Notice of intention to designate 96 Robinson Street (Lot 10, Block L, Plan 216)

In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, Section 29, Part IV, Council intends to designate 96 Robinson Street (Lot 10, Block L, Plan 216) as a place of architectural and historical value.

Reasons for designation
96 Robinson Street is a storey-and-a-half white brick villa, built in 1875 as the home of Leon and Eunice Clench and their two daughters, Mary and Nora. Relocating from London to St. Marys in the mid-1850s, Leon Clench (1834-1884) was the town's first lawyer. He also established the first town band. The house includes many historical features such as a front door with cambered top and elaborate frame, three bay windows and alcove in the southeast corner. Detailed reasons for designation of this property can be seen or obtained from the Clerk’s Office (contact below).

Objections
Any person who objects to this intended designation must serve the CAO a notice of objection in writing, setting out the reason for the objection and all relevant facts by February 16, 2017. Where a notice of objection has been served, the Council shall refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing.

Contact
Clerk’s Office
Town Hall (Church St. entrance)
175 Queen St. E., Box 998, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6
Office hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.