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Kitchener Civic Centre / Central Frederick Walking Tour
Civic Centre/Central Frederick
The Civic Centre neighbourhood was home to Berlin’s and later Kitchener’s industrial,
civic and commercial elite; and features excellent examples of late 19th and early 20th
century architecture.
These neighbourhoods were once home to some of Berlin/Kitchener’s wealthiest business
operators and industrialists. Many of the community’s working class families
lived right beside them. Homes included in this tour have been designated under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Start of tour
Depart from the Three Kretans, Frederick Street
Angelo and Doxa immigrated to Canada from the island of Krete. In 1996, they decided
that Kitchener needed a Greek dining experience where customers would feel welcome
and a part of the family in warm, casual atmosphere. Soon after, the Three Kretans were
born. Named after their three sons - Gus, Zack, and Niko - they succeeded in bringing the
tastes of their native Greece back to KW. With fresh ingredients and traditional Greek
dishes and desserts prepared daily, Three Kretans has established itself as being
Kitchener-Waterloo's premiere authentic Greek restaurant for over 13 years.
Waterloo Regional Headquarters Building
150 Frederick Street
Murals in cafeteria
Title: History of Waterloo County Murals
Artist: Selwyn Dewdney
Location: Region of Waterloo Administrative Headquarters Cafeteria, 150 Frederick
Street, Kitchener, ON
Created: 1950
Description: These five murals painted in 1950, cover more than 600 square feet and
depict Waterloo County from pre-history through the 1940s. They were commissioned by
the Waterloo Trust and Savings Company and hung in their King Street branch until 1993
when they were donated to the Region of Waterloo by Canada Trust.
About the Artist: Selwyn Dewdney (1909-1979), a native of Saskatchewan, was
educated in Astronomy and English at the University of Toronto, followed by art training
at the Ontario College of Education. Dewdney is best known for his research in
pictography (Aboriginal rock paintings). Beginning in the 1920s, Dewdney traveled
throughout Canada visiting First Nations communities, documenting more than 290 rock
art sites. Dewdney is also recognized as one of the founders of the Canadian art therapy
profession, having been hired as Psychiatric Art Therapist at Westminister Hospital in
London, Ontario in 1953.
A Selection of Photos of the History of Waterloo County Murals:
History of Waterloo County Murals
Region of Waterloo Administration Building
1st Floor Cafeteria, 150 Frederick St., Kitchener
Painted in 1950 by Selwyn Dewdney (1909-1979), pictography (Aboriginal rock paintings)
researcher and one of the founders of the Canadian art therapy profession, painted these five
murals depicting Waterloo County from pre-history through the 1940s. Commissioned by the
Waterloo Trust and Savings Company, the murals hung in the King Street, Kitchener branch until
1993.
From the Waterloo Regional headquarters building, walk to the corner of Frederick and Weber
Streets
Waterloo Region police, Kitchener detachment
Waterloo County Registry Office (former)
122 Frederick Street
Designed by architect Ray Hall and built in 1938-1939 by Dunker Construction, at a
cost of $60,000, this is a well-preserved example of an Art Deco style building. It opened
June 26, 1939.
It was originally built to house the Waterloo County Registry Office. The lobby has
recently been repainted in its original colours, and replicas of the original windows and
front doors were installed in 2007.
Its elevation, roofline and front interior lobby make this building an important city
landmark. Of specific note are the marble lobby walls, high plaster ceilings with
geometric designs, original hanging fixtures, terrazzo floors, grey marble steps, handrails
and nickel-plated heating grates. It has been designated by the City of Kitchener.
The building now houses the Registry Theatre and is a designated building.
www.registrytheatre.com
At the corner of Frederick and Weber Streets
Walls of the former Waterloo County gaol (jail)
Frederick Street was named after Frederick Gaukel, an early Berlin hotelier, who
donated land for the Waterloo County Courthouse in 1852.
GAUKEL, FRIEDRICH (Frederick), farmer and businessman; b. 7 June 1785 in
Württemberg (Federal Republic of Germany); m. first c. 1813 Polly Kaufman (d. 1827),
and they had four sons and three daughters; m. secondly Maria Roschang (d. 1834 of
cholera); m. thirdly Dorothea Weikmillar; d. 8 Nov. 1853 in Berlin (Kitchener), Upper
Canada.
