The City hasn’t said whether new plans for the property are coming
The City of Kingston published a notice of intention to designate the Deputy Warden’s House, also known as the Isabel Macneill House.
Built in 1911, the structure is tied to Kingston Penitentiary’s history. The building was used as a home for the Deputy Warden, and later Warden, until 1967. It was renovated in 1990 to be used as a transitional house, part of a pre-release program for women offenders, and named in honour of Commander Isabel Macneill.
The property is named after Commander Isabel Macneill, a pioneer for women in military and correctional leadership.
The city's goal is to pass a by-law to legally protect the structure through heritage designation. The City is not announcing a new use or redevelopment plan for the property.
The move follows the recent announcement of the Canadian government putting up the Isabel Macneill House on the market for $1.7 million.
After the announcement of the sale, it sparked concern in the community about the future of the historic property.
The City says objections to the proposed designation must be submitted to the City Clerk within 30 days of the notice’s first publication.
Story by Alyssa Brush
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