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PICKERING Report Number: PLN 06-14
Date: January 27, 2014
From Thomas Melymuk
Director, City Development
Subject: Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
- 2865 Sideline 16 (Walter Percy House)
Recommendation:
1. That Report PLN 06-14 of the Director, City Development, regarding the heritage
designation of 2865 Sideline 16 (Walter Percy House), be received;
2. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee to designate 2865 Sideline 16 (Walter Percy House);
3. That 2865 Sideline 16 (Walter Percy House), be designated under Part IV, of the
Ontario Heritage Act;
4. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention
to Designate in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act;
5. That if there are no.objections to the designation in accordance with the
Ontario Heritage Act, that the designation by-law be forwarded to Council for
enactment; and
6. Further, that a copy of this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to the
Minister of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Ontario, and Del Management Solutions.
Executive Summary: This report recommends that Council state its intention to
designate the property at 2865 Sideline 16 (Walter Percy House) under Part IV, of the
Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property is located at the south end of Sideline 16, in
the Brock-Taunton Neighbourhood of Seaton. The property is not listed on the City's
Municipal Heritage Register.
Del Management Solutions, on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario, inquired if the City had
any heritage interest in three properties in Seaton, as Infrastructure Ontario intended to
demolish the buildings on the lands located at 325 Highway 7, 1710 Whitevale Road
and 2865 Sideline 16. In October 2013, the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
passed a motion recommending a heritage evaluation be prepared to assess the
heritage features and historic value of the three properties. The heritage evaluation
recommended listing, or designation, of 2865 Sideline 16 would be appropriate
mechanisms to retain the building.
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Report PLN 06-14 January 27, 2014
Subject: Intention to Designate 2865 Sideline 16 Page 2
On January 9, 2014, a motion was passed at a special Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee recommending City staff prepare a Report to Council for the designation of
the property at 2865 Sideline 16 under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff concur with the recommendation of Heritage Pickering. Accordingly, staff
recommend Council endorse the designation of the property and authorize staff to
commence the required process by publishing the Notice of Intent to Designate in the
local newspaper, and notifying the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. If no
objections are received within the 30 day notice period, staff will prepare the designating
by-law containing the reasons for designation and forward it to Council for passing.
Financial Implications: Not Applicable
Background
Del Management Solutions advised the City that Infrastructure Ontario intends to
demolish three buildings located in Seaton
Del Management Solutions, on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario inquired if the City had •
any heritage interest in properties located at 325 Highway 7, 1710 Whitevale Road and
2865 Sideline 16 (see Location Maps, Attachment#1, #2 and #3). Del Management
Solutions advised that Infrastructure Ontario intends to demolish the buildings located
on these properties and did not provide a reason for the demolitions. The properties are
not listed on the City's Municipal Heritage Register.
At the October 24, 2013 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting, the
Committee recommended that staff proceed with a heritage review of the properties to
assess the heritage features and historic value of the buildings. The firm of Goldsmith
Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects was retained by the City and prepared heritage
evaluation reports for the three properties. The preliminary heritage reviews prepared
for 325 Highway 7 and 1710 Whitevale Road concluded that these properties were of
diminished heritage interest.
The City's Heritage Consultant recommended 2865 Sideline 16 be listed or
. designated
The City's Heritage consultant prepared a detailed building heritage assessment for
2865 Sideline 16 (see Building Heritage Assessment, Attachment#5). The assessment
documented and determined the heritage value or interest of the subject property. In
the consultant's opinion, it was recommended that the property be listed on the City's
Municipal Heritage Register or designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act to
retain the modest stone farmhouse from the late 19th century.
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Report PLN 06-14 January 27, 2014
Subject: Intention to Designate 2865 Sideline 16 Page 3
The property is located at the south end of Sideline 16 in Seaton's Brock-Taunton
Neighbourhood. The lands are approximately 10 hectares in size and are surrounded
by a natural area. The lands are within the Seaton Natural Heritage System.
The house is a one-and-a-half-storey, three-bay stone farmhouse built between
1875 and 1885 in the Gothic revival style and was owned by the Percy family. The
house is an interesting example of its kind and type, particularly due to the masonry
work. The unique detailing and style of the stonework of the house was carried over to
the current gates of the Brougham Christian Pioneer Cemetery. Walter Percy is said to
be the mason who constructed a cairn in 1932, which also appears to have been of a
similar stonework style.
This type of building is increasing rare. However, it is in only fair condition and many of
the key historical elements are missing, particularly the original windows, doors and
chimneys. It is suggested that the work should be done to repurpose the building while
retaining the memory of heritage features. It is also suggested that work be done to
secure the site to ensure that water, vermin and vandals are kept out and that the
foundations are not impacted. A use should be found for the property to ensure its
continued occupancy as the best means for preserving the property.
The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee recommended designation of
2865 Sideline 16
At the January 9, 2014 Special Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting, a
motion was passed recommending Council's approval to designate the property
municipally know as 2865 Sideline 16 under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act(see
Draft Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Minutes, Attachment#4).
Staff concur with the recommendation of the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee
The property is worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its
cultural heritage value. The property meets the criteria for municipal designation
prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act under the three categories of design, associative
and contextual value. The reasons for designation are provided as Attachment#6.
