Notice is Hereby Given that the Council of The Corporationof the Town of Newmarket intends to designate as a propertyof cultural heritage value and interest the following propertyin accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18:
Property Description: 150 Lorne Avenue (John S. Millard House) islocated on the west side of Lorne Avenue in the Town of Newmarket. Theproperty contains a two-storey building likely constructed in 1891.
Legal Description: PART LOTS 8 & 9, PLAN 55; PART LOT 80,PLAN 81, 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, mustbe served upon the Town Clerk within 30 days of the firstpublication of this notice.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest:
Physical/ Design Value
150 Lorne Avenue is a representative example of avernacular building constructed with strong Queen Anneinfluences. The two-storey buff brick building has a modestlycomplex roofline showcasing a side-gable roof withintersecting rear gables and two prominent front gables withwide overhanging eaves, solid soffit, small but moulded friezeand ornate bargeboard detailing with finials which arepresentative of Queen Anne detailing. The centrally placedrectangular door opening with a rectangular transom toppedwith brick voussoirs are flanked by the large two-storeycanted bay wall to the south and the two-storey rectangularbay window, with secondary projecting rectangular portioncreates the playful and asymmetrical composition typical ofthe Queen Anne design. The building has rectangular windowopenings topped with a brick voussoirs made with a soldier ofbrick topped with a row of headers which add to thebuilding's aesthetic.
Historical and Associative Value
150 Lorne Avenue is associated with the late 19th andearly 20th century expansion of the historic Village ofNewmarket and directly associated with the Millard family,specifically John S. Millard. The development of thecommercial core along Main Street and surroundingresidential streetscapes in the mid 19th played a significantrole in the social and economic development and growth ofthe Village of Newmarket. Located on the edge of the historicvillage of Newmarket, Lorne Avenue was created as part ofthe late 19th and early 20th century expansion which saw thesubdivision of large land holdings typically held by earlysetter families. It is likely the brick used for the construction of150 Lorne Avenue was from Stickwood's brickyard whichproduced both red and buff/yellow-coloured bricks duringthis time period. Local historians indicate that almost all ofthe-brick buildings built in Newmarket between 1860 until1910 were likely constructed with bricks that originated at theStickwood brickyard. The use of locally made bricks reflect the concentrated development and prosperity of the Town inthe mid 19th to early 20th centuries.
150 Lorne Avenue was originally part of a large landholding owned by the Millard family who were early settlersin the area. Timothy Millard, who arrived in Newmarket in1812.purchased a large plot of land from Yonge Street tothe Second Concession from Timothy Rogers. After thesubdivision of lands in 1883 the property was passed to JohnScott Millard. John S Millard was born in Newmarket in 1824to parents John Millard and Mary Wasley. After leaving hisfamily home, John S. Millard and his wife Esther Howardmoved to East Gwillimbury, where they lived in at 18474Yonge Street, an 1869 residence currently Designated underthe Ontario Heritage Act. John's first wife died in 1876, andin 1880 he married Mary Roberts before moving toNewmarket in 1891 and constructing the extant building at150 Lorne Avenue. He lived on a lot next to his son, Brooks H.Millard. By 1905, John's daughter Rachel Millard was living inthe residence. John S. Millard died in 1912, and the Millardfamily owned the residence until 1919.
Contextual Value
150 Lorne Avenue is important in supporting the late 19thand early 20th century expansion of the historic Village ofNewmarket. The lots lines, layout, and built form of thehistoric Village of Newmarket was well established in themid-19th century as shown in the commercial core foundalong Main Street and the large presence of residenceslocated along several side streets. The expansion of thehistoric village in the late 19th and early 20th centuryresulting from the subdivision of several large land parcelsassociated with early settlers created an increase ofdevelopment, particularly along arterial roads, and saw thecreation of several new side streets. The village's expansionnaturally extended along the existing and arterial roadswhich served as important connectors for surrounding villagesand often provided direct access the historic commercial core.The buildings located along these key roadways and sidestreets are comprised of predominantly one to two-and-a- half storey residences, primarily brick construction most usingbricks from Stickwood's brickyard, with modest setbacks andinclude a range of architectural styles from that time period.
150 Lorne Avenue was original part of the Millard family'slarge land holding, which was subdivided in the mid to late19th century. The development of the Plan 81, registered by1895 set the groundwork for the opening of the streetscapeand the creation of rhythmic lots. The presence of buildingsalong both side of the streetscape were well established by1929. 150 Lorne Avenue supports the continued growth of thehistoric village into the late 19th century and early 20thcentury. Located on an important arterial road, 150 LorneAvenue exhibits setback, massing, style, and decorativedetails consistent with the character of the expanded areas ofthe historic Village of Newmarket.
Additional information, including a full description of the rationalefor designation is available upon request from Umar Mahmood,Planner, Committee of Adjustment and Cultural Heritage, PlanningServices at (905) 895-5193, extension 2458, or atumahmood@newmarket.ca during regular business hours.