191 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON

189-191 LAKESHORE RD E was designated as a heritage property, built in 1903. The property was described as commercial vernacular demonstrating an italianate influence, the, temple effect, created by the front gable is accentuated by the introduction of a circular window with foil in the brick veneer which was subsequently applied to this early frame and weatherboard building, important contributor to the downtown and part of an uninterrupted heritage streetscape. A 311 request about roads, sidewalks & traffi (works operations) was created in 2022. A permit was filed in 2020 revision to permit, relocation of grease duct and mua, no other work proposed. 191 Lakeshore Road East locates in Oakville.

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189-191 Lakeshore Rd E is a heritage property listed in the Oakville Heritage Register. The property was built in 1903. The heritage status was designated in 1996.

Description: Commercial vernacular demonstrating an Italianate influence. The "temple effect" created by the front gable is accentuated by the introduction of a circular window with foil in the brick veneer which was subsequently applied to this early frame and weatherboard building. Important contributor to the downtown and part of an uninterrupted heritage streetscape.

History: Davis Block. Originally occupied by W.S. Davis, successful businessman and real estate agent, and by Oakville’s third post office. In 1910, the Bank of Hamilton established a branch in the building and Davis became bank manager until 1922 when the Bank of Commerce took over the branch. Other businesses occupying the building included Dominion Grocery, Eaton’s Order Centre, H.E. Carley Shoe Repair, Reward Shoes, Braddock Optical, Carberry-Davis Insurance Brokers. The 2nd floor was a residential apartment for many years before becoming offices in the 1950s.

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Service Requests

A service request (Case# 00422433) for 191 Lakeshore Rd E was received by ServiceOakville on October 18, 2022. The request category is Works Operations - Dumping. The case type is Roads, Sidewalks & Traffi.

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Building Permits

Permit# is a building permit for 191 Lakeshore Rd E issued on April 8, 2021. The description of the permit is Revision to Permit - Relocation of grease duct and MUA. No other work proposed..

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