2495 Old Bronte Rd

History

Built by Dr. Anson Buck, a descendant from a family of United Empire Loyalists who came to Upper Canada in 1776. Dr. Buck was a prominent local physician in Palermo and Trafalgar Township and was a Trustee of the Palermo Circuit of the Methodist Church.

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

Heritage attributes

The house is an assymmetrical L-shaped Italianate style house with Gothic Revival influences. Italianate features include the deep eaves with decorative brackets and small round vents in the gables. The house is constructed of red/orange brick. The rear section has Gothic Revival influences in hte steeper roof pitch and gables and radiating voussoir window heads.

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.