Friedrich Gaukel’s name appears among those of the German immigrants who arrived at
Philadelphia from Holland aboard the Rebecca on 27 Aug. 1804. Along with other
Württemberg natives, he may have been attracted to America by the publicity attending
the exodus to Pennsylvania at this time of members of the charismatic sect led by the
German lay preacher and weaver John George Rapp. According to a short biography
published by Gaukel’s grandson Jacob Stroh, he served for his passage money as a
redemptioner on a farm near Philadelphia. He continued farming after his release from
the indenture and by 1815 lived near Johnstown, Pa.
About 1820, Gaukel, a Lutheran, heard of the Mennonite migration from Pennsylvania to
Upper Canada and decided to move there. After a trip of four weeks, he arrived with his
family in Waterloo Township, where he worked in a distillery until he bought a small
farm near Bridgeport (Kitchener) and began operating a distillery of his own. After 1826,
increasing numbers of Germans arrived in the region directly from Europe and settled
largely in four townships: Wilmot, Waterloo, Woolwich, and Wellesley. Thus, when the
settlement of Ebytown began to expand, Germans, as well as Mennonites, were
prominent in its development as a commercial centre. On 2 Nov. 1833 Gaukel purchased
property there from Joseph Schneider* and from Benjamin EBY and moved into the
settlement. The deeds for these transactions are the first on record referring to the
community as Berlin.
Gaukel operated a tavern while awaiting the completion of a larger building which would
meet the demands of the growing village. A public-spirited member of the community, he
subscribed to the establishment of Heinrich Wilhelm Peterson’s newspaper Canada
Museum und Allgemeine Zeitung in 1835, the year in which Gaukel’s Inn (later known as
the Commercial Hotel) opened to the public.
For many years Gaukel and his third wife, also a native of Württemberg, hosted, in
addition to the inn’s daily commercial activities, various civic and political meetings,
markets, and other public gatherings in this predominantly German-speaking community.
The wide veranda of the inn was a favourite tribune for political candidates who
addressed the citizenry assembled in the street.
In 1841 and 1846, Gaukel acquired additional property and as one of Berlin’s leading
landowners, he took an active interest in its municipal development. He donated the land
on which Waterloo Township Hall was built in 1848–49.
Together with his friend Joseph Schneider and other early citizens, he had campaigned
for the organization of Waterloo County, which took place in 1850, and he was much
involved in promoting Berlin’s selection as county seat in 1852. He provided land that
year for the construction of a county court-house.
In recognition of Gaukel’s contributions, a grateful community named two of its early
streets (Frederick and Gaukel) after him.
New Ontario Provincial Courthouse under construction
Downtown Kitchener
Corner of Weber Street and Queen Street
Regency Towers, former site of YMCA
Commerce House, 46 Queen Street North
Located where the Neo-Classical 1903 Carnegie Library had been a meeting place for
many of Kitchener’s citizens. It was demolished in 1965.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
54 Queen Street North
The present building was built in 1906 to replace the first Presbyterian Church on the site
c1857. The style is late Gothic Revival.
Plaques at the corner of Queen Street North and Weber Street East
In three languages – English, French and German
Etching in the glass of the 1853 courthouse
Waterloo County Court House (1853) and Gaol (1853)
The structures went up following the appointment of Berlin, now Kitchener, as the
county seat which led the way to growth, industry and prosperity.
Waterloo County Court House
Weber Street East
Here the original Waterloo County Court House was erected in 1853
Note canopy over the front door. It was designed to represent the cover of a Conestoga
wagon used by the first pioneers who settled in Waterloo County.
A painting by John Martin of the original 1853 Court House is in the foyer of the new
building.
Berlin became the county seat for Waterloo County in 1853.
The new Waterloo County Court House was built on the same site in 1968.
Waterloo County Gaol (former)
73 Queen Street North
The Waterloo County Gaol is the oldest existing government building in Kitchener. The
Gaol, together with the Waterloo County Courthouse (now replaced), was constructed
in 1852-53. The architect was Mellish and Russell of Brantford.
