2008

EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATION
314 Wellesley Street East

Renovators: Eric and Renata Dzuba

Historical Information: Built in 1890, this is an outstanding example of grand Queen Anne (unusual in Cabbagetown). Unusually shaped window frames (no two windows are the same) were made by the original owner Thomas Harris, a stone-cutter. The 1861 Assessment record for 35 Spruce Street reveals that Charles McKay’s “brick cottage” was the only structure on the south side of Spruce Street and valued at the fulsome sum of $60.  The still-vacant Trinity (Medical) College site just to the west was valued at $72.

Reason for Award: This house was treated to a complete facade 'lift' which included brick restoration and recasting of the original terra cotta decorations that had been obscured and damaged by wear and years of paint.