TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
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OCTOBER 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Committee Room, Upstairs in Town Hall, 124 John St. Napanee
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2.1 Adopt Agenda Recommendation: That the agenda of the Municipal Heritage Committee dated October 17, 2019 be hereby adopted.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3 - 5 3.1 Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting - September 19, 2019 Recommendation: That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee dated September 19, 2019 are hereby approved.
4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
4.1. Administrative Items
6 - 7 4.1.1 Municipal Heritage Committee - One Year Work Plan October 2019 - 2020 (Approved by Council on October 8, 2019) Recommendation: That Municipal Heritage Committee receive for information the One Year Work Plan October 2019-2020 as approved by Council on October 8, 2019.
4.2. Heritage Listings and Designations
8 - 46 4.2.1 Process and Criteria for Listing Properties and Resources
4.2.2 Proposal that the Municipal Heritage Committee connect with other relevant historic/heritage groups in the Town of Greater Napanee to ask if they propose any sites for listing
4.3. Heritage Awareness and Education
47 - 78 4.3.1 Proposed Date of Orientation of the County of Lennox & Addington Archives: Archivist is available the week of October 28 to November 1, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with the exception of Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
79 - 106 4.3.2 List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Listed and Volunteers to Assess Sites
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4.3.3 Proposals for the Heritage Plaquing Program
4.3.4 Heritage Presentation (Table top and Powerpoint versions) - Volunteers to work with staff
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 General Information Sharing
6. NEXT MEETING
6.1 Next Meeting: Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of Meeting Held September 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM Committee Room, Town Hall, 124 John St., Napanee PRESENT: Christine Iamonaco - Chair, Michael Armagost, Bob Mayo, Cortwright Christian, Jennifer Brittain, Jen Best, Nancy Bruinsma, Victoria Maitland and Councillor Ward 2 Terry Richardson
ABSENT: Ermil Andoney - Vice Chair, Lisa Bird, Ashley Cameron, Sylvia Cowhey
OTHERS PRESENT: Susan Beckel, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER Christine Iamonaco, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
The Municipal Heritage Committee members provided introductions and their interests. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Recommendation: Richardson & Armagost That the agenda of the Municipal Heritage Committee dated September 19, 2019 be hereby adopted. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Recommendation: Mayo & Richardson That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee dated June 20, 2019 are hereby approved. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION (i) ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS ▪ Municipal Heritage Committee S.W.O.T. Analysis - August 11, 2016 ▪ Greater Napanee Heritage Committee Recommendations to Council for the Strategic Plan - November 2016 ▪ Greater Napanee Strategic Plan - September 2017 "Our Home to Grow and Prosper" Strategic Projects for 2018 and Beyond
Recommendation: Mayo & Richardson That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive for information: ▪ Municipal Heritage Committee S.W.O.T. Analysis - August 11, 2016; ▪ Greater Napanee Heritage Committee Recommendations to Council for the Strategic Plan - November 2016; and ▪ the Greater Napanee Strategic Plan - September 2017 "Our Home to Grow and Prosper" Strategic Projects for 2018 and Beyond.
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▪ Municipal Heritage Committee Draft Work Plan 2019-2020 The Municipal Heritage Committee reviewed the Draft Work Plan 2019-2020, noting that Task One, being to increase the committee membership, has been achieved, and discussed the following: ▪ the implications of designating heritage properties ▪ the difference between listing and designating a heritage property ▪ harvesting heritage items from properties being renovated that may otherwise be disposed of ▪ scheduling a committee tour/orientation of the County of Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives ▪ researching funding opportunities ▪ linking Greater Napanee’s heritage sites with the County’s annual Geocache Event as a way of engaging youth in heritage ▪ establishing committee working groups ▪ reviewing the criteria for designation at the next meeting ▪ expanding heritage designations in the rural area of Greater Napanee ▪ reviewing information on the Adolphustown-Fredericksburgh Heritage Society’s web site
Recommendation: Mayo & Best That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive for information the Draft Work Plan 2019-2020; And further that subject to any amendments by the committee, the Municipal Heritage Committee’s Draft Work Plan October 2019-2020 be recommended to Council for approval. (ii) HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS Jane Scott, Chair - Lennox & Addington Historical Society Re: Napanee Old Library - 37 Dundas Street West Recommendation: Christian & Brittain That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive for information the correspondence from the Lennox & Addington Historical Society received August 15, 2019; And further that the Municipal Heritage Committee: (i) supports the request to preserve the Memorial Plaque located in the Old Napanee Library at 37 Dundas Street West; (ii) instructs that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Town's Manager of Facilities and the General Manager - Community & Corporate Services to ensure that the Memorial Plaque in the Old Napanee Library building at 37 Dundas St. W is preserved; and (iii) recommends that, if 37 Dundas Street West is sold, the Memorial Plaque be preserved for safe keeping at the County of Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives.
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(iii) HERITAGE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION County of Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives - Historical Property Workshop Poster Recommendation: Richardson & Mayo That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive for information the Historical Property Workshop Poster provided by the County of Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives regarding upcoming workshops in Tamworth, Amherstview and Napanee. Town of Napanee LACAC Files by Address and by Name Recommendation: Richardson & Mayo That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive for information the Town of Napanee LACAC Files Listings by Address and by Name dated August 2010. NEW BUSINESS ▪ Susan Beckel will circulate a list of the committee members' email addresses.
▪ "General Information Sharing" will be added as a standing agenda item for future meetings. NEXT MEETING Next Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Recommendation: Mayo & Brittain That the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting does hereby adjourn at 7:54 p.m.
Christine Iamonaco, Chair
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Greater Napanee Municipal Heritage Committee’s primary roles as listed in the “Terms of Reference”.
The Primary Roles of the Greater Napanee Municipal Heritage Committee (GNMHC) are as follows: ▪ To identify heritage resources and evaluate their condition and community value; ▪ To recommend By-laws to establish processes for the conservation of heritage resources; ▪ To monitor, review, and take protective actions on a property-by-property or area-wide basis; and ▪ To undertake promotional programs to advise Greater Napanee Council and the public of the value of heritage resources, to encourage awareness, appreciation, involvement and participation in heritage conservation activities.
The GNMHC presents its one-year plan that will be carried out in order to meet its roles and responsibilities.
Task One Evaluation of 2010 Preliminary Inventory of Potential Sites to List on the Heritage Registry
Using a preliminary heritage inventory, prepared in 2010 by an earlier heritage committee, the GNMHC will evaluate sites to be added to Greater Napanee’s heritage registry list. The preliminary inventory contains close to 400 sites that require visual inspection and research in consideration for heritage registry listing and potential future designation. Committee members will work from the 2010 inventory and other sources to identify sites of heritage value.
The Town of Greater Napanee will send letters to the property owners informing them of the property’s heritage interest and value and therefore its addition to the heritage registry list.
Task Two Include Rural Sites in Identification of Properties to be Listed
Include sites in rural areas and hamlets outside of Napanee “town proper”. The GNMHC will identify several rural sites for listing. Again, the 2010 inventory will be used to initiate research.
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Task Three Site Plaquing
Identify three sites for plaquing. It is the goal of the GNMHC to promote the sites that receive plaques. There will be plaque unveiling events, and short speeches about the importance of the site. The Town of Greater Napanee will issue a press release about the plaque unveilings and use additional methods to promote the plaqued sites. The sites will be added to the Napanee Walking Tour and be placed on Google Maps.
Task Four Portable Heritage Presentation
Working with appropriate town staff, prepare a portable heritage presentation that will be used for talks to groups such as schools, clubs, organizations, etc. The presentation will also work for table top presentations at events.
Task Five Heritage Funding
To aid in what will be its ongoing efforts the GNMHC will identify potential funding that could be applied to heritage promotion and tasks.
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Listing Cultural What is the municipal register of cultural heritage properties? Heritage Properties Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act requires the clerk of every local on the Municipal municipality to keep a current, publicly accessible register of properties of cultural heritage value or interest situated in the municipality. Register The municipal register is the official list or record of cultural heritage properties Identifying properties of that have been identified as being important to the community. cultural heritage value is an The register must include all properties in the municipality that are designated essential part of municipal under Part IV (individual designation) and Part V (district designation) of the heritage conservation. This Ontario Heritage Act. For properties designated under Part IV, the register note explains the importance must include: of listing heritage property on a) a legal description of the property; the municipal register in b) the name and address of the owner; and c) a statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property planning for and managing and a description of its heritage attributes. cultural heritage resources at the local level. For districts designated under Part V, the register must include a map or description of the area of each district.
As of 2005, the Ontario Heritage Act also allows municipalities to include on the municipal register properties of cultural heritage value that have not been designated. This is commonly known as “listing.” See subsection 27 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Listing is a means to formally identify properties that may have cultural heritage value or interest to the community. It is an important tool in planning for their conservation and now provides a measure of interim protection.
Why list property on the register?
While the legislation does not require municipalities to list properties on the register, listing is strongly recommended. A comprehensive register of cultural heritage properties, including both designated and listed properties, has the following benefits: The Ministry of Culture is interested • The register recognizes properties of cultural heritage value in the in your experience with municipal community registers and listings. If you have • The register promotes knowledge and enhances an understanding of the comments or suggestions, please community’s cultural heritage contact the Ministry of Culture at • The register is a planning document that should be consulted by municipal (416) 212-0644 or Toll Free at 1- decision makers when reviewing development proposals or permit 866-454-0049 or applications [email protected]. • The register provides easily accessible information about cultural heritage properties for land-use planners, property owners, developers, the tourism Spring 2007 industry, educators and the general public • The register provides interim protection for listed property (see below) Disponible en français Page 1 of 3 Process and Criteria for Listing Properties and Resources Page 8 of 106 • InfoSheet •
Listing Cultural Heritage Properties on the Municipal Register Interim protection for listed properties
Changes to Ontario’s Building Code Act, which took effect January 1, 2006, brought new, accelerated building permit review timeframes. These include, for example, 10 days for a house and 20 days for a large building.
Building permit review timeframes allow municipalities and municipal heritage committees little time to assess properties facing demolition or alteration that are potentially of cultural heritage value to the community.
Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act made in June 2006 address this issue. These changes now provide interim protection for listed properties (see subsections 27 (3)-(5) of the Ontario Heritage Act). Owners of listed properties must give the council of the municipality at least 60 days notice of their intention to demolish or remove a building or structure on the property.
This allows time for the municipality to decide whether to begin the designation process to give long term protection to the property.
What is the process to list non-designated properties on the register?
Municipal council’s approval (normally given by resolution) is required to add cultural heritage properties that have not been designated to the register. In municipalities with a municipal heritage committee, council must consult with its committee before a non-designated property is added to or removed from the register.
