Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 4031 16TH AVE Original Address: Property Legal Description: CON 5 PT LOT 15 RS65R16445 PART 10 Historical Name: Briarwood Farm Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 3 Year Built: 1842 Architect Style: Georgian Cottage Heritage Status of Property: Part IV (Individual) Designation Bylaw: 2021-8 Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description Briarwood Farm, located at 4031 16th Avenue was constructed c. 1842 on land originally Clergy Reserve. The property initially stretched from Kennedy Road to Warden Avenue along the original road to Unionville and contained 200 acres. The first owner-builders were Scotsman of some wealth, this affluence reflected in the structure's large windows. To have such large window openings in the 19th century was a luxury as the cost of glazing was so expensive. Until 1945 when Dean and Evelyn Hughes, the third owners purchased the property, the main house remained virtually unchanged, It is interesting to note that after this purchase, Dean Hughes published a lively account of the property entitled "And So We Bought A Farm". The house is in good condition and is yet another example of preservation of a heritage house that is certainly an important asset to the City. NOTE: Designation and Listing applies only to Part 1 of 64R-7795.   Contemporary Photograph Heritage Photograph         Key Map Please note that the yellow polygon symbol is not indicative of the actual heritage area and is only meant to highlight the property the heritage building(s) is located at. For a complete description of the actual heritage property please refer to the Designation Bylaw found above.

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