149 Dunn St

Heritage attributes

Cedar Lodge is a representative example of an 1870s Oakville vernacular house with influences from the Regency and Gothic Revival styles. Notable elements include the L-shaped form and massing of the original portion of the house, the simple gable roof design, the segmentally-arched 1/1 and 2/2 wood windows, the wide front porch, the bay window, and the front entrance with sidelights and transom window.

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.