The Governor’s House was constructed in 1877-78 for the governor (warden) of the jail.
The architect was D.W. Gingerich of Waterloo. It is a magnificent example of the
Italianate Villa style.
It is recognized for its architectural features including the four-storey square tower with
mansard roof, rounded top windows, wide cornices, bracketed eaves, polychrome
brickwork and front porch. The Gaol features are the heavy stone walls of the main
building and courtyards as well as the window and door openings. Both structures have
recently been restored.
Waterloo County Gaol and Governor’s House *Designated
77 Queen St. N., Kitchener
Architect: Mellish and Russell, Brantford (Gaol); D. W. Gingerich, Waterloo (GH)
Year Built: 1852-1853 (Gaol); 1878 (GH)
The oldest Waterloo County structures in existence. Both heritage exteriors are
designated; both interiors are adaptive reuse successes. It served its original purpose until
1978. The stately, high-Victorian Governor’s House is used for court offices and public
meetings. The massive, granite Gaol houses Provincial offences courtrooms.
Both buildings have been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1981.
Courtyard Gardens and plaques
Along Queen Street North
68 Queen Street North
This Neo-Classical style residence with wide eaves, pediment and gable, decorative
keystones and Doric columns exudes a sense of importance and formality as one enters
the Civic Centre neighbourhood.
Squared limestone pillars
At Roy Street and Queen Street
The squared limestone pillars mark the boundary of the former estate of George C.H.
Lang, the prominent Berlin industrialist and leather tanner.
Kitchener Public Library
85 Queen Street North
Designed in the 1960s by Barnett and Rieder-Hymmen architects. On south wall is a
mural by Canadian artist John Bechtel which depicts the theme “From the darkness of
ignorance to the light of truth.” This was the first mural supported by a Canada Council
Grant for art in a public space.
Grace Schmidt Room of Local History
Mackenzie King Plaque at the corner of Ahrens Street and Queen Street
Canada’s 10th and longest serving prime minister served for 7,829 days.
WILLIAM LYON MACKENZIE KING 1874-1950
Canada's 10th prime minister was born in Berlin (Kitchener) on December 17, 1874. A
grandson of William Lyon Mackenzie, he joined the Canadian civil service in 1900 as a
specialist in labour relations. Elected to the federal parliament as a Liberal member for
Waterloo North in 1908, he served as minister of Labour under Sir Wilfrid Laurier. In
1919 he became leader of the Liberal party and prime minister in 1921. Thereafter King
continued to lead the government until 1948 except for a brief interval in 1926 and the
term of 1930-35. His tenure of over twenty-one years was longer than that of any other
prime minister in the Commonwealth.
Kitchener-Waterloo and Area Chamber of Commerce
80 Queen Street North
This is one of Kitchener’s most dignified and attractive buildings.
The classic Georgian style residence, set off in grey stone and brick, was built in 1937 on
part of the George Lang estate. For many years, it was the residence of Kitchener surgeon
Dr. David M. Bean and his family.
Walk down Ahrens Street to Young Street
11 Ahrens Street
This Queen Anne style house retains its original brick and also has preserved its twostorey L-shaped verandah.
33 Ahrens Street
This house exemplifies the solid character of this neighbourhood with its generous
proportions, well-situated on a city lot that was developed in the 1850s for less
prestigious homes.
Boehmer House
37 Ahrens Street West
Built in 1889-90 by Carl and August Boehmer of the prominent Boehmer family,
this home is a fine example of modified Queen Anne architecture. It is designated
in order to recognize the gables with decorative woodwork, wooden brackets and stained
glass window. House has been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
House of Birds
41 Ahrens Street West
This Victorian home was built in 1890 by Andrew Voelker. It is recognized for its
stained glass windows that depict a number of bird species. House has been designated
under the Ontario Heritage Act. Note the herringbone brick pattern.
51 Ahrens Street
This house represents the best of what is missing from Kitchener’s ubiquitous brick
buildings. This c1866 Gothic clapboard cottage with its front gable facing the street
offers a striking contrast to the other buildings in the neighbourhood.
