Heritage Properties in Oakville
Step into history and uncover Oakville’s most treasured landmarks! The Oakville Heritage Register is an official record of properties recognized for their cultural and historical significance, as outlined in the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). This collection highlights a diverse range of heritage sites, including:
- Designated Properties (Part IV OHA): Individually recognized for their exceptional historical or architectural importance.
- Heritage Conservation Districts (Part V OHA): Areas where multiple heritage properties preserve the unique character of a neighborhood.
- Listed Properties: Places identified for their cultural heritage value, even if not formally designated.
Explore this dataset of 900+ heritage properties, each offering fascinating insights into Oakville’s past. Find key details like street addresses, designation status, construction years, historical backgrounds, and more. Plus, access linked data on building permits and property information for a deeper dive into Oakville’s architectural and cultural history.
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Statistics
This dataset from Oakville Heritage Register contains a total of 900+ heritage properties, offering a comprehensive view of the town's architectural and historical treasures. This data provides insights into the locations, construction periods, histories, and designation years of these significant properties.
Street Distribution
Lakeshore Rd E (12.66%) stands out as the street with the highest concentration of heritage properties, reflecting its historical significance and architectural richness. Following closely are Trafalgar Rd (8.95%) and Reynolds St (6.55%), each contributing significantly to Oakville’s heritage landscape.
Other notable streets include Allan St (4.91%), William St (4.26%), King St (3.60%), Spruce St (3.38%), Thomas St (3.28%), Forsythe St (2.73%), Lakeshore Rd W (2.62%), Second St (2.51%), and First St (2.51%). Each of these streets plays a vital role in shaping Oakville’s historical tapestry.
Construction Timeline
The dataset reveals a rich history of building in Oakville, with properties spanning from the 1810s (0.11%) to the 2000s (0.22%). The most significant construction periods were the 1850s (5.02%) - 1870s (4.04%) and 1910s (4.69%) - 1920s (4.80%), showcasing pivotal moments in Oakville’s development.
Other notable periods include the 1830s (2.51%), 1840s (2.18%), 1860s (2.73%), 1880s (2.07%), 1890s (1.42%), 1900s (2.95%), 1930s (1.97%), 1940s (1.31%), 1950s (1.20%), 1960s (0.76%), 1970s (0.87%), and 1980s (0.98%). These periods highlight the evolution of Oakville’s architectural styles and community growth.
Designation Years
The majority of designated heritage properties were recognized in the 1990s (8.84%), reflecting a period of heightened awareness and preservation efforts. The 1980s (4.26%) also saw significant designation activity. More recent designations occurred in the 2010s (1.75%) and 2000s (0.87%). Designations in the 1970s (0.76%) also contribute to the register.
This data illustrates Oakville’s ongoing commitment to preserving its historical and cultural heritage. Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into Oakville’s heritage properties, showcasing the town’s rich architectural history and the ongoing efforts to protect its cultural identity.
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Stats on Properties by Street Name
| Street Name | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| LAKESHORE RD E | 116 | 12.66% |
| TRAFALGAR RD | 82 | 8.95% |
| REYNOLDS ST | 60 | 6.55% |
| ALLAN ST | 45 | 4.91% |
| WILLIAM ST | 39 | 4.26% |
| KING ST | 33 | 3.60% |
| SPRUCE ST | 31 | 3.38% |
| THOMAS ST | 30 | 3.28% |
| FORSYTHE ST | 25 | 2.73% |
| LAKESHORE RD W | 24 | 2.62% |
| FIRST ST | 23 | 2.51% |
| SECOND ST | 23 | 2.51% |
| DOUGLAS AVE | 19 | 2.07% |
| MACDONALD RD | 18 | 1.97% |
| NAVY ST | 16 | 1.75% |
| PALMER AVE | 16 | 1.75% |
| DUNN ST | 14 | 1.53% |
| MAPLE AVE | 13 | 1.42% |
| CHISHOLM ST | 13 | 1.42% |
| RANDALL ST | 12 | 1.31% |
| Status | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Part V | 435 | 47.49% |
| Listed | 257 | 28.06% |
| Part IV | 190 | 20.74% |
| Part IV / Part V | 29 | 3.17% |
Stats on Properties by Built Year
| Built Year | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 0.22% |
| 1990s | 4 | 0.44% |
| 1980s | 9 | 0.98% |
| 1970s | 8 | 0.87% |
| 1960s | 7 | 0.76% |
| 1950s | 11 | 1.20% |
| 1940s | 12 | 1.31% |
| 1930s | 18 | 1.97% |
| 1920s | 44 | 4.80% |
| 1910s | 43 | 4.69% |
| 1900s | 27 | 2.95% |
| 1890s | 13 | 1.42% |
| 1880s | 19 | 2.07% |
| 1870s | 37 | 4.04% |
| 1860s | 25 | 2.73% |
| 1850s | 46 | 5.02% |
| 1840s | 20 | 2.18% |
| 1830s | 23 | 2.51% |
| 1820s | 8 | 0.87% |
| 1810s | 1 | 0.11% |
Stats on Properties by Designation Year
| Designation Year | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16 | 1.75% |
| 2000s | 8 | 0.87% |
| 1990s | 81 | 8.84% |
| 1980s | 39 | 4.26% |
| 1970s | 7 | 0.76% |
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Built Year: 1880 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-098 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The Oakville Basket Company Steam Engine is associated with the Oakville Basket Company and its connections to the agricultural productivity of early Oakville. The steam engine was manufactured by the Galt firm Goldie & McCulloch Co. Ltd. The Oakville Basket Company was one of the most important early industries of Oakville. The company was formed as a response to the need for local fruit and vegetable baskets for transportation of Oakville strawberries, stone fruits and other produce at a time when Oakville was the largest producer of strawberries in the Dominion. Description: The steam engine is a remnant from the steam engine that powered the machinery at the Oakville Basket Company factory, and is an example of the “Wheelock” stationary steam engine, named for the inventor of the Wheelock valve that made steam engines more efficient. The steam engine was moved from the original factory to its current site on Cornwall Road. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1903 Designation Year: 1996 ByLaw: 1996-012 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: WINDERMERE REALTY CORP Owner Address: ATTN: MARIO FORGIONE, 118 KERR ST, OAKVILLE ON L6K 3A5 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. 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. |
