Formal Recognition Type

Registered Heritage Structure

Heritage Value

7 Monkstown Road has been designated a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador for its aesthetic and historical values. 7 Monkstown Road is aesthetically valuable because this structure is a fine example of Second Empire (modified) architecture. It is much more elaborate in style then the Southcott Second Empire designs which became very typical after the 1892 Great Fire. This is reflected in the dormer windows with its saw-tooth decorative work, single storey bow window, the decorative brackets, fascia, frieze with its panel and roundel modified pilasters. 7 Monkstown Road has historical value because of its assocations with Sir Hugh Hoyles who built the house circa 1865, and was Prime Minister and later Chief Justice of Newfoundland. It is also associated with John S. Currie, politician and journalist, who resided there. Mr. Currie was elected to the House of Assembly in 1913 as the member of the Burin District until 1920. During his time in government he helped to organize the Permanent Marine Disaster Fund. This fund was provided for dependants of any fisherman or seaman who was injured or killed in a marine disaster. In 1916, Mr. Currie became editor of the Daily News; a position he held until his death in 1956. Source: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador property file “ St. John’s – 7 Monkstown Road – FPT 2120”

Character Defining Elements

All those elements that embody the Second Empire design, including; -narrow wooden clapboard; -window openings and fenestration; -covered verandah with decorative spindle work; -original entrance door with transom and small shelf decoration; -the decorative fascia; -frieze with its panel and roundel motif; -detailed saw-tooth designs on dormers and pilasters; -returned eaves; -two three pot chimneys; and -mansard roof with extended steep gable pitch.

Community

St. John's

Municipality

City of St. John's

Civic Address

007 Monkstown Road

Construction (circa)

19700101 - 19700101

Style

Rectangular Long Façade