17 Charles Street

Why it is listed

Associated with the Kay family including Adam Kay who was a foreman at Ceelman Brothers for 10 years before starting his own Knitting machine manufacturing business Kay & Co.; Good example of Gothic Revival style architecture including two front gables with central windows; Part of the historic residential streetscape of Charles Street.

The Town of Halton Hills’ description, reproduced from its heritage register.

What the status means

On the register but not designated. Listing does not require a heritage permit for alterations, but an owner must give the Town 60 days' notice of an intention to demolish or remove a building or structure (Ontario Heritage Act, s. 27(9)).

Whether a specific alteration needs a heritage permit is the Town’s call; ask its heritage planning staff before starting work.