38 Shirk Pl
JACOB SHOEMAKER HOUSE
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 38 Shirk Pl, Kitchener is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Kitchener — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
At a glance
- Year built
- 1840
- Architectural style
- GEORGIAN
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 1984-28
- Ward
- Ward 1
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
AMBITIOUS OF ALL HOUSES 6 BAYS ON THE FRONT TRIPLE BRICK IN FLEMISH BOND COVERED WITH RED STUCCO EMPHASIZING THE BRICKWORK 12 BY 12 WINDOWS CORNICE MOULDINGS & FLUTED COLUMN DOORWAY 2 STOREY PORCH ARCHES & MEDALLIONS BRICK FLOOR IN ATTIC.Heritage attributes, from City of Kitchener — Heritage Properties
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
Elsewhere on the record
Canadian Register of Historic PlacesWikidata
Matched by address from Wikidata (CC0). Community-edited: check it against the municipality's records. The Canadian Register often has a statement of significance and character-defining elements.
Condition on the ground
No condition reports yet.
A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.
Community collection
No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?
History on this site
- First recorded as designated
Source: City of Kitchener — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.