2478 Old Bronte Rd

History

This house has cultural heritage value for its association with the development of Palermo Village. The property originally included a barn, blacksmith shop and apple orchard. The property has been associated with historically well-known Palermo families, including the Lees, Dickensons and Bartmans.

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

Heritage attributes

Representative example of an early 20th century vernacular residence with Craftsman-inspired details. The building is a red brick-clad,1-1/2 storey structure with a steeply pitched gable roof with front facing wall gable and steeply pitched gabled dormers. A beveled course of brick runs 4 levels of brick above the foundation.

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

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.

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.