This 2 ½-storey wood frame dwelling, which dates from the early 1850s, is situated on the south side of Shore Street between University Avenue and Waterloo Row.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of this dwelling resides in the early development of Shore Street and in the residency of the Gough family. Constructed soon after Shore Street opened up in 1851, this house was occupied by Martin Gough and his family.
Martin Gough worked as a general labourer during the 1850s, but was also occupied on one of the local ferries at mid-century. Mr. Gough worked predominantly as a teamster, but for a period during 1882 he was responsible for lighting lamps in the city.
After Martin Gough’s death in 1886, James W. Gough moved into this house in which dwelling he raised his family. James W. Gough, the son of John and Jane Gough, was reared in his family home across the street at 52 Shore Street.
James Wellington Gough was well-known throughout Fredericton as an accomplished Stationary Engineer. He was employed more than a decade with the Fredericton Gas Company, which was located in close proximity to his home, on the corner of Shore Street and University Avenue. Following his tenure at the Gas Company, Mr. Gough had a 38 year career with the Hartt Boot & Shoe Company. James W. Gough resided in this house until his death in 1949 at the age of 85.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements identified for the dwelling at 63 Shore Street include:
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2 ½-storey wood frame construction
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Classical Revival style elements
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Medium pitched gable roof with returned eaves
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Large, rectangular windows
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Open, front verandah