For a non-designated property to be entered on the register, the only information required is a description sufficient to identify the property without the chance of confusion, such as the property’s street address.
Although detailed research and evaluation of the property is not required, a brief rationale should be provided explaining why it may be important to the community.
A municipality is not required to consult with property owners or the public to list non-designated properties in the register. However, notifying owners of the listing of properties is recommended. For example, when the Toronto Preservation Board (Municipal Heritage Committee) recommends a property’s inclusion on the Register, property owners are notified and invited to attend the Toronto Preservation Board meeting to discuss the matter.
Discussion with the broader community may also be helpful. The City of Kenora, for example, held a public forum to help decide which significant heritage buildings should be included in its register.
Requests to list a property on the municipal register may come from property owners, municipal heritage committees, municipal heritage or planning staff, local historical societies or residents’ associations.
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Listing Cultural Heritage Properties on the Municipal Register Where to start…
Across Ontario, municipal planners and municipal heritage committees are working to develop comprehensive, up-to-date municipal registers that include both designated and listed properties.
Questions to think about: • Has your municipality previously established an inventory or list of properties of cultural heritage value? • Was this list adopted by council? • Were property owners advised? • Does the list consider the full range of properties of cultural heritage value, including landscapes?
Depending on the answers to the questions posed above, the municipality may simply choose to “roll” all or part of an existing list into the register. Or it may wish to undertake a new process to identify properties for listing.
To decide which properties should be listed on the register, the municipality may want to consider the criteria for designation set out in Ontario Regulation 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act (Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value).
For more information on the municipal register and listing, please refer to the Heritage Property Evaluation Guide in the Ontario Heritage Tool Kit at: www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/culdiv/heritage/Toolkit/HPE_Eng_large.pdf
The Ontario Heritage Act is at: www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90o18_e.htm.
The information contained in this InfoSheet should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialized legal or professional advice in connection with any particular matter.
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Bert Duclos Ministry of Culture
Town of Greater Napanee, October 28, 2009
Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Mossington Bridge, Georgina Hay Bay Church, Adolphustown Conservation District, London
Overview
Forster-Rawlinson Log House & Barns Richmond Hill The framework for heritage conservation in Ontario
The values-based approach to heritage conservation
The steps in the heritage property evaluation process
The tools for protection
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Every community has its own unique MacPherson House Plaque culture and heritage Napanee Each city, town, township or county has places, spaces and stories that enrich it, inspire it, enlighten it and guide it in its growth and development The Ontario Heritage Act provides a framework for the conservation of properties that have ‘cultural heritage value or interest’ to a community … that tell its stories.
The Values-Based Approach to Heritage Conservation
Limestone townhouses, Kingston For many years, heritage conservation was focused on the preservation of historic fabric as a way of preserving the stories of the past
The values-based approach differs in that it focuses on preserving values and meanings
Preserving fabric continues to be important, but now in so far as it expresses those values and meanings
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If we look for values and meanings, rather than fabric, we Comfort Maple Tree, Pelham may find heritage in places we wouldn’t expect to find it
The approach will also help us to set priorities about what should be conserved – we’re not just conserving fabric for fabric’s sake but for the values and meanings that it holds
The Values-Based Approach to Property Evaluation
The values-based approach first identifies the values that make a Fort William Collegiate, property significant, and then Thunder Bay describes the features of the place
It allows property owners, architects, municipal staff and municipal heritage committee members charged with responsibility for the property to know why a place is important, and which features are important to preserving that importance
Process and Criteria for Listing Properties and Resources Page 13 of 106 3 Cultural Heritage Properties: From Survey to Protection
Steps in the heritage property conservation process:
Identification Listing Research Site Analysis Evaluation Protection
Identification
Identification is the first step in the conservation of a cultural heritage property Osage Orange Hedge, Caledon Identification involves: Learning about the community’s history and activities Consulting with community members about what is important to them Surveying properties in the community by carrying out preliminary site visits Screening the surveyed properties
Process and Criteria for Listing Properties and Resources Page 14 of 106 4 The Municipal Register A new provision of the Ontario Heritage Act
The Municipal Register includes:
Properties and Heritage Conservation Districts (HCDs) designated under Part IV and V of the OHA (required)
Other properties that Council believes to be of cultural heritage value or interest can also be “listed” (recommended)
Properties protected by heritage conservation easements, and/or recognized by provincial or federal jurisdictions (recommended)
Listing on the Municipal Register Listing is an interim measure that
provides some protection against Robinson House, Oshawa demolition and flags property for municipal officials Listing involves: Inclusion of non-designated properties on the municipal register that may have cultural heritage value or interest Council approval (normally by resolution) Consultation with the municipal heritage committee (where one exists) Notification of property owners (recommended)
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The Register is a work-in-progress Alton Mill, Caledon
Properties can be added or removed from the Register by Council, in consultation with the Municipal Heritage Committee (OHA, ss. 27 1.3)
Register must include “description of the property that is sufficient to readily ascertain that property”
Properties on the Register can be mapped for easy identification by municipal staff and the public
Listing on the Municipal Register New interim protection for listed properties
Under the revised Ontario Building Code Act, accelerated permit review timeframes (10 to 20 days) took effect on January 1, 2006
In June 2006, the Ontario Heritage Act was amended to provide interim protection for non-designated properties included on the Municipal Register
Owners of non-designated properties listed on the Register are now required to give council at least 60 days notice of their intention to demolish or remove a building or structure on the property
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Buxton Schoolhouse Museum, Buxton
Is there an existing municipal inventory or list of properties of cultural heritage value or interest? Does the inventory include the full range of properties of cultural heritage value, including landscapes? Have the properties been evaluated for their cultural heritage value or interest? Has the MHC (where one exists) been consulted on the listing of non- designated property on the municipal register? Have property owners been consulted or notified? (optional) Has council approved the listing of these properties on the municipal register?
Listing on the Municipal Register: Learn more
Toronto & York Radial Railway Waiting Stations Georgina, Pioneer Village Museum
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Research is the process of consulting records and other documents to learn the history of the property and any cultural associations it may have Research involves: Searching land records and property assessment rolls Reviewing sources such as census records, directories, photographs, maps, newspapers, insurance plans, archival records, etc. Understanding the overall context of a community’s heritage and how the property being evaluated fits within this context
Site Analysis
Site Analysis is the recording and analysis of the physical characteristics of the property Elam Martin Farmstead, Waterloo
Site Analysis involves: Taking photographs, measurements and observations of the physical characteristics of the property Developing an understanding of the property’s construction, materials, architectural style, etc. Examining the property in detail for further evidence of past use of cultural associations
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Evaluation is the identification of any cultural heritage values that
the property may have St. Thomas Anglican Church, Chatham-Kent Evaluation involves: Applying the criteria for determining ‘cultural heritage value or interest’ established in Ontario Regulation 9/06 Developing a statement of cultural heritage value Identifying the attributes of the property that support the values that were identified
Evaluation
To be designated Collingwood Terminals Limited under section 29 a Collingwood property must meet “one or more” of ▪ Design / Physical Value the standard designation criteria ▪ Historical / Associative Value prescribed in ▪ Contextual Value Regulation 9/06:
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Design or Is a rare, unique, Physical Value: representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material, or construction method; or Displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit; or Demonstrates a high degree of technical or
Verulam, Peterborough scientific achievement.
Criteria
Has direct associations with Historical or a theme, event, belief, Associative Value: person, activity, organization, or institution that is significant to a community; or Yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or a culture; or Demonstrates or reflects Carhagouha, Tiny Township Photo by William J. Gibson the work or ideas of an architect, artist builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community.
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Contextual Value: Is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area; or Is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings; or Is a landmark.
Chippewa Park Carousel, Thunder Bay
Cultural heritage properties might include:
Old Town Cemetery, Sault Ste. Marie
Residential, industrial, Cemeteries, gravestones or commercial, institutional or cemetery markers agricultural buildings Cultural heritage landscapes Monuments, such as a Building interiors cenotaph, public art or a statue Ruins Natural features that have Archaeological sites, including cultural heritage value or marine archaeology interest Areas of archaeological Structures, such as a water potential tower, culvert, fence or bridge Any other built/immoveable Spiritual sites fixture or chattel attached to real property
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Protection is putting in place permanent legislative measures that will protect the cultural heritage property
Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel Depending on the evaluation Sault Ste. Marie results, the property may warrant long-term protection under section 29 or other heritage conservation and land-use planning measures
What is designation?
Designation applies to properties, allowing Council to recognize and Thoreau MacDonald House, Vaughan protect significant features of a designated property Designation is not limited to buildings or structures but can include groups of buildings, cemeteries, natural features, cultural landscapes or landscape features, ruins, archaeological sites or areas of archaeological potential Properties are usually identified by a Municipal Heritage Committee or through a community process such as an inventory or planning study
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Woodstock Public Library
Designation celebrates the heritage value of the property to the community The property cannot be demolished without approval from council Alterations that may affect the heritage attributes of the property must receive approval Owners can become eligible for grant, loan or tax relief programs to assist in the conservation of their property
What type of designation?
Part IV Individual properties, buildings or structures
Part V Heritage Conservation District Larger area or grouping of properties buildings, cemeteries, natural features, cultural landscapes or landscape features, ruins, archaeological sites or areas of archaeological potential.
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Key Steps: Request or proposal to designate Consultation with Municipal Heritage Committee Official Plan provisions Area study and interim control (optional) Public consultation (statutory public meeting) Evaluation of cultural heritage resources Delineation of boundary of future HCD Preparation of HCD Plan & guidelines Adoption of district designation bylaw
Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, municipalities can Duff-Bay House, Windsor designate properties for their “cultural heritage value or interest” Designation provides:
Formal recognition of the importance of the property through a municipal by-law
A measure of protection for the property into the future
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Pagani House, Guelph There are six key steps required to designate an individual property under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act: Identifying the property as a candidate for designation; Researching and evaluating the property; Serving the Notice of Intention to Designate; Passing and registering the Designation Bylaw; Listing the property on the municipal register; and Listing on the provincial register.
What are the key components?