Woelfle House
67-69 Ahrens Street West past Young Street
This is a fine example of a "double house" in Kitchener. It was built in 1905 for
George Baltzer, an insurance salesperson. It is noteworthy for its roofline, upperstorey
balconies, two front projecting gables, window-and-door openings, front porch, rear
dormers and brickwork.
In 1907, the house was purchased by the Woelfles and has remained in this family for
almost 100 years. Apart from some minor alterations in 1926, the house has remained
very much in original condition.
Hibner Park and Fountain
corner of Young and Ahrens Streets
Hibner Park was purchased by neighbours in 1894 and donated to the Berlin
Park Board. The neighbours called it Hibner Park after the town’s mayor, Daniel Hibner,
mayor of Berlin 1894-1895. Hibner founded a furniture factory in 1887. Hibner was also
a long time parks commissioner.
In the 1930’s, Hibner left money for a memorial to himself. The fountain has a decorative
cage of wrought iron and contains a plaque at the top commemorating the many local
citizens who helped create the park. The area is also home to the City’s second oldest
park, the small but elegant Hibner Park, opened in 1894.
Walk along Maynard Avenue to Margaret Avenue
House for Sale at 22 Maynard Avenue (1914)
$449,900 | 4 bedrooms | 3 baths
Taxes $3473
11 Maynard Avenue
11 Maynard Avenue is an adaptation of the ever-popular Queen Anne style with a centre
square, projecting bays and with Roman-arched windows on the first storey.
21 Maynard Avenue
This is a much later rendition of the Classical Revival style, executed in red brick with a
pedimented front gable. The pediments and rusticated piers on the porch columns add
elements of architectural interest.
Klippert House
25 Maynard Avenue
This fine home was built in 1872 for Berlin’s Chief Constable John
Klippert, a constable in Berlin as early as 1867 and a Waterloo County bailiff.
This is one of Kitchener’s best examples of the formal Classical Revival style with the
door offset in the façade of its symmetrical three bay front. is designated for historical
and architectural reasons.
Architecturally, the house is a fine example of the Classical Revival style. Some notable
features are the windows with shutters, gale window, front door and the front portico with
Classic Greek pediment and columns.
Turn right on Margaret Avenue and walk to Queen’s Street
55 Margaret Avenue
The house was once known as the “Judges Estate” and was built c1870-1880.
Open space on the left was once large homes of business people and the houses were torn
down in the 1960s for an apartment complex. The site has sat idle and only recently has
new interest been awakened.
Open space along Margaret Avenue – site of former mansions
The city’s Official Plan and zoning regulations will be changed to accommodate a sixstorey building containing 210 condominiums and underground parking.
Sonneck House
108 Queen Street North
This solid brick residence was completed in 1877 by Louis Breithaupt for Judge
Anthony LaCourse and has great historical significance to the community. In 1883,
108 Queen St. became home to Louis Breithaupt's son, Louis Jacob. L.J. was a very
influential citizen who successfully ran the Breithaupt Leather Company, served as
Mayor of Berlin, as Waterloo North M.P.P. and on numerous boards and associations. In
1896, the house was named Sonneck House which means "sunny corner" in German. The
designated architectural features you will want to note are the rooflines, detailed
woodwork on the bay windows, decorative brackets under the eaves, windows, the
original front door and wooden railings on the second storey balcony on Margaret
Avenue.
LOUIS BREITHAUPT 1827-1880
Louis Breithaupt, who started the first tannery in Berlin in 1857, at one time used the
services of Abraham Lincoln, then a Springfield, Illinois lawyer. The fifth generation of
Breithaupts in the tanning industry, he was associated with his father in business in
Buffalo. During one of his trips to Canada to buy sheepskins, he met and eventually
married Catherine Hailer of Berlin. In 1861, they came to Berlin to reside and later
moved into a spacious home named Waldeck. A number of their descendants became
distinguished and famous citizens.
Breithaupt’s life was one of unremitting activity and indomitable perseverance. His
tannery was destroyed by fire in 1867 and again in 1870 but he rebuilt and continued to
develop a large business. He was called the “first citizen of Berlin” for his work in
furthering the growth of the town and his municipal activities, including two years as
mayor.
