Correctional Service of Canada says heritage rules could affect future plans for the King Street West site
A federal agency is challenging Kingston’s plan to give heritage protection to a former Kingston Penitentiary property.
The Correctional Service of Canada has filed an objection to the proposed designation of the property at 525 King St. W. The site includes the former Deputy Warden’s House, also known as the Isabel Macneill House.
The 1911 building is recognized by the city for its Classical Revival design and use of locally quarried limestone. The property was also part of the Kingston Penitentiary National Historic Site designation in 1990.
The federal government recently put the property on the market for $1.7 million. In its objection, CSC says heritage designation could add restrictions for a future buyer and make redevelopment more difficult.
CSC also says the Federal Heritage Office reviewed the property and found the buildings did not warrant heritage designation.
Kingston city council is expected to review the federal objection at its Tuesday meeting.
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