An adequate Description of Property Clearly identifying the property “so it may be readily ascertained”
King Street East Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Clarington Interest WHY is the property being designated? A summary of why the property is being designated (its cultural heritage value/interest) Description of heritage attributes WHAT attributes are significant? A description of the property’s attributes that are linked to its cultural heritage value and should be protected and conserved
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Clearly identify the location of the property and what is being conserved on it Consider need for: St. John's Anglican Church and Municipal address Cemetery, Windsor Assessment roll number Registered plan/lot number or rural lot/concession number Plan of Survey Identify the general character and aspects of the property intended for designation What on the property is being identified for conservation? Are there one or more structures including outbuildings? Are there landscape elements to be conserved such as pathways, a garden or orchard or a combination of all of these landscape elements? Is it clear what is and is not being designated? Define a structure in terms of its name, type, and its relation to the property for further clarity
Statement of the Cultural Heritage Value or Interest:
City Hall, Kenora
The Ontario Heritage Act requires a “statement of heritage value or interest” (formerly known as a reason for designation), including a description of heritage attributes, be researched and written when the property is being designated.
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Statement of value not just of fact Should focus on what is truly important, not items of general interest Port Burwell Lighthouse Should relate to OHA Regulation 9/06 Bayham Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Design or Physical Value, or
Historical or Associative Value, or
Contextual Value
When is it used?
Prior to designation, s. 29(3) of OHA It is included in the “Notice of Intention to Designate” provided to the owner, the province and published (without the specific heritage Former Canadian National attributes) in the newspaper or other medium Station, Glencoe In the designation by-law, s. 29(6) of OHA It is included (usually as a schedule) in the by- law and registered on the title of the property so that future owners will be informed of the property’s significance Once designated In reviewing alterations to the property, s. 33 of OHA In association with funding programs
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To inform the property owner and the public of the significance of the property Don Valley Brickworks, Toronto To explain the heritage value of the property in question if someone was to object to the designation (to the Conservation Review Board and the Ontario Municipal Board) To guide future alterations to the property by clearly identifying the heritage attributes that should be protected and conserved
Description of Heritage Attributes:
Definition of heritage attributes:
“the attributes of the property, building and George Beer House, Clarington structures, that contribute to their cultural heritage value or interest”
Should identify the attributes that relate to the reason for the designation
The relationship between the attributes and the property’s significance should be made explicit
The level of detail should reflect what would be required to consider an alteration request
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1) Description of Property Has the general character and extent of what is being designated been briefly outlined, including the principal resources (i.e. buildings, structures, landscapes, remains, etc.) that form part of the designation? Has enough information been provided so that the property can be readily ascertained? Has the description been kept short – two or three sentences long? 2) Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Have all the core values of the property been clearly conveyed? Have the standard evaluation criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest been reflected? Has the statement been kept concise and to the point – two or three paragraphs long? 3) Description of Heritage Attributes Have the key heritage attributes of the property, those that need to be retained for the cultural heritage value of the property to be conserved, been clearly identified? Has the relationship between the individual attributes and the heritage values identified in the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest been clearly demonstrated? Has the description kept to the property’s existing attributes, not ones that could or should be added?
Why this format?
To meet the requirements
of the Ontario Heritage Act Niagara-on-the Lake
To help the owner, Council, the Municipal Heritage Committee and others make good decisions about alterations to the property
To facilitate the nomination of the property to the Canadian Register of Historic Places, part of the Historic Places Initiative: www.historicplaces.ca
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Recognizes the importance Distillery District, Toronto of the property to the local community; Promotes knowledge and understanding about the property; Encourages good stewardship and conservation; and Protects the property’s cultural heritage value.
Protection for a threatened property
Petch House, Aurora Sometimes, it is only when a property is threatened that a community recognizes its value Municipal councils can use the designation process as a way of preventing the demolition or alteration of a threatened property that may be worthy of designation Once Council issues notice of its intent to designate, any existing permit for the property becomes void
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Once a property is designated, it can then be nominated to the Canadian Register of Historic Places – an online register of locally, provincially and federally recognized heritage properties from across Canada The Canadian Register helps to build awareness, understanding and support for cultural heritage resources
For more information…
Heritage Property Evaluation A Guide to Listing, Researching and Evaluating Cultural Heritage Property in Ontario Communities Designating Heritage Properties A Guide to Municipal Designation of Individual Properties Heritage Conservation Districts: A Guide to District Designation … part of the Ontario Heritage Tool Kit www.culture.gov.on.ca
Process and Criteria for Listing Properties and Resources Page 31 of 106 21 10/15/2019 O. Reg. 9/06: CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
Ontario Heritage Act
ONTARIO REGULATION 9/06
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
Consolidation Period: From January 25, 2006 to the e-Laws currency date.
No amendments.
This is the English version of a bilingual regulation.
Criteria 1. (1) The criteria set out in subsection (2) are prescribed for the purposes of clause 29 (1) (a) of the Act. O. Reg. 9/06, s. 1 (1).
(2) A property may be designated under section 29 of the Act if it meets one or more of the following criteria for determining whether it is of cultural heritage value or interest:
1. The property has design value or physical value because it,
i. is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method,
ii. displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or
iii. demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement.
2. The property has historical value or associative value because it,
i. has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community,
ii. yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture, or
iii. demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community.
3. The property has contextual value because it,
i. is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area,
ii. is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings, or
iii. is a landmark. O. Reg. 9/06, s. 1 (2).
Transition 2. This Regulation does not apply in respect of a property if notice of intention to designate it was given under subsection 29 (1.1) of the Act on or before January 24, 2006. O. Reg. 9/06, s. 2.
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GREATER NAPANEE HERITAGE/STREET SMARTS COMMITTEE
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation System
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A. Introduction Page 1 B. Categories and Criteria Page 2 C. Explanations and Scoring Guidelines Page 3
1. Design/Physical Value
i. Style Page 3 ii. Construction Page 4 iii. Design Page 4 iv. Architect Page 5 v. Alterations Page 5 vi. Condition Page 6
2. Historical/Associative Value
i. Age Page 6 ii. Person(s) Page 7 iii. Event Page 8 iv. Community Development Page 8 v. Archaeology Page 9
3. Contextual Value
i. Continuity Page 9 ii. Setting Page 10 iii. Landmark Page 10 iv. Site Page 11 D. Evaluation Sheet attached
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Cultural Heritage Property Evaluation System
A Introduction
The Ontario Heritage Act provides a framework for the conservation of properties and geographic features or areas that are valued for the important contribution they make to our understanding and appreciation of the history of a place, an event or people. These properties and features or areas contain built heritage resources, natural heritage, cultural heritage landscapes, heritage conservation districts, archaeological resources and/or areas of archaeological potential that have cultural heritage value or interest.
Municipalities are tasked to identify, evaluate and conserve those cultural heritage properties that have lasting cultural heritage value or interest to their community. Municipal council may pass by-laws under the Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act designating individual properties of cultural heritage value or interest. In addition, under Subsection 27(1) of the Act, municipalities must keep a register of property in the municipality that council considers of cultural heritage value or interest, including those designated properties.
Ontario Regulation 9/06 under the Act sets out criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest for properties considered for designation. This is a higher evaluation than required for listing non-designated properties on the register. Nevertheless, applying the evaluation approach and categories set out in the regulation are useful for considering these non-designated properties. This also will provide for continuity in the evaluation of properties on the register that may later be considered for designation under Section 29. The criteria are such that there is a reasonable expectation that the process will lead to valid decisions about the heritage conservation of the property.
Towards this, the Heritage Committee maintains inventory lists of cultural heritage properties which it considers as having design/physical, historical/associative and/or contextual heritage value to the community. These lists aren’t static; they constantly evolve as heritage properties are added, altered or lost, or as new information is discovered about resources already on the list.
The enclosed evaluation system is used when conducting an evaluation on a property being considered for the lists, the register or designation or when re-evaluating a property currently on the lists. In addition, it is used when the heritage committee is called upon by the Building or Planning Departments, Council or existing and potential property owners to provide advice on properties on the lists. An objective and systematic approach when considering these properties allows for a more efficient and consistent entry. An analytical evaluation means that each property will be assessed in a fair and equitable manner and as such demonstrates the heritage merits of the property and its inclusion on the lists or register. The heritage committee will monitor changes in legislation and shall review and adjust this evaluation system at regular intervals, making revisions as required.
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B Categories and Criteria
1. DESIGN/PHYSICAL VALUE
To be considered to be of design/physical value, a property/building would demonstrate one or more of the following: i. STYLE - Notable, rare, unique or early example of an architectural style, type or convention. ii. CONSTRUCTION - Notable, rare, unique or early example of a particular material or method of construction. iii. DESIGN - Attractive or unique because of its overall excellence, artistic merit or uniqueness of design, composition, craftsmanship or details. iv. ARCHITECT - Designed or built by an architect or builder who has made a significant contribution to the community, province or nation. v. ALTERATIONS - Retains most of its original materials and design features; has had little alteration. vi. CONDITION - Good structural condition
2. HISTORICAL/ASSOCIATIVE VALUE
A property/ building could be deemed to be of historical/associative value if one or more of the following conditions were met: i. AGE - Comparatively old within the context of the area. ii. PERSON(S)/GROUP/INSTITUTION - Associated with a person/group/institution that made a significant contribution to the community, province or nation. iii. EVENT - Associated with an event or movement of local, provincial or national significance. iv. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Associated with the history or development of an area. (This would include structures such as farm and village houses or churches). v. ARCHAEOLOGY - Site is known or thought to be the location of archaeological remains.
3. CONTEXTUAL VALUE
A property/structure is considered to have contextual value if one or more of the following apply: i. CONTINUITY - Contributes to the continuity or character of the street or neighbourhood. ii. SETTING - Contributes to the identity of a community or landscape. iii. LANDMARK- A prominent or conspicuous structure that has visual or sentimental value for the community. iv. SITE - Occupies its original site.
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C Explanations & Scoring Guidelines
1. DESIGN AND PHYSICAL VALUE
These criteria measure the property’s/building’s value in terms of design and execution. Consider the present condition (integrity) of the property/building when applying these standards. Remember that inappropriate modifications or a deteriorated condition could weaken the architectural value of the property/building. Committee members must make these judgments.
i. Style
Explanatory Notes
How does this property/building compare to other examples of a particular style in the community? • Deserves high marks if the property/building is a splendid example of a particular architectural style. • Consider whether the property/building is a rare or unique style in the community. • Measure whether the property/ building is an early example of a particular style in context of the community.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
A notable, rare, unique, early or 10 Perfect or extremely early example if typical example of a particular many survive; excellent example if few architectural style, type or 7 survive. convention. Excellent or very early example if many 4 survive; good example if few survive. 0 Good example if many survive. Of no particular interest.
