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 977 Unsworth Ave.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Burlington intends to designate the above-noted property under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Description of Property
977 Unsworth Ave. is located southeast of the intersection of Plains Road West and Unsworth Avenue in the Bayview neighbourhood of Burlington. It is occupied by a two-storey neo-Tudor house built in 1932; the Albert Unsworth House.
Legal Description: EAST FLAMBOROUGH CON BF PT LOT 9 RP 20R22232 PARTS 2 5; City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Contact heritage@burlington.ca for full document:
The Albert Unsworth House is a two-storey Tudor style house featuring rich detailing and high-quality materials. Built in 1932, it was designed by Hamilton architect Walter Scott and commissioned by Albert Unsworth, a pioneer in commercial greenhouse farming. Unsworth developed a unique tomato variety and supplied tomatoes for the King George VI’s train during his 1939 tour of Canada.
More information on the proposed designation is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk, First Floor, City Hall, 426 Brant St., during regular business hours or can be requested electronically by contacting heritage@burlington.ca.
Dated at the City of Burlington this 29th day of March, 2023.
Notice of Objection
Any person may, within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice, serve written notice of objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement for the objection and all relevant facts to Mr. Kevin Arjoon, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Burlington, 426 Brant St, P.O. Box 5013, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Z6.
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