Built Year: 1881 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-075 Status: Part V History: Known as the William Busby Store. The lot was purchased in 1831 by William Uptegrave and a tavern was built. In 1884 William Busby purchased the lot and joined two old buildings together to create a long narrow structure. William and his family lived over the shop. William Busby served on the Board of Education for forty years and was a member of the Board of Trustees of St. John¿s Church. He was interested in beautifying Oakville and after his death Busby park was constructed in his honor. Description: International style 1-storey concrete building. Contributor to cultural landscape. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1881 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-075 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ACHESON MARY CATHERINE Owner Address: 233 KING ST , OAKVILLE ON L6J 1B6, History: William Busby Store. In 1884 William Busby purchased the lot and joined two old buildings together to create a long narrow structure, the existing building. William and his family lived over the shop. William Busby served on the Board of Education for 40 years and was a member of the Board of Trustees of St. John’s Church. He was interested in beautifying Oakville and after his death Busby Park was constructed in his honour. Description: Built in the Picturesque style with decorative cornice, large paired brackets, and wood shutters. |
Built Year: 1932 Designation Year: 2012 ByLaw: 2012-087 Status: Part IV Owner Name: LINBROOK SCHOOL Owner Address: 1079 LINBROOK RD, OAKVILLE ON L6J 2L2, History: Constructed in 1932, this building was one of the last one-room schoolhouses built in Ontario. The property has played a significant role as a local school and centre of community life, used for numerous community events, including theatre, dancing, music, games and lectures. A number of graduates of Linbrook went on to play a significant role in the community, including 17 members who served in WWII. The property is also associated with architect George Nepean Molesworth who also designed Maple Grove Public School. Description: The one-room schoolhouse was designed by architect George Nepean Molesworth in the Colonial Revival style with influences from the Georgian and Neoclassical periods. Stylistic elements include decorative columns, pilasters, cornice mouldings, elliptical fanlight, an octagonal louvered cupola in the centre of the roof, octagonal windows and decorative wood window trim and wood cornice. |
Built Year: 1930 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-028 Status: Part IV Owner Name: LEARD JOHN Owner Address: 3065 SENECA DR , OAKVILLE ON L6L 1A8, History: The property is historically associated with the development of Bronte as a seasonal recreation area. Between the two world wars, as the local commercial fishing industry was winding down, Bronte enjoyed a period of popularity as a summer resort area. Small cottages were developed around the lakefront and some working class home owners even left for the summer months in order to rent their homes to vacationing Torontonians. The original owners of the cottage, the Darlington family, were residents of Toronto who built their summer property sometime between 1920 and 1938. Description: The Darlington Cottage is set on a deep lot surrounded by mature trees and gardens. This small cottage is typical of the early summer homes that were popular in Bronte in the first half of the 20th century. The cottage is one storey with a simple rectangular plan with a concrete block foundation and exterior walls clad in horizontal wood siding. |
Built Year: 1833 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-020 Status: Part IV History: Cox Estate Cemetery. Two of the three marked graves are for the infant children of Samuel and Sophia Harris, who were probably related to John C. Harris, who once owned the property in 1823. The earliest marked grave is for Mahettable Fish who died in 1833. It is believed that there are a number of unmarked graves existing in the cemetery. Description: Consists of 3 marble stones laid flat in the ground surrounded by trees. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1883 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-230 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: 1000130279 ONTARIO INC. Owner Address: 3280 BLOOR ST W SUITE 902, TORONTO ON M8X 2X3, History: Former site of the Romain Block, or Navy Block, erected by W.F. Romain in 1855. In 1883, this block was destroyed by fire and the existing structure was built in its place. John Barclay, who dealt in dry goods, groceries and clothing, occupied the lower westerly portion of the building while the Masons occupied the space above the store. The Oddfellows occupied the upper easterly half of the block with the local newspaper The Star below them. Description: Ornate example of the Commercial Vernacular period with influences of Renaissance Revival. Notable features include a strongly articulated parapet cornice supported on paired brackets, formal spacing of the ground floor windows and the broad architrave with projecting cornice banding on the original shop fronts. There is a strong symmetrical order created from classical elements, with a central pediment and supporting pilasters. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1910 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-045 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ERAMO DOMENIC Owner Address: 7200 TRANMERE DR, MISSISSAUGA ON L5S 1L6, 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. 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. |