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ii. Construction
Explanatory Notes
Measure whether the material or method used in the construction of the property/ building is a unique or rare example of a particular type in the community. Deserves high marks if the property/building is a splendid example of a particular style. • Consider whether the property/building material is rare or unique in the community. • Evaluate the actual execution of the method with a focus on the material. • Knowledge of the historical context may shed light on the quality of the materials or method. • Current physical condition of property/building may reveal strengths and weaknesses of workmanship and material over time. • May apply these criteria to entire property/building or part of it.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Notable, rare, unique or early 10 Perfect or extremely early example if example of a particular material or many survive; excellent example if few method of construction. 7 survive. Excellent or very early example if many 4 survive; good example if few survive. 0 Good example if many survive. Of no particular interest.
iii. Design
Explanatory Notes
What is the visual quality of the property/building (proportion, scale, detail) in the context of an architectural style or type? • Measure the architectural merit of the property/building, taking into account historical styles and/or building types. • May deserve high marks if its design is successful and visually attractive, whatever its style or type. • Evaluators should remain objective and avoid letting their personal stylistic preferences influence decisions. • Integrity of the property/building may lower score since severe alterations may weaken visual qualities.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
A particularly attractive or unique 10 Excellent building based on artistic merit, 7 Very Good design uniqueness, composition, 4 Good craftsmanship or details. 0 Fair or Poor
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iv. Architect
Explanatory Notes
Was the property/building designed or built by an architect or builder known for significant contributions to the community, province or nation? Are there features of the property/building that the architect or builder is known for? • Note the architectural designs or features of the property/building that are particular to the architect or builder. • May deserve high marks if the features are successful and visually attractive, whatever its style or type. • Note how common other properties/buildings by the architect or builder are in the community.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Notable, rare, unique or early 10 Perfect or extremely early example if example of work by architect or many survive; excellent example if few builder of renown. survive. 7 Excellent or very early example if many survive; good example if few survive. 4 Good example if many survive. 0 Of no particular interest.
v. Alterations
Explanatory Notes
Has the property/building been altered? If so, how much of the original character is left? • Determine the extent of alterations. • Decide whether alterations are reversible. For example, if an added porch is removed, can the underlying brickwork be restored. • Consider whether the alterations are sympathetic and an actual improvement over the original. Alterations may include upgrades or modernizations such as indoor plumbing. • Alterations may have their own significance. The addition of a wing could reflect the owner’s prosperity or family’s growth.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Has suffered little alteration and 10 Unchanged. retains most of its original materials 7 Few changes but sympathetic to original and design features. property/building. 4 Many changes but sympathetic to original property/building. 0 Many unsympathetic changes. Original character destroyed.
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vi. Condition
Explanatory Notes
What is the quality of the workmanship and materials and has it stood the test of time? • Consider both the choice and handling of materials. • Knowledge of the historical context may shed light on the quality of craftsmanship and materials. • Current physical condition of property/building may reveal strengths and weaknesses of workmanship and material over time. • Consider the potential for existing condition to be improved or maintained. • May apply these criteria to entire property/building or part of it.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
10 Excellent Current condition and potential for 7 Very Good enduring or improving. 4 Good 0 Fair or Poor
2. HISTORICAL/ASSOCIATIVE VALUE
These criteria examine the associative value of the property/building.
i. Age
Explanatory Notes
Determine the age of the property/building from private or public records, historic documents, local history books, etc. • May use beginning of construction as building date. • Adjust benchmark dates every decade to reflect passing of time.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Comparatively old in the context of 12 Before 1900 the community. 8 1901-1930 4 1931-1950 0 1961-present
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ii. Person(s)/Group/Institution
Explanatory Notes
What is the level of importance of a directly related person/group/institution? • Evaluate property/building with respect to direct association with a person/group/institution. • “Directly associated” means ownership or occupancy of a person/group/institution. • This does not refer to general associations. For example, public buildings such as post offices, while frequented by many important people, will seldom merit points under this section. • Wealth and national recognition are not the only standards to determine “importance.” The related person/group/institution may have significance on a smaller scale. For example; the first local blacksmith or the childhood home of a famous person.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Associated with a person, group, 12 Person/group/institution of primary organization or institution that has importance intimately connected with the made a significant contribution to the property/building. community, province or country. 8 Person/group/institution of primary importance loosely connected or of secondary importance intimately connected with the property/building. 4 Person/group/institution of secondary importance loosely connected with the property/building. 0 Property/building has no connection with person/group/institution of importance.
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iii. Event
Explanatory Notes
What is the level of importance of a directly related event or movement? • Evaluate property/building with respect to direct association with an event or movement. • “Directly associated” means in the case of a specific event which took place on/in the property/building. • National recognition is not the only standards to determine “importance.” The related event may have significance on a smaller scale. For example; the earliest general store or the first church.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Associated with an event or movement 12 Event of primary importance intimately that has made a significant contribution connected with the property/building. to the community, province or country. 8 Event of primary importance loosely connected or event of secondary importance intimately connected with the property/building. 4 Event of secondary importance loosely connected with the property/building. 0 Property/building has no connection with event of importance.
iv. Community Development
Explanatory Notes
How well does this property/building illustrate a significant phase in the development of the community, or a major change or turning point in the community’s history? • “Community” means examples such as ward of the Township, an entire park or intra-muros space of an institution. • Does the property/building measure a significant phase in the community’s development or historical evolution? This may include cultural, social, religious, agricultural or military activities. • Consider the property’s/building’s influence over time and in an historical perspective. Do not confuse with the present situation as this is measured under “Setting” below.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Property/building illustrates a significant 12 One of the best examples. phase in the development of the 8 Very good example. community or a major change or turning 4 Reasonable example. point in its history. 0 Obscure example.
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v. Archaeology
Explanatory Notes
Are there any grounds to suggest or believe the property/building contains archaeological remains? • Refer to municipal and authoritive records, local history documents and verbal recollections. • Contact local historical or archaeological groups. • Consider importance of archaeological remains in terms of age, condition and context to community, province or nation.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Archaeological remains are 12 Very high importance. confirmed to be in the site and are of 8 High importance. importance to the community, 4 Moderate importance. province or nation. 0 Fair or Poor importance.
3. CONTEXTUAL VALUE
These criteria measure the present day role of the property/building in the community’s streetscape.
i. Continuity
Explanatory Notes
What is the importance of the continuity or character of the historical relationship between the property/building and its associated landscape? • Measure the degree to which the property/building contributes to the continuity of the street or neighbourhood. • Measure the degree to which the immediate environment enhances and strengthens the property/building. • Evaluate the site’s influence on its streetscape or surroundings. Does it have a significant impact on the present character of the area of which it is associated? • Consider the original or historic treatment in relation to the nature of what exists today. For example, a building that was originally built for residential use is now used for commercial purposes.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Building represents a significant 15 Very high significance. contribution to the continuity of the 10 High significance. streetscape. 5 Moderate significance. 0 Fair or Poor significance.
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ii. Setting
Explanatory Notes
What is the importance of the identity of the historical relationship between the property/building and its associated landscape? • Measure the degree to which the property/building contributes to the identity of the street or neighbourhood. • Measure the degree to which the immediate environment enhances and strengthens the property’s/building’s identity. • Evaluate the property’s/building’s influence on its streetscape or surroundings. Does it have a significant impact on the present identity of the area of which it is associated? • Consider the original or historic treatment in relation to the nature of what exists today. For example, a building that was originally built for residential use is now used for commercial purposes.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Property/building represents a 15 Very high significance. significant contribution to the identity 10 High significance. of the streetscape. 5 Moderate significance. 0 Fair or Poor significance.
iii. Landmark
Explanatory Notes
What is the nature of the property’s/building’s identity within the community? • Evaluate the importance of the property/building to the community. • Is it a physical landmark (e.g., prominent church spires)? • What is the symbolic value of the property/building to the community as a whole?
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
A particularly important visual 15 Site may be taken as a symbol for the landmark. town or region as a whole. 10 A conspicuous and familiar site in the context of the town or region. 5 A conspicuous and familiar site in the context of the neighbourhood. 0 Not particularly conspicuous or familiar.
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iv. Site
Explanatory Notes
What is the integrity of the historical relationship between the property/building and its associated landscape? • Evaluate the significance of the building if on or not on the original site. • Measure the degree to which the immediate environment enhances and strengthens the property/building identity. • Evaluate the property’s/building’s influence on its streetscape or surroundings. Does it have a significant impact on the present identity of the area of which it is associated? • Consider the original or historic treatment in relation to the nature of what exists today. For example, a building that was originally built for residential use is now used for commercial purposes.
Evaluation System Scoring Guidelines
Occupies original site and property. 15 On original site & property. 10 Moved to different site on original property or original lot altered but little change in relationship between building and property. 5 Moved off original site but to a sympathetic location or original lot altered and relationship between building and property greatly changed. 0 Moved off site to an unsympathetic location.
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Property Name: Circa: Address: Legal Description: Roll No.: Status: Property Type: ❑ Natural Heritage ❑ Cultural Heritage Landscape ❑ Built Heritage ______Source/Documentation: ❑ Photos ❑ Plans ❑ Survey ❑ History ❑ Other ______
Un- Categories Criteria N/A No Yes Score known Design or Physical Value Notable, rare or unique example of a particular Style architectural style, type or convention Notable, rare, unique or early example of a Construction particular material or method of construction A particularly attractive or unique structure Design because based on artistic merit, design uniqueness, composition, craftsmanship or details Notable, rare, unique or early example of work by Architect architect or builder of renown Has suffered little alteration and retains most of its Alterations original materials and design features Currently in good structural condition and potential Condition for enduring or improving Historical or Associative Value Comparatively old within the context of the Age community Associated with a person, group, organization or Person(s)/Group/ Institution institution that has made a significant contribution to the community, province or country Associated with an event or movement that has Event made a significant contribution to the community, province or country Property/ building illustrates a significant phase in Community Development the development of the community or a major change or turning point in its history Archaeological remains are confirmed to be in the Archaeology site and are of importance to the community, province or country Contextual Value Building represents a significant contribution to Continuity the continuity of the street, neighborhood or area Setting or orientation of the structure or Setting landscaping is noteworthy; physical, historical, functional or visual link to its surroundings A particularly important visual landmark; a Landmark prominent or conspicuous structure that has visual or sentimental value for the community Site Occupies its original site and property Total Score (under 45=no action; 45-89=list; 90+=designate): Does this property deserve special attention despite a low score? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Notes
❑ Add to Heritage Register (Listing) ❑ Additional Photographs Required ❑ High Priority for Designation ❑ Request Permission to Access Property Further Action ❑ Heritage District Potential ❑ Other ______❑ Additional Research Required ❑ No Action – Keep on File Property Owner Name
& Number: Evaluator Name,
Position & Date: Committee ❑ Add to Heritage Register ❑ Designate ❑ No Action – keep on file Recommendation: Date: ❑ Add to Heritage Register ❑ Designate ❑ No Action – monitor Council Decision: Date:
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Introduction to the world of Archives and how to do property research
Information and Community Services Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives
Page 47 of 106 Shelley Respondek, BA, MISt. Archivist [email protected] http://www.lennox-addington.on.ca/museum-and-archives/archives.html
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Overview
• What is an Archivist • What is an Archives and what do they hold? • What do land records tell researchers? • Changing face of Ontario • Early settlers-Crown Land • Land Registry Office History
Page 48 of 106 • Common terms • Using the land registry records • Other records to use • Examples Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... How to use Archives
Archives introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEA3fHmd-I
Page 49 of 106 Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... What is an Archives?
