Clarington Council intends to designate four properties on Centre Street for their historical and architectural value

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 38 Centre 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 Centre Street is located on the west side of Centre Street in the Town of Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington. The subject property contains a two-storey building constructed between 1879 and 1891 in the Italianate architectural style.

38 Centre Street has design value as a representative example of a residential building constructed in the Italianate architectural style. 38 Centre Street is a two-storey, red-brick building, coursed in Flemish bond and finished with buff-brick detailing, with a balanced but asymmetrical composition. The buff brick detailing is not only on the voussoirs but also along the foundation line, under the roofline, and on the stepped quoins that frame the building, and is a design feature often associated with the Italianate style. The hip roof with wide overhanging eaves showcases rhythmically placed wood brackets, a key characteristic of the Italianate style. The projecting section along the façade and side elevation showcases paired segmentally arched window openings accented with buff brick voussoirs on the upper level and a one-storey canted bay window topped by a truncated hip roof with slightly overhanging eaves and bracketed cornice on the main level, which has tall, narrow windows accented by buff brick voussoirs in keeping with Italianate stylistic features. The prominent rectangular entrance opening is topped by a rectangular transom, flanked by a sidelight on one side only, and protected by a small two-storey porch supported by large wood columns with decorative capitals, and includes a wood railing. The remaining rhythmically placed windows have segmentally arched or rectangular window openings with buff brick voussoirs and are in keeping with the Italianate architectural style.

38 Centre Street is important for reflecting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape along Centre Street in the historic Town of Bowmanville. The lot lines and block layout of the historic Town were well established in the late-19th century, as reflected in the commercial core along King Street and the large number of residences along several side streets. The development of the residential area, which includes Centre Street, during this time played a significant role in the social and economic development of the historic Town of Bowmanville and reflected its growth. Located off or parallel to the commercial area along King Street, the buildings in the historical Town located along the side streets are comprised of predominantly one to two-and-a-half storey residences, primarily brick construction and often showcase ornate details. The location of the subject property fronting towards Centre Street, combined with unique stylistic features and legibility as a late-19th-century style, supports the character of the Centre Street streetscape and, by extension, the broader historic residential area. The historic character is reinforced by the presence of large, mature trees and vegetation that consistently line both sides of Centre Street. When in bloom, the tree canopy is so robust that it creates a tunnel, reinforcing the area’s mature character, strengthening the continuity and relationship among houses, and providing aesthetic appeal to the streetscape. 38 Centre Street was constructed between 1879 and 1891 and exhibits massing, style, and decorative details consistent with the cohesive 19th-century and early 20th-century character of the Centre Street streetscape, which is further reinforced by the mature tree canopy.

Also of note is resident Dr. Keith Slemon, who owned the property from 1947 until his death in 1974 and operated his medical practice from the home.

38 Centre Street has design value as a representative example of a residential building constructed in the Italianate architectural style. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-storey building constructed in the Italianate architectural style
• Red brick construction with buff brick detailing
• Buff brick detailing is found on voussoirs, foundation line, under the roofline, and on stepped quoins
• Balanced but asymmetrical composition
• Hip roof with wide eaves with decorative cornice showcasing rhythmically placed wood brackets
• Rectangular entranceway opening is topped by a rectangular transom and flanked by a sidelight on one side only, and protected by a small two-storey porch supported by large, wood columns with decorative capitals and includes a wood railing
• Bay windows with truncated hip roof, bracketed cornice and tall, narrow, window openings with buff brick voussoirs, topped by a paired segmentally arched window with buff brick voussoirs found on façade and on side elevation
• Rectangular and segmentally arched window openings with buff brick voussoirs

38 Centre Street is important for supporting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape along Centre Street, located within the historic Town of Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-storey building constructed in the Italianate architectural style
• Overall form, massing, and setback
• Location on corner lot fronting towards Centre Street

Any person who objects to a proposed designation may, within thirty days after the date of publication of the Notice of Intention, give the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington a notice of objection setting out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. Objections can be submitted to clerks@clarington.net.

If a notice of objection has been given, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington shall consider the objection and make a decision whether or not to withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property within 90 days after the end of the 30-day period.

Dated at the Municipality of Clarington, this 18^th day of March 2026

June Gallagher, B.A., Dipl. M.A.
Municipal Clerk
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON   L1C 3A6

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 50 Centre 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.

50 Centre Street is located on the west side of Centre Street in Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington. The subject property consists of a two-storey red-brick Italianate building constructed circa 1881.

