Northumberland St. 0012 (Commercial building) Ayr

• Name	Northumberland St. 0012 (Commercial building) Ayr
  Born	constructed 1887	12 Northumberland St., Ayr, Ontario
  Gender	Unknown
  Purpose	1887	12 Northumberland St., Ayr, Ontario
  	store and appartments
  Died	standing 2012
  Person ID	I1697	Properties
  Last Modified	22 May 2012

  
  

• Notes

  In 1887, James Stark erected 12 Northumberland Street, Ayr, as a combined grocery store and residential apartment.  Two years ago [2012], Michael Clifton and Mark Kok purchased the building and hired John Dorey, principal of R.J. Construction Ventures Inc., to restore it to its former glory for the legal offices of Clifton Kok LLP.  Although the building had suffered considerable structural damage over the years, the renovation retained three of the four original brick walls, the original roof structure, and the original high ceilings.  While the front fa?ade did not survive, its replacement replicated the original design wherever possible, following the building's original blueprints.  Now, 12 Northumberland Street looks more like Stark's structure than it has done in decades, with high arched front windows, a false front parapet, restored patterned brick, and restored rear and upper level windows.  In recognition of their commitment to the architectural heritage of the Region, the Foundation is pleased to present Michael Clifton, Mark Kok, and John Dorey with its Award of Excellence.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - constructed 1887 - 12 Northumberland St., Ayr, Ontario Purpose - store and appartments - 1887 - 12 Northumberland St., Ayr, Ontario  = Link to Google Earth