Built Year: 1906 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-022 Status: Part IV Owner Name: MAIN CHRISTINE Owner Address: 74 ALLAN ST, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3M8, History: Originally built during the mid-nineteenth century and located at 39 King St and occupied by Dr. John Austin Worrell, Chancellor of Trinity College. It was moved to current location shortly after William Sinclair Davis, one of Oakville's wealthiest men purchased the property in 1920. Description: Originally built in the Oakville vernacular style. |
Built Year: 1988 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-134 Status: Part V Description: Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1887 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-164 Status: Part IV Owner Name: KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Owner Address: ATTN BOARD OF MANAGERS, 89 DUNN ST , OAKVILLE ON L6J 3C8 History: Originally the White Oak Hotel existed at this site. The church was built in 1887 by James McDonald Jr., son of the builder of the first Presbyterian Church in Oakville. It is the tallest heritage structure in Oakville and is an important landmark along Lakeshore Road in Old Oakville. Description: An example of the Gothic Revival period with a traditional English Plan, consisting of narthex, a central nave with galleries on either side, chancel and transept. The frontal elevation is of asymmetrical design, characteristic of the later "Gothic Revival" period, with a central entry portal and corner bell tower. |
Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-176 Status: Part IV Owner Name: VAN DER OORD EUGENE Owner Address: 76 THOMAS ST , OAKVILLE ON L6J 3A4, History: The subject office building was constructed between 1946 and 1948 and was one of the first buildings to be completed on the site. Shortly after the construction of the office building, a 64,000 square foot addition for manufacturing use was added to the rear of the office, covering the rear south wall of the office building. Description: Late Victorian, highly decorative style house. Notable features include outstanding mouldings and brickwork, brick voussoirs, and wood shutters. |
Built Year: 1916 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-059 Status: Part IV Owner Name: RICE SAMANTHA JANE Owner Address: 1564 MISSISSAUGA RD, MISSISSAUGA ON L5H 2K2, History: Originally the lot was owned by Margaret Smith. In 1833 a sawmill was built on the lot by Margaret and Joel Smith's son, Robert. The property was later sold to John Wilson in 1915, and in 1916 the southerly part of the property was sold to Albert Hitchcox who built and lived in the house at 1107 Rebecca Street for over forty years. Albert was employed at Appleby College for many years. Description: A late representation of the simple frame farmhouses that once existed throughout the Township. |
Built Year: 1877 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-218 Status: Part IV Owner Name: HERBERT FRANK Owner Address: 66 WALBY DR, OAKVILLE ON L6L 4C7, History: The owner of the land at the time the building was constructed was Benjamin Hagaman, a major grain dealer in Oakville. Hagaman was a partner with James Gage and together they imported American goods and were major dealers in the buying and shipping of grains in Oakville. Hagaman helped the trade industry in Bronte flourish in the 1840s-1850s. Description: Gothic Revival style of architecture. Notable features include a peaked roof, rounded window and projecting bay window with three 2/2 windows. |
Built Year: 1850 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-001 Status: Part IV Owner Name: RUSSILL KAREN LOUISE Owner Address: 70 ALLAN ST, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3M8, History: Originally built during the mid 19th century on another site and then moved to its current location shortly after William S. Davis purchased the property in 1920. Davis was a real estate broker and eventually became one of Oakville's wealthiest men. The house may have been built by Duncan Chisholm who constructed similar houses in Old Oakville in the mid 19th century. Description: Classic Revival Style. |
Alias: Regional Road 3 Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1998 ByLaw: 1998-012 Status: Part IV Owner Name: 2385081 ONTARIO INC Owner Address: 43 CEDARBROOK CRT, CAMBRIDGE ON N1T 1W8, History: This property was first built on in 1833 by John Forman. He operated the frame inn on the site as the Oakville Temperance House until 1859 when it was purchased by Jacob Barnes and operated as a licensed premises. After Barne's death the building was acquired by Hugh Coyne in the early 1870s. At this time the lot was divided and the homes presently located on them were built. The properties went through a number of owners including William Sinclair Davis, a local realtor and financier who was instrumental in the development of the Park Avenue area. Description: The building appears to be the older of the pair of very similar buildings at 136 and 140 Trafalgar Road. The house is 1 1/2 storey stucco saltbox with a central gable. It is influenced by Greek Revival style. Other notable features include semi-circular round headed windows, central pedimented doorway and projecting bay windows. