Heritage property
187-189 Lakeshore Rd E
187-189 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, built in 1903, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law 1996-012 and sits in the Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District.
History
Davis Block. Originally occupied by W.S. Davis, successful businessman and real estate agent, and by Oakville’s third post office. In 1910, the Bank of Hamilton established a branch in the building and Davis became bank manager until 1922 when the Bank of Commerce took over the branch. Other businesses occupying the building included Dominion Grocery, Eaton’s Order Centre, H.E. Carley Shoe Repair, Reward Shoes, Braddock Optical, Carberry-Davis Insurance Brokers. The 2nd floor was a residential apartment for many years before becoming offices in the 1950s.
Heritage attributes
Commercial vernacular demonstrating an Italianate influence. The "temple effect" created by the front gable is accentuated by the introduction of a circular window with foil in the brick veneer which was subsequently applied to this early frame and weatherboard building. Important contributor to the downtown and part of an uninterrupted heritage streetscape.
What the status means
Both individually designated under Part IV and inside a Part V district.
Sources
Sources
Town of Oakville
By-law 1996-012Town 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.