Clarington Council intends to designate 17 post-WWII Victory Houses for their historical and architectural value

1 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing, and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building follows a simple and compact form with frame construction and is clad with horizontal siding. 1 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings of various sizes and a simple, single, rectangular entrance door opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. There is a front gable peak, which also appears to be a common design element found in the Victory Housing neighbourhood, which is located over paired rectangular windows. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

1 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 1 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant was veteran William John “W.J.” Ross McKnight, who purchased the property in April 1947 for $4,000. McKnight served overseas with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment for five years, where he attained the rank of Sergeant-Major. McKnight was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his action in July 1943 at Valguarnera, Sicily, in which he charged an Axis outpost and cleared it of enemy combatants. McKnight was also active in Branch 179 of the Royal Canadian Legion, where he served as President during the 1950s. McKnight resided in the subject property for over 25 years until his death in 1973.

1 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

1 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue, the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 1 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

1 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

1 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

1 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 2 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

2 Veterans Avenue is located on the south side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

2 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction and clad with horizontal siding. 2 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings of various sizes and a simple, single, entranceway opening located on a closed-in portico topped by a gable peak. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

2 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 2 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 2 Veterans Avenue was Gordon T. McPherson, who purchased the property in April 1947. It is unclear if Gordon McPherson served with the Canadian Armed Forces overseas, or if he was part of the domestic war effort, however a newspaper article verified Gordon McPherson’s purchase of the subject property, where he paid a $200 deposit on August 7, 1946. Gordon was a Freemason at the Cannington Masonic Lodge and was a steward at St. Paul’s United Church. Gordon died June 24, 1975. 2 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

2 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue, the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 2 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

2 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves
• Enclosed portico with front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney 

2 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory house
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue 2 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane.

The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O. 18 and in the matter of the lands and premises known municipally as 4 Veterans Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington

4 Veterans Avenue is located on the north side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veteran’s Housing Initiative.

4 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with wood frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 4 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings of various sizes and a simple, single, rectangular entrance door opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. There is a front gable peak, which also appears to be a common design element found in the Victory Housing neighbourhood, which is located over paired rectangular windows. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

4 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veteran’s Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veteran’s Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veteran’s housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 4 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 4 Veterans Avenue was Alfred Samells, who paid a $200 deposit on the purchase of the property on August 7, 1946. Alfred ‘Alf’ or ‘Sammy’ was a member of Branch 178 of the Canadian Legion and died in 1997. 4 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

4 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 4 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

4 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

4 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

4 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane.

The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 5 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

5 Veterans Avenue is located on the south side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veteran’s Housing Initiative.

5 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 5 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening located on a closed-in portico topped by a gable peak. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or highly decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House design. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

5 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 5 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 5 Veterans Avenue was Raymond Kowal, who purchased the property in April 1947. Raymond Kowal served overseas with the 6th Hussars in the Italian Campaign from 1941 until 1945. He was decorated several times for his service and received the 39-45 Star, the Italian Star, the Defence of England Medal, the Middle West Star, the Victory Medal, and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal. After his discharge in 1946, he joined the OPP and worked mostly as a traffic officer.

5 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

5 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue, the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 5 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

5 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

5 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veteran’s Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veteran’s Land Act and Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attribute that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

5 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attribute that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 6 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

6 Veterans Avenue is located on the north side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veteran’s Housing Initiative.

6 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 6 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

6 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 6 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 6 Veterans’ Avenue was Robert T. Hayes, who purchased the property in April 1947. Robert Hayes enlisted with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in 1939 and was sent to Sicily as part of the 1st Canadian Division in 1943. After the cessation of World War II, Robert Hayes was stationed in Kingston and then moved to Bowmanville after his discharge.

 6 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the building,s and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

6 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue, the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 6 Veterans Avenue and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

6 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

6 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

6 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood, located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 7 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

7 Veterans Avenue is located on the south side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veteran’s Housing Initiative.

7 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 7 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening located on a closed-in portico topped by a gable peak. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

7 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 7 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company as intended by the Veterans’ Housing initiative. The first occupant of 7 Veterans Avenue was Carl A. Rogers, who purchased the property in April 1947.

