Take notice that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope intends to designate the buildings located at 10 Armour Street, 18 Princess Street, and 46 Dorset Street East in the Municipality of Port Hope as a properties of cultural heritage value of interest, pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
10 Armour Street
Built in 1868-1870, the Harvey Milton Rose House has physical and design value as a representative example of a vernacular front gable house from the latter half of the 19th century in Port Hope with Classical Revival influences. The property has historical/associative value for its association with Harvey Milton Rose who was an early member of the community and a successful businessperson known for his retail shoe store on Walton Street and his contributions to the local community. The second owners of the house who lived at the property for over 50 years were also associated with a retail establishment on Walton Street for many years. The subject property has contextual value because it supports the character of the area which is defined by a number of residential and commercial buildings that developed by the late 1860s and is also part of a neighbourhood that developed around and was connected to St. Mark’s Church on King Street.
18 Princess Street
Built in early 1870’s, the Mitchell House has physical and design value as a representative example of a vernacular front gable house from the latter half of the 19th century in Port Hope with Classical Revival influences. The property has historical/associative value for its association with Mitchell family who were important early builders in the town of Port Hope. Notably forming a pair of brick houses along with 16 Princess Street, the houses were built by the children of William Mitchell who along with his brother Robert was responsible for the construction of many early buildings. The subject property has contextual value because it supports the character of the area which is defined by a number of residential and commercial buildings that developed by the late 1860s and is also part of a neighbourhood that developed around and was connected to St. Mark’s Church on King Street.
46 Dorset Street East
Built in early 1923, the Thomas B. Spiers House, has physical and design value as a representative example of Arts and Crafts inspired architecture popular in the early 20th century of which there are few examples in Port Hope. The bungalow exemplifies a particular period in the town’s development (1920-1935) and represents the local adoption of a widely popular form of house design. The property has historical/associative value for its association with owner and builder, Thomas B. Spiers, a Port Hope engineer and owner of a local milling and lumber business. The property has contextual value because main residence complements the neighbourhood and makes a noteworthy 20th century architectural contribution to neighbouring 19th century houses adding to the character of the historical Protestant Town residential neighbourhood of Port Hope.
Additional Information
Additional information relating to the full particulars of the reasons for designation are available in the Planning and Development Office located at 5 Mill Street South, Port Hope.
Notice of Objection
Notice of Objection to the proposed designations, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts may be served on the Municipal Clerk before the 11th day of June, 2022.
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