Back to SearchIn the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act and in the matter of the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 451 Elizabeth St.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Burlington intends to designate this property under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Description of Property
The property at 451 Elizabeth St. is locally known as the “Iron Duke” Building. The property is located on the east side of Elizabeth Street, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Elizabeth Street and James Street. The property contains a mid-19th century institutional structure.
Summary Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Heritage Attributes
The property at 451 Elizabeth St. contains a representative example of mid-19th century Gothic Revival church structure. The property was built in 1858 in the Gothic Revival style and was constructed of brick. The property contains a rear addition clad in vinyl siding that was built on the property in the late 20th century.
While the building was subject to fire damage in the 1980s, many components that are evocative of the Gothic Revival style are still present, including its high front gabled roof, its pointed arch window openings with hood moulds, its pointed arch entrance opening, and its projecting brick detailing at the roofline. The pointed arch windows have been replaced with contemporary windows and the main entrance door has been replaced with a metal door. The structure located at 451 Elizabeth St., originally known as the Burlington Methodist Episcopal Church, was originally built as a place of worship, although it has been historically used as a gathering space for military-related groups.
The proposed designation, including a full statement of its cultural heritage value and heritage attributes, can be viewed by contacting Legislative Services at clerks@burlington.ca to make an appointment. For more information or to request an electronic copy, please email heritage@burlington.ca.
Notice of Objection
Any person, within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice, Aug. 11, 2025, may serve written notice of objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement for the objection and all relevant facts to the City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Burlington, 426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013, Burlington, Ont., L7R 3Z6.
DATED: July 10, 2025
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