Dorchester in Westmorland County, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Chandler House (Rocklyn) / Maison Chandler
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2019
1. Chandler House (Rocklyn) / Maison Chandler Marker
This Classical Revival house was built for Edward Barron Chandler (1800-1880) about 1831. A hipped slate roof tops the ashlar structure. Rustication on the first storey wall contrasts with the smooth face above. Triglyphs and fluted door columns enrich the handsome portico. “Rocklyn” remained Chandler's property throughout his long career in public office — as judge, member of the legislative assembly and subsequently government leader, Father of Confederation, railroad commissioner, and finally as lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick.
Edward Barron Chandler (1800-1880), qui fut tour à tour juge, député à l'Assemblée législative, chef du gouvernement, Père de la Confédération, commissaire des chemins de fer et lieutenant-gouverneur du Nouveau-Brunswick, fit bâtir cette demeure typique du renouveau classique vers 1831. Un toit d'ardoise, en croupe, coiffe les murs en pierre de taille, à bossage rustique au rez-de-chaussée et à surface lisse à l'étage supérieur. Des triglyphes ainsi que des colonnes et demi-colonnes cannelées ornent le portique. Chandler conserva "Rocklyn" pendant
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Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 45° 53.923′ N, 64° 30.942′ W. Marker is in Dorchester, New Brunswick, in Westmorland County. Marker is on Main Street (New Brunswick Route 106) just south of Cape Road (Woodlawn Road) (County Route 935), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5000 Main Street, Dorchester NB E4K 3A6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bell Inn / Auberge Bell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Albert James Smith (about 120 meters away); 400th Anniversary of 1st Acadian Settlement (about 120 meters away); Freedom of the Village of Dorchester (about 120 meters away); Methodist Church (approx. one kilometer away); 18th Century Anchor (approx. 7.3 kilometers away); Silver Jubilee Lodge and Library (approx. 7.3 kilometers away); Right Honourable Richard Bedford Bennett (approx. 7.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dorchester.
Regarding Chandler House (Rocklyn) / Maison Chandler.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2019
2. Chandler House (Rocklyn) / Maison Chandler Marker
Also see . . .
1. Chandler House (Rocklyn).
Chandler House/Rocklyn was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1971. Fine touches in the design of the building include the considered proportions, the manner in which the pediment on the porch repeats the angle of the hipped slate roof, and in the rusticated walls on the ground floor. This classically inspired design, with its fine detailing and use of durable materials reflect the social and economic position of Edward Barron Chandler, a leading position in mid-nineteenth century Atlantic Canada.(Submitted on March 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Chandler House / Rocklyn • National Historic Site of Canada.
Key elements that contribute to the heritage character of the site include: its location in Dorchester, east of the Petitcodiac River; its landscaped setting on the Chandler property with lawns and trees; the rectangular massing under a low hipped roof; the masonry construction material detailed on the main façade; the five-bay, symmetrically arranged façade with classically detailed and pedimented portico; the typical Classical Revival fenestration with double-hung six-over-six windows flanking the central bay with its tripartite upper window and(Submitted on March 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)door with sidelights and fanlight; the centre-hall plan; the fine interior detailing, including the interior casement shutters, recessed shelved cupboards, original fireplace mantles, and fine mouldings of the reception rooms and hallway.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 20193. Chandler House (Rocklyn) / Maison Chandler (southwest elevation)
3. Edward Barron Chandler.
Edward Barron Chandler was an influential force in New Brunswick politics in the decades preceding Confederation, serving as the leader of the government from 1843 to 1854, a period in which responsible government was introduced and evolved. A Father of Confederation, Chandler participated in the conferences at Charlottetown, Québec and London.(Submitted on March 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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