Heritage property
139 Thomas St
139 Thomas St, Oakville, built in 1906, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law 1995-122 and sits in the Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District.
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.
Heritage attributes
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.
What the status means
Both individually designated under Part IV and inside a Part V district.
Sources
Sources
Town of Oakville
By-law 1995-122Town 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.