Heritage property
420 S Service Rd E
420 S Service Rd E, Oakville, built 1946-48, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 2011-096 (2011).
History
The General Electric Company operated a lamp factory on the site for over 60 years. The plant opened in 1948 with 50 employees and expanded throughout the 1950s and 1960s with over 500 employees at the height of its production. The office building was constructed between 1946 and 1948 and was one of the first buildings to be completed on the site. Originally housing offices and a lunchroom, the building was continually used as office space for the factory with numerous interior alterations completed over the years to accommodate minor changes in use. In 2009, the lamp plant was decommissioned due to changes in the market; this development resulted in the heritage designation of the office building in order to retain this important heritage attribute and to recognize and commemorate the history of the site.
Heritage attributes
A 20th century industrial building designed in the Art Moderne style, designed by Beck and Eadie Architects. The two-storey structure is constructed of load-bearing masonry and has a low, horizontal emphasis with three projecting bays. The building is clad in buff brick with precast parapet coping. The windows and doors are framed with pre-cast concrete surrounds. Above the front entrance, a unique round window provides architectural interest.
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 2011-096Town 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.