Oakville in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Then and Now
— Downtown BIA —
Photographed By Tim Boyd
1. Then and Now Marker
Once, everyone from farmers to dowagers met and mingled on "Main Street." People knew all the merchants by their first names. Today, the friendliness remains, as well as much of the small-town charm, as Downtown Oakville develops its own blend of old and new.
This information station was built by the Community Foundation of Oakville and the Town of Oakville in partnership with the Downtown Oakville BIA. The four Heritage panels were sponsored by the following families with a special interest in downtown heritage: Isabel Hewson Black Jack & Joan (Guild) Burkholder Anne Clinkard Ted Davis Bill and Bev Harris Frank & Nancy O'Dea Barbara (Thornton) Savage Eric and Vizma Sprott Peter and Sandra (Davis) Zulauf
Credits: Modern-day photos by Joel Fraser. All other photos courtesy of the Oakville Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Contact the Oakville Historical Society, 110 King Street (905-844-2695), about its historical walking tours of "Main Street" and the Old Oakville heritage district.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 43° 26.749′ N, 79° 40.078′ W. Marker is in Oakville, Ontario, in Halton Region. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeshore Road East and George
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Business on the “Main Street” (here, next to this marker); Lakeshore Road Taverns (here, next to this marker); Leading Citizens (here, next to this marker); Hunter-Gatherer and Fisher People (9,000 BC to AD 500) (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Horticultural People (AD 500 to 1610) (about 210 meters away); The Treaty Period (1801-1847) (about 210 meters away); Early Contact Period (1610-1700) (about 210 meters away); Oakville’s Meeting Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.
Photographed By Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023
2. Then and Now Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Last updated on March 1, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
