Collection search - Blake House [also known as Charles Place] 75 Lower Union. I. Stecura. [University of Toronto, School of Architecture]. [architectural drawing]

The sheets show (1) Front elevation, east elevation, second floor and roof plan, ground floor plan, grille elevation (NMC 108767) -- (2) Window at landing, window detail, front door, typical door etc. (NMC 108768). Built as early as 1820, first owned by John Blake who sold it in 1832 to James Nickall, a Kingston lawyer. During 1840's Charles Oliver moved in and house became known as Charles Place. Charles Place is particularly interesting to architects for its umbrage, or recessed verandah, a rare feature in Upper Canada.
Angus, M.: The Old Stones of Kingston, U. of T. Press., 1966, p. 42. Mika, Nick and Helma: Mosaic of Kingston, Mika Silk Screening Ltd., Belleville, 1969, p. 11.

Scale various scales

The microfiche version is NMC108767, The microfiche version is NMC108768