Heritage property
130-132 Lakeshore Rd E
130-132 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, built in 1883, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law 1990-230 and sits in the Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District.
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.
Heritage attributes
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.
What the status means
Both individually designated under Part IV and inside a Part V district.
Sources
Sources
Town of Oakville
By-law 1990-230Town 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.