Masson-Deck House

This building was designed by prominent Windsor architect Col. George Yule Masson as his personal residence when he was 29 years old. Masson, who lived there until 1964, was a senior partner in the architectural firm of Sheppard & Masson, which was responsible for many of the most prestigious buildings constructed in the Windsor area from the mid-1920s to mid-1960s. In addition to a noteworthy architectural career, and extensive community involvement, Col. Masson served as the Commanding Officer of the Ontario Regiment Tank during the Second World War. The home's second owner, Dr. John Deck, for whom this property is also named, was a well-known Latin scholar, author and professor of philosophy at the University of Windsor.

The distinctive design, quality of materials and workmanship, and a variety of picturesque features make the one and one-half storey Masson-Deck House an excellent example of a French Cottage style residence. It has undergone few changes since its construction in 1924 by builder Earl and Williams. Representative design elements include its characteristic hipped roof with a central chimney over the main section of the house, prominent dormers, a rough-cast stucco exterior, and multi-paned windows.