7 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

7 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veteran’s Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 7 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

7 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attribute that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves
• Enclosed portico with gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

7 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

7 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 8 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

8 Veterans Avenue is located on the north side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veteran’s Housing Initiative.

8 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 8 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening topped by a gable peak. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or highly decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

8 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 8 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company as intended by the Veterans’ Housing initiative. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 8 Veterans Avenue was Charles W. Wright, who purchased the property in April 1947. Charles served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.

8 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

8 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue, the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 8 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

8 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves
• Front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

8 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

8 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 9 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

9 Veterans Avenue is located on the south side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

9 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and an off-centre gable peak located on the facade. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 9 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or highly decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

9 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and Reginald Rackham. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 9 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 9 Veterans Avenue was Reginald Rackham, who purchased the property in April 1947. Reginald Rackham served in the RCAF in St. John, Quebec, during World War II, and after his discharge, he returned to Bowmanville as a physical education instructor at the Ontario Training School for Boys. He joined the OPP in 1949 and became the head of its photography and fingerprint division. Reginald Rackham was involved in many high-profile cases and helped to establish 17 OPP identification units across the province.

9 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

9 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 9 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

9 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney  

9 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

9 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 10 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

10 Veterans Avenue is located on the north side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veteran’s Housing Initiative.

10 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction and is clad with horizontal siding. 10 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings of various sizes and a simple, single, entranceway opening located on a closed-in portico topped by a gable peak. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

10 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 10 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 10 Veterans Avenue was Edward Tice, who purchased the property in April 1947. Edward Tice was a gunner in the Fourth Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, which was sent to England in 1941.

10 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

10 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veteran’s Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 10 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

10 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

10 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ 3 Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

10 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 11 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

11 Veterans Avenue is located on the south side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

11 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing, and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building follows a simple and compact form with frame construction and is clad with horizontal siding. 11 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings of various sizes and a simple, single, rectangular entrance door opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

11 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 11 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 11 Veterans Avenue was W. Bertram Syer, who purchased the property in April 1947. Bertram Syer was part of the RCAF inspection division and attained the rank of Sergeant before being discharged in 1945. After leaving the military, he worked as an electrical refrigeration technician and was also involved with the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce.

11 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

11 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue, the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 1 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

11 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

11 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ 3 Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory house
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Veterans Avenue

11 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 12 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

12 Veterans Avenue is located on the south side of Veterans Avenue in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

12 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 12 Veterans Avenue showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or highly decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

12 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans' Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 12 Veterans Avenue was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 12 Veterans Avenue was William “Bill” Tait, who purchased the property in April 1947. Bill enlisted in “D” Company of the Midland Battalion in 1940. He was sent to fight in the Italian campaign as part of the 8th Army in 1943. In 1944, he had been promoted to Corporal and was serving with the 1st Toronto Irish Regiment, “B” Company and had been wounded by shrapnel in the left foot. He was wounded a second time by a German mine, also in Italy, and was promoted to Lance Sergeant before being discharged at the end of the war.

12 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

12 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. Specifically, along Veterans Avenue the asymmetrical façade composition is consistent along the north side of the road and opposite on the south side of the road, ultimately acting as mirror images of each other. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 12 Veterans Avenue, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

12 Veterans Avenue has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

12 Veterans Avenue has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

One-storey Victory House

Frame construction

Overall massing and setback

Location on Veterans Avenue

12 Veterans Avenue is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Veterans Avenue

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 36 Second Street, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

36 Second Street is located on the north side of Second Street in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

36 Second Street has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing, and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building follows a simple and compact form with frame construction and is clad with horizontal siding. 36 Second Street showcases unadorned rectangular window openings of various sizes and a simple, single, rectangular entrance door opening located in an enclosed portico topped with a gable peak. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. There is a front gable peak, which also appears to be a common design element found in the Victory Housing neighbourhood, which is located over paired rectangular windows. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

36 Second Street has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 36 Second Street was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 36 Second Street was George Carter, who purchased the house in 1947. George Carter enlisted in 1940 and served overseas in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. He was discharged in 1945.