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1866 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-023 Status: Part IV Owner Name: FLETCHER LARRY MICHAEL Owner Address: 1118 LAKESHORE ROAD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L2, History: Originally patented from the Crown in 1828 to King’s College which was given substantial land grants in Trafalgar Township in the 1820’s to finance their learning institution. In 1831, the property was sold to Robert Kelley, and later ownership was transferred to Robert Kelley’s wife Mary who later was remarried to Richard Hopgood. During Hopgood’s ownership the building that exists now was built. The Hopgoods lived in a farmhouse north of Lakeshore Road E. and rented the house to W. E. Hagaman, who ran the firm of Gage and Hagaman Company with James Gage. These men imported grain and manufactured American goods. From 1880 the property had many owners including John Robinson, a farmer from Ireland, Phillip Triller Kelley, Sarah Page, wife of one of Oakville’s respected doctors, Dr. Andrew William Porte, and Melville Ross Gooderham. In 1959 the property was subdivided with the main house retained on one of the lots and the barn on its own lot later converted into a residence. Description: This 2 storey stucco clad house was built in Italianate style with features of the Neoclassical Revival style. Recorded for the Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings as the "The Bush House". |
Built Year: 1820 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-054 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The Lyon's Log Cabin was moved from Trafalgar Road adjacent to the former village of Vernerville to the Oakville harbour. Description: Lyon's Log Cabin is an excellent example of a pioneer log cabin with its square simple form, small multi-paned windows, and wooden shingle roof. |
Built Year: 1919 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-060 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THOMPSON VALERIE Owner Address: 3128 SENECA DR, OAKVILLE ON L6L 1B3, History: Built in 1919 by Dalt McDonald, one of Bronte’s most well known shipbuilders, for Fred and Ida Belyea. Dalt was involved in many building projects in the Bronte area during the early part of the century. The Belyea family were among the earliest settlers in the Bronte area and in the late 1800s became involved in the sailing and fishing trades out of Bronte Harbour. In 1923 the Belyea family moved to Simcoe Island for better fishing and rented out the house on 3128 Seneca Dr. as a summer home. After WWII, the house was sold to the Patterson family. Description: Edwardian Classicism and late Queen Anne styles. The basic form is that of a two storey square brick dwelling with a pyramidal roof and hipped roof dormers. Contains many oak features created by the skilled shipbuilder Dalt McDonald. |
Built Year: 1820 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-021 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: Established in 1820 on land that had originally been owned by Daniel Munn, at the intersection of Sixth Line and Dundas Street became known as Munn¿s Corners after Daniel Munn, one of the earliest settlers in this part of Trafalgar Township. Daniel Munn and his wife¿s grave lie in Munn¿s Cemetery along with the names of many of the area¿s earliest families. Description: Important reminder of the Hamlet known as Munn¿s Corners. |
Built Year: 1910 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1995-043 Status: Part IV Owner Name: BIELSKI VIOLET WANDA Owner Address: 40 COX DR APT 3B, OAKVILLE ON L6J 4P9, History: Built for Coplin Cox, President and later Chairman of the Board of Canada Life Assurance Company. He was involved in a number of other enterprises. Description: An excellent example of the grand estate houses that were constructed by the wealthy up to the 1930s. The building is a white stucco clad structure built in a style reminiscent of the early Colonial mansions of the southern United States. |
Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 2013 ByLaw: 2013-080 Status: Part IV Owner Name: KANCELJAK IVAN IN TRUST Owner Address: 1717 PADDOCK CRES , MISSISSAUGA ON L5L 3J4, History: The Jones Farmhouse. In 1841, the original 200-acre farm was purchased from the Crown by Evan E. Jones and his wife Ellenor. It is likely that the rear portion of the farmhouse was constructed before 1851, under Evan’s ownership. Upon Evan’s death in 1857, son John inherited the south 100 acres of the farm and lived there as a bachelor most of his life. The front portion of the existing farmhouse was likely constructed in the 1870s. After John’s death, the property was sold to the Campbell family who farmed the land. Description: The 1-1/2-storey frame house was built with influences from the Gothic Revival Style and has a simple intersecting gable roof with a small front gable containing an arched window, typical of the building’s style. The symmetrical front façade and the overall form of the house are also characteristic of the Gothic Revival style. The building’s original horizontal wood siding remains underneath contemporary cladding. The rear portion of the house is thought to be older, built around 1850. |
Built Year: 1922 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-003 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: BRAD CAMPBELL DENTISTRY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Owner Address: 181 CHURCH ST, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1N3, History: Served for forty-five years as the Oakville Fire Hall. The fire hall was the center for fire fighting in all of Oakville and the surrounding district and was the focal point of a yearly fireman’s street dance. The building was converted to commercial use in 1967. Description: Arts and Crafts style 2-storey stucco and brick building with decorative brackets. Alterations to the front façade and roof were made in the 1960s. |
