This 2-storey wood frame dwelling was constructed about 1840. This Classical Revival style dwelling is situated on the north side of Charlotte Street between Northumberland and Westmorland Streets.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of this dwelling is associated with the early development of the West Plat and with the prominence of its ownership. This area remained largely undeveloped until the 1850s, and the construction of this Classical Revival style dwelling is significant as it was one of the first houses built at the west end of Charlotte Street.
John M. Taylor, who was a carpenter and served as engineer with the Fredericton City Water Works, purchased the property in 1895. While he owned this property, John M. Taylor resided around the corner from this house at 232 Northumberland Street with his brother, photographer George T. Taylor. Though untrained, John M. Taylor served as both a practical and mechanical engineer. He built his own bicycle, known as a velocipede, and he also repaired equipment for the Fire Department. He was often engaged to repair, refurbish, and rehabilitate the fire engines. John M. Taylor also built his own hand pump steam engine for use by the Fire Department.
Having served as a rental property for more than four decades, Taylor’s his nieces and nephews sold what they referred to as “the Charlotte Street property” in 1944 to Joseph McQuade.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements identified for the dwelling located at 213 Charlotte Street include:
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2-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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Front gabled orientation
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Open entry porch, supported by slim posts
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Entry porch topped with low pitched roof gable roof with returned eaves
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Regular rectangular windows