HERITAGE L+J Dedicated to Preserving r~ Spring & Summer 2001 l+J Our Built Heritage 1!NO Volume 28, No. 1

President's Report Carolyn Quinn

ecent media attention to the loss new construction and finding an opposed to a dismantling with probable of Canada's heritage buildings adaptive re-use for them. use of the materials at a later date., reminds us that one fifth to a The former Ogilvy's Department as was originally negotiated; that the Rquarter of the country's heritage building Store on Rideau Street is one of the issuance of a demolition permit be con- stock is gone; the same sort of figures more recent examples of the difficulties ditional on an approved site plan control normally associated with wars and disas- associated with convincing owners application; and the demolition of any ters. Yet, a Polaris survey commissioned of the added value the retention of an portion of the subject fagades be subject by the Heritage Canada Foundation historic building can bring to a site. A to a failure to comply clause that would indicates that 91 per cent of Canadians significant compromise was negotiated reflect the cost of retaining the wall on care about what happens to their historic between the owner, Viking-Rideau Inc., site. This is an example of what amounts properties. and the city that resulted in the loss of to a victory for heritage buildings - There appears, however, to be a a five-storey landmark building on especially those in the core. significant gap between what Canadians the corner of Rideau and Nicholas in Too often the demolition of a his- value and the legislation that exists for exchange for the retention of one third toric property is the result of a developer its protection. The simply not having the skills necessary rules remain tilted to solve the preservation problem. Many in favour of demo- Those developers who have been successful architects approach old buildings with lition and Ottawa with restoration tell us that there experience has trepidation - it is the professionals is no different in shown that there is almost always a way to retain trained in the many aspects of architec- this respect than and restore most or all of a heritage building at tural preservation who need to be part of any development team working on a elsewhere in the same cost, or less, than replacing with new Canada. If any- site that involves a historic building. thing, the recent construction. Those developers who have been economic boom in successful with restoration tell us that the region has left there experience has shown that there many heritage buildings under siege by of the original facade to a height of is almost always a way to retain and developers in a hot real-estate market. only three storeys, bringing the facade restore most or all of a heritage building Typically, a historic building's future back to the original 1907 version of at the same cost, or less, than replacing becomes threatened when its original the building. with new construction . It takes experi- purpose or function is no longer viable. After meeting with Viking-Rideau ence, ingenuity and desire and we Sometimes long periods of neglect ensue on the issue, Heritage Ottawa pursued a should expect nothing less from the leaving buildings more costly to restore more aggressive compromise by work stewards of our civic heritage. and by default, vulnerable to demolition. ing with Councilor Elisabeth Arnold at Fighting a rear-guard action contin- Increasingly, the challenge has become Planning Committee . We ensured the ues to mean the loss of valuable heritage convincing owners of heritage properties, adoption of three additional conditions properties throughout the city. The time who are often developers with larger to the building's demolition that include is long overdue for the implementation plans for their sites, of the advantages of ensuring the owner attempt the restora- of federal tax incentives as promised incorporating their heritage buildings into tion of the original facade material - as in the February 2000 federal budget. Continued on page 2 President's Report. . .

A similar program in the United States Hall' meetings and propose the need for few streets that reflects both the history has saved hundreds of buildings from legislated financial incentives that will of Ottawa's commercial development at neglect and eventual demolition. help to preserve our heritage fabric and, the local level as well as the growth Similarly, the new needs by so doing, contribute to making our and expansion of the federal govern- to take advantage of provincial legisla- city a "livable" one. (For more informa- ment, and the city's stories deserve tion that empowers municipalities to tion on the Mayor's Summit contact Alf their place alongside the national ones. provide financial incentives to heritage Chaiton at 580-2424 ext. 28923 or visit City Council's adoption of this and property owners as is done elsewhere in the web site at www.ottawa202O.com). other recommendations in the report are the province. The conditional heritage Another example of buildings of being challenged this coming July at the grants or tax-back grants provide owners local historic significance coming under Municipal Board hearings on the of heritage properties with the incentive threat of demolition can be found along matter. Interestingly, the main opponent to rehabilitate a building; freezing prop- Sparks and Metcalfe Streets. The Central to the Report that recommends more erty taxers at the pre restoration level for Area West Heritage Conservation power to the municipality to protect its a period of say 5 years does not impose District Study and Plan, that deals with heritage assets along Sparks Street, is new costs on the municipality. the identification, protection and man- the N.C.C. The recommendations run It is clearly in the community's agement of heritage resources in the contrary to the N.C.C.'s vision that best interest to retain privately owned central area of Ottawa, and adopted by favours the core-as-visitor-showcase heritage buildings; it is time municipal, the former City Council, recommends approach, that to date includes apropos- provincial and federal financial policies that the area of Sparks Street between al that would see the demolition and began to work in favour of them. Mayor Bank and Elgin be designated a Heritage relocation of heritage buildings in order Chiarelli has organized the Ottawa Conservation District. The Report recog- to facilitate the construction of a four- 20/20 Smart Growth Summit from June nizes the need to balance the civic realm storey underground parking garage and 14th to 18th that will focus on such and the capital realm more effectively. the creation of a public square opposite crucial issues as how to make our city In Ottawa, the `Town versus Crown' the Peace Tower. Both the demolition "livable"; transportation ; housing; arts contention has tended to work against and relocation of heritage buildings and and heritage; environmental impacts of ,those sites whose history is perceived, the creation of a public square ignores growth; the role of the N.C.C. in urban as too local in significance. Federal the historic significance of Sparks Street planning; developing the urban/suburban urban planning sets priorities that aim as an important local cultural landscape. core and more. Heritage Ottawa will at achieving national objectives that And Heritage Ottawa is working for the be participating in the Summit and we often jeopardize municipal heritage. protection of those municipal heritage encourage members to attend the `Town Arguably, Sparks Street is one of the resources.

