Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)
Garrow House
Town of, Ontario
Also known as 65 Montreal Street
Of note is the symmetrical design of the five-bay facade.
Photo: Kayla Jonas, 2008.
- Recognized
- 1987
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Garrow House, located at 65 Montreal Street, is situated on the south side of Montreal Street west of the intersection of Market Street and Montreal Street in the Town of Goderich. The property consists of a two-storey Georgian Style residence that was constructed in circa 1850.
The property was designated by the Town of Goderich in 1987 for its architectural value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-Law 68 of 1982).
Heritage value
The Garrow House is associated with former owner James T. Garrow who was a Supreme Court Judge and later a local Judge of the Canadian Exchequer Court.
Constructed in circa 1850, the Garrow House is a good representation of a large Georgian style home. Characteristic of the Georgian style is the symmetrical design which is exemplified by the tall windows on the façade and two end chimneys. Other details of note include the central Palladian window, decorative roof brackets, stone lintels and keystones.
SourceTown of Goderich By-Law 68 of 1982.
Character‑defining elements
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Garrow House include:
- two-storey symmetrical design
- brick chimneys
- central entrance
- central Palladian window
- veranda and balcony
- classical detailing in columns
- stone lintels and keystones
- decorative roof brackets
- brick construction
- hip roof
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Location
65, Montreal Street, Goderich, Town of, Ontario, N7A, Canada
43.74141° N, 81.71336° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.