Heritage property
185 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
185 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Oakville, built in 1870, is listed on the Town of Oakville's heritage register but not designated.
History
Built by John Featherstone a prominent citizen in Oakville at the turn of the century who served as Mayor of Oakville, served on Council and served as Worshipful Master of the Oakville Masonic Lodge. Burned down in 1996.
Why it is listed
This property has potential cultural heritage value for its historic barn and former farmstead, historically associated with the agricultural development of Trafalgar Township.
Criterion met under Ontario Regulation 9/06
The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community.
What the status means
Listed on the Town's register but not designated. Listing flags heritage interest; an owner must give the Town 60 days' notice before demolition. Under provincial changes, listings lapse unless the Town designates them, which is why the Town is reviewing its listed properties.
Sources
Sources
Town 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.