Alias: Regional Road 3 Built Year: 1881 Designation Year: 1992 ByLaw: 1992-164 Status: Part IV Owner Name: ORFI JAN NIEL EZEL Owner Address: 385 TRAFALGAR RD , OAKVILLE ON L6J 3H6, History: Built by William Biggar Chisholm, the son of the founder of Oakville. William was a very active member of the Oakville community specifically in politics and he lived in this house until his death in 1889. His family continued to live in the house for an additional 16 years until the property was sold to Thomas Granger Wilson. In 1919 it was sold again to William Thomas Merry who owned the property until 1944. Description: Victorian Architecture with influences of the late Classic Revival style and Italianate style. Notable features include a medium pitched roof, centered gable façade, an ogee-shaped medallions in the gables, intricate leaded glass, double doorway with full length transom panel and side panels with flush lights. |
Built Year: 1909 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-011 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The property was purchased by the School Board in 1908. In 1909 the Oakville High School first opened, designed by the noted firm Chapman and McGiffin Architects, and built by Carson and Elliot Builders. After WWII, the Oakville and Trafalgar High School Districts were amalgamated. As a result, the school added the Township to its original name and became the Oakville Trafalgar High school. Description: Well-proportioned composition with the main street elevation featuring three prominent stepped gables and a central revised entrance with stone trim in the Collegiate Gothic form. End elevations feature a much smaller gable above a canopied student entrance. |
Built Year: 1845 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-103 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: SAGESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED Owner Address: 72 PARK AVE, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3X8, History: Built by John Brown, a local shoemaker, in 1845. In 1896, the property was sold to Bernard Jennings and then in 1900 to John Wales, a grain and feed merchant. In 1911, the property was sold to David Edwyn and Martha Jane Lawrence. After David Lawrence passed away, the property was sold to their daughter Margaret May Lawrence who owned the property until 1966. Description: Oakville Vernacular style. Features include the symmetrical 3 bay façade of the original building, and original 6/6 windows on the lower level and second storey. The front porch is believed to be an exact copy in proportion and detail of the original porch. |
Built Year: 1825 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-050 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: One of the oldest existing dwellings in Trafalgar Township, this house was built by Charles Sovereign c.1825. Charles opened a school on his father's property in 1815 when he was only 17 years of age and in 1842 became the first local school inspector. Prominent local shipbuilder Dalt McDonald also lived in the building, as well as renowned author Mazo De La Roche author of the Jalna series. This building now serves as a museum recounting the history of the building and these significant individuals. Description: A 2 storey brick building, since covered in stucco. Moved to the current location in 1988. |
Built Year: 1920 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-061 Status: Part IV Owner Name: MACRAE VALERIE Owner Address: 374 MAPLE AVE , OAKVILLE ON L6J 2H9, History: The property is an example of a Craftsman-inspired vernacular bungalow. The house is one storey with a rectangular plan with ashlar block foundation and walls clad in horizontal wood siding. The asphalt shingled low hipped roof has wide overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails. The small front porch also features a hip roof with exposed rafters and is supported by round columns. The windows on the front façade are banks of three or four fixed lowers with leaded square-paned transoms. The bank of three windows to the west of the front door projects out and is supported by small brackets. A one storey projecting bay flanks the front entrance to the east. Description: The property is historically associated with Tuxedo Park, a new suburb developed around 1910, located on the site of farmland and orchards. The original owner of the house, Howard French, was a local painter and raised his family in this house. Since the construction of the house in the early 1920s, there have been only three owners of this house. |
Built Year: 1937 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-112 Status: Part IV Owner Name: CLUBLINK CORPORATION Owner Address: ATTN BRIAN BROWN, 15675 DUFFERIN ST, KING CITY ON L7B 1K5 History: Built as an estate house in 1937 by Andre Dorfman, one of the most influential figures in the Canadian Mining Industry. Description: A good example of an estate home built in Oakville in the early part of the 20th century. With its steeply pitched roof, flared eaves and symmetrical wings, the building is a good representation of the French Eclectic style, a rare style in North America. |
Built Year: 1911 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-062 Status: Part IV Owner Name: RANDALL ROSE HOMES CORP Owner Address: 145 REYNOLDS ST, SUITE 400, OAKVILLE ON L6J 0A7 History: The subject house has historical value for its associations with Thomas Aston Blakelock, whose construction company built the house. Built c.1911, the house was constructed as a home for Blakelock and his family. In addition to being a prominent businessman, Thomas A. Blakelock worked for 40 years in public service as Mayor of Oakville, as a Member of the Provincial Legislature for Halton, and as Warden of Halton County. The Blakelock Brothers, Contractors and Builders Company built more than 400 buildings in Oakville, including the subject house which was one of the first houses built by the company. Description: The house is a representative example of a 2 ½ storey Edwardian red brick house with influences from the Queen Anne architectural style. These architectural styles are evident in the square form of the house with its hip roof, front gable and projecting bay windows. Architectural details include wood dentils and shingles in the front dormer, wood windows and doors, and stone sills. |