36 Second Street has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

36 Second Street is important in supporting the character of the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 36 Second Street, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

36 Second Street has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window openings
• Enclosed portico with rectangular entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

36 Second Street has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Second Street

36 Second Street is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Second Street

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 38 Second Street, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

38 Second Street is located on the north side of Second Street in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

38 Second Street has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with wood frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 38 Second Street showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entrance door opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or highly decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. The building has an exterior brick chimney, which is a feature found on all the Victory Houses within the planned Victory Housing neighbourhood.

38 Second Street has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 38 Second Street was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 38 Second Street was Richard Patfield, who purchased the property from the Town of Bowmanville in 1947. Richard Patfield enlisted in 1941, was wounded in Italy in 1943, and returned to Bowmanville at the end of the war, where he worked for Goodyear.

38 Second Street has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project

38 Second Street is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area.38 Second Street, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

38 Second Street has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

38 Second Street has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Second Street

38 Second Street is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Second Street

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025: 

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 49 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

49 Lambs Lane is located on the east side of Lambs Lane in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

49 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves. The subject building features a simple and compact form with frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 49 Lambs Lane showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. An exterior brick chimney is found on all the Victory Houses in the surrounding streetscape and within the Victory Housing neighbourhood.

49 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The Victory Housing subdivision, containing 49 Lambs Lane, was originally part of Lots 11 and 12 in Plan H50080 (Simpson & Lockhart Plan), which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville along with adjacent Plan 595 in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of four uniform lots established along the east side of Lambs Lane, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 49 Lambs Lane was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 49 Lambs Lane was Frederick Dorken, who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 and saw combat during the Battle of Britain. He served as an air gunner and wireless operator and returned to Canada after flying 30 combat missions. After World War II, he worked as a tinsmith before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy, where he served as a Shipwright for 27 years.

49 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

49 Lambs Lane is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 49 Lambs Lane and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

49 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attribute that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

49 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attribute that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Lambs Lane

49 Lambs Lane is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Lambs Lane

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 51 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

51 Lambs Lane is located on the east side of Lambs Lane in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

51 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof. The subject building features a simple and compact form with wood frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 51 Lambs Lane showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. There is a front gable peak, which also appears to be a common design element found in the Victory Housing neighbourhood, which is located over paired rectangular windows. An exterior brick chimney is found on all the Victory Houses in the surrounding streetscape and within the Victory Housing neighbourhood.

51 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The Victory Housing subdivision, containing 51 Lambs Lane, was originally part of Lots 11 and 12 in Plan H50080 (Simpson & Lockhart Plan), which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville, along with adjacent Plan 595, in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of four uniform lots established along the east side of Lambs Lane, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 51 Lambs Lane was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 51 Lambs Lane was World War II veteran Bill Porter, who purchased 51 Lambs Lane with his wife, Catherine Thompson Porter, in 1947.

51 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

51 Lambs Lane is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 51 Lambs Lane and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

51 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

51 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Lambs Lane

51 Lambs Lane is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Lambs Lane

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 53 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

53 Lambs Lane is located on the east side of Lambs Lane in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

53 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof. The subject building features a simple and compact form with wood frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 53 Lambs Lane showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entranceway opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or highly decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. An exterior brick chimney is found on all houses, and the front gable peak appears to be a common design element found on Victory Houses in the surrounding streetscape and within the Victory Housing neighbourhood.

53 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The Victory Housing subdivision, containing 53 Lambs Lane, was originally part of Lots 11 and 12 in Plan H50080 (Simpson & Lockhart Plan), which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville, along with adjacent Plan 595, in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of four uniform lots established along the east side of Lambs Lane, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 53 Lambs Lane was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 53 Lambs Lane was Edward A. Baker, who purchased the property in 1947.

Edward Allan Baker was born on December 28, 1918, and enlisted from Clarke Township as a Private and was stationed in England, although his role in the war is unknown. (Canadian Statesman 1945b; 1946a). Edward Baker paid a deposit of $100 on August 27, 1947, for the subject property. Edward, who went by Allan, remained in the Canadian Army and was stationed in both England and at Camp Borden after the end of World War II, where he served in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (RCEME) corps. Edward Baker died on June 17, 2010, in Haliburton, Ontario.

53 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

53 Lambs Lane is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 53 Lambs Lane and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

53 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

53 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Lambs Lane

53 Lambs Lane is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Lambs Lane

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 55 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

55 Lambs Lane is located on the east side of Lambs Lane in the Town of Bowmanville. The property contains a one-storey building constructed between 1946 and 1947 as part of Bowmanville’s Veterans’ Housing Initiative.