50 Centre Street has design value as a representative example of a residential building constructed in the Italianate architectural style. 50 Centre Street is a two-storey, three-bay massing, constructed of red brick, coursed in Flemish and Common bond. The subject building has a hip roof with wide overhanging eaves that showcase a simple cornice with a plain frieze board and rhythmically placed wood brackets, key defining characteristics of the Italianate style. The balanced but asymmetrical composition includes tall, narrow, paired, rounded-arch window openings with brick voussoir detailing above, and a one-storey canted bay window, which also houses tall, narrow window openings and showcases a decorative cornice with dentil trim, all of which are features associated with Italianate design. The centrally placed formal entrance is topped by a rectangular transom and flanked by a single sidelight, and is located under the open one-storey front porch with classical influences. The building also has rhythmically placed segmental-arched windows with flat or “jack” voussoirs, which are in keeping with the Italianate architectural style. The building’s massing, composition, window placement, roofline, and details make it legible as Italianate.

50 Centre Street has associative value for its direct connection to William Browning Couch, a Bowmanville merchant and business owner who played a significant role in commercial and civic matters and helped shape the community’s educational system in the late 19th century. W.B. Couch was born in Cornwall, England, in 1879 and immigrated to Hampton in 1857, where he worked as a tailor. He eventually moved to Bowmanville and worked at the McClung Bros. general store before purchasing the store from the McClungs in 1882 and operating a dry goods and general store known as Couch, Johnston, & Cryderman with two other partners. The store remained in operation for several decades, demonstrating its longevity as Bowmanville grew throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

W. B. Couch was also active in public and civic development of Bowmanville, particularly with the educational system. W.B. Couch joined the Bowmanville Public High School Board around 1882 and assisted in planning and opening the high school, which was constructed in 1890. He also oversaw its replacement, which was built in 1929. He began serving as the school board’s chairman in 1906 and remained in that role for 25 years until his death in April 1931. W.B. Couch was active in the community, as Honorary President of the Canadian Men’s Club, a Freemason, and active with the Trinity United Church. At the time of his passing, on April 13, 1931, W. B. Couch was Bowmanville’s second-oldest resident, and his business was the oldest in Bowmanville. To honour his contributions in the community, a portrait of W.B. Couch, housed in the Bowmanville High School library, was unveiled at that location in December 1931.

50 Centre Street is important for reflecting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape along Centre Street, located within the historic Town of Bowmanville. The lot lines and block layout of the historic Town were well established in the late-19th century, as reflected in the commercial core along King Street and the large number of residences along several side streets. The development of the residential area, which includes Centre Street, during this time played a significant role in the social and economic development of the historic Town of Bowmanville and reflected its growth. Located off or parallel to the commercial area along King Street, the buildings in the historical Town located along the side streets are comprised of predominantly one to two-and-a-half storey residences, primarily brick construction and often showcase ornate details. Notably, 50 Centre Street appears to have been constructed as a near-identical counterpart to the home at 21 Beech Avenue in Bowmanville.  The location of the subject property on Centre Street, combined with unique stylistic features and legibility as a late-19th-century style, supports the character of the Centre Street streetscape and, by extension, the broader historic residential area. The historic character is reinforced by the presence of large mature trees and vegetation, which consistently line both sides of Centre Street. When in bloom, the tree canopy is so robust that it creates a tunnel, reinforcing the area's mature character, strengthening the continuity and relationship among houses, and providing aesthetic appeal to the streetscape. 50 Centre Street was constructed circa 1881 and exhibits massing, style, and decorative details consistent with the cohesive late 19th-century and early 20th-century character of the Centre Street streetscape, which is further reinforced by the presence of a mature tree canopy.

50 Centre Street has design value as a representative example of a residential building constructed in the Italianate architectural style. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-storey building constructed in the Italianate architectural style
• Red brick construction coursed in a Flemish and Common bond
• Asymmetrical but balanced composition
• Hip roof with wide eaves adorned with decorative cornice showcasing rhythmically placed wood brackets
• Two exterior, red brick chimneys, on the west and north elevation, finished with a corbelled cap and appear to be double fluted
• Formal entranceway opening topped by a rectangular transom and one sidelight
• Projecting section of façade’s main level contains a one-storey bay window with a truncated hip roof and dentil trim in cornice, with tall and narrow rectangular window openings, while the upper level has paired rounded windows with brick voussoirs
• Rectangular, rounded, and segmental arch window openings with brick voussoirs
• One-storey bay window on side elevation with decorative cornice with dentil trim, tall and narrow rectangular window openings, and finished with a truncated hip roof

