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- Our town's sounds have changedThe sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.The sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.Oakville Historical Society
- Oakville’s forgotten historyAn article recalling Oakville's often forgotten Black History. This article was written as Emancipation Day was approaching in 2009.An article recalling Oakville's often forgotten Black History. This article was written as Emancipation Day was approaching in 2009.Oakville Public Library
- "Ab has vivid memories of Oakville’s past" written by Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, September 17, 1975This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an article on area carriage works and garages. The Trafalgar Township Historical Association has …This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Investigation called into harbor safetyLilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 24 Apr 1987 An investigation into safety measures at the Oakville harbors in being called for by town officials.Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 24 Apr 1987 An investigation into safety measures at the Oakville harbors in being called for by town officials.Oakville Public Library
- Ontario group backs saving town landmarkOakville Journal Record, 2 Jan 1973 The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario adds the preservation of Oakville's Erchless Estate to this list of projects.Oakville Journal Record, 2 Jan 1973 The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario adds the preservation of Oakville's Erchless Estate to this list of projects.Oakville Public Library
- Erchless tenants unaware of pending evictionsLilian DiRisio, Oakville Beaver, 31 Jul 1987 Erchless estate tenants only became aware of the town's plan to relocate them through an article in the Oakville Beaver.Lilian DiRisio, Oakville Beaver, 31 Jul 1987 Erchless estate tenants only became aware of the town's plan to relocate them through an article in the Oakville Beaver.Oakville Public Library
- Town backs 5-point plan to save Chisholm EstateDaily Journal Record, 18 Jul 1992 The Oakville Historical Society recommends 5 steps for a special committee to put into action in order to preserve the Chisholm Estate.Daily Journal Record, 18 Jul 1992 The Oakville Historical Society recommends 5 steps for a special committee to put into action in order to preserve the Chisholm Estate.Oakville Public Library
- Plans for Chisholm estate revealedBryan Hunt, Oakville Beaver, 23 Feb 1978 "The Oakville Historical Society have presented a $100,000-150,000 phased growth plan extending into 1990 to develop the Chisholm Estate into a first class museum."Bryan Hunt, Oakville Beaver, 23 Feb 1978 "The Oakville Historical Society have presented a $100,000-150,000 phased growth plan extending into 1990 to develop the Chisholm Estate into a first class museum."Oakville Public Library
- Town has 3 weeks to act on Chisholm estateMichael Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 13 Apr 1977 The town council has 3 weeks to make an offer on the Erchless Estate before the property owner puts it up onto the open market.Michael Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 13 Apr 1977 The town council has 3 weeks to make an offer on the Erchless Estate before the property owner puts it up onto the open market.Oakville Public Library
- Town must help Erchless tenants find new homesOakville Beaver, 24 Jul 1987 "Before the town can proceed with the renovation work at the historic Erchless Estate, it must apply for an exemption from the Rental Housing Protection Act."Oakville Beaver, 24 Jul 1987 "Before the town can proceed with the renovation work at the historic Erchless Estate, it must apply for an exemption from the Rental Housing Protection Act."Oakville Public Library
- Erchless restoration work will improve its appearanceOakville Beaver, 16 Jul 1980 The town will begin exterior reconstruction work on the Erchless Estate, despite the wait for ministry of culture and recreation funding.Oakville Beaver, 16 Jul 1980 The town will begin exterior reconstruction work on the Erchless Estate, despite the wait for ministry of culture and recreation funding.Oakville Public Library
- Col. Chisholm's home will be renovated at a cost of about $1 millionIan Todd, Oakville Journal Record, 1 Aug 1980 The renovation of the Erchless Estate is expected to span 8 years and cost taxpayer's $1 million.Ian Todd, Oakville Journal Record, 1 Aug 1980 The renovation of the Erchless Estate is expected to span 8 years and cost taxpayer's $1 million.Oakville Public Library
- Historic gardens at ErchlessKathy Yanchus, Oakville Beaver, 19 Sep 1986 The restoration of the Erchless Estate landscape was as important as the building itself. It was designed to mimic the flowerbeds as they would have been in the mid 1920s.Kathy Yanchus, Oakville Beaver, 19 Sep 1986 The restoration of the Erchless Estate landscape was as important as the building itself. It was designed to mimic the flowerbeds as they would have been in the mid 1920s.Oakville Public Library
- Town says 'no' to Erchless Estate revisionsMarianne Takacs, Oakville Beaver, 22 Jun 1990 "A request by the Oakville Historical Society to revise the restoration plan for the Erchless Estate has been turned down by town council..."Marianne Takacs, Oakville Beaver, 22 Jun 1990 "A request by the Oakville Historical Society to revise the restoration plan for the Erchless Estate has been turned down by town council..."Oakville Public Library
- Town harbors plan unveiledLinda Jacobs, Oakville Journal (Oakville, ON), 13 Feb 1974 The town reveils their plan for a $4.3 million plan to develop the Twelve and Sixteen Mile Creeks and their harbors.Linda Jacobs, Oakville Journal (Oakville, ON), 13 Feb 1974 The town reveils their plan for a $4.3 million plan to develop the Twelve and Sixteen Mile Creeks and their harbors.Oakville Public Library
- Town report endorses Waterfront Study plansOakville Journal Record, 6 Jan 1975 The town council will discuss a report covering the Halton Wentworth Waterfront Study. The report covers the Waterfront, land development, and transportation facilities along the Twelve and Sixteen Mile Creeks.Oakville Journal Record, 6 Jan 1975 The town council will discuss a report covering the Halton Wentworth Waterfront Study. The report covers the Waterfront, land development, and transportation facilities along the Twelve and Sixteen Mile Creeks.Oakville Public Library
- Council affirms policy on lakefront landOakville Journal Record, 24 Oct 1975 The town's policy to acquire a 50-foot wide lakefront property from a local developer has been confirmed.Oakville Journal Record, 24 Oct 1975 The town's policy to acquire a 50-foot wide lakefront property from a local developer has been confirmed.Oakville Public Library
- Grant clears war for harbor dredging projectDavid Whitaker, Oakville Journal Record, 25 Aug 1976 Work can begin on dredging in the Oakville harbors after a federal government grant.David Whitaker, Oakville Journal Record, 25 Aug 1976 Work can begin on dredging in the Oakville harbors after a federal government grant.Oakville Public Library
- Shoreline plan to cost $10MOakville Journal Record, 12 Jun 1981 A project to develop the Oakville waterfront and protect against erosion - focusing on Bronte and Oakville harbors.Oakville Journal Record, 12 Jun 1981 A project to develop the Oakville waterfront and protect against erosion - focusing on Bronte and Oakville harbors.Oakville Public Library
- Erchless master plan to determine futureOakville Journal Record, 5 Jul 1978 Town council agrees to $33,500 master plan, which will develop a project outline for the Erchless restoration.Oakville Journal Record, 5 Jul 1978 Town council agrees to $33,500 master plan, which will develop a project outline for the Erchless restoration.Oakville Public Library