Notice is Hereby Given that the Council of The Corporation ofthe Town of Newmarket intends to designate as a property ofcultural heritage value and interest the following property inaccordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18:
Property Description: 194 Lorne Avenue (Charles P. Morton House) islocated on the west side of Lorne Avenue near its intersection withBotsford Street in the Town of Newmarket. The subject property containsa two-and-a-half storey building constructed in a front gable Edwardianarchitectural style between 1914 and 1915.
Legal Description: PART BLOCK A, PLAN 74, 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
194 Lorne Avenue is a representative example of a buildingconstructed in a front gable Edwardian architectural style.The two-and-a-half storey buff brick building follows arectangular plan with asymmetrical but balanced facadetopped by a large, steeply pitched, front-gable roof. The roofis adorned with patterned diamond and fishscale shingles,wide overhanging eaves and a Palladian style windowopening located in the gable peak which is protected by anadditional front gable overhang all of which are key featuresand massing associated with residential buildings constructedin the front gable Edwardian style. The subject buildingincludes rectangular window openings, varying in size andorganization, including paired, grouped and ribbon examples,all finished with large rough faced stone lintels and sills whichare representative of Edwardian detailing. The prominent andunique projecting two-storey bow window with ribbon stylewindow and the small window on the main level containingstain glass add to the unique aesthetic and individual variationassociated with the front gable Edwardian design. The subjectbuilding includes a rectangular entranceway opening with acentred bevel glass panel wood door protected by apedimented front gable open porch supported byfreestanding columns on brick piers which are consistent withthe front gable Edwardian aesthetic.
Contextual Value
194 Lorne Avenue is important in supporting the early 20thcentury expansion of the historic Village of Newmarket. Thelots lines, layout, and built form of the historic Village ofNewmarket was well established in the mid-19th century asshown in the commercial core found along Main Street and thepresence of residences located along several side streets. Theexpansion of the historic village in the late 19th and early 20th century resulting from the subdivision of several largeland parcels associated with early settlers created an increaseof development and saw the creation of several new sidestreets. The village's expansion naturally extended along theexisting streets which often provided direct access the historiccommercial core. 194 Lorne Avenue was original part of theBotsford Estate and the Millard family's large land holding,which was subdivided in the mid-19th century. Thedevelopment of this section of Lorne Avenue, through severalplans, laid the foundation for the opening of the streetscapeand creation of rhythmic lots through Plan 74 in 1891, to whichthis property became known as Block A. The presence ofbuildings along both side of the section of the streetscapewere well established by 1929.
Overall, the streetscape contains predominantly two to twoand-a-half storey residences, primarily brick construction, withmodest setbacks and various 20th century architectural styles.194 Lorne Avenue supports the continued growth of the historicvillage into the early 20th century. Located on an importantarterial road, 194 Lorne Avenue exhibits setback, massing,style, and decorative details consistent with the character ofthe expanded areas of the historic Village of Newmarket.
Additional information, including a full description of therationale for designation is available upon request from UmarMahmood, Planner, Committee of Adjustment and CulturalHeritage, Planning Services at (905) 895-5193, extension2458, or at umahmood@newmarket.ca during regularbusiness hours.