Notice is Hereby Given that the Council of The Corporation of theTown of Newmarket intends to designate as a property of culturalheritage value and interest the following property in accordancewith the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18:
Property Description: 125 Arden Avenue (Lyman Rose House) islocated on the east side of Arden Avenue in the Town of Newmarket.The subject property contains a two-and-a-half storey buildingconstructed in the Edwardian architectural style built between 1917and 1918.
Legal Description: LOTS 17 & 18, PLAN 107A, NEWMARKET
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2024
Last Date for Objection: Dec 1, 2024Any notice of objection to this Notice of Intention to Designate,setting out the reason for objection and all relevant facts, must beserved upon the Town Clerk within 30 days of the first publication ofthis notice.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest:
Physical/ Design Value
125 Arden Avenue is a representative example of a buildingconstructed in the Edwardian architectural style. The two-and-a-halfstorey red brick building follows a rectangular plan and has a sidegable roof with eave returns, wide overhanging eaves, ornamentedcornice, pedimented front gable dormer, and a pedimented frontgable along the front roofline which are features associated withEdwardian design. The Classical detailing typically associated withEdwardian architecture is expressed through the variety of windowsand window detailing. 125 Arden Avenue has singular and pairedrectangular and square window openings which are finished withlarge plain stone lintels and rough-faced stone sills, a triangularwindow with classical surrounds, a large rectangular window openingon facade with ornate ribbon windows with large lower sash toppedby a decorative transom as well as Palladian windows in the endgable peaks. 125 Arden Avenue has an asymmetrical but balancedfacade with off-centre entranceway with rectangular opening andstone lintel which is in keeping with Edwardian design. The one-storyopen front porch, which spans the entire facade, showcases classicaldesign elements including the moulded architrave and wood columnswith plain capitals which are supported on brick piers with stone capsand the low pitched pediment framing the access point which arefeatures associated with the Edwardian architectural style.
Historical and Associative Value
125 Arden Avenue is associated with the 20th century expansionof the historic Village of Newmarket and directly associate withthe Rose family, specifically Issac Rose and his son Lyman B.Rose. The development of the commercial core along Main Streetand surrounding residential streetscapes in the mid-19th and early20th century played a significant role in the social and economicdevelopment and growth of the Village of Newmarket. Arden Avenuewas opened in 1910 and located on the edge of the historic villageof Newmarket. Several buildings along the streetscape (98 ArdenStreet, 99 Arden Street, and 102 Arden Street) are attributed tolocal builder Isaac Rose, who was the father of Lyman Bradley Rose.Lyman B. Rose acquired the vacant lot associated with 125 ArdenAvenue in 1917.
Lyman Bradley Rose was born in Mount Albert on May 12, 1888, toIsaac S. Rose (1861-1933) and Matilda Crone (1864-1945). In1916, Lyman married Mildred Roadhouse (1888-1975) was thedaughter of Neriah John "N.J." Roadhouse. Lyman Rose followed hisfather into the building trade and likely played a role in theconstruction of 125 Arden Avenue which was built between 1917-1918. Lyman also joined his father in law, N.J. Roadhouse, as anundertaker and furniture retailer in 1921, a business which had beenfounded by N.J.'s father Samuel Roadhouse in 1842. The businessname changed to Roadhouse & Rose, and Lyman became the soleowner in 1932, after the death of his father-in-law. Roadhouse &Rose continues to operate on Newmarket's Main Street as one of itsoldest businesses. Lyman Rose was also heavily involved inNewmarket's sports teams, as well as serving on the NewmarketPublic School Board. Lyman Rose died in 1976.
Contextual Value
125 Arden Avenue is important in supporting the early 20thcentury expansion of the historic Village of Newmarket. The lotslines, layout, and built form of the historic Village of Newmarket waswell established in the mid-19th century as shown in the commercialcore found along Main Street and the presence of residences locatedalong several side streets. The expansion of the historic village in thelate 19th and early 20th century resulting from the subdivision ofseveral large land parcels associated with early settlers created anincrease of development and saw the creation of several new sidestreets. The village's expansion naturally extended along the existingstreets which often provided direct access the historic commercialcore. 125 Arden Street was originally part of a large land holdingowned by the Millard family who were early settlers in the area,which was subdivided in the mid-19th century and came into theWasley family ownership. The development of the Arden Street,through Plan 81 in 1895, set the groundwork for the opening of thestreetscape and the creation of rhythmic lots through Plan 107a in1910. The presence of buildings along both side of the streetscapewere well established by 1929.
Several buildings located along newly created side streets areassociated with the same local builders and constructed at the sametime. This resulted in several front gable Edwardian designs whichcreate a rhythmical and cohesive 20th century character along ArdenStreet. Overall, the streetscape contains predominantly two to twoand-a-half storey residences, primarily brick construction, with modestsetbacks and include 20th century architectural styles predominatelyEdwardian. 125 Arden Street supports the continued growth of thehistoric village into the early 20th century. 125 Arden Street exhibitssetback, massing, style, and decorative details consistent with thecharacter of the streetscape and the expanded areas of the historicVillage of Newmarket.
Additional information, including a full description of the rationale fordesignation is available upon request from Umar Mahmood, Planner,Committee of Adjustment and Cultural Heritage, Planning Services at(905) 895-5193, extension 245