16 Elgin St E
The Robert McLaughlin House
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 16 Elgin St E, Oshawa is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Oshawa — Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, as of June 1, 2025.
At a glance
- Year built
- 1887
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 115-2023
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
At council
- October 2, 2023 · City Council Meeting: Designation by-law.115-2023 - A By-law to Designate a portion of the property municipally known as 195 and 201 Simcoe Street North and 12 and 16 Elgin Street EastAgenda item
An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.
Condition on the ground
No condition reports yet.
A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.
Community collection
No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?
History on this site
- First recorded as designated
Source: City of Oshawa — Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, as of June 1, 2025.
Heritage register information from the City of Oshawa's published register. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – The Corporation of the City of Oshawa. Coordinates: Statistics Canada, National Address Register, June 2026, used under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.