Fronting on the south side of Churchill Row, this 2 ½-storey wood frame dwelling dates from 1894. This house is located on a large, open corner lot at the juncture of Churchill Row and Church Street.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of this dwelling is associated with the early development of Churchill Row and the ownership of Everett Daniel Johnson. Completed in 1894, this house was one of the first constructed on Churchill Row, then known as Union Street. When Devon amalgamated with Fredericton in 1945, there were two Union Streets. To avoid confusion, the Union Street on the south side of the St. John River was changed to Churchill Row.
Everett D. Johnson, of Loyalist descent, was originally from Charlotte County. He resided at Gibson (later known as South Devon) until the great fire of 1893. Mr. Johnson moved to Fredericton at that time. A carpenter and building contractor, Johnson probably built this house. Johnson was also foreman of Canadian Pacific Railway carpenters for many years. He served on City Council during the 1910s.
Everett D. Johnson’ son, Fred Johnson, who worked at the Post Office, resided in this house during the 1940s. The Johnson family lived in this house for more than half a century.
Character-Defining Elements
Character-defining elements associated with the dwelling at 812 Churchill Row includes:
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2 ½-storey wood frame construction
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Classical Revival style inspired shape and proportions
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gable end facing the street
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medium pitched roof
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front door topped by gable peaked roof which is supported by thin pilasters
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large, rectangular windows