Notice of Intention to Designate: 12909 Kennedy Road

TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Caledon intends to designate the following property as being of cultural heritage value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18:

• 12909 Kennedy Road

The property is located on the southeast corner of Kennedy Road and Old School Road, being within the west half of Lot 22, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, geographic Township of Chinguacousy.

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

The design and physical value of the property at 12909 Kennedy Road relates to its late 19^th century stone farmhouse. Built c.1877-1886 for William and Margaret Snell, the one-and-a-half-storey dwelling with front centre gable is a representative example of the Ontario Cottage style. Constructed of rubble stone masonry, the dwelling was embellished with ribbon pointing, applied on the front and side facades to create the appearance of cut stone, and large stone quoining on all corners. The stones used on the front façade are notably smaller than those on the side facades, creating a visually striking contrast. Typical of the Ontario Cottage style, the farmhouse displays characteristics of both the Gothic Revival and Neoclassical style with unusually ornate detailing for a rural dwelling. In particular, the cut limestone features above the windows and door display a high degree of craftsmanship, suggesting the house was constructed by a skilled mason or team of masons.

The historical or associative value of 12909 Kennedy Road is found in its direct association with the Snell family and longevity of occupancy/ownership by the Russell family for over a century. The Snells were among the earliest settlers in Chinguacousy Township and the home is indicative of their prosperity in the region.

The property holds contextual value for its role in defining, maintaining and supporting the rural agricultural character of this area. Set back from the road on a shallow rise, the farmhouse and its related mature vegetation remain part of the surrounding rural agricultural landscape. The property is physically, visually, and historically linked to the adjacent Dixon’s Union Church and Cemetery and other nearby farmhouses at 4 Robert Wilson Street, which features similar stone masonry, and 12891 Hurontario Street.

Contact

Please contact Heritage staff at heritage@caledon.ca for further information regarding the cultural heritage value and heritage attributes of these properties.

Right to Object

Any person may, within thirty days after publication of this notice, serve the Clerk notice of their objection to the proposed designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, setting out the reason for the objection and all relevant facts.

By email:
Kevin Klingenberg                         
Town Clerk
kevin.klingenberg@caledon.ca

By mail, courier or personal delivery attention:
Kevin Klingenberg, Corporate Services/Town Clerk
6311 Old Church Road
Caledon ON L7C 1J6