Formal Recognition Type

Registered Heritage Structure

Heritage Value

The Arnold Morris House was designated a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1998 because of its aesthetic value.

Architecturally, this house represents the methods by which Newfoundland builders incorporated various building styles into their own homes. Instead of following the simple traditional style, the builders of this house, James Morris and Mr. Colson, constructed the exterior using decorative mouldings, but kept the rest of the house quite simple. Interestingly, this house has both a summer kitchen and a winter kitchen, an unusual feature in Newfoundland homes.

During the Second World War, St. George’s experienced an economic boost which allowed the residents of the area to update and improve their houses. Several changes took place on the Arnold Morris House during this time, including the addition of a glassed in veranda, which has several decorative transom windows, and multiple interior upgrades. Architectural changes such as these are important because they reflect the financial boost that the war had on Newfoundland. In many cases, examples such as the Arnold Morris House no longer exist due to constant modernization.

Source: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador property file “St. George’s – Arnold Morris House – FPT 1619”

Character Defining Elements

All elements that define the building’s vernacular design including:
-low pitched gable roof;
-narrow wooden clapboard;
-wooden cornerboards;
-elaborate exterior details, including large window mouldings, door mouldings, large raincaps, and transom window above doorway;
-glass veranda;
-decorative transom windows in porch;
-summer and winter kitchens;
-size and location of building.

Community

St. George's

Municipality

Town of St. George's

Civic Address

336 Main Street

Construction (circa)

1904 - 1909

Builder

James Morris and Mr. Colson

Style

Rectangular Long Façade