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Location of subject lands: 16 and 18 Wellington Street, Orangeville

Take notice that The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville intends to designate the above noted properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18., as amended, as properties of cultural heritage value or interest.

Description of property

The subject properties are municipally known as 16 and 18 Wellington Street, located on the west side of Wellington Street, south of Church Street and north of Parsons Street. The properties contain a three-storey late 19th century Second Empire semi-detached residence. The properties are abutting and contain a physically attached structure.

Statement of cultural heritage value or interest

16 and 18 Wellington Street has design and physical value as the structure is representative of a late 19th century Second Empire residence and is a rare example of this style and type in the town of Orangeville. Characteristic features of the residence include the mansard roof with dormer windows, decorative buff and red brick elements throughout, bay windows with additional large windows throughout, a projecting central bay, brackets and ornamental ironwork. This property also has design and physical value as the residence displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit.

16 and 18 Wellington Street has historical and associative value due to its direct associations with Thomas Theophilus King and Charles King. Thomas and Charles built the house and Thomas and his family lived there for several years. Thomas and Charles owned the King Brothers Furniture Company, a prominent local industry, and were well-known local builders in Orangeville. The King brothers played a role in developing late 19th century residential neighbourhoods of Orangeville as they frequently purchased property, built residences, rented or sold the property and repeated the cycle.

16 and 18 Wellington Street has contextual value as it contributes to the late 19th century residential character of this portion of Wellington Street, between Church Street and Parsons Street. Surrounded by a number of mid to late 19th century residences, all clad in red brick, 16 and 18 Wellington Street contributes to a character of mid to late 19th century development reflective of the town’s late 19th century prosperity.

Property’s heritage attributes

16 and 18 Wellington Street is representative and rare example of a late 19th century Second Empire residence designed and built by the King brothers. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

  • mansard roof
  • three storey structure with red brick cladding
  • round arched dormer windows with decorative wood surrounds
  • wide eaves with paired wood brackets
  • buff brick detailing including: a band above the second storey and above
  • stone foundation, voussoirs above second storey windows, and soldier courses above first storey windows
  • panels of angled brickwork above and below first storey windows and doors
  • round arched window openings on second storey
  • rectangular window openings on first storey
  • stone sills
  • ornamental iron work above central bay projection
  • two projecting circular two-storey bay windows
  • central projecting two-storey bay
  • stone foundation

Submitting an objection to this Notice

Any person who objects to this proposed designation may, no later than 4 p.m. on July 15, 2026, give the Town Clerk, a Notice of Objections, setting out their reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. Objections can be submitted to [email protected] or delivered in-person to the Clerk’s office at Town Hall, 87 Broadway, Orangeville.

If no objection is received within the designated period, Council may consider and pass a bylaw designating this property under Part IV of the Act.

If a Notice of Objection is received, the Council of the Town of Orangeville will consider the objection on or before September 13, 2026 and make a decision to withdraw this intention to designate the property, or pass a bylaw to designate the property.

For more information

For more information about this matter, including information about the property’s heritage attributes and cultural heritage value or interest, contact the Planning Division in person at Town Hall, or electronically at [email protected] during regular office hours

Notice Issued: June 15, 2026