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Cox Terrace

Cox Terrace

Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted June, 2009

Photo by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted December, 2010

Plaque Location

The County of Peterborough
The City of Peterborough
332-344 Rubidge Street, between Simcoe and Charlotte Streets


Coordinates: N 44 18.214 W 78 19.594

Plaque Text

An elegant example of a residential terrace in the Second Empire style, Cox Terrace was constructed in 1884, during a time of prosperity and rapid urban growth in Peterborough. In this row of houses, inspired by British models, seven dwellings are skilfully unified behind one façade with three projecting pavilions. Mansard roofs, dormers, and oriel windows give life to the distinctive design. The terrace was built for Sir George Cox, one of the wealthiest and most influential Canadian businessmen of the period.

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