55 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. Typical of this type of building is its one-storey construction, rectangular plan, asymmetrical massing and side gable roof. The subject building features a simple and compact form with wood frame construction clad with horizontal siding. 55 Lambs Lane showcases unadorned rectangular window openings and a simple, single, asymmetrically placed entrance door opening. The subject building does not feature any ornamentation or decorative features, which is typical of the Victory House style. There is a front gable peak, which also appears to be a common design element found in the Victory Housing neighbourhood, which is located over paired rectangular windows. An exterior brick chimney is found on all houses, and the front gable peak appears to be a common design element found on Victory Houses in the surrounding streetscape and within the Victory Housing neighbourhood.

55 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act. The subject property was originally part of local entrepreneur John Jury’s large estate, which was purchased by the Town of Bowmanville in 1946 to be the site of Bowmanville’s veterans’ housing subdivision. The subject property is one of 12 uniform lots established along both sides of Veterans Avenue, and one of 18 lots undertaken as part of the Town of Bowmanville’s Veterans' Housing initiative. Throughout Ontario and Canada, the planned and deliberate construction associated with these kinds of Veterans’ Housing initiatives was the result of legislation like the Veterans’ Land Act. The Veterans’ Land Act sought to provide affordable housing to returning veterans and personnel associated with domestic war industries in Canada. 55 Lambs Lane was constructed between 1946 and 1947 by the Toronto Construction Company. As intended by the Veteran’s Housing initiative, the first occupant of 55 Lambs Lane was Donald W. Allin, who purchased the property in December 1947. Don Allin served in the RCAF during World War II as an airman and later a Corporal, and was a local businessowner after returning to Bowmanville after the war. He was involved in many local organizations, such as the Lions Club, the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Durham School Board. He served as a Municipal Councillor for both Bowmanville and Newcastle from 1971 until 1978.

55 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with Camp 30, a Prisoner of War Camp for German military officers that was located at the intersection of Concession Street East and Lambs Road. Camp 30 was originally a Boys’ Training School, which was also built on part of the Jury estate in the 1920s, but was expropriated by the federal government in 1941 for the war effort. Camp 30 was declared excess property after the cessation of World War II. At that time, the Town of Bowmanville purchased the buildings, and due to a post-war material shortage, materials were taken from Camp 30 and used to construct the 18 Victory Houses. Additionally, the cost of installing municipal services in the neighbourhood was also supported by the sale of salvaged Camp 30 materials not required for the Victory Housing project.

55 Lambs Lane is important in supporting the character of the Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. As part of the Veterans’ Housing initiative begun by the Town of Bowmanville, simple one-storey Victory Houses were constructed on 18 uniform lots in the planned community. All 18 buildings followed a uniform and rhythmic layout and design achieved through setback, massing, and height, which has created a cohesive and uniform streetscape. The subject property exhibits setback, height, and massing consistent with the character of the area. 55 Lambs Lane, and the surrounding 17 houses located in the neighbourhood, support one of the best examples of a Victory Housing neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington.

55 Lambs Lane has design value as a representative example of purpose-built post-WWII Victory Housing. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Asymmetrical three-bay fenestration
• Simple and compact rectangular form
• Side gable roof with modest overhanging eaves and front gable peak
• Rectangular window and entranceway openings
• Exterior brick chimney

55 Lambs Lane has historical value for its association with the Veterans’ Housing initiative spearheaded by the local municipal government as a result of the Veterans’ Land Act and historical value for its association with Camp 30. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Frame construction
• Overall massing and setback
• Location on Lambs Lane

55 Lambs Lane is important in supporting Bowmanville’s Victory Housing neighbourhood located along Veterans Avenue, Second Street, and Lambs Lane. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey Victory House
• Location along Lambs Lane

The following heritage attributes were provided by the Clarington Heritage Committee at their meeting on November 18, 2025:

• The Town of Bowmanville Council allocated funds from its trust to construct the veterans’ housing subdivision, marking the first time the town acted as a builder.
• The subdivision’s long backyards reflect the post-war context, when food shortages led residents to grow much of their own produce.