Clarington intends to designate two properties in Bowmanville and Enniskillen 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 75 Wellington 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.

75 Wellington Street is located on the south side of Wellington Street in the Town of Bowmanville. The subject property contains a one-and-a-half-storey, brick building, constructed circa 1875.

75 Wellington Street is important in supporting the 19th and early 20th century residential area associated with the historic town of Bowmanville. The lot lines and block layout of the historic town were well established in the late-19th century and reflected in the commercial core found along King Street and the large presence of residences located along several side streets at this time. The development of commercial and residential areas during this time played a significant role in the social and economic development and growth of Bowmanville. The location of the subject property along Wellington Street supports the character of the streetscape and the local context. Located off or parallel to 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. 75 Wellington Street exhibits massing, style, and decorative details consistent with the character of the historic town of Bowmanville. It is notable that the property was once owned by the White Family. Members of the White Family were stone masons who worked in the community and nearby villages, with notable work including the construction of five stone houses along Concession Road 7.

75 Wellington Street is important in supporting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential area associated with the historic town of Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-and-a-half-storey building constructed in a subtype of Gothic Revival architecture style, known as Gothic/Ontario Cottage design
• Brick construction
• Side gable roof with overhanging eaves and a central gable peak adorned with decorative vergeboard
• Symmetrical and balanced three-bay façade
• Rectangular front entrance opening with classical detailing
• Segmentally arched window openings with brick voussoirs

75 Wellington Street is important in supporting the 19th- and early 20th-century residential area associated with the historic town of Bowmanville. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-and-a-half-storey building constructed in a subtype of Gothic Revival architecture style, known as Gothic/Ontario Cottage design
• Setback, massing and decorative details
• Location along Wellington 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 15th day of April 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 7755 Old Scugog Road, Enniskillen, 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.

7755 Old Scugog Road, known locally as the McLaughlin Shed, is located on the east side of Old Scugog Road in the village of Enniskillen. The property consists of a one-storey, wood frame shed, built in 1869.

7755 Old Scugog Road has historical value for its direct association with Robert McLaughlin and the McLaughlin Carriage Works. Robert McLaughlin was born in Cavan Township in 1836, and moved to Tyrone, in Darlington Township, in 1837. After building several carriages in the drive shed of his family farm during the 1860s, Robert McLaughlin moved to Enniskillen in 1869, and opened the Enniskillen Carriage Works on Old Scugog Road, across from his family residence. A historical plaque and commemorative shed (with a carriage within) are currently located near the original location of the driving shed on Concession Road 7. The family was actively involved in Enniskillen’s daily village life and especially tied to the Presbyterian church, where Robert McLaughlin taught Sunday School. The wooden outbuilding was part of the original carriage operations and served McLaughlin’s business as a storage shed. By 1878, the continued success of McLaughlin’s business necessitated its move to Oshawa. Oshawa’s location on Lake Ontario provided access to the Grand Trunk Railway, which was instrumental in the business’ success. McLaughlin’s success as a carriage builder continued into the 20th century, and by 1907, an automotive branch of the company had been established by Robert’s two sons, George and Sam McLaughlin. The company was called the McLaughlin Motor Car Company and proved so successful that Robert McLaughlin discontinued the carriage business entirely in 1915 in order to devote the company solely to making cars. In 1918, the company became General Motors Canada. Robert McLaughlin died in November 1921, of colon cancer, and is buried in Oshawa.

The wooden storage building is the last vestige of Robert McLaughlin’s Enniskillen Carriage Works and showcases a painted sign commemorating its former use and connection to the McLaughlin family. The sign was placed on the building in 2005 and was donated by Edgar and Annie Wright, two long-term residents of Enniskillen.

Known locally as “the McLaughlin shed,” the building is among the only remaining evidence of Robert McLaughlin’s Enniskillen Carriage Works and serves as a visual and historical landmark in the community of Enniskillen. The shed highlights the connection with a painted sign commemorating its former use and local connection to the McLaughlin family.

7755 Old Scugog Road has historical value for its direct association with Robert McLaughlin and the McLaughlin Carriage Works. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey shed
• Gable roof
• Wood construction

Known locally as “the McLaughlin shed,” the building is the only remaining evidence of Robert McLaughlin’s Enniskillen Carriage Works and serves as a visual and historical landmark in the community of Enniskillen. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

• One-storey shed
• Overall form and massing
• Location on Old Scugog Road

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 15th day of April 2026

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