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HERITAGE OTTAWA Address: 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON Postal Code: KlN 6E2 Telephone: (home) (business) 230-8841, fax 564-4228 E-mail: The Fate of the Stephen Collins House

By Carolyn Quinn

he fate of one of the oldest stone and from the Victorian era when it last Fall reveal that the August, 2000 houses in Ottawa is in the hands underwent some renovations . application for demolition, submitted by of the South Nepean Development Where once there were hundreds the SNDC, was "a new and unforseen Corporation (SNDC), a partnership of of stone structures along the Rideau development in the planning for the T Corridor, the Collins House stands as Chapman Mill community". This abrupt Minto Developments Ltd. and the Shenkman Corporation. The Stephen one of the few remaining examples of reversal on the part of the SNDC from a Collins house has stood on its site along the period. The property contributes not design with protection in mind to full- old Highway 16 for over 170 years with- only to the story of 19th century Nepean scale demolition begs the question of out much change. The last time a major Township and its historic rural roots, but where the corporation's commitment to renovation was undertaken was in 1884. also to the story of the construction of these agreements went? The grounds around it have several the . It remains a key com- Heritage Ottawa only heard about mature oaks, maples and white pine ponent of the unique historical environ- the site being threatened with demolition planted in the same period the house ment of the canal/river system that has in January, after amalgamation. was built. It remains an elegant stone cottage that stands as a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of the builders of the era - a true legacy in stone. The house, along with some of the out-buildings and an approximately two acre lot were designated under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by the for- mer city of Nepean in 1988. At the moment, the site is caught up in the SNDC's plans for the Chapman Mills housing subdivision . This is a house with a story to tell. Built of rubblestone walls and dressed cornerstones in the late 1820s by Thomas Moodie, a stonemason working on the construction of the Rideau Canal, it functioned as the Paymasters' house and is refuted to have housed Colonel By himself before United Empire Loyalist Captain Stephen Collins, who served in the Grenville Militia in the War of 1812, long been recognized as an integral part Communications with the president of took possession of it. of the overall heritage character of the Minto Developments Inc. resulted in The Collins family occupied the Rideau Corridor. reassurances that a commitment exists house until 1884, when it was sold to So why is this rare historic dwelling on the part of the developer to find a James Mansfield of Perth, whose family on the banks of the Rideau River now solution for the house's preservation and resided there until the 1950s, when it under threat of destruction? According a site visit soon followed. At the final was purchased by the Shenkman to available records at the city, the hour, the SNDC put actions to those Corporation. It has been inhabited by a SNDC's discussions on the property words by agreeing to the city's request number of tenants from that time until with the former City of Nepean, from to extend their application to demolish the Spring of last year. Inspected by the preparation of official plan policies past the March 26th deadline by three Craig Sims, a structural restoration to subdivision draft plan approval, were months. consultant hired by the former City of based on the retention of this historic Unfortunately, removing the house Nepean, it was determined to be sound home, and its integration into the newly offsite seems to be the SNDC's pre- and containing many rare architectural planned community as a separate block. ferred option. They have made it clear features of the period of its construction Planning Department documents dated Continued on page 4

Stephen Collins House. . .

