Formal Recognition Type

Registered Heritage Structure

Heritage Value

John William Roberts House was designated a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2003 due to its historic and aesthetic value.

John William Roberts House has historic value because of its association with early settlers in the Bonne Bay area. The Roberts were among the first settlers in Woody Point. John William’s father John arrived in the community in 1849 with his wife Emma (Decker) and four children. Nine more children followed and many residents of present day Woody Point can trace their ancestry back to these pioneers. It has further historical value as it is one of the structures which was saved from the 1922 fire which destroyed much of the harbour front.

John William Roberts House has aesthetic value as it is a representative example of a type of house built by early settlers in the region. Many immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador, regardless of the area or time of settlement, built small homes and employed simple design elements.

Source: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador property file “Woody Point – John William Roberts House – FPT 1853”

Character Defining Elements

All elements that define the simple vernacular design including:
-number of storeys;
-single front peak roof;
-chimney size, style and placement;
-return on eaves;
-wood shingle exterior sheathing;
-wooden corner boards;
-wooden window size, style, trim and placement;
-size, style, trim and placement of exterior wooden doors;
-dimension, location and orientation of building.

Community

Woody Point

Municipality

Town of Woody Point

Civic Address

Water Street

Construction (circa)

1898 - 1898

Builder

John William Roberts

Style

Rectangular Long Façade