Heritage property
76 Alexander Dr
76 Alexander Dr, Oakville, built in 1867, is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town of Oakville By-law 1985-253 (1985).
History
The original property consisted of 50 acres, which was ceded to Thomas Pomray from the Crown in 1813. Mr. George Griggs, brother of Burnett Griggs, who was a New Jersey Loyalist and local innkeeper, purchased the property in 1821. The subject lands were sold to Alexander Robertson in 1866. He constructed the house in 1866-1867 called “the Grove”.
Heritage attributes
An example of Victorian Picturesque architecture, this building contains many Italianate features such as the low-pitch hipped roof, bracketed eaves and window sills, pedimented windows, and verandahs.
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 1985-253Town 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.