• An Archives is a facility that acquires, preserves and makes available material collected for the purpose research and study, for legal reasons as well as for future generations Page 50 of 106
‹4› Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Archives Terminology
• Fonds (pron. fohn) - archival documents that have been naturally accumulated (made or received) by an individual, company, institution • Finding Aid - A detailed inventory outlining what records are in a fonds. • Accrual - an addition of records made to a fonds or collection. Page 51 of 106 • Accession - a process by which fonds or accruals are registered and made part of the Archives' holdings. • Provenance - the creator or custodian from whom a fonds is acquired.
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Websites
• Our Roots – www.ourroots.ca • Library and Archives Canada • Early Canadiana Online - http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/t hemes/index-e.html http://www.canadiana.org/ECO • Internet Archive - • Archives of Ontario – http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/ac http://www.archive.org/details/texts cess/our_collection.aspx • Archives Canada - • Archeion - http://www.archivescanada.ca/engli http://www.archeion.ca/
Page 52 of 106 sh/index.html • Ontario Historical Atlas project - http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/countya tlas/waterloo.htm • /
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... What do land records tell researchers?
• Evidence of ancestors residence at an exact date • Types and/or variety of transactions will say something about his economic status • It may list an occupation (yeoman=farmer) • It will have your ancestor’s original signature • It outlines the history of the land • Will tell you how long your descendants remained on the land • If the land was purchased prior to moving, it may also provide Page 53 of 106 you with the location of their old residence • May provide the wife’s name, especially if there is dower involved
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive...
Changing Face of Ontario Page 54 of 106
http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/maps/index.aspx Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Early Records – Crown Land
• British Crown was considered the proprietor of all lands in the province • Petition • Canada (land) Company
Page 55 of 106 • Free Grants • Records of the Land Board “Township papers”
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Early (Loyalist) Land Claims and Records
• Crown Land Records Index • Upper Canada Land Board Records • Crown Land records (aka. Township Papers) – microfilm • Book- And your Petitioner will ever Pray – First Land Board papers: 1789-1794 • Book – Early assize court records: 1792-1809
Page 56 of 106 • Booklet: Upper Canada Land Petitions • Maps • Military books • Other published books • Archives of Ontario
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Land Registry Office History
• Registry System-1795-1846 (voluntary registration of land transactions) • Copy Books-1795-1847 • Mandatory Registration-1851 • Abstract Index to Deeds- 1865 Page 57 of 106 • Copy Books-1865-1955 • Polaris-1997-present
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Using Land Registry Records- Common Terms-1
• Township • Concession • Lot • Abstract Index • Deeds • General Register
Page 58 of 106 • Instrument Number
N-397 L&A County Registry office, picture dated 1964 Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Using Land Registry Records- Common Terms-2
• Mortgage • Unprobated Wills • Probated Wills • Quit Claim/releases • Vesting orders
Page 59 of 106 • Sheriff’s deed • Land renting • Polaris
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Using Land Registry Records- Common Terms-3
• Free Grant = FG • Grant = G • Lease = L • Sale = S • Bargain and Sale = B&S Page 60 of 106 • Mortgage = Mort / Discharged Mort = DM • Deed • Probate Will = Pro. Will or PW • Transfer = T
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• Tweedsmuir histories (Women’s Institute) • Historical Atlases • Directories • County maps • Assessment maps
Page 67 of 106 • Fire insurance maps • Voter’s Lists • LACAC Files • Photographs • Census
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Other records to use
Page 68 of 106 Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Other records to use
Page 69 of 106 Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Sources
• Genealogy in Ontario:Searching the Records / Brenda Dougall Merriman, 4th edition, 2008 • A guide to Ontario Land Registry Records / Ontario Genealogical Society, 1994 Page 70 of 106 Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Architectural Resources - 1
• The Buildings of Canada / Parks Canada - http://www.historicplaces.ca/media/7173/buildingsofcanada.pdf • Researching Heritage Buildings / Environmental Canada • The Evaluation of Historic Buildings / Environment Canada -
Page 71 of 106 http://www.historicplaces.ca/media/36196/the%20evaluation%20of%20historic% 20buildings%20300%20dpi.pdf • City of Toronto’s, Researching your House info sheet http://www1.toronto.ca/staticfiles/city_of_toronto/city_clerks/toronto_archives/file s/pdf/researchingyourhouseguide.pdf
Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Architectural Resources - 2
• Building Technology Heritage Library - https://archive.org/details/buildingtechnologyheritagelibrary • Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada - http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx • Ontario Heritage Toolkit - http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/heritage/heritage_toolkit.shtml Page 72 of 106
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• Other sources checked: • 1860 Walling map – not listed • 1878 Historical Atlas – not listed • Family files – only one mention of his
Page 76 of 106 marriage • Index cards (Express/Standard) – Not listed • Books – not listed Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Example 1 Page 77 of 106 Proposed Date of Orientation the County Lennox & Addington Archive... Example 1 Page 78 of 106
Greater Napanee’s Historic Walking Tour
1. Town Hall
The Town Hall, located at 124 John St. Market Square, was erected in 1856 and, today, is an enduring symbol of the development of local government in the 19th century. Town Hall is an early example of a combination town hall and market, an arrangement popular in Ontario before 1870. The noted Kingston architect Edward Horsey was responsible for the building's simple yet civic image. With its dual function and its prominent location, this structure has remained a centre of community life. Several of Sir John A. Macdonald's documented speeches have been made here, including his campaign speech, presented by Macdonald from the balcony of Town Hall on January 13, 1882, as well as his last Town Hall speech on February 2, 1891. In 1928, an extended pediment, with roundel detailing and Doric columns was added, heightening the resemblance to a classic Greek temple.
Next, head across the street to the Former Site of the Paisley Hotel.
2. Former Site of the Paisley Hotel Circa 1870 Charles Paisley (1826-1879) purchased a wooden saloon on the site and replaced it with a three-storey brick building known as the Paisley. For a while, the hotel was known as “The Huffman House” after Peter Huffman who managed the property for the Paisleys in the 1880's. During this time, the dining room was enlarged, and a new kitchen, wood house and rooms were added. The hotel was one of the finest hotels in town. During the election of 1882, Sir John and Lady Macdonald were provided with apartments at the Paisley from June 12 - 20. In 1890, first class rooms were available for $1.50/day. The hotel had a reputation for sumptuous fare. In 1905, John Pratt's Christmas dinner offered delicacies including oyster soup, lobster salad, ox tongue, English Plum Pudding with brandy sauce and MacLaren cheese. The Paisley remained in the family until 1919 but had various
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 79 of 106 proprietors after Charles died. Elizabeth Paisley sold the building to Harvey Warner whose estate sold it to John Hugh Fitzpatrick. During the 1930's and 1940's, the Fitzpatrick's established a reputable hostelry known for crisp white tablecloths and generous Sunday dinners. Soldiers said goodbye to wives and children in the cheery dining room. The Fitzpatrick's ran the hotel for 22 years.
Now, if you look next door, you'll see the site of the Former Dominion Bank.
3. Former Dominion Bank Circa 1864 The Dominion Bank opened in January 1878 opposite the Town Hall on the east side of John Street. In 1891, the bank signed a lease with Elizabeth Blewett and relocated to the three-storey brick building on the south-west corner of John Street and Market Square. On August 30, 1896, the bank was the site of a spectacular robbery that captured international news when a total of $32,000 was stolen. Early suspicions were that it was an inside job since both the outer and inner vault doors were undamaged, implying that they were opened by someone who knew the combinations. William Ponton, a young bank teller with political connections, was charged and sent to trial on October 5, 1897. This was a shock as people liked him; he was referred to in a newspaper article as a “prime favourite”. Following a massive manhunt, George Paré, a notorious safe cracker was arrested in Montreal. “Big Bill” Holden was apprehended in Boston and the remaining conspirator, Jack Roach, was arrested later. Paré and Holden made a daring escape from the County Gaol (now the Lennox & Addington County Museum and Archives) but were later found on the run in New Brunswick. When Ponton was eventually found innocent, it sparked celebrations in Napanee.
Head up the street and check out the Grange Building.
4. Grange Building
Simple proportioning and detailing mark this commercial building as a vernacular Romanesque style. Now the law offices of Grange & Grange, this building was built for Harvey Warner, a financial dealer, and his half brothers, Clarence, a stock broker and
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 80 of 106 Stanley, a lawyer in partnership with W.S. Herrington, the author of the excellent “History of the County of Lennox & Addington” published in 1913.
Look across the road and you'll see the Old Post Office.
5. Old Post Office
Circa 1888 The imposing sandstone building was built as a post office in 1888. Its unique colour and clock tower make the Old Post Office a prominent feature on the Town’s streetscape. The building was designed in the Romanesque style by Abraham Fuller, Chief Architect for the Department of Public Works and co-designer of the centre block of the Ottawa Parliament Buildings. The red sandstone for the building was obtained from quarries on the Rideau River, north of Kingston Mills. When construction costs exceeded projections by more than 40%, the building became a part of national news. F.W. Smith, a jeweler, obtained the Post Office clock from Montreal and climbed the tower stairs weekly to keep the clock in good running condition. The building continued as a working Post Office until 1969 when it was replaced by a modern Post Office on Centre Street, built on the site of the 1915 Armouries. In 1977, the structure was one of the first buildings designated by the Town under the Ontario Heritage Act. In 1986, the building was renovated for commercial and residential purposes.
Adjacent to the Old Post Office is Trinity Church. Cross the road to check it out.
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Napanee's Trinity Church is located at the corner of Bridge Street and John Street on a piece of land which was used as a place of Christian Worship by the Wesleyan Methodists before 1840. The name has changed over the years to Eastern Methodist, Trinity Methodist, and finally Trinity United in 1925 at the time of Union. There have been 4 buildings on the site. The first was probably a wooden shed, the second a brick church, and the third a stone building. The final building, erected in 1906, still stands today. A major refurbishment of the building, inside and out, was initiated in 1988 and completed by the time of Trinity's sesquicentennial year in 1990. The beautifully decorated interior consists of curved pews, divided by three aisles, sloping gently to the corner pulpit. A massive roll-up wall to the right of the pulpit, which seems to magically disappear into the ceiling, opens the sanctuary into the balconied multipurpose room behind it.
