Superintendent’s House – Glencoe St.

Dates vary – some Dates vary – some estimate 1810. estimate 1810.

DHR 1987 Survey DHR 1987 Survey estimates 1880estimates 1880

DHR 1994 Survey DHR 1994 Survey estimates 1900-1920estimates 1900-1920

1887 Norfolk County 1887 Norfolk County Survey indicates a Survey indicates a structure at the present structure at the present location of the location of the Superintendent’s HouseSuperintendent’s House

Letter from Leroy Letter from Leroy Edwards indicates Edwards indicates possibility of house on possibility of house on Canal.Canal.

Letter from Leroy Edwards, Toll-Letter from Leroy Edwards, Toll-gatherergatherer

18651865 Re: occupying Federal forces:Re: occupying Federal forces:

““The books of the office were taken from me, with the The books of the office were taken from me, with the building which contained them….goods were carried building which contained them….goods were carried through under military permits. I asked payment of tolls, through under military permits. I asked payment of tolls, which were refused. I tested my power to stop vessels, as which were refused. I tested my power to stop vessels, as in the case of the steamer Dolly.” in the case of the steamer Dolly.”

Letter from Leroy Edwards, Toll-Letter from Leroy Edwards, Toll-gatherergatherer

18651865 Re: occupying Federal forces:Re: occupying Federal forces:

““The books of the office were taken from me, with the The books of the office were taken from me, with the building which contained them….goods were carried building which contained them….goods were carried through under military permits. I asked payment of tolls, through under military permits. I asked payment of tolls, which were refused. I tested my power to stop vessels, as which were refused. I tested my power to stop vessels, as in the case of the steamer Dolly.”in the case of the steamer Dolly.”

Seems to indicate that office of the toll-gatherer was Seems to indicate that office of the toll-gatherer was located on the Canal located on the Canal

Dutch lap siding Dutch lap siding Single-pileSingle-pile 6/6 sash6/6 sash Braced frameBraced frame 5 course exterior 5 course exterior Chimney on south elevationChimney on south elevation Lath and plaster interiorLath and plaster interior Side passage planSide passage plan Porch on west elevationPorch on west elevation Tin roof with shingles Tin roof with shingles

underneathunderneath

First Floor Second Floor

c. 1899 - 1910

date unknown [1860s – 1890s]

2009

date unknown [1860s – 1890s]

Evidence that shed was addition to house

Narrow entrance if used for mule shed – probable office at this time

Telegraph wires for office

Security for lower windows & curtains for office

Lower left window not evident

date unknown [1860s – 1890s] c. 1899 - 1910

Addition removed

date unknown [1860s – 1890s] c. 1899 - 1910

Detail under roofline removed

Windows apparently boarded, removed later

c. 1899 - 19102009

date unknown [1860s – 1890s]

2009Shutter ‘stain’ evident

c. 1899 - 1910

Confirmation addition was constructed after c. 1910

c. 1899 - 19102009

Lease of land from R.E.B. Stewart to John G. Wallace – 1916-Lease of land from R.E.B. Stewart to John G. Wallace – 1916-19171917

Current StatusCurrent Status

House not listed as contributing structure on House not listed as contributing structure on National Register or on Multiple Property National Register or on Multiple Property Documentation FormDocumentation Form

Current StatusCurrent Status

House not listed as contributing structure on House not listed as contributing structure on National Register or on Multiple Property National Register or on Multiple Property Documentation FormDocumentation Form

House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey and considered contributing by DHRSurvey and considered contributing by DHR

Current StatusCurrent Status

House not listed as contributing structure on House not listed as contributing structure on National Register or on Multiple Property National Register or on Multiple Property Documentation FormDocumentation Form

House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey and considered contributing by DHRSurvey and considered contributing by DHR

HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it contributing without “paperwork on it.”contributing without “paperwork on it.”

Current StatusCurrent Status

House not listed as contributing structure on House not listed as contributing structure on National Register or on Multiple Property National Register or on Multiple Property Documentation FormDocumentation Form

House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey and considered contributing by DHRSurvey and considered contributing by DHR

HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it contributing without “paperwork on it.”contributing without “paperwork on it.”

Suggestion by DHR to complete “individual Suggestion by DHR to complete “individual nomination tied to MPD”nomination tied to MPD”

Current StatusCurrent Status

House not listed as contributing structure on House not listed as contributing structure on National Register or on Multiple Property National Register or on Multiple Property Documentation FormDocumentation Form

House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey and considered contributing by DHRSurvey and considered contributing by DHR

HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it contributing without “paperwork on it.”contributing without “paperwork on it.”

Suggestion by DHR to complete “individual Suggestion by DHR to complete “individual nomination tied to MPD”nomination tied to MPD”

DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey indicates could DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey indicates could be eligible “under criterion C”be eligible “under criterion C”

Current StatusCurrent Status House not listed as contributing structure on National House not listed as contributing structure on National

Register or on Multiple Property Documentation FormRegister or on Multiple Property Documentation Form House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey House IS listed on DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey

and considered contributing by DHRand considered contributing by DHR HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it contributing HOWEVER the NPS does not consider it contributing

without “paperwork on it.”without “paperwork on it.” Suggestion by DHR to complete “individual Suggestion by DHR to complete “individual

nomination tied to MPD”nomination tied to MPD” DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey indicates could be DHR Reconnaissance Level Survey indicates could be

eligible “under criterion C”eligible “under criterion C” Does HPC want to move forward with an individual Does HPC want to move forward with an individual

nomination?nomination?

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