Built Year: 1910 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-057 Status: Part IV Owner Name: SANCHEZ JOSE BERNARDO Owner Address: 65 PARK AVE, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3Y1, History: The house was built in 1910 by Francis Coombs. In 1923, it was purchased by Dougall B. McCunn, and soon after was occupied by Miss Ruth Lightborn's School. Description: Excellent example of the Queen Anne Cottage style with cedar shingles, narrow weatherboard siding, steeply pitched gables and asymmetrical design. The intricate front porch, central chimney and decorate second storey windows enhance the house. |
Built Year: 1859 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-044 Status: Part IV Owner Name: LONE ALLEN Owner Address: 142 FORSYTHE ST , OAKVILLE ON L6K 3K3, History: In 1836, Henry Gulledge, a saddler and harness maker from England, established a shop at the southeast corner of Colborne Street (now Lakeshore Road) and Thomas Street. This is one of the two oldest corners in the Town. The house was built between 1857-1859 by Henry Gulledge. The business was taken over by Henry's son, E.H. Gulledge, in 1877. Description: Simple Vernacular style building with 1 ½ storeys and a saltbox roof line. Similar to many tradesmen's modest dwellings built at the time. |
Built Year: 1853 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-074 Status: Part IV Owner Name: RAMPEN HOLDINGS INC Owner Address: 6625 KITIMAT RD UNIT 58, MISSISSAUGA ON L5N 6J1, History: Patented by George McKinney in 1810, then sold to William Bowbeer in 1822, who then built a small 1 storey house on it in 1827. In 1841, William Somersett Bowbeer took ownership of the property and in 1853 built the 1 ½ storey house that exists today incorporating the original house as the a kitchen. William Somersett Bowbeer raised cattle, served as Deputy Reeve and was a significant figure in the Township of Trafalgar. Description: Neoclassical 1 1/2 storey brick house with symmetrical 3-bay façade and a projecting frontispiece with 1/2 round fan-like lunette window. The front doorway is Neoclassical with detailed cornice and eave returns, and buff coloured brick trim. |
Built Year: 1890 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-076 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CHARTWELL HOUSE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE INC Owner Address: 467 CHARTWELL RD, OAKVILLE ON L6J 4A6, History: The land was originally cleared by George Griggs who settled here in 1821. In 1849, Griggs sold the property to Justus Williams, a very significant figure in the history of Oakville. A Loyalist from Vermont, Williams was a merchant, president of the Temperance Society, school Trustee and Treasurer and Justice of the Peace. In 1889 the Williams family moved to Kent County and the property was sold to the McNeil family who were known for their specialty in growing small fruits, primarily strawberries. Hugh George McNeil constructed the existing house. Description: This is a fine Victorian home with neoclassical porticos at the front and rear and detailed brackets. Other notable features include the semi-elliptical transom panel and side panels with flush lights, bracketed cornices, bay windows and brick voussoirs over windows. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1916-17 Designation Year: 2010 ByLaw: 2010-098 Status: Part IV Owner Name: 1750235 ONTARIO INC Owner Address: 1167 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L3, History: The Peterkin House is associated with Charles Peterkin, a local Fenian Raids veteran and Toronto businessman, who purchased the property in 1915. Peterkin, along with his wife Annie Josephine, had the house constructed c.1916-1917 as a home in which to retire. The house is also associated with Albert Edward Gooderham, a philanthropist and member of the prominent Gooderham family of Toronto, who owned the house in the 1930s and 1940s. Gooderham created a home for children with tuberculosis, and funded the University of Toronto’s Anti-Toxine farm, which supplied serum for the Second British Army during World War I. The house reinforces the character of an area of Oakville known locally as “Millionaire’s Row” where a number of wealthy Toronto residents built estates in the early 20th Century. Description: The Peterkin House is a rare and early example of a stone house inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, with elements of both Queen Anne and Bungalow style architecture, built circa 1916-17. It features stone exterior walls, a 2 1/2 storey form with a front and side porch, chimneys, lintels and sills all executed in stone. The house features a gambrel roof, corner tower, dormers and wood windows with decorative lead-pane glass. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1835 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-165 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ZIEMBA JOHN Owner Address: 182 LAKESHORE RD E , OAKVILLE ON L6J 1H6, History: Built by Dr. John Urquhart, one of Oakville's most distinguished early citizens. Dr. John Urquhart was a teacher in West Gwillimbury Township until the Asiatic Cholera Epidemic in 1832 when he gave up his teaching position to assist with the sick in the hospital in Toronto. Dr John Urquhart then became qualified to practice medicine and assisted in various epidemics that periodically swept the country in a building he constructed at 182 Lakeshore Road called the Medical Hall. He was also an active participant in other areas of community life in Oakville including the Presbyterian Church, Oakville Council, and Mayor. After John Urquhart's death in 1933, the Medical Hall was discontinued and purchased by Mat and Tony Palumbo for a fruit and vegetable stand. Description: Classical Revival style 2-storey stucco building. |
