Heritage property
21 Regency Crt
21 Regency Crt, Oakville, built in 1854, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 1978-005 (1978).
History
Built by William Mackenzie King, son of Lieutenant George King, who died in the War of 1812. William MacKenzie King established the first reform newspaper in town. King named the building “Solitude” but it is referred to as “King's Castle”.
Heritage attributes
Brick Gothic Revival house with tall narrow gables, steeply pitched roof, pointed windows and decorative bargeboards and pendants. An impressive landmark in the Town. Historically, there was a highly decorated verandah on the house which has since been removed.
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 1978-005Town 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.