WILLIAM HENRY BREITHAUPT 1857-1944
William Henry Breithaupt, an extremely accomplished civil engineer, was a builder of
railway bridges on this continent and the author of many technical papers.
Born in Buffalo in 1857 to Louis and Catherine Breithaupt (later citizens of Berlin), he
took up residence here in 1900 and promoted the family interests - the Berlin and
Waterloo Railway, and the Berlin Gas Works - and built a rail line to Bridgeport. First
chairman of the City Planning Commission, he brought in a famous New York town
planning expert for consultation. He visited the Carnegie Foundation in New York,
successfully seeking funds for the Berlin Library on three occasions.
Breithaupt served as president of the Ontario Historical Society, was first president of the
Waterloo Historical Society and a founder of the Waterloo County Pioneers' Memorial
Association that erected the Pioneers' Memorial Tower near Preston. The first to propose
flood control, Breithaupt also pioneered Grand River Conservation.
THE HON. LOUIS ORVILLE BREITHAUPT 1890-1960
Louis Orville Breithaupt earned the title of the city's "most eminent citizen" when he
became Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario in 1952. He served the office with distinction
until 1957. His father, Louis Jacob Breithaupt, was a prominent industrialist, operating
the Breithaupt Leather Company. Following graduation from the University of Toronto,
Breithaupt entered his father's business, became vice-president and general manager, and,
later, president. He was an alderman for four years and in 1923, at age thirty-two, became
the youngest mayor in the city's history – and the third generation of his family to serve
in that office. Many local organizations received the benefit of his executive guidance.
He had been governor of McMaster University, Hamilton and the chancellor of Victoria
University, Toronto.
He was elected Liberal member for Waterloo North in 1940, 1945 and 1949. His personal
qualities and interest in humanity made him a beloved citizen.
Church of the Good Shepherd (Swedenborgian)
116 Queen St. N., Kitchener
shepherdsway.ca
Year Built: 1935
Known simply as “that beautiful church” for its classic English late Gothic Revival lines,
beautiful woodwork, and magnificent stained glass, this church, also known as
“Kitchener’s wedding chapel”, is a designated heritage building. This imposing grey
stone church with its steeply pitched roof, buttresses and prominent bell tower was
constructed in 1935 on the site of “Bon Accord”, the Italinate-style home of William
Roos of Randall and Roos, wholesale grocers. Currently celebrating its 175th
anniversary, the church invites you to learn more about its rich and fascinating history.
Church of the Good Shepherd heritage fence (1885)
116 Queen Street North
Surrounding this beautiful church is an ornate wrought-iron fence. Only the fence
itself is designated. Have a closer look at it and at the designation plaque. This
fence was erected in 1885 and originally belonged to the William Roos home that
occupied the site until 1936 when the church was built. It is an example of the type of
fence that surrounded many late Victorian homes and is one of the last of its kind in the
city.
Firefighter’s Memorial
Located in Mackenzie King Park
south on Queen Street North
The Centre In The Square
101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
www.centre-square.com
Architect: Rieder, Hymmen & Lobban
Year built: 1980
The Centre In The Square is a world-class live performing arts theatre (North America’s
second-largest stage) characterized by exemplary acoustics thanks to the pioneering work
of acoustical engineer Russell Johnson (now Artec Consultants).
128 Queen Street North
This house is thought to have been built in 1857 by Dr. John Scott, using the coral brick
produced by brickmaker Nicholas Ziegler.
In 1875, the second storey was added to the house by its new owner, John S. Hoffman,
who ordered bricks from the Bramm brickworks on Weber Street.
The result is a striking departure from the original colour.
The heavy cornice and decorative double brackets remain from this period. The large
verandah which once extended across the front of the house has been removed.
132 Queen Street North
Similar to 128.
Local authors suggest that this house was built c1876 by John Dauberger, who had
acquired the brick works of Nicholas Ziegler. His neighbour’s decision to use bricks
from Bramm, his competitor, may have had more to do with business rivarlry than with
aesthetics.
