Powell House - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 24.364 W 075° 41.265
18T E 446179 N 5028290
Designed by W.E. Noffke and completed in 1912 for William Powell, the developer of the Clemow Estate, Powell House is a large white, two-storey cement stucco structure with a red tile roof.
Waymark Code: WM1456F
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/18/2021
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The Powell House, 85 Glebe Avenue is recommended for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a building with cultural heritage value.
The Powell House is an excellent example of the work of Ottawa architect W.E. Noffke in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, one of a wide range of architectural idioms he worked in during his long career. It was completed in 1912 for William Powell, the developer of the Clemow Estate. It is a large white, two-storey cement stucco structure with a red tile roof and overhanging eaves supported by large brackets and exposed rafters. Details in relief under the cornice line break up the smooth stucco surface of the east and west walls. Buttressed piers are featured at the corners of the house and the porte-cochere that straddles the circular driveway. To the east, there is a one-storey sunroom that appears to have been constructed as an open porch and later enclosed. To the west, there is a small attached garage. The rear of the house features a terrace overlooking Central Park and another one storey wing.
The Powell House is a well-known landmark in the Glebe neighbourhood that has contributed to the neighbourhood's character since its completion. The interior of the building is not included in this designation.
Heritage Attributes
The attributes that contribute to the cultural heritage value of the Powell House and that should be preserved include the red tile roof, the stucco walls, the porte-cochere, the eaves treatment including the brackets, the exposed rafters the decorative relief work in the gable ends, and the buttressed piers.
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