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Oakville's original lighthouse
is now located on the west side of Sixteen Mile Creek. To the right, you can
see Lyon's Log Cabin, which was also relocated.
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The flywheel which powered the
Chisholm's basket factory is now placed on the south side of Speers by the
former Old Mill Road.
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The main house was built
in the 1870s by James Williamson, who bought the property from William
Chisholm. Henry Gulledge, the second saddler in Oakville, bought the house in
1876.
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A beautiful neo-gothic
residence, built in 1854 by William MacKenzie King. He was the son of
Lieutenant George King, who died in the War of 1812. William MacKenzie King
established the first reform newspaper in Oakville. He named his residence
"Solitude" but it is referred to as "Kings Castle".
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These mysterious rocks,
located at the end of Trafalgar Road, must be intriguing for the passerby.
Anyone knowing their history is welcome to share.
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These are the remains of
the Raymar Estate. The stormy waves of Lake Ontario are restrained by a
beautifully shaped concrete seawall placed both sides of the stairs and
marked by unique wrought iron posts.
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The church viewed from
the parking lot. A portion of the
annex was demolished to make room for the new addition.
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St.Jude’s bell tower is
a symbol of Oakville’s majesty. The
intricate details of this beautiful tower are testimony to the great
craftsmanship which existed in the 19th century.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
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