Catharine Kuntz, III

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133905

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• House: 81 Norman St., Waterloo, Ontario; moved "Nixon House"
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43324
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo City
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Historic Building: Abt 1880, 156 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kuntz-Eckert House
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Historic Building: Abt 1885, 167 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kuntz-Labatt
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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House:
David Kuntz founded the Spring Brewery (later renamed the L. Kuntz Park Brewery) in 1844. When he undertook one of the many expansions of his company's premises, on property to the south-west of King and William Streets, he moved this one-and-a-half-storey frame house westward by horse team to its present location.

Historic Building:
Built circa 1880 by Brewer David Kuntz on property acquired in 1856, from John Hoffman, it became the property of Anna Eckert in 1898 and it remained in her possession until her death. There have subsequently been three owners since 1977. The present owners are Krafa Consultants and Management Inc.
The house is a good example of a mid to late 19th century merchant's home. The two-storey yellow brick structure shows significant Italianate influences, emphasized in the elaborate roof brackets and the two storey projecting bay, with segmentally arched windows. The door is enhanced by its side-lights with a blind transom, which may be authentic or an early replacement for the glass that would normally be here. The porch retains its original detailing below the roof which is supported by chamfered porch posts. The house makes an interesting comparison to the Kuntz-Labatt house across the street.
The west facade and the north and south facades, ending at the one storey portion, of this historical Waterloo home received designation as a Heritage Landmark for its historic and architectural value<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

Historic Building:
The Kuntz-Labatt's House, which now holds offices and meeting rooms for the adjacent Edward R. Good Funeral Home, was built in the mid 1880s.
The brewery with which the home has long been associated was begun by David Kuntz in 1844. The oldest portions of the business date from 1864. By 1910, the Kuntz Brewery had grown to become Ontario's second largest brewery. Although the enterprise was sold to Carling's in 1929, the Kuntz name was retained until 1940. Colonel Hugh J. Heasley, Manager of Carling's lived in the home from 1944 until his death in 1978. The brewery was demolished in 1993.
Three impressive homes were built by Kuntz for family members on this site. The designated building is the only one remaining. All had similar important architectural features. Although early renovations have somewhat changed the structure, the home achieves a balanced design through the careful placement of windows, doors and Italianate features such as the paired brackets and round-headed windows in the gable. The verandahs, each supported by slender columns, are typical of late nineteenth century architecture.
The Kuntz-Labatt's house is both historically significant and architecturally attractive. For these reasons, the entire exterior was noted in the designation.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

David married Magdalena Brandt 12 Jun 1848, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob? Brandt and Catharine Deiter) was born 1 Jan 1833, , Germany; died 7 Oct 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Kuntz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43323
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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DEATH OF MRS KUNTZ.

Mrs. Magdalena Kuntz, relict of the late David Kuntz, died at her home Wednesday afternoon in her 72nd year. The funeral will take place from the residence, King St., on Saturday, Oct. 10th, at 10 o'clock a.m. to the R. C. church for service thence in the R. C. cemetery for interment.

The Chronicle Telegraph 9 Oct 1903 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193411

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241606

Jacob? — Catharine Deiter. Catharine (daughter of Deiter) was born 1807, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Brandt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241605
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1885, House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1885, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150356