The James Byers Residence in Saint John. Built sometime before 1876, this house features fashionable Second Empire architecture that conforms to the 19th century streetscape of the neighbourhood. There is a semi-octagonal tower projection on the front façade and the mansard roof is steeply-pitched and has moulded cornice underneath Later modifications, such as the stained glass transom and bay windows, as well as fishscale shingles, give it a Queen Anne Revival-style flair.
 
The first known occupant of the house was James Byer, a woodturner. Along with Robert R. Boyer, he owned Byers and Boyer on City Road, where they managed wood turning, moulding, and jig sawing. After he left the house around 1900, the residence was purchased by Henry R. Ross sometime before 1920. Born in Ontario in 1878, Ross moved to Sussex in 1901 to work as an editor for the Maritime Farmer newspaper. In 1907, he left the position to become the manager and director of the New Brunswick Cold Storage Company plant in Saint John, a position he held until his retirement in 1948. Ross is best known for his contributions to the eastern Canadian agriculture sector. He played an important role in developing improved agricultural techniques and opening up new opportunities for farmers in the region. Ross would reside in the house until his 1952 death.