The property is owned by Infrastructure Ontario. Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
which allows municipalities to designate properties does not apply to provincially owned
lands. Therefore, should Council pass a designation by-law, Infrastructure Ontario is
not obligated to comply with the by-law.
Should Council support Heritage Pickering's request, the City Clerk will commence the
designation procedures. This includes serving the Notice of Intent to Designate to the
property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and placing an advertisement in the
local newspaper. If no objections are received within 30 days, a designation by-law will
be forwarded to Council for enactment describing the reasons for designation in
accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.
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Subject: Intention to Designate 2865 Sideline 16 Page 4
The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee is interested in investigating the
'designation of significant Heritage properties located in Seaton
The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee is considering investigating the designation.
of other significant heritage properties located in Seaton which are currently owned by
Infrastructure Ontario. The lots are predominately located along Whitevale Road and
do not form part of the Seaton subdivision plans. It is anticipated that the research to
justify the designations will occur this year, with funding coming from the Seaton.
Development Application Revenue reserve. A subsequent Report to Council on this
matter will be forwarded to Council later this year.
Attachments:
1. Location Map, 325 Highway 7
2. Location Map, 1710 Whitevale Road
3. Location Map, 2865 Sideline 16
4. Draft January 9, 2014 Special Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes
5. Building Heritage Assessment
6. Reasons for Designation
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
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Cristina Celebre, MCIP, RPP Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner— Development Review Chief Planner
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Ni esh urti, MCIP, RPP Thomas MelymutIMCIP, RPP
Manager, Development Review & Director, City Development
Urban Design
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering C'ty Council
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Excerpts from the
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Special Heritage Pickering
--44,1°: Fll — —. Advisory Committee Meeting
PI KERING January 9, 2014
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Rodrigues
T. Besso
D.Joyce
T. Reimer
D. Rundle
E. Mason
M. Sawchuck
C. Sopher
S. Sheehan
J. Van Huss
C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review &
Roberts, Recording Secretary ✓„
Absent: S. lyer
W. Jamadar kt::
Item/ Details & Discussion Conclusion Action Items'/
:Ref# (summaryyof discussion) ' Status lr
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2 0 ;325 Hi hwa 7, 1710 Whitevale;Road &>2865:Sideline;16
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C Celebre provided ah overview of tfe three properties
proposed for demolition. She noted that as discussed at the
November meeting beenfdetermined that a more extensive
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revi f;.2865 Sideline 16 be'prepared in order for the
Committee;to review and;determine how to proceed.
C. Celebre.reviewed the:'recommendations provided in the above
noted reports with_the committee members and a discussion
period ensued with`tfe following points noted;
• Why is demolition being considered as an option if not
required — C: Celebre noted no reasons for demolition
were given
• Possibility of renting out properties and difficulties with
respect to property standards concerns
• Does the City have authority to request Del to rent or sell
properties as opposed to demolition
• How much of the committee budget should be
incorporated into listing properties, or should the
committee concentrate solely on those worthy of
designation
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Item 1 Details & DiscUssion & Conclusion Action Items I
Ref# (summary of discussion) : Status
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• Why is funding for Seaton heritage properties not part of
City Development budget
• What about using these properties for affordable housing
• Consideration of a by-law specific to heritage properties to
incorporate the heritage attributes, giving an extra layer of
protection
Further discussion ensued with respect to the option of either
listing 2865 Sideline 16 or going straight to designation. It
was also questioned whether we could add additional
properties such as those on Brock Road for:0141g at the same
time as this property. C. Celebre noted that it Waspart of the
plan to designate the heritage lots identified in the.-S.6:Aon
lands in 2014. She noted that City,Development is currently
working on a strategy to this effect she would updateIthe
Committee.
M. Sawchuck noted properties already identified would be less
involved to pursue for desigtiations and expenses would be
down.
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C. Celebre noted she would peak to i4e-ctsypeorge:./at the C. Celebre to
Pickering Library with to conducting a historical review action
for 325 Hijhway 7 and1710 Whiteval:e-C-Road.
It was felt the report prow. ed was sufficient to move forward
with'a'd0$ignatiowft-gi2865'SAeline 16; It was questioned
01-ikher'iliqe,pould'kkadditiOfiglOropei-ties connected to the
farnilii*woiikf be worth looking into. It was noted
this property is Unique, making a strong argument for
designation. E. Mason noted concerns that the owners could
move forward with aehlolition if designation was pursued.
Moved by E4Masori',F-A.,-,
Seconded by M.
Provided it is determined that 325 Highway 7 and 1710
Whitevale Road have no historical cultural significance, the
Committee has no interest in pursuing these properties for
listing or designation.
Carried
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Moved by C. Sopher C. C'elebre to
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1. That staff,prepare a report to bring forward to Council for
the designation of 2865 Sideline 16, pursuant to Section 29 of
the Ontario Heritage Act;
2. That Del Management/Infrastructure Ontario be advised of
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2. That staff provide the Committee with timelines;forthe
designation of this property. 'x:_:4=;;;4
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Barn and Outbuildings Assessment For the City of Pickering
2865 16th Sideline, Pickering 18 December 2013
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Parameters
Goldsmith Borgal &Co. Ltd.Architects(GBCA)was requested in the fall of
2013 to prepare an assessment of the property listed as 2865 16th Sideline,
Pickering, Ontario. A study has been deemed to be required to determine
the heritage importance and condition of this structure and to its
recommended disposition.
