Alexander C. Fraser, proprietor of the A.C. Fraser Department Store, and his family were the first residents of this Italianate style home. Built on one and a half lots, the structure has a low-pitched hip roof and roof brackets - two features often associated with the Italianate style. The original verandah that once stretched across the front of the house was removed a number of years ago and the front entry that was erected in its place is out of character with the rest of the building.