75 Montague Street - Bulkley Division
The Boone Residence is designated as a Local Historic Place for its architecture, for its association with past occupants and for being a contributing element to the array of heritage buildings in the Town of St. Andrews.
The Boone Residence is recognized for being a good example of early modest vernacular architecture in Maritime Canada. The property has a simple three-bay front façade with a central entrance- way. An indicator that this property may have been built in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s is its low profile and the tops of the windows being flush with the eaves. The large shed dormer, portico and gingerbread trim along the eaves are most likely later additions.
The Boone Residence is also recognized for its association with its past known occupants. The home or lot was purchased by Charles A. Kennedy, a first-rank painter in the town. The beautiful carved and painted Royal Coat of Arms in the tympanum of the Charlotte County Court House in St. Andrews, a National Historic Site of Canada, is credited to Charles Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy remained here until
his death in 1881. In 1900, Harry Ward Boone moved into the residence and remained here until his death in 1946. Harry worked for the CPR as a cement worker, carpenter and painter. He was an out- doorsman and acted as a fishing guide. One of his most prestige clients was Sir William Van Horne.
He was well known among the high class society of the Algonquin. Harry Boone Jr. obtained the home from his father and maintained ownership until his death in 1984.
The Boone Residence is also recognized for its association with St. Andrews’ earliest history. In 1847, Thomas Watt obtained six lots in conjunction with one another for the price of 100 pounds. Two years later he sold this single lot to Charles A. Kennedy for 35 pounds. Deed research suggests that the residence may have been built circa 1850. While the style is fairly universal and can be associated with many eras, the steep gable suggests a later era. An 1844 map shows no buildings within this entire block. Lore suggests that this is one of the homes still standing that was brought over from Castine, Maine. An account states that it was built in 1770 at Castine and, during the American Revolution, it was taken apart by the Loyalists and shipped to St. Andrews in 1783 and re-assembled. An- other version suggests that it was built new in St. Andrews by Loyalist Robert Pagan with frames and timber he brought from Maine. It is stated that the original walls contained no laths, just spit boards covered with plaster and bonded with cow hair. It is possible that this is the second location of this home in the town.
The character-defining elements of this home include:
The character defining elements of the Boone Residence barn include:
Architectural Style: Half Cape Cod
Other Names: Charles Kennedy Residence, Loyalist Cottage
Source: Charlotte County Archives – Old Gaol, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
The Boone Residence is recognized for being a good example of early modest vernacular architecture in Maritime Canada. The property has a simple three-bay front façade with a central entrance- way. An indicator that this property may have been built in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s is its low profile and the tops of the windows being flush with the eaves. The large shed dormer, portico and gingerbread trim along the eaves are most likely later additions.
The Boone Residence is also recognized for its association with its past known occupants. The home or lot was purchased by Charles A. Kennedy, a first-rank painter in the town. The beautiful carved and painted Royal Coat of Arms in the tympanum of the Charlotte County Court House in St. Andrews, a National Historic Site of Canada, is credited to Charles Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy remained here until
his death in 1881. In 1900, Harry Ward Boone moved into the residence and remained here until his death in 1946. Harry worked for the CPR as a cement worker, carpenter and painter. He was an out- doorsman and acted as a fishing guide. One of his most prestige clients was Sir William Van Horne.
He was well known among the high class society of the Algonquin. Harry Boone Jr. obtained the home from his father and maintained ownership until his death in 1984.
The Boone Residence is also recognized for its association with St. Andrews’ earliest history. In 1847, Thomas Watt obtained six lots in conjunction with one another for the price of 100 pounds. Two years later he sold this single lot to Charles A. Kennedy for 35 pounds. Deed research suggests that the residence may have been built circa 1850. While the style is fairly universal and can be associated with many eras, the steep gable suggests a later era. An 1844 map shows no buildings within this entire block. Lore suggests that this is one of the homes still standing that was brought over from Castine, Maine. An account states that it was built in 1770 at Castine and, during the American Revolution, it was taken apart by the Loyalists and shipped to St. Andrews in 1783 and re-assembled. An- other version suggests that it was built new in St. Andrews by Loyalist Robert Pagan with frames and timber he brought from Maine. It is stated that the original walls contained no laths, just spit boards covered with plaster and bonded with cow hair. It is possible that this is the second location of this home in the town.
The character-defining elements of this home include:
- rectangular single-storey massing;
- side-gable three-bay front façade with a central entrance;
- placement and proportions of wood-framed, 6/6 vertical sliding windows;
- shed dormer;
- entranceway portico with gable roof;
- gingerbread trim with drop pendants along the eaves.
- wood cladding.
The character defining elements of the Boone Residence barn include:
- wood shingle cladding
- two large wooden barn doors
- corner boards
- minimal roof overhang
Architectural Style: Half Cape Cod
Other Names: Charles Kennedy Residence, Loyalist Cottage
Source: Charlotte County Archives – Old Gaol, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
