Dalnavert National Historic Site of Canada

Key elements that relate to the heritage value of Dalnavert include:

-its asymmetrical but balanced facade, with a prominent, projecting bay offset by the strong horizontal line of the wrap-around verandah;

-its steeply pitched hip roof, punctuated by: dormer windows; and tall, ribbed chimney stacks;

-elements of the Romanesque Revival style, evident in: the round-arched windows; rounded voussoirs; and brick corbelling under the eaves;

-the use of rich, red-brown brick on exterior walls, contrasted with local Tyndall stone trim and detailing;

-the woodwork of the front entrance and wrap-around verandah;

-adaptations to the Queen Anne style made to accommodate harsh Prairie winters, including: a compact plan with few projections; and relatively simple roofs;

-its centre-hall plan, with a generous centre hall opening onto all the principal rooms, and a service wing at the rear;

-interior finishing details typical of the Queen Anne style, including: an elaborate stairwell; golden oak ceiling panelling; plaster cove ceilings; and stained glass windows;

-surviving original interior finishes and features, including: five stained glass windows; the solarium floor tiles; the electrical and plumbing systems; four fireplaces with tile facing; a single, speaking tube; the spindle arches in the parlour alcove and the second-floor hallway; the spindle screen over the front parlour door; oak wainscoting and ceiling panelling in the dining room; the front staircase balustrade, newel posts and rails;

-gingerbread components on the west side of the verandah;

-the relationship of the building to its spacious grounds and gardens.