Notice: March 6, 2024

Map illustrating notice area, 1930 Line 12

**Notice of Intention to Designate Pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. o.18, as Amended**

Keaney House (circa 1872), 1930 Line 12, Part of Lot 20, Concession 12; being Part 2 on 51R-27417, and Part 1 on 51R-40246, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, resolved to give notice of intent to designate 1930 Line 12, under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. O.18, as it is of cultural heritage value and interest.

Reason for Designation

The Keaney House is important in defining, maintaining, and supporting the historic character of the rural area of Bradford West Gwillimbury and is physically, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings and the residents who may have resided at the subject property, have contributed to the development of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Design/ Physical Value

1930 Line 12 has design and physical value as a representative of the gothic revival architecture including but not limited to the brick, high-pitched roof, and symmetrical massing of the building.

Historical/ Associative Value

1930 Line 12 has historical value because of its direct associations with a number of early settler families, in particular the Keaney family.

Contextual Value

1930 Line 12 is important in defining, maintaining, and supporting the historic character of the rural area of West Gwillimbury.

Heritage Attributes

Original single detached dwelling in the upside down “T” formation (absent of any later added additions)
All dichromatic buff and brick cladding, including all decorative brick features/designs;
Symmetrical massing of the house;
Steep pitched roof;
Front gable; and,
Agricultural Building on Property (with Stone Foundation) and interior hand-hewn beams.

Additional Information

Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to the Office of Community Planning, 905 775 5366 ext. 1403 or email at tdysart@townofbwg.com.

Right to Object

Any person, whether representing an organization or private interest(s), may object to the proposed designation. Objections of the Notice of Intention to Designate the property may be served on the Town Clerk in writing by mail or email using the contact information below.

Notice of objection must be received within thirty (30) days of the Notice and must set out the reasons for the objection and be supported by the relevant facts.

By Mail
Tara Reynolds, Clerk
100 Dissette Street, Units 7 & 8,
P.O. Box 100
Bradford ON L3Z 2A7

By Email
treynolds@townofbwg.com

Dated at the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury this 6th day of March 2024.