After viewing the beautiful architecture of Trinity Church, head North to the next location, 21 Thomas St.
7. 21 Thomas St
Built for Napanee notary and trustee in bankruptcy, Walter Scott Williams, who was Mayor of Napanee in 1877. His home is one of the very few Second Empire structures in Greater Napanee and expresses both Mr. Williams’ knowledge of the architecture of larger urban centres and his affluence. Important features were the mansard roof, two- storey bay windows and dormer windows in the attic. Unfortunately, the windows of the front façade have been greatly altered. However, one can view the east wall ground floor bay window to get an idea of the original appearance. The front porch is a sympathetic replacement. Not visible from the street is a section of the ornate iron fence that once surrounded the property.
Continue North onto John Street to the next location, 225 John St.
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This Victorian Gothic style house with ornamental window architraves and finely cut tracery framing steep sloped, Gothic pediments, or gables, was built for Thomas S. Carman who established the Weekly Express, a Reform newspaper. In 1877, Edward Daly, a tea merchant, purchased the house. The veranda, a later addition, illustrates the highly carved columns and spool work typical of the Victorian period.
From here, head to the Railway Station.
9. Railway Station
Circa 1856 The Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada was incorporated to build a railway line between Montreal and Toronto in 1852. In 1853, the Grand Trunk merged with five other railways in eastern North America. Much of the financing for construction was raised in Great Britain. Napanee was one of the villages selected to be on the GTR line. Locally, David Roblin was awarded a subcontract to build the viaduct at Napanee. John Stevenson entered into a contract with Roblin to build the stone piers of the viaduct. Built of local limestone, the viaduct was originally a single line. The Railway Stations along the line were designed by British railway architect, Francis Thompson. The Napanee station was similar to many built along the GTR route. The simple proportions and Romanesque style arches reflect the railway's sought-after image of permanence and stability. The first Grand Trunk train rumbled over the viaduct in October 1856. Before the First World War, the Napanee viaduct was modified for double tracking. In 1923, the line became part of Canadian National Railways.
Now swing back down South to 212 East St.
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Designed in the Italian Villa style, this house is distinguished by a squarish tower, paired and grouped, semicircular arched windows, and stone quoins, contrasting with the brick at the corners. A servants’ wing extends behind. Built for Conrad Huffman, a druggist, this home was acquired in 1880 by Hammel Madden Deroche, a member of the Legislative Assembly and later Queens Council and County Crown Attorney. An elaborate wrought iron fence once surrounded the property.
Proceed just down the road to 193 East St.
11. 193 East St
Built for George Mair, a machinist, this house is well proportioned in balanced Georgian style. A cast iron balcony over the entry enhances the doorway's detailing.
Turn left onto Thomas St and head to the County Registry Building.
12. County Registry
Circa 1872 Built as a Registry Office for the County of Lennox and Addington, the building is Neo-
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Check out the County Museum & Archives located right next door.
13. County Museum & Archives
Circa 1864 Until 1971, the limestone building behind the Court House was the County Jail. Designed by architect John Powers and built by John Forin of Belleville, it had 18 cells. The building was surrounded by three court yards with fifteen-foot high walls. It served an early justice system which cared for the destitute within its walls, as well as those who had broken the law. Originally one of 37 jails which existed in the province by Confederation, the Napanee Jail was replaced in 1971 by a regional detention centre serving the Counties of Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington. The old County Jail continued to be used as a Napanee Town Police lockup until 1974. During 1974, Wilf Sorensen, Kingston's renovation architect, oversaw the transformation of the jail to a County Museum and Archives opened in 1976. In 2014, to celebrate their 150th anniversary, the County of Lennox & Addington opened a modern archives wing and undertook significant upgrades in the original building. Today, the Museum & Archives provides insights into the County's ongoing story from its 18th century Loyalist beginnings at the end of the American War of Independence. The Allan Macpherson House is also an extension of the Museum & Archives.
Look over and see the historic County Court House.
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Circa 1864 Land for a court house at the head of Adelphi Street was donated to the newly independent County of Lennox & Addington in 1863 by Sir Richard Cartwright, grandson of Richard Cartwright U.E. who purchased the Mills at the Falls in 1793. Designed by Kingston architect John Power and built by John Forin of Belleville in the classical tradition, the building featured a pillared portico and square lantern tower. The building reflected the ambitions of the newly independent County. The court room, also used as a Council Chambers, has walls that form gently curved, rather than squared corners. A circular rosette in the ceiling originally let light into the chamber from the lantern tower. The court room retains the original 1864 benches and raked floor. In this court room, the people sat above the judge in the American tradition. In 1992, the County of Lennox & Addington undertook an extensive restoration of the court house; an addition to the Millennium Wing was added on the north side. Inside, a two-story atrium achieves a grand entrance. Outside the court room is a display of portraits of County Wardens who have served Lennox & Addington from 1864 to the present day. Today the Court House serves both the County of Lennox & Addington and the courts.
Head back to East Street and arrive at your next location, 183 East St.
15. 183 East St
Built for William Miller, a successful merchant and real estate investor, this house exhibits a simplified Classic Revival style. The porch roof is supported by fluted wood columns with cast terracotta frieze; the front column caps are missing. A cast iron railing surrounds the balcony, and another surrounds the grounds, a common practice until the first World War when a great many fine examples were lost in the war effort. Visit the L&A County Museum & Archives to view the ornate carved game Gibbard sideboard
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 86 of 106 and the Renaissance Revival style Gibbard bed-room set originally purchased for the Miller home.
Your next stop will be 160 East St.
16. 160 East St
Designed in High Styled Italianate, this building displays highly ornate detailing, paired cornice brackets and a roof-top belvedere or cupola, typical of this style. Its sister building next door is a well-proportioned example of the less ornate Italianate style. Purchased in 1925 by Charles Walters, Manager of the Napanee Public Utilities, the house remained in the Walters family for seventy years.
262 Camden Rd will be your next destination.
17. 212 Camden Rd
East Ward Public School was designed by George Cliff who had designed the West Ward Public School on Bridge Street in 1864 (now gone). Next, you'll visit the historic Allan Macpherson House & Park
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Circa 1826 Built in 1826, was built for Allan Macpherson, a merchant who leased the grist and saw mills at Napanee from the heirs of Richard Cartwright U.E. After moving to Napanee in 1818 from Kingston, Macpherson originally lived near the grist mill but also operated a store on the other side of the river in the Mill Reserve. He secured the post office appointment in 1820. He was active in the Lennox Militia, the Agricultural Society and securing the Kingston toll road. He also secured a license for a distillery. Among distinguished guests at the Macpherson residence were Bishop John Strachan and a half-cousin, the young John A. Macdonald, later Canada's first Prime Minister. In 1848, Macpherson returned to Kingston after securing the Crown Lands Agent appointment. His son Donald lived in the house until 1860 and remained in Macpherson hands until 1896. In 1962, the Lennox & Addington Historical Society began a visionary project to restore the home to its 19th century elegance. The Society operated the house as a living history site until 2014, when it was gifted to the County of Lennox & Addington to be reunited with the Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives.
Right up the road is your next stop, 161 Camden Road.
19. 161 Camden Rd
About 1870, lots along the Camden Road were severed from the Macpherson’s property including the lot on which this Cottage Gothic style house was built. It was part of the holdings of William Ross, flour and grist miller and overlooks the Napanee River.
Head along the river to the historic Gibbard Furniture Company Building.
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Circa 1835 In 1860, John Gibbard leased a mill on the canal from William Bartels. Initially manufacturing fanning mills, the business also made windows and furniture in butternut and walnut. After John's son, William T. Gibbard joined the firm in 1868, the business became known as John Gibbard and Son. In the decades following, the Company became known for its fine mahogany furniture. In the 1890's, the Gibbard Furniture Shops Ltd. was organized. Sixteen buildings eventually made up the factory site. The Company remained in the Gibbard family for four generations until 1940 when Jack MacPherson who had been sales manager in the 1920's, purchased the factory and began an extensive rebuilding and re-equipping program. In 1964, the company launched its flagship Canadian Legacy line of mahogany and cherry furniture, recognized as one of the finest Canadian furniture lines sold by retailers. Seventy Canadian embassies and high commissions around the world are decorated with Gibbard furniture. The MacPherson family continued to operate the company until 2009 when the business closed. Today, there are redevelopment plans for the site which include retaining the street façade.
Next, stop at the Daly Tea Company Building.
21. The Daly Tea Company
About 1840, Dennis Daly and his family emigrated from Dublin, Ireland and settled in Sophiasburgh, Prince Edward County before locating to Richmond Township. Ten years later, Dennis Daly entered the tea trade. When he passed away, his sons Edward and Denis Daly Jr. established an importing business in Napanee, on the corner of John Street and Market Square.
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 89 of 106 In the 1890's, Edward moved to London, Ontario to establish E. Daly and Company Teas. When the partnership was dissolved, the Napanee branch was taken over by Denis Daly Jr. At this time, Herbert, William and John Daly were taken into the business and some years later, they purchased it. In 1921, the Daly Tea Company was moved to a larger warehouse on Dundas Street, formerly Boyle and Sons Hardware and J.C. Huffman's drugstore. The Daly's imported green teas from Ceylon and a variety of black teas from India. Tea arrived by rail in 40, 60 and 576 lb. cartons. It was mixed into various blends and resold in ¼ lb., 1/2 lb., and 1 lb. packages. It was also available directly to grocers in 30 lb. cartons. At the height of demand, the Daly's maintained at least six horse and wagon teams. The Daly Tea Company prided itself on high quality standards and meeting the unique taste of each customer. By the 1930's, the company faced stiff competition from standardized blends of pre- packaged teas. The disruption of shipping lanes during World War II cut off their supplies and rationing further reduced the spending power of consumers.
Your next spot to check out is just up the street at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall.
22. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall
Circa 1886 This building was built in 1886 after a disastrous fire destroyed buildings and businesses on this site the previous year. It was designed by Fred Bartlett in a Renaissance Revival design for Archibald Thomas Harshaw. The beautiful decorative brickwork was completed by stone masons, Hugh and William Saul. Bartlett's competitor, George Cliff, supervised the carpenters who installed the decorative wood work. The building features brick detailing including basket weave patterns, corbels and projections. The semi-circular window surrounds on the upper floor sport alternating brick and stone, oriel windows with prominent key stones and coloured glass multi- paned infills in the arch windows. Before the fire, Hinch & Co. sold dry goods and H.W. Perry and John Jacob Perry, a druggist, conducted business from this location. In 1887, Lahey and McKenty opened a dry goods business on the main floor. The Napanee Mechanics Institute, later the Napanee Public Library, installed their library there and the Independent Order of Odd Fellow (I.O.O.F.), a fraternal society, leased the third floor. The I.O.O.F. believed in friendship, love and truth to be the basis of life and community. The Lodge was active in
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 90 of 106 this location until 1939. The stained-glass window on the upper floor incorporates the I.O.O.F. initials. By 1900, the Harshaw Block became known as the “store with the yellow front” where patrons could enjoy ice-cream, soda or hot drinks. In 1926, Alice Harshaw leased room to the L&A Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The building later became the home of the New York Café, founded by Hum Wah. The New York Café originally opened in another location but had been in this location for so long that most people know the building by this name.
Learn about Chinneck Store just a few steps down.
23. Chinneck Store
Circa 1880 Frederick Chinneck immigrated to Canada in 1851 from Devonport, England. He settled in Fergus, Ontario, where he was apprenticed to a German watchmaker. He travelled to work in many towns across Canada and the United States before locating to Napanee with his family in 1872. In 1873, he opened a jewelry store on the north side of Dundas Street between East and John Streets, stocking an extensive selection of clocks, watches, gold and silver cases, rings, precious stones, tableware and optical goods. In 1882, he relocated to the south side of Dundas Street. Chinneck also worked as an optometrist, offering free eye exams, and issued marriage licences. Chinneck guaranteed his customers that all goods would work, or repairs would be free. In 1905, his son, Arthur, joined him in the business. Chinneck's store was considered “one of the finest and most complete jewelry emporiums this side of Ontario”. After serving as a prominent merchant and jeweler for more than 47 years, Chinneck passed away in 1920 at age 74. His son followed six years later.
Across the street is your next location, the Napanee Business Centre.
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Circa 1844 John and Stephen Benson opened this building as a general store. The Benson's were part of the Associated Loyalist migration to Adolphustown. Their father Ezekiel Benson moved his family to Belleville in 1822, but in 1833, they moved their store to Napanee. After the death of Stephen, John Benson became sole owner of this store in 1836. A decade later, John built a new stone block with commercial at the street and residence above on the north side of the street, between John and East Streets. Built in a symmetrical Georgian style, the building had massive parapet sides to stop the spread of fire, a style found in growing urban areas. Before 1960's renovations installed large plate glass windows, the building had door at either end or a large arched entrance in the centre finished with paneled doors and surrounds. Above the centre entrance, there was a large double window, flanked by smaller windows on either side. In 2004, PELA, CFDC, the BIA, the NDCF and the Chamber of Commerce moved into the building which now serves as a business centre to attract residents and visitors to the area. At the time of 2004 renovations, there were four of five fireplaces still extant.
Proceed down the street to the old Richelieu Hotel.
25. The Richelieu Hotel
The original inn appears to have been replaced by the Lennox House before the 1886 fire. By 1866, James Culhane operated the Lennox House on this site. After the 1886 fire, a new brick hotel opened to the public in May 1886, known then as the Lennox Hotel. The new hotel was “bright and airy” with nine windows on each floor, flooding the hotel with light. All windows have segmental surrounds with keystones.
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 92 of 106 By 1889, the hostelry was renamed the Royal Hotel. A dining room was added, and the billiard room provided entertainment where gentlemen could receive a “first class shave and haircut” at the Central Barber Shop. Hot and cold baths could also be had at the Central. In 1931, the hotel was renamed the Richelieu by James and Jenny Gilmour, owners. The façade at street level was altered for commercial use after this time.
Take a glance down the street at your next location, Cheapside.
26. Cheapside
Circa 1886 After fire destroyed existing frame buildings on the site, Dr. Herman L. Cook called for tenders on May 7, 1886 to build a new brick building. The building completed October 1886, had four stores on the ground floor, two of which were occupied by Hinch and Co., one by Perry and Madole and another by W.H. Bruton. The upper floor housed offices and halls. The building became known as “Cheapside”, reflecting a marketing strategy of “good quality at low prices”. In 1892, a fire in the second storey burned through into the dry good store below. Hinch and Co. and Cheapside were closed until the damage could be repaired. In 1919, the Royal Bank occupied the corner store, adjacent to John Street and later expanded to occupy the four stores. Today, the building is a premiere example of a sympathetic main street renovation.
Adjacent from here is the Tichborne House Site.
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Circa 1850 After Daniel Pringle sold the Shorey Hotel (on the site of the Richelieu Hotel), he built a new inn on a corner lot at John and Dundas Streets. In 1836, Pringle purchased a lot that was used for a cattle yard during the quarterly fairs or marts. Carpenters Henry Rickley and Donald McLiver worked on building the inn. There were stables along John Street. In 1852, Pringle's son-in-law, George H. Davy purchased the property and renamed it the Commercial Hotel. In 1869, Abel Yates leased the property, followed by Robert McDonald in 1870. McDonald conducted business under the name “Tichborne House” until 1886. The Tichborne was the scene of one of Napanee's most gruesome murders. In March 1882, a young maid, Maggie Howie, who worked for the inn, was milking cows in the stables behind the building. In the early morning, her ex-fiancé, Michael Lee, also a Tichborne employee, took an axe to her head. The two had been engaged, but Howie had previously broken it off. Lee was caught trying to escape to Kingston along the railway tracks. When he was found by authorities, he attempted suicide, but was apprehended. He spent the rest of his life in the Kingston Penitentiary. After the Tichborne House burned around 1902, Fred and William Smith Jewelers built a jewelry store on this corner. In 1924, the Dominion Bank purchased the property.
Continue up the street to the Wonderland Theatre.
28. Wonderland Theatre
Circa 1910 The Wonderland Theatre was built in 1910, a block away from the Victory Theatre on East Street. Motion pictures were shown here, as well as live performances. From 1917-1920, the Wonderland Theatre was owned and operated by James and Mary Foster. Since all movies were silent at the time, singers often entertained audiences
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 94 of 106 while the picture was playing. James was classically trained and would sing during intermissions while the film reels were being switched. Wonderland Theatre had been preceded by Opera houses, Symington's behind Chinneck's Jewelry Store, and the Briscoe Opera House on the corner of East and Dundas Streets. When the Opera House burned in 1914, Wonderland became the primary film and live entertainment spot in town. In 1920, George Tustin, future MP and Mayor of Napanee, bought the theatre and operated it until 1936. It was then sold to Ideal Pictures, a chain of movie theatres. The name of the theatre was changed to 'New Granada Theatre' and operated until 1958. Wonderland was sold to Beamish Stores Ltd. and converted to a retail storefront. Today, the building still shows hints of its early 20th century heritage as a theatre, including windowless upper floors and a traditional box office entry way.
Now head on over to 8 Dundas St. East.
8 Dundas St East
This is one of a very few earlier stone buildings in Napanee, all likely built over a short period of time by the same stonemason or masons who likely came here via Kingston. Architecturally, it is spare, tidy and symmetrical. The chief ornamentation consists of dressed stone quoins, which express stability and respectability. Although the original window glass consisted of “six over six” small glass panes, the overall large area of window compared to wall puts this shop squarely in the Regency tradition.
Next, you'll learn about The Campbell House.
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Circa 1859 The end of the word 'Campbell' and all of the word 'House' is still visible in white lettering on the south façade of the building on the northwest corner of Dundas and Centre Streets. Alexander Campbell was Napanee's postmaster in the 1850's, as well as a merchant with a store on the southwest corner of Dundas and Centre Streets. In the late 1850's, he built a hotel on the opposite corner. The Italianate-style building with corner quoins, an arched entrance, ornamented pediment crowning and columns above the eaves was completed by 1859. The hotel façade was divided by a projecting frontispiece with a lunette protruding from the highest storey, an eight paned window on the third floor, a French door opening to an ornate balcony on the second floor and a deep entrance defined by columns on the ground level. Gargoyles were perched on the ornamented hood moulds above the balcony door and third floor window. Campbell moved his shop to this location in 1860. In 1860, the hotel was advertised as “now open”, featuring well furnished rooms, meals for 25 cents and room and board for $1.00 a day. In 1866, the Campbell house was bought by Archibald McNeil who added a three storey wing along Dundas Street and a two storey wing along Centre Street in 1869. In 1883, a massive fire in the west wing destroyed the room in the upper stories. The old part of the hotel was mostly saved.
Head down Centre Street toward the water to The Yellow House.
31. The Yellow House A surviving worker's cottage, the building may date to the 1840's when Madden, a tanner, bought the land north of the road. By the 1850's, Staats Sager living there. Everyday structures connected to Napanee's industrial waterfront were a significant part of Napanee's evolution from a village to a prosperous centre of commerce and industry.
Proceed down to the river and take in the beauty of the Napanee River Trail.
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The Falls: Long before the Loyalist settlers arrived, the falls were known as the 'Appannea'. The origin is uncertain, but early 19th century accounts attribute it to the Mississaugas. With the arrival of Loyalist settlers, a saw and grist mill were erected. The Viaduct: The Grand Trunk line was built by a noted English engineering firm. Locally, David Roblin was awarded a subcontract to build the viaduct spanning the river at Napanee. John Stevenson entered into a contract with Roblin to build the stone piers of the viaduct. Built of local limestone, the viaduct was originally a single line, converted to a double track about 1912. Plaque Kiosks: Plaque kiosks along the waterfront trail from Springside Park to Conservation Park provide historical background about the waterfront. The boardwalk along the river was established by the Goodyear women as a community project after Goodyear located to Napanee in 1988. An Industrial Heritage: During the 19th century, Napanee's waterfront was industrial, lined by factories and mills. Schooner ships carrying lumber, coal and other products plied the river, from the Bay of Quinte to the falls. Locals found employment as sailors and ships captains. The river was utilitarian, with lumber yards and coal yards on its banks. From docks at Centre Street, passenger steamers transported people to various locations along the lakes. In the early 1900's, Canada Day and moonlight excursions were popular. The Site of Cartwright's Footbridge: The stone ruin seen on this site was an abutment for Cartwright's Footbridge. The footbridge was commissioned by Sir Richard Cartwright in 1887 to replace an earlier bridge built to provide easy access to his Big Mill for farmers on the south side of the river. The footbridge was built by William and David Edgar. In 1874, Lucius O'Brien, active in the Ontario Society of Artists, painted a watercolour of the mill and first bridge. The footbridge was a popular image on postcards during World War I. It was replaced in the 1940's and remained until the 1960's. Stone Dwelling: The stone dwelling and factory likely dates to 1857 when Harlowe Hamilton lived there. The dwelling is simply proportioned with stone quoins on both the dwelling and factory. The dwelling originally had a dormer window in the east side. The second and third floors were used for living quarters, with access from a verandah on the east and south sides. The lower level was used to store supplies for Hamilton's Carriage Works. By 1872, the dwelling and factory were attached to the Madden Tannery. Businesses which occupied this building included Nelson German's carriage shop, a carpentry shop and by 1907, a box factory where Alpine and Carleton Woods, made cheese boxes.