Alias: Regional Road 3 Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1998 ByLaw: 1998-013 Status: Part IV Owner Name: 2206219 ONTARIO INC Owner Address: 43 CEDARBROOK CRT, CAMBRIDGE ON N1T 1W8, History: This property was first built on in 1833 by John Forman. He operated the frame inn on the site as the Oakville Temperance House until 1859 when it was purchased by Jacob Barnes and operated as a licensed premises. After Barne's death the building was acquired by Hugh Coyne in the early 1870s. At this time the lot was divided and the homes presently located on them were built. The properties went through a number of owners including William Sinclair Davis, a local realtor and financier who was instrumental in the development of the Park Avenue area. Description: Characteristics of the Colonial, Gothic Revival and Greek Revival styles. One and one half storey saltbox design with front Gothic gable and gently arched windows. |
Built Year: 1835 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-049 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ZIEMBA LOIS Owner Address: 184 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1H6, History: Built in 1835 by Richard Tucker. In 1839, the store was sold to William Creighton, a general merchant. In 1853, the store was sold to David Arnott, a prominent merchant. Due to economic depression, the building remained vacant from 1869 to 1873 when it was purchased by William Joyce, a general merchant. In 1924 the William Joyce General Store closed. In the following years, the building was occupied by a series of merchants. Description: Classical Revival style 2-storey frame building clad in siding. |
Built Year: 1848/2014 Designation Year: 2016 ByLaw: 2016-054 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The Kaitting House Parkette has cultural heritage value for its features and design which commemorate the former Kaitting House which was destroyed in a fire in 2009. The salvaged brick wall originally formed the southwest corner of the Kaitting House. The house was part of a 200-acre farm on Lot 18, Concession 1 NDS settled by John and Elizabeth Kaitting in 1808. The primary feature on the site is a section of brick wall which was salvaged from the original house and reconstructed within the parkette in 2014. Other features include the historical plaque, the placement of ornamental fruit trees to the east of the wall, the view of the wall from Ellen Davidson Drive, and the curved design of the path which references the original curved lane on the farm. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1921 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-046 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ASTRA PROPERTY GROUP GP INC. Owner Address: 441 NORTH SERVICE RD, BURLINGTON ON L7P 0A3, History: Built in 1921 for the Bank of Toronto, founded in 1844. The bank closed down in the depression of 1860. In 1902, the Bank of Toronto returned to Oakville and in 1921 moved to the new building at the present location. Before the bank was built, the site was occupied by Colonel Chisholm’s house, William F. Romain’s store and Gullege’s Saddlery store. Description: French Beaux Arts style based on interpretation of numerous classical elements. The polychromatic masonry consisting of cut stone and red brick accentuates the corner quoins, window surrounds and jack lintels with keystone. |
Built Year: 1848 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-033 Status: Part IV Owner Name: GLENBROOK ESTATES INC Owner Address: 91 DELTA PARK BLVD 4 , BRAMPTON ON L6T 5E7 , CANADA History: The property is associated with the prominent Boulton family, as well as the Bowbeer and Biggar families, both early settler families in Trafalgar Township. D’Arcy Boulton was a prominent lawyer, politician, merchant and served as the Director of the Bank of Upper Canada and as Auditor General in Upper Canada. William and Mevira Bowbeer came to live on the property in 1824 and raised eleven children together and likely built the existing house. There is a strong association between this property and Lot 10, Concession 1, now 1086 Burnhamthorpe Road. In 1853, William’s son William Somerset built the existing brick house on Lot 10, which is similar in age, design, material and architectural details as the Bowbeer House. The property was later owned by the Biggars, a Loyalist family who were among the first settlers in Trafalgar Township and contributed greatly to the early settlement and development of the Township. Description: "The house is a unique example of a 1 ½ storey brick farmhouse with a side gable roof with front dormer. The house is constructed with dichromatic Flemish Bond brickwork, including brick “quoins”, ornamental bands of brick “roses” and brick voussoirs over the windows. Other details include 6/6 wood windows, wood sills and wood cornices. |