The site was visited on 14 November 2013.
1.2 Assumptions •
Assumptions for the work: •
• Investigations were limited to visual inspection.We did not conduct any
destructive testing nor was the examination done in detail. No building
elements were moved during the inspection in deference to health and
safety concerns—parts of the structure were infested with bees and fecal
material from vermin.
• Conservation mitigation work that we may propose is intended to
conform to the highest conservation standards and result in the
retention of as much historic building material as possible.
• Where we suggest that some of the building elements may be removed
or significantly changed,we recommend that the general arrangement
of the features be recorded and documented in a manner that
documents the evolution of the overall structure.
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Barn and Outbuildings Assessment For the City of Pickering
2865 16th Sideline, Pickering 18 December 2013
2. SITE BACKGROUND
2.1 History
The subject site(red circle) is documented in the J.J. Beers&Co. Ontario
County Atlas, Pickering Twp., of 1877 to the east and south of the hamlet of
Brougham seen in the image below(red arrow).
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The subject building is located on the property indicated as being owned by
D. McBrady in 1877. The property is not listed by the municipality. I
Typically, only the residential structures are illustrated in the County Atlas-
outbuildings were not generally indicated.
In the 1895 pain, the property and the adjacent properties appear to be
owned by the Percy family, of which Walter Percy(whose name appears on
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2865 16th Sideline, Pickering 18 December 2013
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This is tied in
with the unusual masonry work on the house. Due to the limited nature of
this current report,our research could not be exhaustive. However,Walter
Percy crops up in the memorial service document for the Brougham Union
Cemetery(see following page). As this cemetery is listed as being on lot 19
in Brougham, it can reasonably be assumed that this site is now named the
Brougham Pioneer Cemetery. Of interest is that the Union Cemetery
brochure has,on its cover, an image of a Cairn of which a Walter Percy is •
said to have been the builder. Percy is stated in the brochure to have
constructed the cairn in 1932 when he was 71 years of age. Assuming this
is so,Walter Percy would have been born in 1861 and would have been
approximately 20 to 30 years of age when the subject house was
constructed. Although the image on the cover of the pamphlet is poor, the
pattern of stonework matches the style of the stonework in the subject
house which is, in itself, interesting and quite unique in its detailing. What
is even more of interest is that the current gates to the Pioneer cemetery also
_ match the style of the cairn and appear to be by the same hand. At the time
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2865 16th Sideline, Pickering 18 December 2013
ANNUAL MEMORIAL
DECORATION SERVICE
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that the subject house was constructed,Walter Percy could heve been the
mason for the project and appears to have carried his unique style forward
over the decades to other sites in Pickering. It would be useful for further
research to be undertaken to determine of other examples of his work could
be found locally or whether he confined his efforts to those sites to which
he had specific and particular affiliation.
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2.2 Location
The subject building is located at the south end of 16th sideline(the road
does not go through to Taunton Road, south of Whitevale Road(A)
southeast of the current termination of hwy 407 (B), in Pickering, Ontario.
The site is illustrated below and consists only of a stone farmhouse which
we have determined to have
likely been constructed
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3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3.1 The House-General Comment
The main house is of modest size and is a three bay(front door and flanking
windows)front with a kitchen wing or"tail"at the rear.
Given the settlement period of this area,this could be the original house on
the site. The 1877 Atlas indicates a residence in approximately the same
location as the subject building is found. Therefore,the building may have •
been extant as early as that date although the details we observed could
represent a building built at any time up to the turn of the twentieth century.
Our historical research is included in the next section,and conclusions are
drawn using this material as further evidence to date the structure.
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Photograph 1:The south,or front,elevation-east elevation to the right.
The house sits on a rise and would have originally had a long vista to
Taunton Road and Lake Ontario in the distance and a view from Sideline 16
from the west.The unusual stonework is a rarity in Ontario and is discussed
later in this report. Photograph 1, above, is taken from the southeast and
illustrates the main (south)elevation. Note the Gothic window at the centre
of the gable-such centre gables are seen throughout Ontario and eastern
Canada, and their roots extend back(in Canada) into the late eighteenth
century. In this case,the gable is modest which suggests a later dating but
the remaining "drop" (which is the opposite of a "finial" under the centre
of the gable)suggests that the building may have originally had more
extensive ornate barge board decoration which would may date the
building to an earlier period.The change in stonework at the foundation
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strongly suggests that a full-width porch was a part of the original design-
the porch would have hidden the cobble wall construction below the door
sill line. The large corner blocks, or quoins, at either end of what would
have been the ends of the porch both added strength to the corners and
visually finished the detail. Unusually,these quoins are not found further
up the corners.
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Photograph 2:The north and the east elevations.
