Désignation du patrimoine municipal (partie IV)

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House

Aurora, Ontario

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House

Photo: Town of Aurora, 2006

Construction
1941
Reconnaissance
2006
Par
Administrations locales (Ont.)

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Description

Located in a residential neighbourhood of early 20th century buildings, the Roderick and Ethel Smith House is a one-and-a-half-storey Colonial Revival home.

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House has been recognized for its heritage value by the Town of Aurora By-law #4848.06R.

Valeur patrimoniale

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House is a good example of a Colonial Revival home, relatively rare in Aurora. Its first owners, had the house built in 1941 and occupied it until 1989. Rod Smith was a prominent resident of Aurora, a Hydro commissioner who served on Town Council from 1944 to 1946.

Although of relatively recent vintage, the house is a rare example of an architecturally designed house built in Aurora during the Second World War. It features classic examples of the Colonial Revival style, which was based on the historic architecture of Cape Cod.

The Roderick and Ethel Smith House contributes greatly to an intact neighbourhood of well-maintained early 20th century Arts and Crafts, Bungalow and Edwardian residences. Originally known as the Rose Mount subdivision, the house fits well into the streetscape of mostly pre-WWII houses.

SourceHeritage Designation Report: The Roderick and Ethel Smith House, Town of Aurora By-law #4848.06R.

Éléments caractéristiques

Character defining elements that describe the heritage value of the Roderick and Ethel Smith House include the:

  • overall one-and-a-half-storey form and symmetrical facade
  • gable roof and front dormers
  • original fenestration

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Emplacement

43.99673° N, 79.46308° W

Itinéraire (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)

L’inscription au répertoire ne rend pas un lieu accessible au public. Beaucoup sont des résidences ou des commerces privés; admirez-les depuis la rue.

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