The Winder House
129-131 Wellington StreetLondon ON
N6B 2K7
| History: |
Completed in 1873, the Winder House was built by Henry Winder, a prominent local merchant in this Wellington Street neighbourhood. This building shows elements of Regency and Italianate style architecture and it is one of the few continuously-used wood frame construction commercial buildings in London. Until recently it was rented as an antique shop.
The most unique feature of this two-storey transitional Italianate building is the 28 centimetre wide flush board wood siding, an oddity for this design style. The heritage attributes include a symmetrical layout with similar windows on all four sides of the building; a low-pitched hipped roof; wood quoins on the corners that are visible from the street; a decorated frieze under the eaves on all four sides; and segmental window and door openings. The building has been recommended for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a building of cultural heritage value. |
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| Details: | An agreement is in place between Pathways and Heritage London Foundation to restore this building. | |
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What can you do to help: |
This project will require much community participation. We would welcome volunteers and assistance. For more information visit:http://www.redantiquitiesbuilding.com/ | |
