228 Johnson St
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 228 Johnson St, Kingston 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 Kingston — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
At a glance
- Year built
- 1852
- Heritage neighbours
- 37 other heritage properties within 100 m
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 84-65
- Ward
- District 10 Sydenham
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
This handsome, double house with paired windows, stone balconies and decorative brackets was built to a design by William Coverdale for John Mowat, a founder of Queen's and father of Oliver Mowet.Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Kingston — Heritage Properties
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
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
Other heritage properties on this street
- 35 Johnson StDesignated
- 70 Johnson StDesignated
- 70 Johnson StDesignated
- 72 Johnson StDesignated
- 74 Johnson StDesignated
- 76 Johnson StDesignated
- 80 Johnson StDesignated
- 90 Johnson StDesignated
- 104 Johnson StDesignated
- 113 Johnson StDesignated
- 121 Johnson StDesignated
- 130 Johnson StDesignated
- 131 Johnson StreetDesignated
- 150/152 Johnson StDesignated
- 154 Johnson StDesignated
- 156 Johnson StDesignated
- 160 Johnson StDesignated
- 162 Johnson StDesignated
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- 176 Johnson StDesignated
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- 186 Johnson StDesignated
- 188 Johnson StDesignated
- 194 Johnson StDesignated
- 202 Johnson StDesignated
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- 218 Johnson StDesignated
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- 222 Johnson StDesignated
- 225 Johnson StDesignated
- 227 Johnson StDesignated
- 230 Johnson StDesignated
- 231 Johnson StDesignated
- 232 Johnson StDesignated
- 233 Johnson StDesignated
- 234 Johnson StDesignated
- 235 Johnson StDesignated
- 237 Johnson StDesignated
- 239 Johnson StDesignated
- 241 Johnson StDesignated
Source: City of Kingston — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
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Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.