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: 104 Arden Avenue (Atha M. GardnerHouse) is located on the west side of Arden Avenue in theTown of Newmarket. The property contains a two-and-a-halfstorey building constructed between 1910 and 1911.
Legal Description: LOT 6, 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, 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
104 Arden Avenue is a representative example of abuilding constructed in a front gable Edwardianarchitectural style. The two-and-a-half storey red brickbuilding follows a rectangular plan topped by a gable roofwith a prominent and large front-gable pediment clad withwood shingles showcasing a centred Palladian window andframed by the overhanging eaves which is typical of theEdwardian-front gable design.104 Arden Avenue hassegmentally arched window openings, varying in size, whichare all topped by a three header voussoirs and finished withrusticated rough faced stone sills, which is consistent withEdwardian architecture. The asymmetrical but balancedfacade has a segmentally arched entrance opening protectedby the large one-storey open front porch which spans thefacade. Accessed by the south elevation, the porch showcasesclassical design elements, including an architrave supported bysquare wood columns with Doric style capitals resting on brickcolumns with stone caps and wood railing which is topped by arectangular balcony accessed by a segmentally arched dooropening, which are features of the front gable Edwardianstyle.
Contextual Value
104 Arden Avenue is important in supporting the early20th 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 presence of residences locatedalong several side streets. The expansion of the historicvillage in the late 19th and early 20th century resulting fromthe subdivision of several large land parcels associated withearly settlers created an increase of development and saw the creation of several new side streets. The village'sexpansion naturally extended along the existing streetswhich often provided direct access the historic commercialcore. 104 Arden Street was originally part of a large landholding owned by the Millard family who were early settlersin the area, which was subdivided in the mid-19th centuryand came into the Wasley family ownership. Thedevelopment of the Arden Street, through Plan 81 in 1895,set the groundwork for the opening of the streetscape andthe creation of rhythmic lots through Plan 107a in 1910. Thepresence of buildings along both side of the streetscapewere well established by 1929.
Several buildings located along newly created side streetsare associated with the same local builders and constructedat the same time. This resulted in several front gableEdwardian designs which create a rhythmical and cohesive20th century character along Arden Street. Overall, thestreetscape contains predominantly two to two-and-a-halfstorey residences, primarily brick construction, with modestsetbacks and include 20th century architectural stylespredominately Edwardian. 104 Arden Street supports thecontinued growth of the historic village into the early 20thcentury. 104 Arden Street exhibits setback, massing, style,and decorative details consistent with the character of thestreetscape and the expanded areas of the historic Villageof Newmarket.
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.