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25a. Late Georgian (Gananoque) City Hall
As time went by, the (plain) original Georgian evolved as people became wealthier and desired something a little fancier. Think of the 'Late Georgian' as a Georgian in a party dress. The shape, symmetry, roof and windows are basically the same, but numerous small changes appeared that mad the building, not just practical, but attractive!
25c. Late Georgian (Niagara-on-the-Lake)*
* Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) buildings were, with one exception, burned by the American forces when they retreated in 1813. As a result many of towns buildings were rebuilt a short time after this date. The building above is unusual in the fact that it is only one room deep.
What to look for (clues)
What to look for (clues)
There are a number of decorative additions that normally set the Late Georgian apart from its earlier, plain ancestor. These may include;
There are a number of decorative additions that normally set the Late Georgian apart from its earlier, plain ancestor. These may include;
1) Fancy corner stones (quoins),
1) Fancy corner stones (quoins),
2) Multi-coloured brick or stone (polychrome)
2) Multi-coloured brick or stone (polychrome)
3) Fancier decorations around the windows (lintel [above], sill [below] and shutters [at the sides],
3) Fancier decorations around the windows (lintel [above], sill [below] and shutters [at the sides],
4) A lighter, more delicate verandah,
4) A lighter, more delicate verandah,
5) A horizontal line (string course) between the floors,
5) A horizontal line (string course) between the floors,
6) Pilasters (fake, non-load-bearing 1/2 pillars)
6) Pilasters (fake, non-load-bearing 1/2 pillars)
7) An elaborate entryway: a classier door, a patterned 1/2-moon arch over the door (transom) and matching (single or double) patterned glass panes beside the door (sidelights).
7) An elaborate entryway: a classier door, a patterned 1/2-moon arch over the door (transom) and matching (single or double) patterned glass panes beside the door (sidelights).
One of the difficulties with identifying the Late Georgian style is determining whether the building is originally a plain Georgian that's been altered or a much later structure. (The building materials used on the house may help here.) The next building, the Nelles Manor in Grimsby was originally constructed in the 1790 but had its facade altered just after 1820. (This is judged the longest, permanently lived in house in Ontario.)
One of the difficulties with identifying the Late Georgian style is determining whether the building is originally a plain Georgian that's been altered or a much later structure. (The building materials used on the house may help here.) The next building, the Nelles Manor in Grimsby was originally constructed in the 1790 but had its facade altered just after 1820. (This is judged the longest, permanently lived in house in Ontario.)
25b. Late Georgian (Grimsby) Nelles Manor
25d. Late Georgian (Galt, Cambridge)
Where to find it
Where to find it
The Late Georgian, like its older brother, may be found in both urban and rural settings. Georgians with their attractiveness and practicality have never gone out of style.
I was surprised to recently discover that attractive homes in upscale neighbourhoods were being torn down and replaced by versions of 'The Late Georgian".
25e. Late Georgian (Stratford)
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