Masson-Deck House
3069, Alexander Avenue, City of Windsor, Ontario, N9C, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1998/11/09
Autre nom(s)
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Liens et documents
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Date(s) de construction
1924/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2007/06/14
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
Built in 1924, the Masson-Deck House is a picturesque, one and one-half storey stucco dwelling in the French Cottage style.
Located in west Windsor, it is recognized for its heritage value by City of Windsor Bylaw 335-1998
Valeur patrimoniale
This building was designed by prominent Windsor architect Col. George Yule Masson as his personal residence when he was 29 years old. Masson, who lived there until 1964, was a senior partner in the architectural firm of Sheppard & Masson, which was responsible for many of the most prestigious buildings constructed in the Windsor area from the mid-1920s to mid-1960s. In addition to a noteworthy architectural career, and extensive community involvement, Col. Masson served as the Commanding Officer of the Ontario Regiment Tank during the Second World War. The home's second owner, Dr. John Deck, for whom this property is also named, was a well-known Latin scholar, author and professor of philosophy at the University of Windsor.
The distinctive design, quality of materials and workmanship, and a variety of picturesque features make the one and one-half storey Masson-Deck House an excellent example of a French Cottage style residence. It has undergone few changes since its construction in 1924 by builder Earl and Williams. Representative design elements include its characteristic hipped roof with a central chimney over the main section of the house, prominent dormers, a rough-cast stucco exterior, and multi-paned windows.
Sources: Building Analysis Form, July 1998; City of Windsor Bylaw 335-1998; and files from the Municipal Archives, Windsor Public Library.
Éléments caractéristiques
Key character defining elements that express the heritage value include its:
- distinctive hipped roof with a central chimney over the main section of the house;
- rough-cast stucco exterior
- cedar shingle roof
- six-over-six double hung windows
- front L window with six-by-four panes
- prominent dormers
- brick window sills
- soldier course brick base at grade
- ornate, bracketed, wood front door frame and canopy.
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Ontario
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Ont.)
Loi habilitante
Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario
Type de reconnaissance
Désignation du patrimoine municipal (partie IV)
Date de reconnaissance
1998/11/09
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
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Thème - catégorie et type
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Résidence
- Logement unifamilial
Architecte / Concepteur
Dr. John Deck
Constructeur
Earl and Williams
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Office of Heritage Planner, City of Windsor
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON05-0509
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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