Heritage property
288 Maple Grove Dr
288 Maple Grove Dr, Oakville, built in 1872, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 1993-055 (1993).
History
The original one room school is now only a small segment of Maple Grove Public School, however when it was built, it was one of only two schools to serve the entire Township of Trafalgar. The original building was constructed according to the design recommended by Superintendent of Education, Eggerton Ryerson. Pupils attending the school were bounded by Dundas Street, Eighth Line, Town Line and Lake Ontario.
Heritage attributes
The original school building is a small frame structure covered in stucco with a medium pitched roof. The three window openings on the south facade and one on the north facade are original. The original 6/6 windows have been replaced with multi-pane windows of similar style. The plain rear elevation remains intact, however, the front elevation with its two windows and projecting entry was lost when the 1934 addition was constructed.
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 1993-055Town 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.