936 Thirteenth Street

The architectural history of 936 Thirteenth Avenue is uncertain. The documentation suggests that it was constructed in 1907, in which case it would have value for its association with the early development of the West End neighbourhood. However, its appearance is that of an interwar house, and it is unclear whether it was entirely rebuilt or underwent major alterations at that time – likely in 1936, when work is documented by then-owner Delle Musgrove. Further changes were made in 1953, when Frank and Dorothy Clegg owned the property; this may be represented by the enclosed projection to the front of the house, the rear addition, and the horizontally-proportioned window panes, which are characteristic of the 1950s.

What is certainly of value is that the three building phases of the property – 1907, 1936, and 1953, represent the three periods during which the West End encountered major growth. The first was as the land was transformed from agricultural use to urban neighbourhood, the second was the boom of the interwar years, and the third another period of growth following World War II.