105 College Street, c. 1866

105 College Street shares many basic similarities with its neighbour, 103 College Street. For example, this house is also representative of 19th-century working class architecture. It was the residence of Allan MacPherson, a tailor, from 1866 to 1906. Furthermore, this 1 1/2 residence exemplifies the durability of the Maritime Vernacular and classical styles. The only deviation from this architectural paradigm is the peaked dormer window (part of a traditional three-part cluster of windows) which is distinctively Gothic Revival. This house clearly demonstrates the permanence of traditional designs and the conservatism of 19th-century architectural tastes in Maritime Canada.

Stephanie Purcell

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