| Building
Code |
574.D.4 |
Construction
Date |
ca. 1900 |
| Origins |
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Description
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The Dely
Block occupies one end of a strip of brick-fronted buildings,
most
constructed in the 1890’s, that line the west side of Seventh
Avenue at the
heart of Virden’s Heritage Business District.
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Heritage
Value
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The Dely
Block is a good example of a single-storey multi-use business
block,
distinguished by the attractive brickwork along its roofline. It is
valued
for its many roles in Virden’s business history, but as its name
suggest,
it is best remembered as the site of Eugene Dely’s Café.
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Character
Defining
Elements |
Key elements
that define the heritage character of the Dely Block
exterior
include:
- the three-bay, single-storey horizontal form with its well defined
step-roofline
accented with corbel tables and pilasters
- the wooden cornices and detailing
Key elements that define the heritage character of the Dely Block
interior
include
- the tin ceiling in one of the units |
| Site
History |
Formerly on
This Site:
W.W. Joslin paid the taxes in 1893.
And in 1898 the Joslin Liquor Store moved
to Cain Block (Victoria Billiard Hall) from west side
S Portion:
Independent Living
Gibson’s Mind Body and Soul
Pet Store – Thornhill
Vanny’s Sports Centre
Mahoney Hobby Shop
Middle Section
CC. Beans / Timothy Beans
The Sports Place
Shearon’s Café / Jerry’s Lunch
Frank and Rosie Reid Café
Eugene Dely Café / Eyer Bakery and Café
North Section
The Flower Basket Future Features
Stedman’s Inwear Jeans / Evelyn’s Ladies Wear
Doherty Dress Shop / Miss Markam
Grocery – Ernie Hales /Grocery – Hartly
Eyers Baker / Built about 1900
Ida Clingan writes that George Perry had a bake shop near
the Balmoral Hotel. That would seem to be this location.
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