Description
Located on Victoria Street in Harbour Grace, NL, the Goodland House is a wooden two storey house with a hip roof constructed circa 1850. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Statement of Significance
Formal Recognition Type
Registered Heritage Structure
Heritage Value
The Goodland House was designated a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1995 because of its aesthetic and cultural value. The Goodland House has aesthetic value as it is a well preserved example of a house designed with a central chimney. The house was constructed for middle class tenants yet it presented a plain, neat facade, achieved through the use of symmetrical design elements. The entrance doors utilize some decorative features but these blend harmoniously with the overall exterior continuity. The Goodland House has cultural value as it is representative of a particular time and place. At the time the house was constructed, Harbour Grace was witnessing a growth in its middle class as the merchant truck system was slowly evolving into a more modern economy. The standard of living of those involved in this new economy was also improving, a reality reflected in homes and other structures. The Goodland House survived major fires that destroyed other buildings in Harbour Grace and remains as a physical reminder of nineteenth century middle class standards. Source: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador property file “Harbour Grace – Goodland House – FPT 1556”
Character Defining Elements
-centre four-flue chimney style and placement; -stone wall foundation; -number of storeys; -hip roof; -roof at rear demarcating two storey addition; -wooden roof shingles; -narrow clapboard; -corner boards; -window size, style, trim and placemen
Location and History
Community
Harbour Grace
Municipality
Town of Harbour Grace
Civic Address
Victoria Street
Construction (circa)
19700101 - 19700101
Style
Square
Location
Similar Heritage Properties