1995

EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATION
156 Winchester Street

Renovator: Carol Moore-Ede

Historical Information: The Lamb House: Parts of this beautiful house contain the oldest architectural elements in the area, dating to the 1830’s. The façade and fence of the house were designed by Henry Langley who designed many notable Toronto churches. Daniel Lamb took over his father’s factory in 1860, a glue factory located on what is now Wellesley Park and then took over the house and moved in with his bride in 1867 and lived there until his death in 1920. Lamb was responsible for the Riverdale Zoo, the Rosedale Valley Road and the reclaiming of Ashbridges Bay.

Reason for Award: Recognized for the replication of the original front porch with copper sheathed roof and Victorian fretwork that matches archival photos of the house.