In photograph 2,above, note that the east and north elevations of the tail
are composed of rubble walls which appear more of a German rather than
Scottish tradition in their composition-the stones are more uniform and of
relatively small size and do not have the snecks or junipers seen in Scottish
work. Large quoin stones are, however, used irregularly to reinforce the.
corners. The front section, south east and west walls, appears to be more
Scottish or Irish in style with small squared stones interposed with larger
jumpers.
Field stone was readily available in southern Ontario as it is typically mixed
with the native soils as a result of glacial deposition. During the winter,
particularly in the early days of farming the area,the winter frost would
push these rocks to the surface and would have to be regularly removed to
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permit ploughing and used for building materials, perimeter fences or
simply disposed Of. The material, scraped from rocky outcrops by glaciers
during the ice age, is composed of a wide variety of rock and, typically,
only the hardest,was used as building stones. This material includes gneiss,
granite, and quartzite and typically sized for handling by one or two
workers.As they were rolled and tumbled in the glaciers, they are typically
rounded in profile
The west elevation is obscured by bush and could not be photographed.
The later porch at the east side of the tail probably dates to the late 1950's
or 1960's.The west porch is earlier but a dating could not be established.
The chimney at the rear of the tail is offset from the peak. Traditionally, a
chimney in this location would be centred on the peak as is the remnants of
the chimney at the west end of the main roof ridge(see Photograph 1). The
external chimney on the east is a twentieth century add-on possibly dating
to the 1960's or 70's(based on the style of brick used). The traditional
pattern of chimneys would be to have one at each of the three gables.
Since there is no evidence of original fireplaces,even with the three
chimneys, it is probable that the original heating system was in the form of
wood stoves which places the possible date of the house towards the end of
the 19th century.
Although many houses in this area were of frame construction,the more
prosperous properties constructed stone houses as far back as the mid
1800's. The source of the prosperity may have, in the earlier buildings,
been the result of the establishment of a farmstead by an already prosperous
individual while the later sites were the result of a reasonable successful
farming operation. By the late 1800's,wealthy farmsteads were
constructing much larger homes than earlier dates, particularly where they
were required to house larger families and using the wealth created by
prosperous farming operations. In this case, it is suggested that at the time of
its construction,the family could have been considered of modest size and
the prosperity of the farm as modest but comfortable. Creation of a stone
house can also be the result of a desire to express one's heritage, as is
typical of Irish and Scottish settlers whose homes tended to be of stone
when this material could be afforded.
3.2 The House-Main and Second Floor Plans
On the following pages are sketch plans of the main floor and second floor
of the house.
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4. DETAILED EXAMINATION
4.1 Exterior
4.1.1 Foundations
As with the main walls, the foundation is constructed of native fieldstone.
The stones are laid roughly fitted and bonded with lime-based mortar.
Typically,the core of these walls is composed of smaller rocks between the
larger face stones.Also typically, the inside face of the foundation in the
basement as painted with limewash which both provided a better level of
light and reduced the development of mould.
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Stone foundation walls ended after the WW I with the higher availability of
poured concrete which was easier with which to build.
The basement under the main house would have provided some an area
for the storage of root vegetables and fruit during the winter months.
4.1.2 Exterior Walls
As noted above, the tail walls of the house are of the same unrefined
stonework as used in the basement although somewhat larger in size and
augmented at the corners with larger squared stones.The front, east and
west elevations, however, are altogether different as the stones there have
been worked approximately square to create a much more refined and
formal appearance for these elevations-the best work was reserved for the
front, or south wall. It is common in Ontario to have the front wall of a
house done in a more refined manner than the side and rear walls-some
historians suggest that the tradition may go back to mediaeval times in
Europe where houses were built in rows along the street and only the front
walls were visible. Regardless, even relatively recent houses in rural and
urban areas exhibit this feature.
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Of note, however, is that the west wall of the main house was also
tuckpointed in the same manner as the front or south wall. While this
corresponds to the location of the parlour at the southwest corner of the
house,one can only guess at the reasons for this workmanship as it is very
unusual.As the south and west corners of the house would have been a
pleasant location for outdoor activities in summer, it is possible that an
archeological investigation may turn up evidence of a wrap-around porch
or garden feature that would have architecturally responded to the elaborate
construction of the exterior walls.
In photograph 4, below, Note the roughly squared stones which are visually
amended with the surrounding mortar which is in turn "tuckpointed"with
a white inlay to give the appearance of very refined stonework. Note also
the careful selection of stones which include a wide variety of material
including Gneiss(A)and Granite(B)among others. Note also the careful
selection and patterning of the stone voussoir(window head arch)to give a
patterned effect. Finally, note the smaller stones set in groups of three
between the larger ones to provide a unique stone pattern which is highly
unusual.
Photograph 4 above shows a detail of the front wall masonry at a window head.
The west wall and east walls,as seen below in detail, are a bit cruder in
execution than the south wall but of much greater refinement than the walls
of the tail or the north wall-note the selected stones over the window in
the lower portion of the image. Here, the jointing is less precise than the
front wall and filler stones were used to complete the spaces between some
un-squared larger stones resulting the the"V"shaped patterns seen here.
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Note also the beaded trim on the soffit board where it abuts the stone in the
wall.The variable width g ap between the soffit board and the stone was
packed with mortar.
