284 Queen Street - Morris Division
The George Saunders residence is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with past occupants.
The George Saunders Residence has a unique architectural style. It consists of one-and-a-half storeys with a central entranceway flanked by large single windows. The residence is side gabled with wide overhanging eaves. The corner boards are unusually large and are a key attraction to this residence which gives a sturdy appearance. The entranceway has sidelights and transom.
The first owner of this residence, circa 1860, was a local ship carpenter. He may have built the home for himself. He conveyed the home in 1904 to Bessie Boyd, wife of H. Nelson Boyd.
The character-defining elements of this property include:
Architectural Style: Greek Revival
Source: St. Andrews Civic Trust, Charlotte County Courthouse - St. Andrews, New Brunswick
The George Saunders Residence has a unique architectural style. It consists of one-and-a-half storeys with a central entranceway flanked by large single windows. The residence is side gabled with wide overhanging eaves. The corner boards are unusually large and are a key attraction to this residence which gives a sturdy appearance. The entranceway has sidelights and transom.
The first owner of this residence, circa 1860, was a local ship carpenter. He may have built the home for himself. He conveyed the home in 1904 to Bessie Boyd, wife of H. Nelson Boyd.
The character-defining elements of this property include:
- symmetry
- three bay façade;
- front door transom and sidelight windows
- side gabled massing with a large roof overhang without returns;
- large corner boards;
- large frieze below roof-line in front façade;
- single, large wood framed windows, flank the central entrance;
- window placement and proportions
- wood clapboard cladding.
Architectural Style: Greek Revival
Source: St. Andrews Civic Trust, Charlotte County Courthouse - St. Andrews, New Brunswick