Along Queen Street North, notice the street lights
Walk along Ellen Street towards the corner of Lancaster and Frederick
At the corner of Lancaster Street and Frederick Street
Izma’s Green parkette
Frederick and Lancaster
The Five Points
There was a grocery store known as the Ahrens 5 Point Grocery in 1905. A small
addition housed a meat market. The Ahrens store had a mélange of cereal, cigars, stuffed
olives, candy apples, soaps, breads and much more.
In 1933, the store was rented by John Izma, a fruit merchant. The Izmas eventually
purchased the site and became so associated with the corner that the corner became
known as “Izma’s Five Points”.
It closed in 1969.
Kitchener Housing project
Tim Hortons
Made to design of the neighbourhood.
It was once the site of a Supertest service station.
Provincial Courthouse sculpture
74 Frederick at Ellen
This large fiberglass sculpture created a good deal of controversy when it was
unveiled in front of the provincial courthouse on Frederick Street in 1978. The
work is one of a series of cylindrical forms located in different cities, all executed
in fiberglass by artist Ed Zelenak during the seventies.
Provincial Courthouse
200 Frederick Street
Suddaby Public School
171 Frederick Street
(formerly Central School, Berlin’s 1st public school)
Originally built in 1857 as Berlin Central School, it was a four room schoolhouse, it has
grown to its present size while retaining the original structure within. The building,
expanded in 1876 and then to its current size in 1922, now consists of interior sections
from each stage of its history.
Architect:
John Dalgaesh; Franklin of Toronto (1922)
Year Built:
1857; 1876; 1922
Home to the volunteer-run "Victorian Classroom" historical classroom re-enactment.
This building is extremely important within Kitchener’s heritage, both architecturally
and historically. Central School developed the first kindergarten class in Canada (1882).
The name Suddaby honours Central’s former principal, Jeremiah Suddaby.
Architecturally, the designated features are the front elevation windows, doors and
archway.
It serves grades Junior Kindergarten (JK) through grade 6.
The school building opened in January 1857, and its first principal was Alex Young.
Initially, the school building also accommodated the Berlin Grammar School (later the
Berlin High School, now Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School) in the
second-floor room in the northeast corner of the building.
In 1871, due to the growth in population of Berlin and due to school attendance having
been made mandatory in Ontario, the school became quite crowded and the high school
relocated elsewhere. Attendance continued to increase, and classes had to be held in
Berlin's fire hall in 1874. In 1876, a four-room addition was built at the back of the
school.
In 1877, Ontario's Minister of Education chose the school as a model school for the
training of third class teachers. At that time Alex Young stepped down as principal and
was replaced by Jeremiah Suddaby.
In 1882, the first kindergarten in Ontario, taught by Miss Janet Metcalfe, was opened at
the school.
In 1886, accommodations again became inadequate. The Berlin Public School Board
decided to resolve this problem by opening new schools—Agnes Street School
(now King Edward Public School) in 1886, Courtland Avenue Public School in 1890,
and Margaret Avenue Public School in 1894. The concept of model schools came to an
end in 1908. Suddaby remained principal until his death in 1910, at which point the
school was renamed in his honour.
In 1921, plans were made for a large addition to the school. The cornerstone of the new
building was laid on June 10, 1922, and the addition was formally opened on September
24, 1923.
The school celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1957. At that time, the school's original
bell was donated to Doon Heritage Crossroads.
On November 17, 1980, the school building was designated as a heritage property by
Kitchener's city council under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. The
designation noted the facade, the archway between the main foyer, the archway between
the main foyer and the original kindergarten, and the oil painting of Jeremiah Suddaby
that was painted in 1912 by A. Y. Jackson, one of the original members of the Group of
Seven.
The basement is home to a special-ed program called McQuarrie Enrichment Program.
The school's most famous alumnus is William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada’s 10th
and longest serving prime minister who was born in Berlin, Ontario.
William Daum Euler, a former member of Parliament, taught at Suddaby Public School and
later became a Canadian Senator.
Revenue Canada building
166 Frederick Street
Plaque on the wall re dedication ceremony
“This stone was laid by Norman C. Schneider, M.P., Waterloo North on the 15th day of
August, 1957”.
