Windrose

Windrose is a 2-storey brick Neo-Classical building with lateral gabled roof and an elaborate central entranceway. It is located on King Street in St. Andrews.

Windrose is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with the original owner and occupant of this home.

Windrose is recognized for its architecture. It is an excellent example of the Neo-Classical style. It has a lateral gabled roof with 4 symmetrically placed inset chimneys. It has strict classical symmetry with 6/6 windows flanked by heritage shutters. The central entranceway with detailed fan window and sidelights is a strong characteristic of this style. It was built in 1825 for Dr. Samuel Frye.

Windrose is also recognized for its original owner. Dr. Samuel Frye came to St. Andrews in 1810 from Fryeburg, Maine and was a medical practitioner in St. Andrews until his death from typhus fever in 1847 while working with sick immigrants on Hospital Island. In 1825, the town of St. Andrews established a marine hospital under his direction. In 1832, a quarantine station was established on Hospital Island and Dr. Frye was in charge. Its first use was for a case of small pox in 1832. It would be mostly used for victims of typhus fever. While being supervisor of the roads, Dr. Frye built a road through neighbouring Chamcook known today as Frye Road.

Source: St. Andrews Civic Trust - Charlotte County Archives, St. Andrews, NB.

The character-defining elements that describe Windrose include:

- 2-storey rectangular massing;

- original symmetry;

- 5 bays;

- placement and proportions of rectangular windows;

- 6/6 windows with double hung sashes;

- shutters on all windows;

- 4 chimneys symmetrically placed on each corner;

- lateral gabled roof.

The character-defining elements that describe the entrance of Windrose include:

- central placement;

- patterned fanlight transom window;

- patterned side lights;

- paneled wood door.