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Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District

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Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District

Most text on the page was copied from the old Trafalgar-Chartwell Residence Association website. 

The TCRA community is fortunate to have in its midst the Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District.  A map of the district is available. Oakville's third such district, was established in 1994 following a Conservation District Study. See a copy of the area conservation plan.

Experience Heritage Trails and other paths in Oakville.

See essay 4 on the Town of Oakville website.
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Trafalgar Road Virtual Tour
Heritage Homes of Trafalgar Road and
​George's Square

Deborah Lerech 

George’s Square, the oldest park in Oakville (provided for in Wm. Chisholm's 1833 plan for Oakville and named after his father) is surrounded by some of the oldest houses in the town. From the nineteenth century, different architecture and design from different periods in Oakville’s development can be seen. In these houses resided men of many occupations from shipbuilders to bricklayers. They also came from a variety of backgrounds, though most were from the middle to upper classes. 
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The oldest house in the area resides at 235 Trafalgar Rd. The Melancthon Simpson House, built in 1837 is the earliest known example of Regency design in Oakville. William Dolby originally built the house, but six years later sold the property to Melancthon Simpson. With his brother John, Melancthon Simpson built schooners in Oakville, Bronte, Wellington Square and other ports. The house is planked, has a hipped roof and a tent shaped verandah roof which are indicative of the period as well as casement windows, and fluted pilasters on the front door. It has only one storey and has remained generally the same size as it was when built.
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235 Trafalgar Road (1837) Built by shipbuilder Melancthon Simpson, this Regency Style Cottage is one of Oakville's oldest houses. It incorporates shipbuilding construction techniques. (Illustration: David Peacock)
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205 Trafalgar Road (1857) This house is an example of a new Victorian style of architecture known as Gothic Pointed. It was the home and office of Dr. Lusk for many years. (Illustration: David Peacock)
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241 Trafalgar Road (1870) Potter's Folly is named for John Potter, the original owner. This Italianate villa style house is the only one of its kind in Oakville. (Illustration: David Peacock)
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294 Sumner (c. 1870) Captain William Wilson built this 2-storey brick veneer house in the Ontario Gothic style. (Oakville Historical Society, adapted by Dave Devlin)
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      • Plaque Order and Payment
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    • Reprints >
      • Beautiful Oakville - 1897
      • Garden of Canada - c1902
      • Telephone Book 1947
      • The Sumner Diaries
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      • Videos of Life in Early Oakville
      • Oakville Heritage Moments
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    • Village Essays
    • Website
    • Basket Factory Memorial Plaques
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      • First World War
      • First World War Poppies Exhibit
      • Ontario Farmerettes
      • Munro Letters
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    • Oakville Images
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      • Erchless Estate
      • Navy Street
      • Old Oakville
      • Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District
      • Trafalgar-Allan Corridor
      • Lot 12
      • Historic Reynolds
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    • Indigenous History Month
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      • Survey
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      • Photos 2022 Ghost Walks
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      • Reviews 2022 Ghost Walks
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