Norman C. Schneider (9 December 1888 – 26 August 1985) was a Canadian politician
and businessman.
Born in Berlin (Kitchener) Ontario, he was the son of John Metz Schneider, the founder
of the meat packing company bearing his name (now owned by Maple Leaf Foods). He
joined the family business in 1911 eventually becoming vice-president, president and
chairman of the board before retiring in 1970.
In a 1952 by-election, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Ontario
riding of Waterloo North. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1953 and 1957. He was
defeated in 1958. He died in his home in Kitchener in 1985 at the age of 97.
Waterloo North Riding
Waterloo North was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of
Commons from 1867 to 1968. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867
which entitled each of north and south ridings of the County of Waterloo to elect
one Member of Parliament.
The North Riding of Waterloo was defined in 1859 as consisting of the Townships of
North Waterloo, Woolwich and Wellesley, and the Town of Berlin and Village of
Waterloo.
In 1903, it was re-defined to consist of the townships of North Waterloo, Wellesley and
Woolwich, the towns of Berlin and Waterloo, and the village of Elmira.
In 1924, it was re-defined to consist of the townships of Wellesley and Woolwich, and
the northern part of the township of Waterloo.
In 1947, it was re-defined to consist of the city of Kitchener, the town of Waterloo and
the townships of Wellesley and Woolwich, and the northern part of the township of
Waterloo.
The electoral district was abolished in 1966 when it was redistributed
between Kitchener, Waterloo and Wellington—Grey riding.
North Waterloo Canadian Election Results
1867
Issac Erb Bowman
Liberal
acclaimed
1872
Issac Erb Bowman
Liberal
acclaimed
1874
Issac Erb Bowman
Liberal
acclaimed
1878
Hugo Kranz
Conservative
defeated Issac Erb Bowman (L)
1882
Hugo Kranz
Conservative
defeated Dr. D. S. Bowlby (unknown)
1887
Issac Erb Bowman
Liberal
defeated Hugo Kranz (C)
1891
Issac Erb Bowman
Liberal
defeated Hugo Kranz (C)
1896
Joseph E. Seagram
Conservative
defeated E.W.B. Snider (L)
1900
Joseph E. Seagram
Conservative
acclaimed
1904
Joseph E. Seagram
Conservative
defeated Edwin P. Clement (L)
1908
William Lyon Mackenzie King Liberal
defeated Richard Reid (C) and Allen
Huber (I)
1909
William Lyon Mackenzie King Liberal
acclaimed By-election: On Mr. King
being appointed Minister of Labour, 21
June 1909: Waterloo North
1911
William George Weichel
Conservative
defeated the Hon. W.L.M. King (L)
1917
William Daum Euler
Liberal
defeated William Wiechel (C) and
Merwyn Smith (Labour)
1921
William Daum Euler
Liberal
defeated John Emil Hett (C)
1925
William Daum Euler
Liberal
defeated Edwin Hamilton Scully (C)
1926
William Daum Euler
Liberal
defeated David Gross (C )
1926
William Daum Euler
Liberal
acclaimed by-election: On Mr. Euler
being appointed Minister of Customs
and Excise, 2 November 1926: Waterloo
1930
William Daum Euler
Liberal
defeated Karl Homuth (C)
1935
William Daum Euler
Liberal
defeated Charles Casper Hahn C and
John Walter (Co-operative
Commonwealth)
1940
William Daum Euler
Liberal
defeated Stanley Francis Leavine
(National Government) and Enoch
Honsberger (Co-operative
Commonwealth)
1940
Louis Orville Breithaupt
Liberal
defeated Stanley F. Leavine (National
Government) in a by-election: On Mr.
Euler being appointed to the Senate, 19
August 1940: Waterloo North
1940
Louis Orville Breithaupt
Liberal
defeated John William Bailey (PC),
Stanton Lautenschlager (Co-operative
Commonwealth) and George Urbanz
(Labour-Progressive)
1949
Louis Orville Breithaupt
Liberal
defeated Harvey J. Graber (PC) and
John S. Wagner (Co-operative
Commonwealth)
1952
Norman C. Schneider
Liberal
defeated Elizabeth Jansen (PC) and
Leonard Schroeder (Co-operative
Commonwealth) in By-election: On Mr.