Hungry? Your next stop is the Waterfront River Pub & Terrace!
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In 1857, the Cartwright Estate sold lot 14 to brewer Thomas Taylor of Belleville. The building continued as a brewery until 1880, owned by other brewers, James Fisher of Portsmouth and then, William, Thomas and John Bowey of Napanee. In 1880, John Downey, a grain merchant purchased the property which included two additional lots. In 1911, the Seymour Power and Electric Light Company purchase the building and operated the power house until 1930 when it was sold to the Town of Napanee.
Head back up to Dundas St. and proceed to 92 Dundas St. West.
34. 92 Dundas St West
This Second Empire style inspired house owned by William T. Waller, a hardware merchant, uses a smaller scale, split face giving the building a distinctive appearance when highlighted by the black mortar pointing.
Continue down Dundas St. to 123 Dundas St. West.
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Built for Stanley C. Warner, County Crown Attorney, this impressive example of Queen Anne Revival style architecture was very popular with wealthy industrialists and merchants. Noteworthy elements include: highly decorative, expansive veranda; corner turret with underlying porch, terra cotta decorative elements and irregular massing of components. The interior features excellent examples of fanciful wood detailing and ornate fireplaces with beautiful tile surrounds.
182 Dundas St. West is your next stop.
36. 182 Dundas St West
This Victorian Gothic owned in 1887 by Robert Perry, a druggist, features spool work forming the porch gable and detailed skirting under the veranda eave. The veranda columns appear to be recent additions.
Your next Gothic dwelling to check out is located at 208 Dundas St. West.
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This Gothic style dwelling remained in the Brandon and Wallace families from 1881 until 1960. The glazed entry porch was probably added later but is sympathetic to the overall design.
An Italianate styled house is waiting for you at 217 Dundas St. West.
38. 217 Dundas St West
Charles Stevens, who, starting at the foot of the ladder, steadily worked himself up to an honorable businessman. For over twenty years, Councillor Stevens engaged in the manufacture of “Fertilizers” and during his time was undoubtedly the largest Canadian exporter in this line. His trade extended from Nova Scotia to Florida, and as far west as Ohio and the Middle States. The most complete Potash Works in the Dominion of Canada were owned and operated by Mr. Stevens and located in Napanee. The trade for this product extended not only all over the United States and Canada, but even to Europe. Stevens’ brand of Pure Rock Potash had a wide reputation and was a much sought after for soap makers’ use. An engraving of this successful business man and honoured citizen appeared in The Globe, together with an engraving of his beautiful home, - one of the best in Napanee. On this well-preserved example of the Italianate style, note the delicacy of the teardrops on the cornice brackets. The variation in bracket detail on Italianate buildings throughout the community is worth noting. In 1875, the house was acquired by Alexander Henry, co-owner of the Napanee Standard Newspaper and later mayor of Napanee.
Just steps from here is 220 Dundas St. West, home of a beautiful Italian Villa.
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This Italian Villa with typical square tower and delicate cast iron cresting outlining the roof of the bay window was purchased in 1904, by W.S. Herrington, a partner in the law firm of Herrington, Warner and Grange. Herrington also served as President of the Lennox and Addington Historical Society for nearly forty years. Among elite guests who visited the Herrington's was Sir Wilfred Laurier who attended a lawn party at the house in 1915.
Head back to Bridge St. to your next location, 177 Bridge St. West.
40. 177 Bridge St West
A noticeable mixture of styles: Gothic gables, an Italianate bay window and a Neo- classical entrance attest to the eclecticism practiced by many builders in the nineteenth century. In 1876, Charles McGreer purchased this house for $3,000.
Just step away is the next stop, 163 Bridge St. West.
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This vernacular interpretation of the Second Empire style with unusual through-the- cornice arched dormers belonged to Peter Lent Bogart and his wife, Jane L. Grange, a granddaughter of John "Scotch" Grange.
Now head to the John Stevenson House.
42. The John Stevenson House
Circa 1859 Built for prominent businessman and politician, John Stevenson, this building was described in the Napanee Standard of 1864, as “his beauteous house on yon hill”. This interpretation of the Italianate style included a low-pitched hip roof, wide eaves ornamented by paired brackets, and cubic shape with projecting frontispiece. This house set a trend for Italianate architecture in Napanee. Stevenson was on the Management Committee of the Napanee Savings Bank and owned several businesses including the Napanee Brush Factory and a piano factory in Kingston, most of his profits were made from lumber. He also had his own fleet of schooners. He became distinguished in politics in the 1860's, serving as Town Reeve, Provisional Warden, then Warden of the newly separated County of Lennox & Addington from 1863 - 1865. In 1867, he was elected the first Speaker of the House of the new Ontario Legislature. In 1900, the house was bought by financier John Shibley for a summer residence. Plumbing and electricity were installed and a large barn for stabling his horses was built. The John Stevenson House is now home to the Canadian Piano Museum, which opened in 2009.
St. Mary Magdalene Church is the next stop.
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Circa 1873 The cornerstone of St. Mary Magdalene's was laid in 1873. That year, the first St. Mary Magdalene's, built in 1835 north of the falls, was taken down and the stone reused in the new building. Built on the hill in the west part of Town, across from John Stevenson's residence, the main building was completed in 1875, but it took over 30 years to finish. The bell tower was not completed until the 1890's. The church was not consecrated until 1906 when the debt was paid. Designed by Hugh MacDougall of Toronto, the church was built of close-grained blue limestone, constructed on a raised basement which housed the Sunday School. The interior has a traditional cruciform shape, but the exterior architecture is punctuated by windows of various shapes and sizes. The interior reflects Victorian “High Church” principles with the chancel raised above the nave by several steps. Brass gates separate the chancel from the nave. The rich memorials and furnishings, floor tiles, carved reredos behind the altar, and brass ornaments made it one of the most attractive in the Diocese of Ontario. Painted polychrome decoration inside the church was begun in 1909 under Rural Dean Frederick Thomas Dibb. A memorial dedicated to the Cartwrights inside the church pays tribute to the Honorable John Solomon Cartwright and his brother, Rev. Robert Cartwright, sponsors of the first church.
From here, proceed to St. Andrew's Church
44. St. Andrew's Church
Circa 1865 Originally built as St. Andrew's Church, the building was designed by Kingston architect, John Power, in the Gothic Revival style. The church is an example of his ecclesiastical work in an asymmetrical plan with a large stone tower at the front corner, with gothic
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 103 of 106 portal and windows. A tall spire originally planned for the tower was never completed. Bold, stepped buttresses define the front façade and the tower. The land had been purchased by the congregation from Richard Cartwright in 1864. The lower portion of the building was in use by March 1865, but the church was not officially opened until 1869. The Reverend John Scott who arrived two years earlier was the first minister serving the parish. A number of the congregation of St. Andrew's joined with Trinity in 1930. When the congregation closed in 1941, the building was sold to Union Lodge #9, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons established in 1812. The Lodge celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2012. In 2013, the Lodge sold the building to the Canadian Museum of Fraternal Orders but continues to hold meetings in it the Lodge room.
21 Graham St. West is the next location.
45. 21 Graham St West
An interesting stuccoed example of the Italianate style, the house features classical dentils along the cornice which are repeated on the head of the peaked window architraves with shaped side pieces completing the enclosure.
Proceed over to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
46. St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Circa 1856 Since 1823, the Roman Catholics in Napanee had been served by a mission, St. Kieran's. In 1856, John Walsh, Richard O'Brien and Michael Gleeson spearheaded a
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 104 of 106 building campaign. Since the Archdiocese did not provide money for the building, it was funded by the people. The name St. Patrick's reflected its Irish congregation. The traditional Catholic Church was a simple rectangular hall with doors at one end and an altar at the other. Built in a Gothic Revival Style using local limestone, the building featured lancet windows, hood moldings, stylized door and a steeply pitched roof and spire. Eight years later, the church was granted its first priest, Father J. Brown. The walls were plastered, painted and new pews, an altar and a sacristy were built. The church was blessed on October 28, 1865 by Bishop Horan. In 1884, a bell tower was added and in 1912, a chancel was built where the east wall of the church stood, featuring stained glass windows and an arched ceiling. In 1969, Vatican II swept into St. Patrick's with the arrival of Father John J. O'Neil. The liturgy was in English for the first time. The old altar and marble rail were removed, and new Stations of the Cross added. A new rectory was built beside the church and a Catholic School was established.
You will be visiting Grace United Church next.
47. Grace United Church
The church, built in a Gothic Revival style, features a tall graceful spire visible from many locations in Town. It features lancet windows, hood molds over windows, buttresses and a steeply pitched roof.
Head over to the last stop, the John Gibbard House.
48. John Gibbard's House Circa 1850 In 1836, John Gibbard, a young man of English-Scottish descent, born at Wilton in 1813, trained as a carpenter and joiner. After several years working in various parts of the County, he was offered a job in Percy Township. When he missed his steamer connections at Deseronto, he walked back to Napanee and never left. Prior to this, he had apprenticed to a carpenter and joiner. He later related that his first job in Napanee was putting the doors and windows in the new stone block being erected by John Benson, now home to the Napanee and District Chamber of Commerce.
List of Greater Napanee's Historic Walking Tour Sites, Those Not Yet Lis... Page 105 of 106 In 1849, he purchased lot 10 on the west side of Centre Street from the Estate of J.S Cartwright. John had recently been widowed and had a young son, William Thomas. In 1851, he married Rhoda Benson. He likely built his small Ontario cottage about 1850- 1851. The 1874 Birds-eye View of Napanee shows a one-and-one half storey house in this location. In 1879, John Gibbard built a new two storey brick Victorian home on the northwest corner of Centre and Thomas Streets. This house was designed by George Cliff. John Gibbard continued to own the first house until he sold to John Milligan in 1900. The sale price of $2000.00 suggests that the second storey and Victorian detailing, including an ornamented bay at the north end, were added before the Milligan purchase. In the 1980s, this building was designated to be of historical significance by the Napanee Town Council.
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