This dataset includes over 910 heritage properties included in the Oakville Heritage Register. Each heritage property information contains street address location, ByLaw, designated year, built year, status, history and description. This heritage property dataset is linked to Oakville address point dataset, and other datasets such as various bulding permits, property information, etc.
| 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/ |
All heritage properties in Oakville are included in the Oakville Heritage Register, an official list of properties which are identified by the town as having cultural heritage value or interest. This is required in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Heritage Register includes the following types: (1) individually designated properties which fall under Part IV of the OHA; (2) properties designated within Heritage Conservation Districts which fall under Part V of the OHA; (3) properties which are not designated but believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest (listed properties).
This dataset includes 910 heritage properties in the Oakville Heritage Register. The data fields of properties include street address location, ByLaw, designated year, built year, status, history, description, etc. Each property data is linked to its address point data, and also other data such as various building permits.
Built Year: 1906 Designation Year: 1995 ByLaw: 1995-122 Status: Part IV / Part V History: The only remnant of the "radial railway era" in Oakville. The Hamilton Radial Electric Railway laid tracks from Hamilton to Oakville in 1905. The combined passenger building and substation was built in 1906 and serviced the Town until after WWII. Radial cars ran along what is now Rebecca Street, and until the ridge across Sixteen Mile Creek was built, the line terminated at the west side of the river. This station was the most easterly on the line and is the last remaining radial station in its original state. Description: A functional railway station design rather than a style or period of architecture. Notable features include rusticated stone lintels and sills, flared eaves creating a broad overhang supported on large brackets, and station agent's bay window. |
Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-176 Status: Part IV 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: 1845 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-103 Status: Part IV / Part V 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: 1924 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-229 Status: Part IV / Part V History: Used by the Masonic Temple Lodge since its construction. Description: Beaux-Arts Classicism style 2-storey brick building. The decorative front portico has Doric columns, dentilled cornice and other wood detailing. |
Built Year: 1923-24 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-229 Status: Part V History: Used by the Masonic Temple Lodge since its construction. Description: Beaux-Arts Classicism style 2-storey brick building. The decorative front portico has Doric columns, dentilled cornice and other wood detailing. |
Built Year: 1839 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: In 1860, this house was purchased by Peter MacDougald, grain merchant and mayor of Oakville who named the property "Glenorchy". Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: This large double Georgian house has a simple symmetrical layout and elegant detailing. |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: This large asymmetrical house was the home of John Moore, Master Mariner. Description: The large entranceway is set under a verandah roof and tucked in beside a picturesque projecting bay. |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: This large double Georgian house has a simple symmetrical layout and elegant detailing. |
Built Year: 1868 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: This large 2-storey Georgian plan house has a large entranceway with transom and sidelights. |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: See 155 King Street Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: The fieldstone foundation, door and window surrounds, window sash and delicate trim of this 2-storey house reflect the fine craftsmanship by the builder. |
Built Year: 1870 ByLaw: 2013-004 Status: Part V History: Historically used as a residence by John Aikman Williams, policeman, and later W.H. Young. Description: Italianate style 2-storey frame building with contemporary additions. Historic features include front bay window with decorative brackets. |
Status: Listed Description: This property has potential cultural heritage value for its armoury building and for its association with Oakville's military history. |
140 THOMAS ST Built Year: 1970 ByLaw: 2013-004 Status: Part V Description: Contemporary 1-storey frame building clad in vinyl siding and stucco. |
Built Year: 1960 ByLaw: 2013-004 Status: Part V Description: Contemporary 2-storey stucco commercial building. |
Built Year: 1970 ByLaw: 2013-004 Status: Part V Description: Contemporary 3-storey stucco commercial building. |
Built Year: 1950 ByLaw: 2013-004 Status: Part V History: 1950s commercial building. Description: Mid-century modern style 2-storey concrete block and brick commercial building. |
Built Year: 2001 ByLaw: 2013-004 Status: Part V Description: Contemporary 3-storey frame building with stucco and shingle cladding. |
Status: Part IV / Part V |