City of Peterborough, 2004
Photo: City of Peterborough
- Built
- 1852
- Recognized
- 1978
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Malone is located in the former community of Auburn, now a small part of northeastern Peterborough. Situated on the north west side of Dunlop Street, Malone is flanked on the west by both the old CNR right of way, and the Otonobee River. The property is recognized for its heritage value by the City of Peterborough bylaw 1978-181.
Heritage value
Malone's heritage value resides in its architectural significance in being the only surviving house designed by the noted Peterborough architect George Stewart. The vertical log construction of this restored 1852 Regency House is rare for Peterborough. It has large Regency style windows, a verandah, and an Ontario Gothic front facing gable. The Malone house is one of the first homes in the area to have indoor plumbing in the bathroom.
Malone is also considered important for its associations with the early settlers of the Peterborough area. Malone was built in 1852 in the community of Auburn, which was part of the original land granted to Thomas A. Stewart by the Crown in 1822. It was constructed for Eleanor Dunlop, nee Stewart, on land given to her as a wedding present from her father. George Stewart, her brother, designed the house as a copy of their parent's home, Auburn.
SourceOffice of the Clerk, Heritage Designation Brief, City of Peterborough Bylaw 1978-181
Character‑defining elements
The key heritage elements of Malone include:
-the vertical log construction, also known as stockade wall construction, with its exterior rough-cast wall finish
-gabled roof with central gable in front facade
-the wraparound verandah surrounding three facades of the house with bell cast roof
-the main entrance including double leafed entry doors with wood panels, and large six panelled sidelights decorated with the thistle of Scotland and the harp of Ireland
-all original fenestration
End of the register’s text
Location
62 Dunlop Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H, Canada
44.32045° N, 78.31245° W
Get directions (opens in a new tab)Being on the register doesn’t make a place open to visitors. Many are private homes or businesses; please view them from the street.
Loading map…
Similar places
Places whose register descriptions are closest to this one.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.