Heritage property
1475 Lakeshore Rd E
1475 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, built in 1830, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 1991-048 (1991).
History
Originally purchased in 1806 by John Bradley Sr. and sold to Barnett Griggs, who constructed the building. Griggs used it as an inn called the Halfway House, given its name because of its halfway location between Toronto and Hamilton. Barnett Griggs sold the property to Thompson Smith, and in 1866 Smith sold it to Barnett Griggs Moore (grandson of Barnett Griggs). James Ryrie, a jeweler from Toronto, purchased the property and moved the house back from the road. His son Harry occupied the house and developed excellent orchards on the property.
Heritage attributes
Characteristics of the Georgian style and some Neoclassical features. Georgian features include large amount of wall space between windows, the steep roof, the multi-paned windows, symmetrical fenestration and the end chimneys. Neoclassical features include the entranceway with detailed entablature.
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 1991-048Town 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.