002 Jubilee Road

Architecture:

• One of most architecturally intact old homes in Bridgewater
• Dormer and veranda are not original but are compatible with style so does not tarnish originality
• Note brackets on veranda turned posts
• Dormer in neoclassical style, Verandah in Victorian Neoclassical or Queen Anne style
• Note also front door underneath veranda; original entrance
• It has sidelights and moulded trim
• 6 over 6 windows
• Essentially Maritime Vernacular style

History:

• Land originally owned by William Oakes (may have built house); he operated oxen-teams that would haul schooners the 2.5 mile journey to Bridgewater to avoid raising sails or using a coach
• Built c. 1844 by Obediah Parker, a tanner from Bridgetown operating tannery on nearby brook
• 1859 to 1885 owned by Hebbs (David until1863, Abraham, then Aaron 1863-1885), tanners and farmers
• Owned by Charles and then William Kemp m1885-1894, carpenters
• 1894 bought by Captain Jacob Crouse, captain of S.S. Bridgewater (ship that travelled from Bridgewater to Halifax)
• Owned by daughter Maude E. Dagleish until her death in 1978.
• In late 19th century, this end of town was the “manufacturing centre of the county” with a shipyard, steam mill, blacksmith shop, furniture factory, three foundries, four factories, several gang mills