Heritage property
10 Park Ave
10 Park Ave, Oakville, built in 1852, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 2010-002 (2010).
History
The property at 10 Park Avenue is an early example of a vernacular brick cottage. It was built by Reverend James Nisbet and his father, Thomas Nisbet, a master shipbuilder, for use as the first Presbyterian manse in Oakville. Reverend James Nisbet was the first Presbyterian minister in Oakville, and first Canadian Presbyterian missionary to the First Nations of the Northwest. Nisbet is known as the founder of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Heritage attributes
Originally built as a simple Regency cottage, ‘The Manse’ retains much of the original brickwork and stone foundation that was laid by the Nisbets in 1852. Also of note is the hipped form of the roof which recalls the Regency style, and the east and north walls of the cottage which have retained the scale, as well as door and window openings of Reverend Nisbet’s cottage.
What the status means
Designated individually under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by a Town by-law. Alterations to the heritage attributes and demolition need Town approval.
Sources
Sources
Town of Oakville
By-law 2010-002Town of Oakville
Heritage Properties (open data layer)Town of Oakville
Heritage Districts and Properties
The OakvilleIQ Brief
Heritage designations and district changes
What changes on the Town's heritage register, once a week.