Heritage property
133 Rebecca St
133 Rebecca St, Oakville, built in 1951, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 2014-102.
History
The Oakville Arena has been a hub for the community since 1951 and has hosted a variety of sporting activities and events, most notably hockey and figure skating, as well as many large community and national events. The history of sports, recreation, and social events gives this arena emotive and symbolic value to the community. The arena is also historically associated with Norman Otto Hipel. In 1940, Hipel patented the unique truss roof system used in the arena. This truss system was used in the construction of many Ontario arenas in the 1940s and 1950s but the Oakville Arena is a rare surviving example with this system intact.
Heritage attributes
The Oakville Arena is a rare example of mid 20th century arena complex design and of the technological achievements of the era. Built in 1951, the building is one of only four known surviving arenas in Ontario with a Hipel truss roof system. This system’s ability to span large areas provides the interior of the building with a distinctive character and open atmosphere. The unpainted wood system, sense of height created by the open trusses, and visual interest of the trusses, purlins, and roof deck create a unique space.
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 2014-102Town 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.