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Field stones were split in a variety of ways. In some cases, striking the
stones with a chisel along a grain line, where present, could cause an
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immediate fracturing of the stone and a clean split. Plug and feather
methods saw holes drilled at either end of a stone, then a round set of
wedges installed and an iron plug hammered into the hollowed faces
between the plugs. Early methods also included the use of the flat wedge
process where a groove was chiseled along the grain line and then wedges
hammered into the groove between shims of sheet iron. Later in the 19th
century(c 1878 and later),the plug and feather method was amended with
holes drilled every six to eight inches along the proposed fracture line and
smaller plugs and feathers used to split the stone. Of interest is a stone in
the front wall of the structure(west of the main entrance door)which
exhibits the mark of this later plug and feather method(Photograph 6
above).
The term "tuckpointing" is frequently used by modern masons in relation to
the process of damaged masonry joints by cutting out and replacing the
damaged mortar.This is a misnomer, however,as the correct term is
"repointing". Tuck pointing is a specific process where a groove is incised
into a soft intact masonry joint(see photograph 7 below)and a bead of
white(or other coloured) mortar is set into the joint.The objective is, as
viewed from a few feet away,to create an impression of squared and
refined joining of the kind found in
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walls constructed of cut stone.Of interest is that the south and west walls
have been "tuck pointed" in white mortar to create a more refined effect. In
photographs 5 and 6,the wider and more irregular joints can be seen
behind the white mortar work. Tuck pointing in the mid-nineteenth century
was typically quite fine,with the white bead being narrow as would be
typical of fine ashlar masonry of the day. The pointing of the subject
building is much wider, and the undersigned has seen examples of this
extending into the 1930's or 40's-the later variants tend to be flatter and
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wider. Thus, the date of this work cannot be conclusively established but
remains unusual in terms of regional masonry work. It appears to be a late
embellishment of the original stonework.Without the tuckpointing,the
masonry detailing of the east and west walls of the main house would be
similar.
4.1.3 Roof
The roofs are framed with full dimension cut lumber. Due to restrictions in
access, it could not be definitively determined if the rafters are tapered or
straight, but they appeared to be tapered which would be expected in a
building of the assumed vintage.
Photograph 8-rafter visible
over second floor bathroom
Photograph 9-Rafter ends over
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The roof is sheathed with rough sawn pine planks cut from early old-growth
material. The planks are 1"thick and of variable width ranging up to 1 foot
in width.This type of lumber was typically used to sheath roofs and was
also commonly used to sheath the walls of barns-it is still called
barnboard.
The rafters are packed with bricks over the rear or tail of the house to stop
draughts-this is an unusual detail but appears to be of modern mortar and
may date to the twentieth century renovation. We could not determine if
the rafter ends of the main house are also packed. In Photograph 9, the 1"
thick and wide roof planks can be seen together with the remnants of nails,
some of which are square(cut iron rather than hand forged nails)which
suggests the roof was originally sheathed with cedar shingles. The current
roof sheathing is of asphalt shingles which appear to be relatively .
lightweight and which have exceeded their service life of approximately 15
to 20 years.
The roof trim is of interest, particularly the detail of the soffit where it abuts
the stone work(see photograph 5 above and 10 below).The join includes a
bead and this is supplemented on the facades with an inner trim board over
the stone junction. In the image, note too the decorative fascia board at the
gable which is in an "ogee"format with a lower square bead. This has been
displaced by the metal gutters visible to the left and right of the gable fascia.
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• Of interest, too, is the presence of the "drop"at the gable peak. It would be
unusual for this rather spare piece of decoration to be present in the
absence of additional decorative features. Due to weathering and rot,such
decorative roof elements are frequently removed during later roofing
repairs. Presence of simple decorative trim of this type(a finial and drop,
without evidence of an elaborate system of bargeboards or heavy
decoration) is suggestive of the late nineteenth century.
As can be seen in Photograph 1, the
roof slope ends at the lower gable
without a"return"which would be
expected of a mid-nineteenth century
roof.A simplified 20th century
example of a return is illustrated at
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suggests a later 19th century date of
construction.
4.1.4 Windows
Original windows in the house have been replaced with aluminum
windows of a pattern which does not match the original tradition for a
house of this vintage. These can be seen in the previous photographs.
Based on a probable dating of the late 19th century, the original window
pattern would most likely have been double hung sash with each sash
having two panes(known as a 2/2 pattern). If it is determined that the
house was constructed prior to 1870, it is more likely that the pattern would
have been 6/6 -window panes were available in standard sizes and the
window openings can be calculated using the standard pane size in
combination with the probable dimensions of the muntins(spacers between
panes), stiles(vertical elements)and rails forming each sash.
The sills were constructed of pine and are generally still present, although
in only fair to poor condition. Sills inside the porches on each side of the
tail are in much better condition as they have been protected from the
weather for as much as 50 years or more. Photograph 11 illustrates the sill
in the east porch. A drip cut,to cause water to drip free rather than run
down the wall (potentially causing damage to the masonry) can be clearly
seen.
The windows in the east side porch are set into wood frames which is
typical of 1960's construction.The use of varnished plywood for the
ceilings , the dark stain, and the window design are also typical of the
period (photograph 12).
