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: 74 Main Street South (Henry HarrisonHouse, Grey Goat Pub) is located on the west side of MainStreet South in the Town of Newmarket. The property containsa two-storey Italianate building constructed between 1867and 1869.
Legal Description: LT 4 W/S MAIN ST PL 222 TOWN OFNEWMARKET
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
74 Main Street South is a representative example of abuilding constructed in the Italianate architectural style. Thetwo-storey, multi colour brick building follows a rectangularplan with a balanced and symmetrical facade and prominenttwo-storey frontispiece which is typical of the Italianatearchitectural design. The gable end roof with wide centralpeak showcases wide eaves and rhythmical placed ornatepaired wood brackets and finials which are key features ofthe Italianate style. The red and buff brick envelope includesornate brickwork, note on the prominent belted course whichincludes multiple stepped brick courses, with brick dentils thatvisually separates the lower and upper storeys and the areasof raised brick, most discernible in the cornice, corners andalong the foundation line of the building articulating theparameters of the brick walls add to the decorativeItalianate style. The rectangular and segmentally archedwindow openings with decorative, raised brick surrounds, anda frontispiece with paired tall and narrow arch openingaccented by decorative brickwork and the one-storeyportico, finished by a Dutch gable roof with wideoverhanging eaves and paired wood brackets, providesshelter for the formal front entrance comprised of arectangular opening toped by a transom and flanked withsidelights are also representative of the Italianate style.
Historical and Associative Value
74 Main Street South is directly associated with the historicVillage of Newmarket, Henry Harrison and JacobJohnson. The lots lines, layout, and built form of the historicvillage of Newmarket was well established in the mid-19thcentury and evident in a well-established commercial corefound along Main Street and the large presence ofresidences located along several side streets. Historically, 74Main Street South was a residential building located near the development of the commercial core and surroundingresidential streetscapes in the mid-19th century played asignificant role in the social and economic development andgrowth of the Village of Newmarket. Many early merchantswith stores on Main Street lived nearby including generalstore owner Henry Harrison.
Henry Harrison operated a general store in the late 19thcentury in Millard Block, which is occupied today by theRoadhouse and Rose Funeral Home at 157 Main StreetSouth. 74 Main Street South was built between 1867 and1869 for Henry Harrison and his family. In addition tooperating his store, Harrison was appointed as a "fenceviewer" by the Reeve of Whitchurch Township to help toresolve fencing issues in property dispute within thecommunity.
74 Main Street South was constructed by local builderJacob Johnson. J. Johnson was also responsible for theconstruction of Christian Baptist Church at 135 Main StreetSouth, built in 1874, and his own residence at 421 QueenStreet, which was constructed around 1873. The brick usedfor the construction was from Stickwood's brickyard whichproduced both red and buff/yellow-coloured bricks duringthis time period. Local historians indicate that almost all ofthebrick buildings built in Newmarket between 1860 until1910 were likely constructed with bricks that originated atthe Stickwood brickyard. The use of locally made bricksreflect the concentrated development and prosperity of thehistoric core.
Contextual Value
74 Main Street South is important in supporting the 19thcentury character of the historic Village of Newmarket.Located off or parallel to Main Street, the buildings alongthe side streets are comprised of predominantly one to two- and-a-half storey residences, primarily brick constructionmost using bricks from Stickwood's brickyard, with modestsetbacks and include a range of architectural styles from thattime period. 74 Main Street South exhibits setback, massing,style, decorative details consistent with the historic villagecharacter.
Additional information, including a full description of therationale for designation is available upon request fromUmar Mahmood, Planner, Committee of Adjustment andCultural Heritage, Planning Services at (905) 895-5193,extension 2458, or at umahmood@newmarket.ca duringregular business hours.