Built Year: 1915 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-187 Status: Part IV Owner Name: 87 REYNOLDS STREET INC Owner Address: 2213 NORTH SHERIDAN WAY, MISSISSAUGA ON L5K 1A3, History: The property was purchased by Charles McDermott in 1907 and in 1915 he built this house. The McDermotts are one of Oakville’s long established families who are active members of the St. Andrew’s Church congregation. Charles McDermott founded C.A. McDermott's Coal and Ice Company. Description: Edwardian Classicism style with Queen Anne influences. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1834 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-073 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: STRONGMAN PROPERTIES INC. Owner Address: 156 LAKESHORE RD E SUITE 200, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1H4, History: Fraser Hardware and Ironmonger Store, one of the first commercial buildings to be constructed in Oakville. Built by William Creighton, a general merchant. In 1851 the property was sold and occupied by a number of owners and tenants until 1869 when Charles Coote opened a hardware store. Coote was an active member of the Oakville community and served on the Oakville Town Council. In 1947 the store was purchased by Spencer Fraser who ran a hardware store until 1984 when Frid and Russell Company purchased the property. Description: Oakville vernacular style 2-storey red and buff brick building. Example of an early commercial building. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1930 Designation Year: 2010 ByLaw: 2010-173 Status: Part IV Owner Name: AKINSOLA ZAINAB Owner Address: 17 LAMBERT COMMON, OAKVILLE ON L6K 2P1 History: The property is associated with both the Lambert family and the Smye family who owned the property. The property was built for Sidney and Mary Lambert who were both immigrants to Canada and owned the property until 1954. It was then owned by Fred T. Smye, President of Avro Aircraft and a leader in the development of Canada’s post-war aviation industry, which culminated in the AVRO Arrow program. Under Smye’s leadership, AVRO Canada became one of the largest corporations in Canada in the immediate post-war years. The AVRO Arrow project was one of major national significance in the 1950s. Description: The design of the house is based on traditional forms and styles such as neo-Georgian and English Arts and Crafts, but also exhibits influences of contemporary 1930s design, including Art Moderne. The property has design and contextual value for its designed landscape, which possesses numerous significant heritage attributes including the landforms, vegetation, viewscapes, circulation and built features. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-163 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ROYAL OAK HOTEL OAKVILLE LIMITED Owner Address: 485 THE KINGSWAY, ETOBICOKE ON M9A 3W5, History: Erected in 1870 as the home and bakery shop of the Ferrah family. The business was operated for three generations of Ferrahs. Within the building the first soda fountain in Town was installed. Description: Commercial vernacular style with Italianate influence. Symmetrical design and masonry detail are typical of 1870's main street buildings. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1820 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-001 Status: Part IV Owner Name: EAST JAMES MICHAEL Owner Address: 1341 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L7, History: The building was originally constructed in the 1820s by John C. Harris. In 1850 George W. Griggs, an early settler, purchased the property and undertook the first major renovation. The second renovation occurred when the property was owned by William Blackwell during the time 1871-1873. After 1910 the house was stuccoed. In the 1900s the house was converted into a residence for the elderly, operated by the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Description: Loyalist/Georgian style with interior detailing. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1903 Designation Year: 1996 ByLaw: 1996-012 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: 2862538 ONTARIO INC. Owner Address: 1830 BLOOR ST W SUITE 1307, TORONTO ON M6P 0A2, 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. 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. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1850 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-109 Status: Part IV Owner Name: KONASIEWICZ STEFAN Owner Address: 1399 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L9, History: The original owner of the property was John C. Harris in 1823. In 1847 John Moore purchased the property. In 1909 the property was purchased by James Ryrie, a jewelry and silverware merchant who held many directorships and was involved in humanitarian activities in the City of Toronto. In 1914 James Ryrie sold the property to Herbert Coplain Cox, President and General Manager of Canada Life Assurance Company. The property remained in the Cox family until 1988. Description: This 2-storey T-shaped stucco house is setback from Lakeshore Road. The door is centrally located with a flat transom and the porch is open at the front and sides with metal treillage. |
Built Year: 1905 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-058 Status: Part IV Owner Name: MACDONELL WINSOR JAMES Owner Address: 85 PARK AVE, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3Y1, History: Built by George Hughes, a carpenter. The land had originally been part of the Estate of Reverend James Nisbet, who resided at 10 Park Avenue. Mrs. Hughes lived in the house at 85 Park Avenue until 1938. In 1947 the property was sold to David H.P. Row, then in 1955 it was sold to Peter and Stella Newton. In 1972 the home was sold to James and Elizabeth Harris. During their ownership in 1978 the filming of a major motion picture took place at the house. Description: Queen Anne Cottage style with steeply pitched gables, asymmetrical form and horizontal wood cladding. |
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Dataset
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Dataset Information
| Subject | Landuse and Development |
| Jurisdiction | Planning & Development, Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Town of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |