140-142 Lakeshore Rd E

History

Known as Hewson’s Grocery Store, started in 1878 by William G. Hewson, a clerk. Hewson operated a grocery in the James Reid building for 17 years until 1897 when his son James Langeley Hewson took over the business. In 1907, James moved the entire business to this 2-storey building which was designed by Mrs. Hewson. The grocery store developed a reputation for quality. The store was taken over in 1945 by James Hewson's daughter and son-in-law, Isobel and James Black, well known Oakville residents.

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

Heritage attributes

Commercial vernacular with Italianate influence. Notable features include heavy brick corbelling which forms a detailed cornice on the façade and brick voussoirs over the windows.

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

What the status means

Both individually designated under Part IV and inside a Part V district.

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.