710 Mercer Street, First Baptist Church

Notice of Intention to Designate — 710 Mercer Street

In the Matter of "The Ontario Heritage Act"
And in the Matter of the Lands and Premises at
710 Mercer Street, in the City of Windsor, in the Province of Ontario

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Windsor intends to designate the property, including lands and buildings, at the following municipal address as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of “The Ontario Heritage Act”:

• First Baptist Church, 710 Mercer Street

First Baptist Church is a two-storey ecclesiastical building located at 710 Mercer Street, on the southeast corner of Tuscarora Street and Mercer Street. It was constructed in 1915 and is characterized by its Neo-Gothic (Gothic Revival) architectural style, expressed through its steeply pitched roof, pointed arch (lancet) windows, and prominent corner tower.

Further information respecting the proposed designation is available upon request. Notice of Objection to designation may be served on the City Clerk within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice, setting out the reason for the objection and all relevant facts. If such a Notice of Objection is received, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Windsor shall consider the objection and make a decision whether or not to withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property within 90 days after the end of the 30-day objection period. You can submit your Notice of Objection to clerks@citywindsor.ca by email.

Dated at Windsor, Ontario, this 19th day of October 2026

Signed by Anna Ciacelli, Deputy City Clerk