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 490 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 490 Elizabeth St. contains a mid-19th century Neo-Classical style two- and one-half storey residence. The property is located on the west side of Elizabeth Street, at the south corner of the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Maria Street.
Summary Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Heritage Attributes
The property at 490 Elizabeth St. demonstrates design and physical value as a representative example of a mid-19th century Neo-Classical residence. Likely built in 1855, the residence contains distinguishable elements typical to this style including the overall massing with two- and one-half storey height and rectangular plan, the symmetrical front (east) façade with wood frame windows and central entrance surrounded by sidelights and fanlight.
The property also contains a two-storey porch on the east facade with wooden pillars, paneled detailing, turned balustrade, and oversized dentils at the eaves. The west elevation also contains a two-storey porch of a similar composition and materiality, with an enclosed first storey.
The residence at 490 Elizabeth St. demonstrates historic and associative value for its connection to George Fisher. The residence demonstrates contextual value as it is historically linked to the adjacent structure at 482 Elizabeth St.
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, ON, L7R 3Z6.
DATED: July 10, 2025
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