Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)
Pinkney House
Municipality of Huron East, Ontario
Also known as 31 Goderich Street West
Of note is the veranda with green curved roof.
Photo: Kayla Jonas, 2008.
- Built
- 1846
- Recognized
- 1985
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
The Pinkney House is located at 31 Goderich Street West, on the north side of Goderich Street West, west of Ann Street, in the Town of Seaforth, in the Municipality of Huron East. The one-and-a-half storey stucco residence was constructed in 1846.
The property was designated, by the former Township of Seaforth (now Municipality of Huron East) in 1985, for its heritage value, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, By-law 18-1985.
Heritage value
The Pinkney House reflects a vernacular style. Built in 1846 the house is known for its unique embellishments and ornamental gardens. Gothic elements include the bargeboard trim on the gable ends, as well as the finial, on the top of the front and west gable. Of note is the front veranda with its unique curved roof, its railings and its decorative trim. Important features also include the landscape design and ornamental gardens.
SourceMunicipality of Huron East By-law 18-1985.
Character‑defining elements
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Pinkney House include its:
- one-and-a-half storey stucco construction
- cross-gabled roof
- bargeboard trim
- finials
- front veranda with curved roof
- decorative railings and trim
- front entrance with transom and sidelights
- double hung windows and shutters
- landscaping and gardens
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Location
31, Goderich Street West, Municipality of Huron East, Ontario, Canada
43.55629° N, 81.39989° 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.