Heritage property
17 Lambert Common
17 Lambert Common, Oakville, built in 1930, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 2010-173 (2010).
History
The property is associated with both the Lambert family and the Smye family who owned the property. The property was built for Sidney and Mary Lambert who were both immigrants to Canada and owned the property until 1954. It was then owned by Fred T. Smye, President of Avro Aircraft and a leader in the development of Canada’s post-war aviation industry, which culminated in the AVRO Arrow program. Under Smye’s leadership, AVRO Canada became one of the largest corporations in Canada in the immediate post-war years. The AVRO Arrow project was one of major national significance in the 1950s.
Heritage attributes
The design of the house is based on traditional forms and styles such as neo-Georgian and English Arts and Crafts, but also exhibits influences of contemporary 1930s design, including Art Moderne. The property has design and contextual value for its designed landscape, which possesses numerous significant heritage attributes including the landforms, vegetation, viewscapes, circulation and built features. Previously known as 394 Lakeshore Rd. E.
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 2010-173Town 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.