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4.1.5 Exterior doors
Original windows in the house,have been replaced with modern doors
dating to the 1960's and 1980's. They have minimal heritage value.The
front door is framed with sidelights and a transom light(see Section 4.2
below)which remains, although damaged. Unlike houses of an earlier
vintage, the front door and frame is placed flush with the exterior wall
rather than being recessed into the stone from the outside.
4.1.6 Chimneys
As noted earlier,the three chimneys are of variable date. There remains a
stump of an original chimney at the west end of the gable of the roof
(Photograph 16). The eastern chimney, which services the basement
furnace, appears to date to the 1950's or 1960's renovations due to its use of
rug-faced brick. The North chimney,over the
fireplace in the family room in the tail, is likely
to be of similar or newer vintage and
contemporary with the fireplace itself and may
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4.1.7 Front Porch
A small front porch is constructed of concrete blocks of relatively crude
manufacture. Site-cast concrete blocks were popular in the 1900 to the late
1940's period and it is probable that this porch was constructed in that time
frame, possibly the 1940's and thus would be contemporary with the
concrete plaque on the wall.The quality of the concrete topping also
suggests such a dating.
Evidence of an attached handrail exists at the edge of the steps.
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4.1.8 Wall Plaque
An unusual feature of this building is a wall plaque cast in concrete and
bonded to a stone on the west end of the front wall. The name inscribed,
Walter Percy, is that of a previous owner of the house and, based on the
evidence, Percy appears to have been a stone mason who was probably in
his early 20's when this structure was constructed. The date may be
significant in that Germany capitulated in May of 1945 and Victory Europe
Day(VE Day)took place a few days later on 8 May 1945. Whether this
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plaque was installed to commemorate that event, the possible loss of a
family member,or simply as a commemoration of the date of work
completed cannot be fully determined with the present level of research.
Certainly, Percy would have been 84. in 1945 and this plaque could
commemorate his demise. Further information searches may add to this
story.
The plaque was cast in sand with the inscriptions apparently made with a
template or guide but by hand and then bonded to the wall. It cannot be
determined whether mechanical fasteners were drilled into the stone as a
part of the bonding process.
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4.2 Interior
Sketch plans of the interior main floor and second floors are included in
Section 3.2. Annotated images of the interior features are included
following the descriptions for each area.
4.2.1 The Basement
The basement of the house is confined to the area under the main building.
The exterior walls of the basement are rough stonework which was, at some
point in the past,treated with limewash.
The basement is accessed via a stair under the main central stair of the
house and via the east porch addition via a stair to a door cut through the
stone wall.
Unlike mid-nineteenth century houses, the walls either side of the main hall
on the main and upper floors are carried on a central beam rather than on
masonry walls extending through the basement.
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and south by the foundation walls and is hand-hewn. The floor joists frame into the
central beam with a"seat"notched into the beam at each joists. The joists and floor
boards are radial sawn.Note the whitewash on the walls and underside of the floor.
However,the morticing of the main hand-hewn beam to carry the joist ends
suggests barn-framing techniques and places the building from between
1 870 and 1 890 in vintage.
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The radius of the radial saw used to cut the lumber can be calculated and
this can be compared with the dimension of saws historically in use in the
area to further narrow the earliest potential date of construction.
The basement was found to be dry and there was minimal evidence of
wood borers.
4.2.2 The Main Floor
The main house is typical in plan to many houses constructed in the latter
half of the nineteenth century. The main,or front portion of the house, is of
1-1/2 storey construction' as is the rear portion, save that the rear wing
floors are lower than the corresponding floors in the main floor as the rear
wing is set lower than the front portion of the house and has no basement.
The main floor has a centre hall plan with a central stair running from the
front door to the second floor hall.Flanking the hall on the main floor were
originally four rooms. These consisted of two rooms at the front of the
house,with the finer room(parlour)at the west side of the south end of the
main floor including fine trim,and deep floor-length paneled returns at the
two windows. The ceiling of the parlour includes a simply moulded plaster
escutcheon around what would have originally been a hook for a
chandelier-probably consisting of oil lamps in its original incarnation.
A one and a half storey house has a full height main floor(in this case approximately 9')with lower second floor
height which isaestricted at the lower slopes of the roof as the celings descer a to the sides of the rooms.
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from two original rooms opened into one. At right,
note the hardwood flooring which runs at right
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1960's renovations. Note the two sizes of base-at
left,the base is consistent with a slip room of lesser
importance to the front room which has a deeper
base. Below can be seen the enlarged arch opening
into the central hall which is also a change from the
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at right and the south facing window at the left. Below,the ornate trim around the ceiling fan which
would have originally been an ornate lighting fixture. This room was probably converted to use as a
dining room with installation of the kitchen in the slip room immediately to the north and the
renovations to form the room on the east side of the main floor-possibly in the 1960's. The flooring
is the original pine floor boards which were sanded and finished. Note the ornate two piece base
boards and the panelled insets for the windows which,in going to the floor,suggests the potential for
french doors. The moulding around the window apertures is also very heavy being stepped and with
a rounded and beaded backband.