that the house itself is of no value - it's all about the land. Currently, the city is Annual General Meeting using a real estate appraiser to provide by Gordon Cullingham an independent assessment of the value of the approximately two acres the house now sits on with the aim of negotiating a eritage Ottawa held its Annual dwellings submitted by their owners land exchange agreement with the SNDC General meeting in an excep- in the project entitled House, Home, or an outright purchase. tional location on Monday, Street: The City in 2000. Many of the As owners, the SNDC has an impor- HMarch 26. It was the photographs entered were presented tant role as trustee of this designated her- Public Library on Springfield Road, in an attractive display at the meeting. itage property on behalf of the communi in a charming room offering all the The Nomination Committee chair ty's interest. They also have a lot to gain facilities a group like ours requires. presented the proposed Board by supporting preservation . The people The meeting was chaired by our Members for the coming year. The of Ottawa have clearly shown their will- ongoing President, Carolyn Quinn, successful motion introduced new ingness over the past few months to rally whose Presidential Report recorded the members David Bullock, David behind this property - if the calls and events of an amazing year. It was the Flemming, Gerard Robarde, Ron email to our office are any indication. year of the birth of the New City of Stein, David Ivison and John Arnold. Heritage Ottawa has worked very hard to Ottawa from the ashes of the City of Continuing members were President try and keep all stakeholders together and Ottawa, ten surrounding municipalities Carolyn Quinn, Treasurer Daniel meeting regularly on the issue. Our tactic and the Regional Municipality of Kane, incoming Secretary Barbara to date has been to stress the advantages Ottawa-Carleton ; a big expansion in McMullen, Past President Jennifer of preservation . The developer's support the reach of our organization . There Rosebrugh and Directors Paul Stumes, of a restoration plan for the house on site were the flurries; mostly unresolved Gil Sutton, Gontran Bolduc, Jean can be translated into huge public rela- or unsatisfyingly compromised over Palmer, Gouhar Shemden and tions dollars while the added intrinsic the Ogilvy store, Caplan store, the Gordon Cullingham. The office of value a magnificently restored Collins Nicholas-Waller Triangle, the Collins Vice President was vacant. House would bring to the subdivision House and the Central Area West The highlight of the meeting was can be further capitalized on. =Heritage Conservation District. an address by Brian Anthony, A land exchange agreement should President Quinn touched on the Executive Director of the Heritage not translate into a shopping spree for the absence at all levels of government Canada Foundation. Mr. Anthony SNDC. Factoring into the solution the of taxation regimes designed to dis- spoke on the plans of his organization cost-savings associated with demolishing courage demolition of heritage build- to convert itself into a National Trust. a double-stone wall construction of this ings, on progress on remaking our Members attending were given a kit type and the servicing of the site for well Web Site and plans to restructure explaining that exciting undertaking. and septic systems at the same time as Heritage Ottawa, making better use The meeting concluded with the adjoining new subdivision would only of the available talent and resources. marvellous refreshments supplied by be appropriate . Now is the time for the Later in the Meeting the Treasurer Gouhar Shemden . Everyone was developer to give the Chapman Mills' slo- presented his report, Jean Palmer pleased with the venue, and grateful gan "building a community of the future reported on the attempt last year to to the Rockcliffe Park Library for with roots in the past" some real meaning. assemble a photo collection of family permitting us to use its facilities.

British Heritage Website ngland's rich architectural boxes, pig sties and a racing pigeon Internet users to view at Images of heritage and sites of histori- loft. By the end of the year 2002, England, a free online photo library. cal significance include 400 360,000 heritage-listed buildings will The first 50,000 of these images Ecastles, 200 palaces, 3,000 country be catalogued and photographed by can now be seen at houses and 14,000 churches. plus the British National Monuments such humble items as telephone Record and made available for www imagesofengland.org.uk A New National Trust?

