone office, Agripress, the TV and Radio Repair shop of first Bob McAdam and later Gerald Bell, the Robinson s craft shop, Fred Eyre s real estate office and William Gibson s beauty shop. In 2010, it was not a business but the home of the Robinson s. -lovely upper building with iron balcony and lovely woodwork -storefront is covered in vinyl siding and mismatched brickwork -raised brickwork with dentil edges 121 King Street 128 King St., Hensall 128 King Street This building has long served Hensall as one of its hotels. The Commercial Hotel operated on this site from 1875 to It was owned by Louis Boochie. When the fire of 1911 destroyed the building, Bill Perkins replaced the hotel with the present brick building. It was later owned by Dad Aitchison, then John Ellison, then Charlie Bell, then Stan Tudor, then Harold Foster, then J.H. Heinz. In 2013, it remains a hotel. Behind the hotel, in what is, in 2013, a parking lot, there was once a harness shop owned by H. Jacobe and then Thomas Berry. Around 1984, John Traquair was operating a mechanic s shop out of the building that was later torn down. Commercial Edwardian design. 14

15 133 King St., Hensall This building was first a bakery and restaurant owned by Davey Fos. In 1920, it became the Sterling Bank, which became the Standard Bank in 1925 and the Bank of Commerce in Later it was owned by Fred Smallcombe, then Bill Lee, then William and Bea Forrester, then Harold Foster and in 1984, it was a restaurant run by W. and L. Reid. 133 King Street 165 King Street, Hensall Regency Cottage design 167 King Street, Hensall Italianate Albert Street 15

16 105 Albert St., Hensall Brock Street 16

17 92 Brock St., Hensall This well-maintained 2 storey yellow brick Italianate house has been restored and well-cared for. The double front entrance doors are stained glass works of art with richly carved wooden panels topped by a rectangular fanlight of a different stained glass design. The deep eaves are supported by ornate cornice brackets and the roof pediments are richly detailed with ornate woodwork on the edges and surfaces. Some of the windows are rounded arch windows while others have a smaller rectangular (often stained glass) over a larger pane. The wooden frieze under the eaves is richly carved with 2 bands of design. This jewel of a heritage home is set in a landscape of well-tended gardens. Queen Street 17

18 104 Queen St Queen and Nelson Street, Hensall Queensway Nursing Home Queensway Nursing Home The house that forms the core of the Queensway Nursing Home was built in 1937 by Ira Geiger. In 1953, Orville Jones and his wife bought the building and converted it into an 18 bed nursing home. After Harry and Ann Klungel purchased the property in 1964, they built an extensive addition that house 26 more beds. In 1973, Drumco Farms bought the property and were counselled to limit it to a 40 bed facility. They sold the facility to Seaforth Hensall Nursing Homes Ltd in 1977, who updated the facility by converting the balconies to sunrooms, installed ramps. In 1981, the Nursing Home was sold to Ed and Carolyn Ozimek of Windsor, who constructed the 50 bed addition on the Nelson Street side of the facility. This 2 storey red brick Italianate design property has successfully integrated various additions needed to make it functioning nursing home. It is rich in architectural elements such as the 2 storey curved sunroom, stained glass and ornate eave brackets, with elements such as the roof gables replicated in subsequent additions. 87 Queen St., Hensall Frame 1/12 storey Ontario Gothic Revival cottage with lancet window in front gable, front porch with bargeboard and decorative porch supports, steeply pitched roof. 87 Queen Street 18

19 88 Queen Street 88 Queen St., Hensall Former St. Paul s Anglican Church The St. Paul s Anglican Church, a frame building, was built in 1877 on land donated by the 3 Petty brothers, James, George and John, founders of Hensall. The Petty brothers were staunch Anglicans, walking 8 miles into Exeter to attend church before the Hensall church was built. The church had attendance of up to 325 worshippers at service. Due to the lack of basement in St. Paul s, the congregation built a small building and named it the Mission Hall in A rectory on Oxford Street was purchased in In 1922, the church was raised to add a basement. At that time, the Mission Hall and church stables were removed from the property. St. Paul s Anglican Church closed in 1978, its 101st year, due to declining congregation numbers. The property was sold to Peter and Janis Bisback. When it closed, the stained glass chancel window in memory of the Petty families was moved to St. Thomas Anglican Church in Cambridge. The pews were moved to St. Bartholomew s Anglican Church in London, ON and the front altar and chairs to the Hensall chapel of Trivett Memorial Anglican Church in Exeter. Historical value lies in its use as the Hensall Anglican Church for 101 years. Its architectural value lies in its ecclesiastical architecture in the Ontario Gothic Revival style with its pointed steeple, steep roof and its rounded arch windows. The original windows were lancet-shaped with wooden hood moulds and bargeboard trim on front entrance porch. Mill Street Mill Street, Hensall This 2 storey yellow brick Edwardian house features stone quoins at the corner and stone lintels above the windows and doors. It located at the far northerly end of Mill Street. Nelson Street 19

20 81 Nelson St., Hensall Carmel Presbyterian Church & Manse Carmel Presbyterian Church (aka Hensall Methodist Church) This church was built by the Hensall Methodist Church, which was a combination of the Methodist and Bible Christians of Hensall. By 1884 when they united, they had a frame church and a manse on Nelson Street. In 1885, the frame church was sold to Mr. James Coxworth of the Centennial House and moved to the site of the former skating rink. While a new brick church was being built, the congregation met at the old church in its new location. In 1894, the cornerstone of the new brick Hensall Methodist Church was laid and the church had its first service on December 23, In 1906, the parsonage and land at the rear of the church was purchased to build a concrete shed and create a fine lawn. In 1925, after church union and the creation of the Hensall United Church, a congregation of Presbyterians who refused to attend the United Church was awarded the church. They changed its name to the Carmel Presbyterian Church. Beside the Church, to the north is the former manse of the Presbyterian Church. Historical value as a community church since Architectural value as an example of Ontario Gothic Revival ecclesiastical architecture with its lancet windows and doors, steep roof and round rose window near the peak of the church s front. Richmond Street North 106 Richmond St. N, Hensall Bungalow style home with beach stone front porch and sloped roof. Beach stone is a unique building material in Hensall. This is one of few Hensall homes using this material. 106 Richmond Street Richmond Street South 20

21 82 Richmond St. S, Hensall Well-maintained 2 storey yellow brick Italianate house with generous eaves with finely detailed cornice brackets, wooden bargeboard on front, stained glass in windows and luxuriously landscaped lot. 21

22 Plaques, Statues, Cairns & Public Art Hensall 22

23 Plaques, Cairns, Statues & Public Art Plaque: Former Carmel Presbyterian Church Manse (aka McBeath Funeral Chapel) Location: 79 King St., Hensall Unveiled: 2009 Former Carmel Presybterian Church Manse Text: Commissioned by Building Committee of Carmel Presbyterian Church as a manse and completed in Common location of many local weddings. Some local residents, who were once married in this building, have been brought back by their families for their funerals. Slate roof matches the church across the way, now the Hensall United. Original coloured glass in doors and windows. Features original open staircase, hardwood floors, wainscotting and ornate outer woodwork. Interesting grape cluster design over windows. Bluewater Heritage Committee