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On the east side of the hall,there were also two rooms although the slip
room was larger and may have been used as a servery to the front room
which may have originally been a dining room. However, renovations,
possibly in the 1960's based on the details of the trim, saw the partition
between the front and back rooms removed(save for a small stub at each
side)to create a much larger living area. In addition,the original door from
the front hall at the bottom of the stairs was considerably enlarged to open
the space between the enlarged room and the front door area. Changes are
visible in the baseboard trim-some of the original was re-used and
supplemented with new trim of a different dimension.
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parlour was located a slip
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later nineteenth century the west side of the main house north of the parlour.
construction date as the
kitchen would have used a cast iron stove in the location of the present
fireplace.The floor of this area, as noted earlier, is two steps lower(about
16 inches)than that of the main floor. Unlike the main house, there is no
basement under this area.
The rear wing was accessed from the east and west sides by doors at the
north end of each of the east and west walls. The west door opens into an
enclosed porch which was inaccessible at the time of the visit. It was
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common to install an early washroom in the porch opposite the main
access point at the rear of the house and it is possible that this area was so
configured. The porch at the east side of the rear wing is much more recent
that the west porch and probably constructed in the late 1950's or 1960's
based on the materials used and its detailing.
Photographs 30,31 and 32-Image above illustrates the step,approximately 12"in height,between the
level of the main floor of the main house and the floor in the rear tail. Note the parquet which,with the
stone fireplace and cupboard details,suggest a major renovation in the 1960's or later-roughly
contemporary with the east rear porch.The image at the lower left illustrates the backband trim detail of
the windows in the tail area-they are contemporary with the bulk of the trim in the main house and
suggests that the tail and these windows are original to the house.The detail of the trim is found in
houses from the 1860's through to the end of the 19th century.
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4.2.3 The Second Floor
The main stair extends to the upper hallway which also extends down the
centre of the main house. The stairway is open to the hall and was
originally protected by the continuation of the stair banister which wrapped
around the opening to form a rail.The rail is missing as can be seen in the
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to the washroom is immediately to the right with entrances to the three bedrooms visible.
All doors and trim are original.This picture is looking south to the front gable.
As with the original layout of the main floor,the second floor was divided
into four rooms. These include a master bedroom at the southwest corner
(over the original parlour) and two bedrooms on the west side of the second
floor. The partitions correspond to the original partition layout of the main
floor.
The north room on the west side was a slip room which corresponded to
the slip room on the main floor. As with the room on the main floor which
was converted to a kitchen,the second floor room was converted to a
bathroom, possibly in the 1960`s and contemporary with the major
renovations of that time although the toilet appears to date from
approximately 30 years later.
To the north of the main hail is found a larger room over the tail or original
kitchen. This includes a small gable window facing west. The floor,as with
that of the room below, is lower than the upper floor level by approximately
12".
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Photograph 37-View into upper room over tail. Note the difference in floor levels.The door
and trim are original.
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4.2.4 Interior doors
Some of the original doors and trim remain as noted previously. The frame
sidelights and transom of the front door remains intact(see below)although
the front door is of recent vintage. The door to the basement would have
originally been a four panel door although a window had been cut into it
during earlier renovations. Doors to the bedrooms and bathrooms on the
second floor are original and include some original hardware, although
mismatched. As noted earlier, the renovations to the main floor included
the enlargement of the entrance to the west main floor room and the door
opposite, into the parlour, is of modern panel construction. Images below
illustrate these comments.
Photograph 38-The front door
entrance. The sidelights and transom
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Photograph 39-The basement door. The
window replaces the upper two original panels.
Four panel doors are typical of the later 19th
vt, century and early 20th century and replaced the
earlier 6 panel"cross and bible"pattern.
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bathroom door on the second floor. The cast
bronze doorknob and rose is a replacement for an
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ceramic or wood)and would have been found on
more formal doors on the main floor,possibly on
the doors into the front rooms. The rim lock is
typical hardware for the period of the building-
such locks can still be acquired from specialty
hardware suppliers. The paint scheme probably
dates to 1960's renovations.
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5. Heritage Impact
5.1 General Comments
There is sufficient information to permit,at some time in the future, a
restoration of the building to its original appearance. However,this is not
recommended. Rather, a good use should be found for the house if
demolition is not found to be necessary.
5.2 Contextual
The house forms a part of the context of the area and represents an
evolution the individual local farmsteads into larger holdings. The
acquisition of the property by the Percy family sometime after 1877 is
consistent with this notion. Given the probable dating of the house in the
later years of the nineteenth century,there are a variety of scenarios that
support the idea that the house was constructed as a new residence with the
acquisition of the property shortly after 1877. The suggested scenario is that
the property was acquired and a new house constructed and occupied
following the removal of earlier and less adequate buildings. Further
research at the Registry Office would establish the date of acquisition of the
property and an increase in taxes may establish the date of construction of
the house and improvements to the property.
However,the house is located on the site in close correlation to that
depicted on the 1877 atlas. Archeological investigation may turn up other
foundations on the site.
5.3 Historical
While the building does not appear to have significant historical
associations,the presence of a plaque bearing the name of Walter Percy
provides an historical connection with a family and individual who owner
the property over several decades. Further archival research may establish
that Percy,who was 71 in 1932, may have passed away in May of 1945 or
that the month in which WWII ended was commemorated together with
Percy's name.
