Description
Built in 1899, William Ellis Saint House is a good example of late nineteenth/early twentieth century vernacular architecture in Newfoundland. Located in Bonavista, NL the two-and-a-half storey, steep gable roof house is a highly visible landmark in the town. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Statement of Significance
Formal Recognition Type
Registered Heritage Structure
Heritage Value
William Ellis Saint House was designated a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1995 due to its aesthetic value.
William Ellis Saint House has aesthetic value as it is a good example of vernacular architecture of this period. There have been few alterations to the architectural style of the building since its construction and thus most style elements remain intact. William Ellis Saint House has further aesthetic value as a landmark in the community of Bonavista. Its location at a high elevation makes the house a highly visible structure in the town.
Source: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador property file “Bonavista – William Ellis Saint House – FPT 193”
Character Defining Elements
All elements that define the building’s outport vernacular design including:
– steeply pitched roof;
– chimney style (corbelled top) and placement;
– number of storeys;
– narrow wooden clapboard;
– wooden corner boards;
– symmetrical main facade;
– wooden window size, style, trim and placement;
– wooden storm window size, style, trim and placement;
– size, style, trim and placement of exterior wooden doors;
– size, style, trim and placement of linhay on rear façade, and;
– dimension, location and orientation of building.
Location and History
Community
Bonavista
Municipality
Town of Bonavista
Civic Address
Ryan's Hill
Construction (circa)
1899 - 1899
Builder
William Ellis Saint
Style
Rectangular Long Façade
Location
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