88 Main Street South

Why it is listed

Lot was purchased around 1870 by John Burns, an early settler of Acton, who built the house after returning from his gold mining exploits in Cariboo; The farm land was previously used as a large fruit field, with hundreds of cherry, plum and pear trees; Representative of Regency Style cottage style including four-over-four windows, fan transom over door, segmentally arched windows in upper two panes, and hip roof

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.