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OntarioFormally Recognized: 1992/08/04

Thomas White House

22, Shortt Street, Port Hope, Ontario

Other Names: n/a

Front facade; Susan Schappert, 2007

Front facade; Susan Schappert, 2007

Description of Historic Place
This, two storey, frame house is located in a residential neighbourhood, of mid to late 20th century homes. Located at 22 Shortt Street, in the southwest edge of the Town of Port Hope, the Thomas White House is separated from the street by a white picket fence, and is surrounded by large trees, lawn and a side yard drive.
Heritage Value
The Thomas White House is an interesting example of the late Victorian cottage-style architecture. Clad in horizontal ship-lap siding, the house has an unusual plan, with a side entrance, accentuated by a porch, and a steeply pitched cross-axis roofline.
Character-Defining Elements
Character defining elements that support the heritage value of the Thomas White House include its:- two storey irregular plan- exterior horizontal wood ship-lap siding- side entrance under the side porch- fenestration, including 6 over 6 sash windows- garage-shed, with gable roof and 6 over 6 windows