Exterior
Photo: City of Peterborough
- Built
- 1870–1872
- Recognized
- 1980
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
This brick one storey Regency style cottage is located southwest of Peterborough’s commercial centre.
It is recognized for its heritage value by the City of Peterborough Bylaw # 1980-116.
Heritage value
The heritage value of the James Menzies House is as an excellent example of a 19th century Regency cottage, built using an uncommon arrangement of brick laying methods.
The cottage was built in 1870 for James Menzies, a Scottish immigrant and tailor. His wife and their 8 children occupied the small house many years after James’s death in 1885.
The cottage is a 1 storey, square, centre hall plan dwelling. The brickwork is laid in an unusual combination of Flemish bond on the two street front facades, and Common bond on the remaining sides.
SourceHeritage Designation Brief, Office of the Clerk, City of Peterborough Bylaw #1980-116.
Character‑defining elements
Key character-defining elements that embody the heritage value of the James Menzies House include:
-the 1 storey, square centre hall plan
-the double paneled front door with transom light
-the truncated hip roof
-the brickwork laid in both Flemish and Common bond
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Location
279, Sherbrooke Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J, Canada
44.30038° N, 78.32505° 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.