305 Carnarvon Street
Keary House (1893)
Folk Victorian Style

The house, built in 1893, reflects the simple Folk Victorian style of architecture. The architectural and historical significance of the house is high, as this home is the oldest known surviving structure in the Province designed by the noted architectural partnership of Samuel Maclure and Charles Clow. This house represents one of the first commissions granted to Maclure, the son of a Royal Engineer, from the family of James Keary, another pioneer Royal Engineer. Although it is now finished in stucco, the overall form of the house has survived with its original porch, windows, doors and decorative gables. Tudor gable elements and bay window brackets likely remain under the stucco and may be easily recovered in the future.

City Directory Entries - 1925 to 1975

1925: McVie, Wm mach h 305 Carnarvon
1935: Morrison, Wm e (Adelia A) dir Coulthard Sutherland h 305 Carnarvon
1945: Morrison, Adela A wid W E h 305 Carnarvon
1955: Robins, Mrs Mary D sten h 305 Carnarvon
1965: Morrison, Adelia A B wid W E h 305 Carnarvon [first name as in directory]
1975: Town, Terrace N & Sandra, buyer Malkin & Pinton Industrial Sups h 305 Carnarvon
1975: Watson, James, drvr Totem Disposal, h 305 Carnarvon

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