Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

19 King Street East

Clarington, Ontario

Also known as Bleakley Block

Looking south west along King Street

Looking south west along King Street

Photo: Municipality of Clarington

Recognized
1990
By
Local government

The register’s text, word for word

Description

Constructed circa 1880, 19 King Street East is a two and a half storey brick commercial building located on the south side of King Street East in downtown Bowmanville, now part of the Municipality of Clarington.

19 King Street East has been recognized for its heritage value by the Municipality of Clarington, By-law 90-185.

Heritage value

19 King Street East is a representative example of commercial buildings constructed on King Street in Bowmanville towards the end of the 19th century (c1880). This two and a half storey brick building is part of the Bleakley Block. Distinguished by its mansard roof, many of the original architectural and decorative features remain intact. 19 King Street East contributes greatly to the overall 19th century heritage character of present day downtown Bowmanville.

SourceFormer Town of Newcastle By-law 90-185 and Planning Department Report PD-245-90

Character‑defining elements

Key character defining elements that reflect its value includes:

  • its mansard roof
  • the slightly arched second storey windows
  • the original glass panels which feature copper games and bevelled glass medallions
  • panelled door surmounted by a transom composed of a pair of gothic arches
  • the tin ceiling on the ground floor interior

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Location

19, King Street East, Clarington, Ontario, L1C, Canada

43.91183° N, 78.68850° W

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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.