Front facade
Photo: Susan Schappert, 2007
- Recognized
- 1993
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
This one storey, red brick, cottage has a low hip roof and large front windows flanking the main entrance. Located on Bruton Street, west of Port Hope's downtown core, the James Leslie Cottage is set in a mature residential neighbourhood. The James Leslie Cottage is at 118 Bruton Street.
It is recognized for its heritage value, by the Town of Port Hope By-law 42/1993 Schedule B-3, passed on August 30, 1993.
Heritage value
Built in circa 1850, the James Leslie Cottage is a good example of the simple Ontario Cottage style of architecture prevalent, in Port Hope, in the mid 19th century. Its symmetrical front facade has the original 6 over 6 windows flanking the main entrance, with sidelights and transom.
The cottage is historically associated with James Leslie, an Irish immigrant. A plasterer by trade, James Leslie occupied the cottage for several years before selling it to Samuel Sevey in 1857.
SourceHeritage Designation By-law 42/1993 Schedule B-3, Municipality of Port Hope, Heritage Port Hope Files, Port Hope Town Hall, 56 Queen Street; Port Hope Archives, 17 Mill Street N., Port Hope.
Character‑defining elements
Character defining elements that contribute to the James Leslie Cottage include its:
- one storey Ontario cottage form, with 3 bay facade
- red brick exterior walls
- low hip roof
- two large, symmetrically placed 6 over 6 windows flanking the main entrance
- main entrance with sidelights and transom
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Location
118, Bruton Street, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A, Canada
43.95349° N, 78.30567° 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.