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Masson-Deck House

3069, Alexander Avenue, City of Windsor, Ontario, N9C, Canada

Reconnu formellement en: 1998/11/09

A distinctive hipped roof and prominent dormers highlight this French Cottage style home.; City of Windsor Planning Department
Masson-Deck House
The Masson-Deck House has undergone few changes since it 1924 construction.; City of Windsor Collection
Masson-Deck House, circa 1925
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Autre nom(s)

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Liens et documents

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

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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.

HPON05-0509

Statut

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Inscriptions associées

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