GENERAL
Alternate TitlesJ.K. Flemming House
Private Residence
126 Chapel Street, Woodstock, New Brunswick
126 Chapel Street is a brick residential building on the corner of Chapel and Orange Street.
The Flemming house is recognized for both its architecture and its association with the Flemming family. Originally built around 1905 for R. Norman Loane, the building acts as a good example of a four-square Edwardian home. This style is evident in how the first story is supported by seven Doric columns with balustrades, as well as how the second story gallery protrudes from the rear bay.
The Flemming house was also home of J.K. Flemming during his time as the 14th Premier of New Brunswick, lasting from 1911 to 1914. His then-teenaged son, Hugh John Flemming, was raised here and attended Woodstock High School. As an adult, Hugh followed his father's footsteps in politics, eventually becoming the 24th Premier of New Brunswick (1952–1961). Additionally, in 1916 the house was acquired by James Russell Gilliland (1860–1929), Divisional Superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Rail, when he and his family moved to Woodstock.
A historical marker was placed outside the house by the Town of Woodstock.
ARCHITECTURE
Date of Construction1905
- Cypress logs imported from Florida were used for the paneling of the staircases, halls, and ceilings.
- Beautiful brickwork
- Hip roof with a dormer
- Seven Doric columns with balustrades support first story
- Second story gallery protruding into the rear bay
- Veranda with curved roofline
H. H. Mott
OWNERSHIP HISTORY
Notable Historic OccupantsJ.K. Fleming, Hugh John Fleming
SOURCES AND DOCUMENTS
Photos
South side view of Flemming House / La Maison Flemming, photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 31, 2019. Taken from the Historical Marker Database.
Sources
Connell, Allison. A View of Woodstock: Historic Homes of the Nineteenth Century. 2nd ed., New Ireland Press, 1998.
The Historical Marker Database: Flemming House
Town of Woodstock - Heritage Walking Tour Guide 2020
Gabrielle Byrne
