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Undesignated Properties of Interest
The Municipal Heritage Committee has developed a list of "Undesignated Properties of Interest" as a first step in identifying properties of cultural, historical or architectural value.
The following properties are officially listed within the City's Heritage Register as "Undesignated Properties of Interest":
Bell Telephone Building - 35 Colborne Street East - the 1940's style of architecture and its significance as an important institution and employer in Orillia.
Lavalee House - 92 Mary Street - a wonderful example of residential architecture in the Queen Anne style built on a unique lot. The Lavalee House is considered a landmark by many Orillians.
Orillia Worsted Building - 105 Wyandotte Street/90 Victoria Street - the former factory of the Orillia Worsted Company is a well preserved example of early industrial architecture. Built in 1916 - 1917, the building was designed specifically to have a "front face" on all four sides.
Baillie House - 187 Peter Street North - an excellent, partially preserved example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture.
Huronia Trust Building - 2 Mississaga Street East - built in 1910-11, this 4 story commercial structure has been the home to several financial institutions. The rounded facade, use of red brick and locally produced limestone define this building as one of the historic anchors of the City's commercial district. This building was one of the first to be served by an elevator.
Northcourt Motel - 320 Laclie Street North - a wonderful, local example of the 'Arte Moderne' architectural style. It encompasses many of the tell-tale traits including glass block windows and concrete as standard building materials used to achieve smooth, rounded corners.
Issac Day House - 349 West Street North - once the home of Isaac Day, well-respected superintendent of schools and of his daughter, local artist, Katherine Day. Architecturally, the home was built in the late 1880's in the Victorian style.
The Fire Hall - 27 Peter Street North - The old fire hall was designed by W. H. Croker and built in 1896 by J. R. Eaton. It has a magnificent tower for drying hoses and served as a fire hall until 1970 when it was redesigned for offices and apartments. Read more...
Cavana House - 241 Mississaga Street West - a fine example of the Queen Anne style of architecture and its significance as the home of one of Orillia's prominent land surveyors, Allan Cavana.
Bucko McDonald House - 319 Laclie Street - very unique for Orillia is this 'Art Deco' style of architecture.
Former Abbatoir - 14 Matchedash Street - the abbatoir was a significant business in early Orillia.
Classic Ontario Board & Batten Style Home - 341 Peter Street North - this is a fine architectural example of a board and batten style home.
Leef House - 120 Mary Street - this home provides a wonderful testament to the prosperity of some of the first settlers from Europe. The Leef family arrived in Canada in 1862 and soon after settled in Orillia. The home built around 1875 by a Leef son. It was designed by local architect and builder, W.H. Croker.
The CN Train Station - 150 Front Street South - this high profile station was a replacement station built in 1917 to serve the town of Orillia, as well as nearby Camp Borden, after the original Grand Trunk Station built in the 1870's was destroyed by fire during WW1. It stands with many of its original features in tact and, when owned by CN Rail was designated under the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act. Now owned by the City of Orillia, the station serves as the Chamber of Commerce office, bus terminal, and service outlet for the Ministry of Transportation and Service Ontario.
The Geneva Theatre - 16 West Street South - the Geneva Theatre building, now known as the Geneva Event Centre lends itself to the cultural and heritage background of Orillia's downtown improvement area. Built in 1939 in the art deco style by Leslie Gregory, a theatre owner from Hamilton, using fireproof construction and boasting "the most modern indirect lighting", and a "brightly lighted marquee in front". The current owner is planning to restore the façade to its original 1939 condition.
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