John Howard Society

100 Queen Street West is a well-preserved 20th Century home, and a rare example of the Tudor Revival style that was popular from the 1900s to the 1940s. Tudor Revival relies on faithful emulations of historical styles. This eclectic style is often referred to as “Jacobethan”. The distinguishing characteristics of a Tudor revival home are: its false half-timbered wall surfaces, tall and small-paned windows, a recessed entry, a small porch projection, and wrought iron ornamentation. The most evident indication about the homes architectural style is the use of half-timbering on the front gable.

The property also has historical value, as it is most commonly associated with Orton O.T. Walker, a long time Brampton citizen and businessman. He served the Brampton community as an optometrist on Main Street South for many years, and was the Master of the Masonic Lodge. In 1934 Walker enlisted in the First World War and served overseas. The home is also associated with the Dale family, as they owned it from the mid 1940s to the early 1960s.