31 First St

History

William Robertson, a hardware merchant, built the house. Subsequent owner was Thomas Jeffray Robertson who was at one time the first commodore of the R.C.Y.C. of Toronto. In the early 1900s, W.G. Jaffray, a publisher of the Toronto Globe, purchased the property.

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

Heritage attributes

First Second Street Heritage Conservation District. 2-storey 3-bay frame house with clapboard. Architectural details include double front gables, returned eaves, trim with boxed corners and panelling, and an open porch with columns supported by pedestals.

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

What the status means

Inside a heritage conservation district designated under Part V. The district plan governs exterior changes visible from the street; the building itself is not individually designated.

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.