The Wellington Street School The building at 47 Wellington was originally the Wellington Street School. Designed by John Power in 1873 at a cost of $7,200, it was then the most modern school in the city. After the school’s closure in 1927, uses varied until 1974 when Queen’s University sold the property to Marion and…
12 Wellington Street The magnificent red brick house at 12 Wellington Street is located in the Old Sydenham Heritage District close to City Park. The house was built by John Power in 1874–75, and the romantic two-storey front porch was added in 1910 by William Newlands. The 2½ storey, three-bay dwelling is a picturesque example…
201 Princess & 30-32 Montreal Street Situated on the NW corner of Princess and Montreal Streets in downtown Kingston, this narrow 8.5 metre wide, 365 m2 property, contains an example of a mid-19th century purpose-built commercial and residential building. This three-storey brick building displays a high degree of craftsmanship and artistic merit, particularly through its…
Millan House Located on the prominent Princess and King St E corner in downtown Kingston, Quigley’s Store was built in 1877 and is a recognizable landmark in the City. Known as the Millan House, it was designed by architectural firm Power and Son and named after store owner James Quigley. The property also includes a…
McIntosh Castle Said to have been the first major project for architect John Power, construction started in 1852 for Donald McIntosh, a ship owner. It was completed by successive owners, and the tower was added after 1878. The building is a Gothic Revival village built on an L-shaped plan with the octagonal tower set in…
The Winston ‘The Winston’ as this brick row has been called since 1923, comprises two distinctly different architectural styles. No. 52 was designed in 1886 by Joseph Power for Dr. W. G. Anglin, and is known for its distinctive heavy stone and brick circle on the facade enclosing double windows. In 1905, No. 56 was constructed, with its…