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The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 17, 2007 - 7 Oakville's street names pay tribute to founding settlers You don't have to look further than a sign on a corner to find a bit of Oakville's history. Many of Oakville's streets were named by founder William Chisholm, after prominent citizens. Some were named after family members, some were business colleagues or members of government and some were early settlers of the Town. Here are a few examples: Chisholm Names after Oakville's founder, William Chisholm. Dundas Named after Henry Dundas, the Secretary of State for the colonies Dunn The honourable John Henery Dunn was Receiver General or Upper Canada in the 1820s. He was also President of the Board of Directors of the Welland Canal, of which William Chisholm as a member. Kerr William Chisholm named one of his sons Robert Kerr Chisholm after family friend and Deputy Provincial Surveyor Robert Kerr, who was commissioned by Harvey Switzer House, circa 1868 2507 Dundas Street West William to draw up the first plan of Oakville. Son Robert ran the Custom's House. Randall Jacob Randall worked with William Chisholm in establishing the Oakville Harbour. A shipyard owner, he lived on the street, which bears his name. Thomas Merrick Thomas was the General Manager of William Chisholm's shipyard and line of sailing ships. In 1827 he married Esther Silverthorn, who was Chilsholm's sister-in-law. Supplied by the Town of Oakville Did you know? · Many historical buildings in town are believed to be haunted by the ghosts of residents who once lived in them. According to Ghosts of Oakville author Joyce Burnell, Erchless Estate has had sightings of several different ghosts believed to be various members of the Chisholm family. · Oakville's founder William Chisholm purchased 960 acres of land at auction in 1827 for 21 shillings, three pence per acre. Total cost: approximately $4,116 for the entire parcel. · In the 1850s, a yearly subscription for the Oakville Weekly Sun newspaper cost $1. · The annual salary of Oakville's first police chief constable, George Johnson Sumner, was $300 in the 1860s. · The Canada's Cup International yacht race was founded in Oakville in 1896. The yacht Canada, built in Oakville, won the first race. · Sixteen Mile Creek and Twelve Mile Creek (now Bronte Creek) were both named by French explorer Robert de La Salle for their distances from La Salle Park on Burlington Bay. Celebrate the unique culture of sea-faring of this historic fishing village. Bronte Celebrates Oakville's 150th May 27th - Heritage Park Dearcroft Montessori Preschool to Grade 8 1167 Lakeshore Rd. E. (905) 844-2114 fax: (905)844-3529 www.dearcroft.com email: dearcroft@primus.ca West Wind Montessori Grade 4 to 8 (905) 849-9463 fax: (905) 849-9051 www.westwindms.com email: gphippen@westwindms.com We are pleased to announce our new 07/08 location at the Dearcroft Montessori campus CELEBRATING FOUR DECADES OF OAKVILLE TRADITION Now accepting registrations for Preschool to Grade 8 Bronte Harbour Lighthouse g Circa 1910 www.brontevillage.net