137 Chisholm St

Heritage attributes

The Crosbie House (north half) is as a representative example of an early 20th century vernacular Oakville frame house built with influences from the Arts and Crafts movement. Built in 1913, heritage attributes of the home include: low massing with intersecting gable roof; front gable dormer with overhang; shingle cladding on the upper storey and horizontal cladding on the lower storey; wooden roof trim, fascia, and soffits; covered front porch; 9/1 wooden windows with wooden trim and sills 9/1; and two brick chimneys.

The Town of Oakville’s description, reproduced from its heritage register.

Criterion met under Ontario Regulation 9/06

The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method.

O. Reg. 9/06 sets the criteria a property must meet to be designated under Part IV; the Town recorded which one applies.

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.

Whether a specific alteration needs a heritage permit is the Town’s call; ask its heritage planning staff before starting work. See permits and by-laws.

Sources

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville. Licence. Register checked September 24, 2026; the Town’s record is authoritative.