Church Residence

Name: CHURCH RESIDENCE
Address: 3000 PORTAGE RD
Original Owner: ANDREW RORBACK
Year Constructed: 1810

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Architectural Style: LOYALIST
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Designated: Yes
By-law: 7868

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Historical Notes

THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS ANDREW RORBACK, WHO PURCHASED THE PROPERTY IN 1809 AND OPENED A TAVERN IN WHAT IS NOW THE WHIRLPOOL HOUSE (SEE DP.6) ACROSS PORTAGE ROAD. HIS WIDOW MATILDA SOLD THE HOUSE IN 1857 TO MUNSON CHURCH WHO MADE THE EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS. CHURCH'S LANE WAS NAMED FOR HIM.

Architectural Notes

THE HOUSE MAINTAINS MUCH OF ITS ORIGINAL LOYALIST STYLING WITH ITS BALANCED FACADE AND GABLED ROOF. THE CENTRAL GABLE, FRONT PORCH, BAY WINDOW AND WINDOW TRIM ARE ITALIANATE ELEMENTS LIKELY ADDED IN THE 1860'S OR 70'S. THE REAR AND INTERIOR HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED.

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