The majority of the Character Area was developed with single detached dwellings constructed of wood; there were some commercial uses located near the intersection of Gore Street and Seymore Street.

In 1820, the existing town site was surveyed and extended by an additional four blocks to the east of George Street.

The East District Character Area contained a pocket of settlement of Freedom Seekers in the mid to late 19th century, known as the George-King-Seymour (GKS) Settlement.

Following the disarming of Fort Malden in 1859, the reserve lands surrounding the Fort were sold in various configurations.

The North District Character Area was generally developed in the late 19th and early 20th century with single detached dwellings.

The original dwellings in this Area have a one to two and a half storey mass, generally have generous setbacks from the streets, and were primarily constructed in Late Victorian and Edwardian architectural styles with some Colonial-influenced buildings throughout.

In early 1798, 21 lots along the top of the riverbank to the south of the garrison grounds abutting William Caldwell’s land became available for building on while remaining under the ownership of the Crown.

These lots were located along First Street (now known as Dalhousie Street) and were primarily occupied by traders and merchants.

The town was laid out with lots that are 60 feet wide with a depth of 120 feet.

After the American Occupation during the War of 1812, the Town was rebuilt.

The South District Character Area generally comprises a low-rise residential neighbourhood dating to the mid-19th century.

In 1848, Thomas Park purchased land to the south of the existing development of the Town and subdivided the land into 57 lots accessed by Park Street.

Single detached dwellings constructed of wood with a one to two and a half storey mass and predominant gable roofs.

This Character Area contains a mix of public (park) open space uses and vacant former industrial-type land.

The site is on the Detroit River and interacts with the Detroit River.

Landscaped open space for public use and commemoration.

Local landmarks, including: the King’s Navy Park, Commissariat Office, Park House and Pensioner’s Cottage (west side of Richmond Street).

Sandwich Street generally contains a mix of low-rise commercial and institutional uses with pockets of pre-existing residential development.

Fourth Street (now known as Sandwich Street) became available for
development in 1804.

Into the latter half of the 20th century, Sandwich Street and some of the surrounding lands were largely redeveloped with large-format commercial and service uses.