37 LAKESHORE RD W was designated as a heritage property, built in 1890. The property was described as the turner chapel is an example of modest church architecture of the period, several of its more significant features include the rose window, the round headed windows, and buttresses. A 311 request about parks, harbours & trails (parks operations) was created in 2021. 37 Lakeshore Road West locates in Oakville.

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Heritage Properties

37 Lakeshore Rd W is a heritage property listed in the Oakville Heritage Register. The property was built in 1890. The heritage status was designated in 1992.

Description: The Turner Chapel is an example of modest church architecture of the period. Several of its more significant features include the rose window, the round headed windows, and buttresses.

History: The Chapel is a vestige of the black Methodist settlers in Canada. Ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, originally from the United States, came to preach to these Canadian black settlers. In 1887, the church property was purchased, and in 1890, the cornerstone was laid. A year later, the church was opened for service.

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Service Requests

A service request (Case# 00291703) for 37 Lakeshore Rd W was received by ServiceOakville on June 1, 2021. The request category is Parks Operations - Shrubs-Flowers. The case type is Parks, Harbours & Trails.

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