216 Lakeshore Rd E

History

This fine stone building was constructed in 1937 as Oakville's fifth post office. It later served as the Oakville Public Library from 1956 to 1967.

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

Heritage attributes

Beaux Arts style. The temple-like front space, one-piece cut stone window surround, lintel with a decorative keystone motif, and the rigid symmetry of the balanced façade denote the architectural significance of the building. Other features include the deep bracketed soffit and cornice boards, the applied decorative motifs over the front door, dressed sandstone, combined with the steeply pitched copper clad, and hipped roof with battens.

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.