Heritage Designation: 119 Woodward Avenue
Saturday, October 15, 2022
HERITAGE DESIGNATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER O.18
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie intends to designate the property at the following municipal address as property of architectural and/or historical value or interest under Part IV of The Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter O.18.
REASON FOR PROPOSED DESIGNATION – 119 WOODWARD AVENUE
It is recommended that the property located at 119 Woodward Avenue be designated as having cultural heritage value under the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV. The physical heritage features that are present are its overall design as an American Foursquare style home which was popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The foundation of the building is sandstone that was excavated during the construction of the Sault Ste. Marie canal and the building retains some of the original lead glass windows. Norman Bethune, an important figure in Canada’s medical history, lived at this residence in 1905 while attending school in Sault Ste. Marie. The molded concrete blocks that make up the exterior of the building appear to be original. Albert H. Mahon constructed the building in 1903-04.
Pursuant to clause 29(4)(c) of the Act, a statement of objection to this notice of the intention to designate the property described within this notice may be served on the Clerk within 30 days after the date of the newspaper’s publication.
Further information respecting the proposed designation is available from the City of Sault Ste. Marie Clerk’s Department.