Bretihaupt's resignation to become
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, 26
May 1952: Waterloo North
1953
Norman C. Schneider
Liberal
defeated Elizabeth Jansen (PC),
Theodore Isley (Co-operative
Commonwealth) and Henry Emel
(Social Credit)
1957
Norman C. Schenider
Liberal
defeated Frank Costello (PC), Russell
Honsberger (Co-operative
Commonwealth) and Ethel Koehler
(Social Credit)
1958
O.W. Mike Weichel
Conservative
defeated Norman Schneider and Russell
Honsberger (Co-operative
Commonwealth)
1963
O.W. Mike Weichel
Conservative
defeated Donald Weber (Liberal), John
Walter (New Democratic Party) and M.
Lauer (Social Credit)
1965
Keith Hymmen
Liberal
defeated Fred Spekeen (Progressive
Conservative) and Morley Rosenberg
(New Democratic Party)
Kitchener was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from
1968 to 1997. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1966 from
parts of Waterloo North and Waterloo South ridings.
It initially consisted of the City of Kitchener, Ontario.
In 1976, it was redefined to exclude the northeastern part of the city.
The electoral district was abolished in 1996 when it was redistributed between Kitchener
Centre and Waterloo—Wellington ridings.
1968
Keith Hymmen
Liberal
1972
Keith Hymmen
Liberal
1974
Joe Flynn
Liberal
1979
John Reimer
Progressive Conservative
1980
Peter Lang
Liberal
1984
John Reimer
Progressive Conservative
1988
John Reimer
Progressive Conservative
1993
John English
Liberal
1997
Karen Redman
Liberal
2008 Stephen Woodworth
Conservative
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136 Queen Street North
This house is an early 20th century versions of the Neo-Classical style with a small porch
and bay window.
140 Queen Street North
This house is a one-and-a-hal storey vernacular Ontario Gothic. It is constructed of coral
and whgite brick with attractive quoined corners. This style is more frequently associated
with Anglo-Saxon communities in Ontario and is rarely found in Berlin (Kitchener).
Itter House
35 Gordon Avenue
Peter Itter, a local developer and builder who was also the warden of the Berlin
House of Refuge from 1891-2, built this house circa 1888. It was the first house to
be constructed by Itter after he drafted a subdivision plan for this neighbourhood.
The intersecting streets of Gordon Avenue and Clarence Place (where the house is
situated) are named after his eldest son, Gordon Clarence Itter. The designated
architectural features to note are the decorative brackets, windows, porch columns, front
door with round-headed window and inverted picket-shaped frieze.
Pequegnat House- 2
1 Pequegnat Street
Paul and Arthur Pequegnat built this house in 1888. It is a good, solid example of the
Italianate style of architecture. Examine the designated features that include the hipped
roof, tongue-and-groove soffits, bracketed cornices and the double-hung windows with
half-oval (segmental) arches.
Pequegnat House-1
239-241 Frederick Street
This residence was built in 1890 by Arthur Pequegnat, the inventor and manufacturer
of the Racycle Bicycle and also the first pendulum clock maker in Canada. As chair of
the public school board, Pequegnat presided over the planning and building of
Victoria Public School. The designated architectural features of the Pequegnat house
include windows, balcony openings with arches, decorative brackets with pendants,
the bracketed eaveline, gables with decorative woodwork and the porch with
Tuscan columns on the east elevation. A number of interior features of this home are
also designated including the games room with cut-stone fireplace and inscription,
and the lounge with box-beam ceilings.
John Forsyth Home
234 Frederick Street
Originally constructed for Menno Bricker in 1891, this lovely home with Queen
Anne Revival elements was purchased in 1912 as a family home by John Forsyth.
He founded the Forsyth Shirt Company and made significant contributions to
Berlin's development both through his business and his involvement with various
civic boards and associations. Architectural features to note are the windows,
gables with wooden shingling, rooflines and decorative brackets under
the eaves.
Walking Tour of the
Civic Centre/Central Frederick
Neighbourhoods
Approximate distance 2 kms
Map not to scale