Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)
Hutchinson House
Town of Goderich, Ontario
Also known as 191 Britannia Road West
Of note is the hipped roof with two brick chimneys.
Photo: Emily Elliott, 2008.
- Recognized
- 1978
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Hutchinson House, located at 191 Britannia Road West, is on the south side of Britannia Road West where Wellesley Street terminates, in the Town of Goderich. The two storey grey brick, Georgian style residence was constructed circa 1853.
The property was designated by the Town of Goderich in 1978 for its heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-Law 7 of 1978).
Heritage value
The Hutchinson House is an excellent example of a mid-19th century Georgian style residence. Charles Hutchinson bought the property in 1853 and built the house circa 1855. Typical of the Georgian style the residence has a symmetrical three bay façade and hipped roof. Significant architectural features include the locally produced grey brick, the smaller second floor windows, the adjustable louvered shutters and the semi-circular portico over the entrance supported by Doric columns.
The Hutchinson House, located on Britannia Road West at the end of Wellesley Street, closes the vista down Wellesley Street in a handsome manner, making a significant contribution to the heritage character of the area.
SourceTown of Goderich, By-Law 7 of 1978.
Character‑defining elements
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Hutchinson House include its:
- symmetrical three bay façade
- hipped roof
- two storey grey buff brick exterior
- small second storey windows
- 6 over 6 windows, flanked by louvered shutters
- semi-circle hood above entrance, supported by Doric columns
- rectangular sidelights and transom around entrance
- two brick chimneys
- prominent location at the end of Wellesley Street
- views of the house south along Wellesley Street
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Location
191, Britannia, Town of Goderich, Ontario, N7A, Canada
43.73919° N, 81.72098° 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.