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Location of subject lands: 17 Church Street, Orangeville

Take notice that The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville intends to designate the above noted property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18., as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.

Description of property

The subject property is municipally known as 17 Church Street and is located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mill Street, within the town of Orangeville. The property contains a three-storey industrial structure that has been converted into a residential structure.

Statement of cultural heritage value or interest

17 Church Street has design value as the former knitting mill is a representative example of a vernacular industrial building built in 1913. Vernacular industrial design elements of 17 Church Street include its massing, its regularly spaced segmental arch window openings, and its simplistic design. The former knitting mill is also a rare example of an early 20th century industrial structure within the Town of Orangeville, as it is one of few surviving examples.

17 Church Street has historical and associative value with the Dods Knitting Company. Dods Knitting Company came to Orangeville in 1913 and became a major industry in the town for approximately 50 years, contributing significantly to the town’s economic growth during a time of general industrial decline. During both the First and Second World War, Dods Knitting Company was awarded contracts related to war efforts and was an important employer to the community.

17 Church Street has contextual value as a notable landmark within the town of Orangeville. Due to its size, massing, and prominent location at the corner of Mill Street and Church Street, the property at 17 Church Street is in contrast with the residential neighbourhood that surrounds it, making it a useful local landmark for wayfinding.

Property’s heritage attributes

17 Church Street is a representative example of a late 20th century vernacular industrial structure. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:

  • three storey height with raised basement
  • irregular rectangular plan with projections on the northeast, southeast, and northwest corners
  • red brick cladding
  • concrete foundation
  • flat roof and corner parapets
  • oversized dentils on the parapet cornice on the north, east, and west elevations
  • two storey section on southeast corner with flat roof
  • regularly spaced segmental arch window openings with red brick voussoirs and concrete sills on all elevations
  • narrow singular segmental arch window openings with brick voussoirs and concrete sills on southeast corner
  • brick pilasters with angled concrete caps on the north and east elevations
  • stone or concrete banding on third storey on the north and east elevation

Submitting an objection to this Notice

Any person who objects to this proposed designation may, no later than 4 p.m. on July 15, 2026, give the Town Clerk, a Notice of Objection, setting out their reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. Objections can be submitted to [email protected] or delivered in-person to the Clerk’s office at Town Hall, 87 Broadway, Orangeville.

If no objection is received within the designated period, Council may consider and pass a bylaw designating this property under Part IV of the Act.

If a Notice of Objection is received, the Council of the Town of Orangeville will consider the objection on or before September 13, 2026 and make a decision to withdraw this intention to designate the property, or pass a bylaw to designate the property.

For more information

For more information about this matter, including information about the property’s heritage attributes and cultural heritage value or interest, contact the Planning Division in person at Town Hall, or electronically at [email protected] during regular office hours.

Notice Issued: June 15, 2026