29. The English Style

              29a. English Style (Beauport Quebec) 1760

  The English Style put in an appearance in Quebec City just after 1760. If you are into Canadian History you`ll realize that this style  was built by the British shortly after they defeated the French on the Plains of Abraham.  When I was photographing in Beauport about 10 years ago I learned that the city had no less than 677 structures listed as heritage buildings. What a gold mine! 

   29b. English Style (Merrickville)

What to look for (clues)

 - The building is built at street level, usually immediately beside a sidewalk. To enter the building you usually go down 2 or 3 steps to reach the central main entrance. There is normally a largish window on each side of the door.

 - You can only each the enticing verandah by ascending to the second floor and coming out the door. (Over the years some of the buildings have added outside stairs going directly to the verandah.)

 - The 2nd floor has large 3 windows. With the door and 3 windows the structure appears symmetrical.

- The fairly steep roof hip or gable roof reaches down to the second floor and shields the verandah from the snow or rain. Balanced dormers (roof windows) provide natural light for the upper floor. Gable  roofs with a bell-cast) upward curve may be used to protect larger verandahs.

   The exterior walls may be wood, brick, or a rough stone.

                           29c. English Style (Elora)

Where to find it

 - Obviously, the most likely spots are in the older regions of Quebec City or Beauport (where I found 4). While the style is rare in the rest of the country, you never know. I photographed examples in Ottawa, Merrickville and, believe it or not, Elora.

   The oldest road in the country is Avenue Royale, running, I  believe, from Montreal to passed St. Anne de Beaupre. If your interested in architectural styles, or even Canadian History, this is a must drive. 

                      29d. English Style  (e. of Quebec City, Avenue Royale)

                        29e. English Style (Beauport, Que.)