50 Centre Street has associative value for its direct association with William Browning Couch, a Bowmanville merchant and business owner who played a significant role in commercial and civic matters and helped shape the community’s educational system in the late 19th century. The first deed issued for this property was between Couch and John McClung, also a local merchant. McClung was one of the three brothers who ran the large McClung Brothers dry goods and hardware business on King Street, which Couch worked at and subsequently purchased.The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-storey building constructed in the Italianate architectural style
• Overall form, massing, and setback
• Location on Centre Street

50 Centre Street is important for supporting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape along Centre Street in the historic Town of Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-storey building constructed in the Italianate architectural style
• Overall form, massing, and setback
• Location on Centre Street

Any person who objects to a proposed designation may, within thirty days after the date of publication of the Notice of Intention, give the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington a notice of objection setting out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. Objections can be submitted to clerks@clarington.net.

If a notice of objection has been given, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington shall consider the objection and make a decision whether or not to withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property within 90 days after the end of the 30-day period.

Dated at the Municipality of Clarington, this 18th day of March 2026

June Gallagher, B.A., Dipl. M.A.
Municipal Clerk
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON   L1C 3A6

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 54 Centre 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.

54 Centre Street is located on the west side of Centre Street, Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington. The subject property contains a two-and-a-half-storey building constructed circa 1934 in the Tudor Revival architectural style.

54 Centre Street has design value as a representative example of a residential building constructed in the Tudor Revival architectural style. 54 Centre Street is a two-and-a-half-storey red-brick building, coursed in stretcher bond, that follows a rectangular plan. The subject building is topped by a hip roof, intersected by a distinctive jerkinhead feature, with boxed-in return eaves along a portion of the façade. The jerkinhead includes half-timbering with stucco infill and paired window openings with simple trim surrounds, which are distinguishing features of the Tudor Revival aesthetic and composition. The wide overhanging eaves showcase a simple cornice with plain frieze board and an ornate single-stack brick chimney. Buff brick detailing on the side elevation adds to the Tudor Revival aesthetic. 54 Centre Street showcases a variety of window openings on the side elevations; however, the notable façade ribbon windows include a four-window ribbon accented by decorative trim and dentils on the main level, while the upper level showcases an unadorned three-window ribbon composition. In keeping with the Tudor Revival style, the off-centre formal entranceway has a rectangular opening topped by an ornate arched transom, which is further accentuated by the classical-inspired gable portico design that accentuates the arch and is supported with ornate brackets. 

54 Centre Street is important for reflecting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape along Centre Street, located within the historic Town of Bowmanville. The lot lines and block layout of the historic Town were well established in the late-19th century, as reflected in the commercial core along King Street and the large number of residences along several side streets. The development of the residential area, which includes Centre Street, during this time played a significant role in the social and economic development of the historic Town of Bowmanville and reflected its growth. Located off or parallel to the commercial area along King Street, the buildings in the historical Town located along the side streets are comprised of predominantly one to two-and-a-half storey residences, primarily brick construction and often showcase ornate details. The location of the subject property on Centre 2 Street, combined with unique stylistic features and legibility as a late-19th-century style, support the character of the Centre Street streetscape and, by extension, the broader historic residential area. The historic character is reinforced by the presence of large, mature trees and vegetation that consistently line both sides of Centre Street. When in bloom, the tree canopy is so robust that it creates a tunnel that reinforces the area’s mature character, strengthens the continuity and relationship among houses, and adds aesthetic appeal to the streetscape. 54 Centre Street was constructed in 1934 and exhibits massing, style, and decorative details consistent with the cohesive late 19th-century and early 20th-century character of the Centre Street streetscape, which is further reinforced by the presence of a mature tree canopy.

54 Centre Street has design value as a representative example of a residential building constructed in the Tudor Revival architectural style. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-and-a-half-storey building constructed in the Tudor Revival architectural style
• Red brick construction
• Hip roof with wide overhanging eaves
• Jerkinhead has boxed in eaves and includes half timbering with stucco infill and paired window openings
• Single-stack red brick chimney, with buff brick detailing
• Façade ribbon windows.
  • Four window ribbon accented by decorative trim and dentils on the main level\
  • Unadorned three-window ribbon composition on the upper level
• The off-centre formal entranceway with an ornate arched transom 
• Classical-inspired gable portico with arched design supported with wood brackets

54 Centre Street is important for supporting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape along Centre Street, located within the historic Town of Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-and-a-half-storey building constructed in the Tudor Revival architectural style
• Overall form, massing, and setback
• Location on Centre Street 

Any person who objects to a proposed designation may, within thirty days after the date of publication of the Notice of Intention, give the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington a notice of objection setting out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. Objections can be submitted to clerks@clarington.net.

