Heritage property
3041 Postville St
3041 Postville St, Oakville, built c.1866, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 1991-185 (1991).
History
Known as the “Squire” James Applebe House who built the house in 1866. James Applebe taught school at Munn’s Corners, was the owner of a store and the post office, and was one of the most successful figures in this area of Trafalgar Township who came to own most of the land in the village. James assumed a number of important positions during his life including one of the first Directors of the Bank of Toronto, Justice of the Peace, Treasurer of Trafalgar Township, an ardent Methodist, president of the Trafalgar, Esquesing and Erin Road Company, and recording steward of the Nelson circuit. The children of James Applebe also became important figures in their own right.
Heritage attributes
The original Gothic Revival style brick house was constructed c.1866 and a brick addition was added to the rear in the late 19th century. The two historic portions of the house are constructed of solid brick, with the original house being covered in a cementitious coating. The symmetrical façade of the house is punctuated by a central door with a transom and side lights, as well as four unique full-length casement windows with transom windows. The front centre gable contains a rounded window opening and is decorated with wood vergeboard topped with a finial. The rear portion of the house includes a side porch on the east elevation.
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
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.