59 Lansdowne Street is a Craftsman Bungalow dwelling set between Waterloo Row and University Avenue.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of this dwelling is associated with its architectural style and its ownership. The early 20th century Craftsman Bungalow style dominates the Lansdowne streetscape, with most of these dwellings being built in the 1910s. This 1 ½-storey dwelling was built in 1920, and was the last Craftsman Bungalow constructed on this street.
Thomas Rainsford Foster, the earliest known occupant of this dwelling, resided here from 1922 until his death in 1939. Mr. Foster was a well-known carpenter who worked for prominent building contractors, including Moses Mitchell. Moses Mitchell, who served as Mayor of Fredericton from 1914-1917, built at least two houses on Lansdowne Street, including one of the other Craftsman Bungalows.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements identified for 59 Lansdowne Street include:
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1 ½-storey wood frame construction of Craftsman Bungalow style
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Symmetrical 5-bay front façade
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Stucco exterior finish
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Wide sheltering medium pitched gable roof, with its ridge parallel to the street and central gabled dormer. The overhang features no horizontal soffit
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Large rectangular single-hung windows