If a notice of objection has been given, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington shall consider the objection and make a decision whether or not to withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property within 90 days after the end of the 30-day period. 

Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 18th day of March 2026.

June Gallagher, B.A., Dipl. M.A.
Municipal Clerk
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON   L1C 3A6

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the property located at 64 Centre 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.

64 Centre Street is located on the west side of Centre Street in Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington. The property contains a two-storey brick building constructed between 1877 and 1886 in the Second Empire architectural style.

64 Centre Street has design value as a rare and representative example of a residential building constructed in the Second Empire architectural style in Bowmanville. 64 Centre Street is a two-storey, three-bay, brick building coursed in what appears to be a Flemish bond on the façade and constructed overtop a fieldstone foundation. The Second Empire style is expressed in its distinctive hip mansard roof with concave roof shape, punctuated by arched dormers, which creates a complete second storey. The ornate, wide, overhanging eaves, showcasing an ornamental cornice with rhythmically placed wood brackets, are also key characteristics of the Second Empire style, which draws inspiration from the Italianate style. The main building follows an L-shaped plan with a balanced but asymmetrical composition. The rhythmically placed segmentally arched window openings showcase brick voussoirs laid in soldier bond and stone sills, which are all features in keeping with the Second Empire architectural style. The building showcases a rectangular window topped by a segmentally arched transom with a decorative stained-glass window and a one-storey canted bay window with bracketed cornice and segmentally arched windows, both of which add to the stylistic features of the building. 64 Centre Street was constructed between 1877 and 1866 and according to local historians, the building’s mansard roof, which is the quintessential characteristic of the Second Empire Style, is rare within the Town of Bowmanville.

64 Centre Street is important for reflecting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape along Centre Street, located within the historic Town of Bowmanville. The lot lines and block layout of the historic Town were well established in the late-19th century, as reflected in the commercial core along King Street and the large number of residences along several side streets. The development of the residential area, which includes Centre Street, during this time played a significant role in the social and economic development of the historic Town of Bowmanville and reflected its growth. Located off or parallel to the commercial area along King Street, the buildings in the Town’s historic residential area comprise predominantly one- to two-and-a-half-storey residences, primarily brick construction, and often showcase two ornate details. The location of the subject property on Centre Street, combined with unique stylistic features and legibility as a late-19th-century style, supports the character of the Centre Street streetscape and, by extension, the broader historic residential area. The historic character is reinforced by the presence of large, mature trees and vegetation that consistently line both sides of Centre Street. When in bloom, the tree canopy is so robust that it creates a tunnel, reinforcing the area’s mature character, strengthening the continuity and relationship among houses, and providing aesthetic appeal to the streetscape. 64 Centre Street was constructed between 1877 and 1886 and exhibits massing, style, and decorative details consistent with the cohesive late 19th-century and early 20th-century character of the Centre Street streetscape, which is further reinforced by the presence of a mature tree canopy.

64 Centre Street has design value as a rare and representative example of a residential building constructed in the Second Empire architectural style in Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-storey building constructed in the Second Empire architectural style
• Brick construction
• Fieldstone foundation
• L-shaped plan with a balanced but asymmetrical composition
• Hip mansard roof with concave roofline and arched dormers
• Wide eaves with decorative cornice showcasing rhythmically placed wood brackets and arched dormers
• Segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs
• Main level of façade showcases a rectangular window topped by a segmentally arched transom with a decorative stained-glass window
• One-storey Bay window with hip roof and bracketed cornice 

64 Centre Street is important in supporting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential streetscape associated with the historic Town of Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• Two-storey building constructed in the Second Empire architectural style 
• Overall form, massing, and setback
• Location on Centre Street 

Any person who objects to a proposed designation may, within thirty days after the date of publication of the Notice of Intention, give the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington a notice of objection setting out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. Objections can be submitted to clerks@clarington.net.

If a notice of objection has been given, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington shall consider the objection and make a decision whether or not to withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property within 90 days after the end of the 30-day period. 

Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 18th day of March 2026

June Gallagher, B.A., Dipl. M.A.
Municipal Clerk
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON   L1C 3A6