This wood frame dwelling is situated at 161 Winslow Street between Lansdowne and Grey Streets.
Heritage Value
Built in 1934 as one of the first houses constructed on Winslow Street, this 1 ½-story dwelling is recognized for its Dutch revival architectural design, as well as having been built for J. Miles Gibson, UNB Dean of Forestry. Gibson graduated with a degree in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick in 1919. A decade later he joined the faculty of the Forestry Department, and over the course of his 32 year career, Gibson was an agent for change and advancement of the Forestry Department. In 1943, Professor Gibson was pivotal in introducing post-graduate forestry courses. Three years later he helped create the Maritime Forest Ranger School. That same year, Gibson became the first Dean of Forestry when the Department became a Faculty.
J. Miles Gibson had earned honours and distinctions beyond the gates of the University. Gibson served in the First World War, becoming a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion. During the Second World War, he served as director of civil defence for New Brunswick. It was in connection with this service role that Gibson was later awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements related to the dwelling located at 161 Winslow Street include:
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1 ½-storey wood frame with wide board siding, set far back from the street on an open grassed lot;
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Dutch Revival architectural design, featuring a prominent gambrel roof running parallel to the street, a symmetrical front façade;
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large rectangular 6-over-6 single hung windows with decorated wood shutters;
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central front door surmounted by transom, flanked by sidelights;
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open central portico supported by slim columns and topped by triangular pedimented roof.