Francis Sherriff House

Name: FRANCIS SHERRIFF HOUSE
Address: 5982 CULP ST
Original Owner: FRANCIS SHERRIFF
Year Constructed: 1894

Architect Name:
Architectural Style: QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL
Builder Name: JACOB LOVELL
Designated: No

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Historical Notes

FRANCIS SHERRIFF AND THOMAS BRIGHT WERE THE TWO YOUNG TORONTONIANS WHO STARTED THE "NIAGARA FALLS WINE COMPANY" (BRIGHTS WINES) IN TORONTO IN 1874. THEY MOVED TO NIAGARA FALLS IN 1890 TO BE CLOSER TO THEIR MAJOR SOURCE OF GRAPES.

Architectural Notes

THIS HOUSE IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL STYLE WITH AN ASYMETRICAL FORM, DEEP PORCH,COMPLICATED ROOF LINE INCLUDING GABLES, DORMERS AND A TURRET. THE HOUSE EXTERIOR IS BRICK WITH DECORATIVE CEDAR SHINGLES BEING USED ON THE TURRET AND IN THE GABLES. THE 3 PART WINDOW IN THE FRONT GABLEIS AN ADAPTATION OF THE PALLADIAN STYLE. THE CENTRAL SECTION HAS A ROUND HEADED WINDOW. THE LARGE WRAP-AROUND PORCH HAS TUSCAN STYLE COLUMNSTHAT REST ON A BRICK BASE TOPPED WITH A SQUARE STONE CAP. THE HOUSE WAS BUILT FOR FRANCIS SHERRIFF IN 1894 FOR A COST OF $4000.00

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