GENERAL

Alternate Titles

Maison Hay

Type / Purpose

Private residence

Location

134 Connell Street, Woodstock, New Brunswick

Description

This Edwardian house was built in 1904 on Connell Street in Woodstock

Heritage Value

The Hay House is recognized for its Edwardian architecture, as well as its inhabitants.

The house is a good example of Edwardian architecture, having a decorative veranda as well as a stained glass dormer which overlooks the Meduxnekeag River.

The Hay House was built in 1904 by Arthur Wilmot Hay. Hay lived here until his death in 1919, while his wife Annie Elizabeth Hay stayed until her own death 1954, after which their son Murray McLaren Hay inherited the house. M. M. Hay occupied the Hay House before dying in 1971.

Heritage Recognition

A historical marker was placed outside the house by the Town of Woodstock

ARCHITECTURE

Date of Construction

1904

Character Defining Elements

- Veranda on front facade
- Stained glass dormer overlooking the Meduxnekeag River

Builder/Building Company

Arthur Wilmot Hay

OWNERSHIP HISTORY

Notable Historic Occupants

Arthur Wilmot Hay, Annie Elizabeth Hay, Murray McLaren Hay

SOURCES AND DOCUMENTS

Photos

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 31, 2019. Image taken from the Historical Marker Database.

Sources

The Historical Marker Database: Hay House
Woodstock Tourism - Heritage Walking Tour 2020

Contributors

Gabrielle Byrne