Cox House

• its location alongside the Red River north of Lockport
• the building's north-south placement, sheltered by trees and shrubs within the long narrow river lot

Key elements that define the dwelling's pioneer exterior character include:

• the conventional 1 1/2-storey rectangular massing under a tall and steep forward-facing gable roof, with a single-storey shed-roofed extension on the north side
• the Red River frame construction covered with rough horizontal board siding under asphalt siding
• the foundation of stones
• the functional fenestration on all sides, including tall rectangular sash and storm windows in plain wooden surrounds and smaller openings in the extension
• the wood-panelled front door

Key elements that define the heritage character of the dwelling's interior include:

• the side-hall plan, including three modest main-floor rooms, a narrow hallway with a staircase, a rear extension and upper-level bedrooms
• the straightforward materials, finishes and features, including the narrow wood panelling on some ceilings and wainscotting, the lath and plaster walls, the plank flooring and plain wood trim, the steep and narrow wooden staircase with a balustrade and large rounded newel post, the exposed chimney and stovepipes, etc.