159 LAKESHORE RD E was designated as a heritage property, built in 1910. The property was described as beaux arts style, typical for many bank buildings during the early part of this century, notable features include stone sills, brick voussoirs and keystones and large pilasters on the front façade. A 311 request about roads, sidewalks & traffi (works operations) was created in 2023. 159 Lakeshore Road East locates in Oakville.

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159 Lakeshore Rd E is a heritage property listed in the Oakville Heritage Register. The property was built in 1910. The heritage status was designated in 1993.

Description: Beaux Arts style, typical for many bank buildings during the early part of this century. Notable features include stone sills, brick voussoirs and keystones and large pilasters on the front façade.

History: Former Bank of Montreal. Originally the location of the first St. Jude’s Anglican Church which served Oakville for over 45 years until the congregation outgrew the church in 1879. The church was then sold to Samuel McGiffin who converted it into a hardware store until 1898 when the building was secured by the Merchant’s Bank. Eventually the bank was torn down and the existing building was constructed on the site, designed by Robert McGiffin. In 1922 the Merchant's Bank amalgamated with the Bank of Montreal.

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Service Requests

A service request (Case# 00450971) for 159 Lakeshore Rd E was received by ServiceOakville on February 28, 2023. The request category is Works Operations - Dumping. The case type is Roads, Sidewalks & Traffi.

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