2527 Dundas St W

Heritage attributes

The property has direct associations with the historic village of Palermo, the oldest settlement in present day Oakville. Palermo was a significant stop along Dundas Street, the main route between Toronto and Hamilton. The larger rural community depended on the village for its stagecoach stop, post office, inn, stores, schools, and its churches. The subject property also has strong associations with the Hager family, a prominent family in Palermo and Trafalgar Township. The house was built by Lawrence III, grandson of Lawrence Hager I, the founder of Palermo. Lawrence had the house constructed and he and his wife Mary raised their family in the house and remained there for over 50 years. The family ran the general store on the corner of the property and also worked as farmers, contributing to the busy commerce of Palermo village in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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

Criterion met under Ontario Regulation 9/06

The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community.

O. Reg. 9/06 sets the criteria a property must meet to be designated under Part IV; the Town recorded which one applies.

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.