Notice of Intention to Designate a Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Under the Provisions of Section 29, Part IV of The Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 as Amended
Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of King intends to designate lands and premises described as Part of Lot 1, Plan 250 in the Hamlet of Ansnorveldt, and municipally known as 19130 Dufferin Street, in the Township of King, in the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, S. 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Description of Property
Located on the west side of Dufferin Street, north of Bernhardt Road, the building is known as the Jan Rupke House, located at 19130 Dufferin Street, in the Hamlet of Ansnorveldt, Township of King and is approximately 0.02 hectares in size.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Jan Rupke House, located at 19130 Dufferin Street, is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value as described in the following Statement of Significance. It meets the necessary criteria prescribed by the Province of Ontario under the three categories of historical value, design or physical value, and contextual value.
Historical/Associative Value
The Jan Rupke House is a foundational structure in the Ansnorveldt settlement, with direct historical associations with Jan Rupke, one of 18 original settlers of the early rural hamlet, and a prominent early leader in the community whose home served as a hub for public discourse and gathering, as well as immigrant support. Its continued presence reinforces the cultural identity and agricultural heritage of Ansnorveldt, maintaining the character of the area through its visual continuity and deep-rooted historical associations.
The subject property has the potential to yield information that contributes to an understanding of the early rural/agricultural settlement patterns in King Township.
Design/Physical Value
The Jan Rupke House at 19130 Dufferin Street has design and physical value because it is a rare, unique and well-maintained example of a two-storey vernacular, dwelling with Dutch Colonial and American influences.
The house features a projecting bay window, a steeply pitched gable roof with dormers, and flared eaves. While classic Dutch Colonial Revival homes often feature gambrel roofs, gable roofs with steep pitches are also common in later or simplified interpretations. While the primary roof form presents itself as a front-facing gable, the overall silhouette, from the bottom of the roof's peak through the dormers and down to the subtly flared eaves, evokes the visual rhythm of a gambrel roof. This impression is reinforced by the dormer placement and the lower roofline, which together suggest the stepped profile typical of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture. Though not a true gambrel in structural terms, the roof composition reflects the genre’s signature style, blending revivalist cues with vernacular adaptation.
Contextual Value
As the dwelling has retained its original location and serves as a fine example of vernacular architecture inspired by Dutch Colonial and American styles, it has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining, and supporting the fine-grained, early 20th century character of the Hamlet of Ansnorveldt.
The subject property is part of a collection of “Listed” heritage properties along Dufferin Street within Ansnorveldt that enhance and complement the overall aesthetic and streetscape of the area while maintaining a harmonious relationship with the surrounding agricultural landscape. The subject property also has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings. The subject property is located within an area that has a definable rural character, surrounded by remnant farmhouses/farmsteads in close proximity, contributing to a distinctive sense of place. Situated at the far end of those houses constructed by the first settlers, 19130 Dufferin Street continues to define the residential area. Its distinction was noted in the early years of the settlement, with travelers questioning whether the home was the location of the community’s mayor.
Being a house that has retained much of its original built form, the property is irrevocably linked to the area’s history and with the other homes in the Hamlet that were built by those early settlers. The dwelling at 19130 Dufferin Street further supports the local character by being a defining feature to both residents and visitors.
Notice of Objection
Any person wishing to file a notice of objection to the designation must file such notice of objection together with a statement of reasons, with the Township Clerk of the municipality within 30 days (Friday, March 27, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.), after the date of publication of this notice on the Township of King website (www.king.ca). Further information respecting the proposed designation is available by contacting Michael Maugeri, Planner - Heritage & Development at 289-800-2574 or email at mmaugeri@king.ca.
Publication Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Deadline for Objections: Friday, March 27, 2026
Objections should be directed to:
Denny Timm
Township Clerk
2585 King Road
King City, ON L7B 1A1
clerks@king.ca
Dated on this 25th day of February, 2026.