Robert Youdan Terrace

These matching cottages were built, in circa 1853, for Robert Youdan, an English emigrant, who settled in Port Hope, as a bricklayer. As the town was experiencing a building boom, in the 1850's, his skills would have been much in demand. In 1856, Robert is listed as living at a brick cottage on Baldwin Street, which suggests that he occupied one of the cottages, while renting the other out.

These semi-detached Regency cottages were built several years apart, with No. 4, to the east, being the first half constructed. While almost identical, the two buildings now share a low hipped roof, and a long, gallery-style verandah with lyre-shaped supports. Each house has a pair of French doors, flanking the main entrances, which retain their original three panel doors and unglazed transom. At the time of construction, the upper floor contained three bedrooms and a parlour. The bedrooms are now located on the floor below, and the kitchen and living room have been moved upstairs.