189-191 Lakeshore Rd E

History

The building continues many of the details and features found on the adjacent Davis Block. The upper floor of the building was originally occupied by the Oakville Bell Telephone Exchange, by General Manager William Busby. In 1923 the Bell Telephone Exchange moved to a larger building. On the street level one of the earliest occupants was the candy store and ice cream parlour of L.A. Wilkinson.

The Town of Oakville’s account, reproduced from its heritage register.

Heritage attributes

Commercial vernacular style with some Italianate influences. With the buildings immediately to the west this stands as good example of a building type best suited to a total streetscape.

The Town of Oakville’s description, reproduced from its heritage register.

What the status means

Both individually designated under Part IV and inside a Part V district.

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.