As a preliminary assessment,we suggest a date for the house between 1875
and 1885 based on the details of its construction. Renovations were most
certainly done in the late 1950's or 1960's and further more modest
renovations were most certainly completed in the 1980's.
5.4 Current heritage status
The house is not currently listed in the City of Pickering Heritage Inventory.
There are no associated outbuildings.
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5.5 Heritage Impact Statement
While the loss of heritage structures is regrettable, not every structure
can be retained. In the case of the subject site, however, there are
some interesting and unique features in terms of the stonework and
particularly the commemorative plaque. Re-use of this structure for a
future use is possible. Properly stabilized, the building could support
municipal or park functions or provide, for example, a low cost
rentable site for private schooling or an NGO.Therefore, listing or
designation of the site would be appropriate to retain this interesting
example of a modest stone farmhouse from the late 1 9th century.
Should it be determined that the building is not sufficiently valuable
to retain or designate, it is our opinion that it is essential to mitigate
the heritage impact of its loss to the City of Pickering. This could be
done by recording the building by drawings in accordance with
known documentation standards, photographs keyed to the drawings,
and salvage of important structural components for display and
interpretation in the community.
Photograph 41-Original framing is seen
imbedded in the stonework to which is nailed the
vertical strapping which carried the lath and
plaster. Due to the irregularities of the stud <w,
framing of the period and the interior faces of the
exterior walls,the door trim and baseboards were
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6. Discussion and recommendations
6.1 General Comments
This house is an interesting example of its kind and type particularly due
to the masonry work and the site's historical associations. Such a building
is increasingly rare as development spreads across the region However, it
is in only fair condition and many of the key historical elements are missing
-particularly the original windows, doors and chimneys.
4.2 Recommendations
The house at 286516th Sideline should be recorded in detail,in a manner
which is outside of the scope of this current report. A set of measured and
dimensioned drawings should be prepared with keyed photographs to
document the structure for posterity.
"' The house should be placed on the list of heritage properties for the City of
Pickering. Reference to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation
of Historic Places in Canada should be made for any modifications or
updates to the building. This should not preclude changes to the building
rather the standards should guide any work done to repurpose the building
q. - while retaining the memory of heritage features.
Work should also be done to secure the site to ensure that water,vermin
and vandals are kept out and the foundations do not heave.
A use should be found for the property or a rental agreement reached to
ensure its continued use and occupancy.:This is the best means'of
preserving properties of historic value for the future.
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7. Closure
This report has been written by the Consultants(Goldsmith Borgal&.
Company Ltd.Architects(GBCA)for the benefit of the client to whom it is
addressed. The information and data contained herein represent the
Consultants'best professional judgment in light of the knowledge and
information available to the consultants at the time of preparation. Except
- as required by law,this report and the information and data contained
herein are to be treated as confidential and may be used and relied upon
only by the client, its officers and employees. The Consultants deny any
liability whatsoever to other parties who may obtain access to this report for
any injury, loss or damage suffered by such parties arising from their use of,
or reliance upon,this'report or any of its contents without the express
written consent of the Consultants and the client
The Consultants have prepared this report in accordance with the Scope of
Services agreed with the Client . If you have any questions regarding the
information contained herein, please contact the undersigned:
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Reasons for Designation: 2865 Sideline 16 (Walter Percy House)
Description of Property
The property located at 2865 Sideline 16 is a one-and-a-half-storey, three-bay stone
farmhouse built between 1875 and 1885 in the Gothic revival style. It is located on the
south end of Sideline 16, in the City of Pickering's Seaton Brock-Taunton
Neighbourhood.
Statement of Cultural Value or Interest
The property is located south east of the Hamlet of Brougham. In 1877 it was owned by
D. McBrady. By 1895, the property and adjacent properties were owned by the Percy
family in which Walter Percy was a member. The farmhouse was built between 1875
and 1885. The unique detailing and style of the stonework of the house was carried
over to the current gates of the Brougham Christian Pioneer Cemetery. Walter Percy is
said to be the mason who constructed a cairn there in 1932 which also appears to have
been of a similar stonework style.
This one-and-a-half-storey stone house offers exterior details reflective of the Gothic
revival style. The house features a gothic window located in the central gable above the
main door, an unusual and unique pattern of stonework which includes roughly squared
stones, elaborate voussoirs, indented tuck-pointed white mortar and fieldstone material's
which include Gneiss and Granite. The unique masonry work, detailing and pattern of
the stonework are rare in Ontario but appear to be associated with Walter Percy.
The house sits on a rise and would have originally had a long vista to Taunton Road
and Lake Ontario in the distance. It is located in a pastoral setting with surrounding -
natural space. The house forms part of the context of the area and represents an
evolution of the individual local farmsteads into more prosperous holdings.
Description,of Heritage Attributes
The heritage attributes of the Walter Percy House are:
• the overall Gothic revival style house with symmetrical three-bay main façade
• Gothic window located in the central gable above the main door
• pattern of stone cladding
• roughly squared stones tuck-pointed with a white mortar inlay
• use of a variety of fieldstone types including•Gneiss and Granite
• commemorative cast plaque bearing the name Walter Percy
• location in a pastoral setting
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