by Douglas Franklin, Director, Policy & Natural Beauty in the U.K., have size- be addressed before a national trust Programs Heritage Canada Foundation able holdings of heritage properties. be created, or an existing organization Other national trust functions include : converted into one. Capital gains tax is or a number of years, Canadians funding, education, research, publishing certainly an important issue; an individ- active in the conservation of her- and merchandising. ual who wishes to donate a heritage itage buildings and historic places The Heritage Canada Foundation property, other than a private residence, have asked whether Canada ought to was started by the federal government to a custodial body, be it a charitable F in 1973 to act as a national for have a national trust. Canadians have trust foundation or a government agency, recognized the great success of the Canada, based in part on the Scottish would face capital gains tax. In many National Trust in the United Kingdom, and British trusts. In its first decade, the prospective cases, the cost of philan- the National Trust for Scotland, and foundation, through a revolving fund, thropy outweighs the value of the gift. similar trusts in Commonwealth coun- acquired some seventy- tries. Since the mid-1990s, several fed- seven properties. These eral cabinet ministers have also asked properties were restored Anew national trustfor Canada would obvi- and sold with the same question about a national trust protective draw the strength for Canada and, in 1998, the Secretary covenants . Two properties ously on of other models, but of State for Parks, the Hon. Andy were acquired in trust for it would also have to be distinctly Canadian, Mitchell, asked this question directly to the federal Crown, and respecting the existing governmentjurisdictions the Heritage Canada Foundation Board. these, along with two oth- and other heritage trust bodies. The foundation responded by initiating ers, continue to be main- discussions within the organization, tained by the foundation. leading to its year 2000 conference in Other trust functions which Calgary, Alberta, "Towards a National the Heritage Canada Foundation has Here, the Heritage Canada Foundation Trust." undertaken over the years include pub- has urged the federal government to What do we mean by "national lishing, research and development, waive capital gains, giving the same tax trust?" Although there are various types awards and merchandising. Unlike the treatment to immovable heritage property of national trusts, there is a common National Trust in the United Kingdom, as the government gives to movable her- pattern among them. For the most part, the foundation does not have a signifi- itage property. Another problem is legal a national trust is a body, either estab- cant number of properties, in part advocacy; many heritage groups would lished as a registered charity or an because there are other trusts or trust- like a national champion to challenge the agency of the Crown in a given jurisdic- like bodies, such as the Ontario findings of quasijudicial tribunals, that tion, to acquire and/or promote the Heritage Foundation, which acquire affect heritage property. However, unless preservation of historic sites and her- and maintain properties. such a body were sanctioned under law, itage properties. Normally, a national A new national trust for Canada it could not take cases to court. In sum- trust has a membership exercising priv- would obviously draw on the strength mary, a new national trust would need ileges in electing the trust's governing of other models, but it would also have to be designed carefully, with the full body and in gaining access to properties to be distinctly Canadian, respecting the cooperation of the federal and provincial owned by, or associated with the trust. existing governmentjurisdictions and governments . Here are some the features commonly other heritage trust bodies. One model For its part, the Heritage Canada found among national trusts: some, such of note, described at the 2000 confer- Foundation is continuing discussions as those in Australia, are based on state ence, is the Australian Council of with all levels of. government, heritage or territorial jurisdictions, as opposed to National Trusts, Australia being a organizations, professionals, volunteers, national ones; some, like the National federation similar to Canada. Whatever potential donors of heritage property, and Trust in the United States, initiate legal structure is used, 93 per cent of current many others. Although the foundation is challenges to protect heritage buildings Foundation members, and 76 per cent pleased with its progress in its first 28 and sites; some, such as the National of the general public would like to see years simply stated, it needs the other Trust for Scotland, have revolving funds the Foundation become a national trust. half of the toolbox in order complete to acquire and preserve heritage proper- In addition to the issue ofjurisdic- the task it set out to do in 1973. ties;,while others, such as the National tion (a perennial one in Canada), there Trust for Places of Historic Interest or are other matters that would need to Towards a New Ottawa LACAC

by Stuart Lazear The proposed Terms Of Reference 1. recommending properties or areas are: within the local community which he Heritage/ LACAC Transition The Committee shall advise and assist should be considered by the LACAC Subcommittee for the City of City Council generally on all matters for heritage designation ; Ottawa began as a coalition of relating to Part IV and V of the Ontario Properties or Areas the nine existing LACACs which met Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 18, as 2. listing Heritage T for review and discussion by the in early March, 2000 on the invitation amended. of the Nepean LACAC to discuss the LACAC; duties of LACAC implications of amalgamation. A work- The specific 3. researching properties being pro- ing group evolved from that meeting are to: posed for listing or designation as for the evaluation consisting of the chairs and representa- 1 . Propose criteria Heritage Properties or Areas, public architectural and/or tives of the nine area LACACs (West of properties of programs and other preservation- interest; Carleton, Goulbourn, Nepean, Rideau, historic value or related issues; Gloucester, Cumberland, Vanier, preparation Rockcliffe and Ottawa) together with 2. propose criteria for the 4. providing for public awareness and list of proper- senior planners from Ottawa and and maintenance of a promotion of issues relating to of conservation; Cumberland. Following a written ties and areas worthy Heritage Properties or Areas in at request to the Transition Board 3. advise Council on means of conserv- cooperation with other heritage Board the end of April, the Transition ing heritage properties and areas; groups as required; Development Services Team invited the LACAC Working Group to become 4. advise Council on current heritage 5 . arranging to erect plaques/ markers a sub-committee of their group. The conservation legislation as well as on community sites of local interest; sub-committee met once a month in available funding sources and to locations in an effort to expose 6. providing for local community different assist council in the preparation of efforts different LACACs to the diversity of activities recognizing the the municipal legislation to conserve preserve or built heritage within the new City. The of citizens to protect, heritage properties and areas; properties; Sub-committee reviewed the delivery of promote Heritage on services associated with the operation of 5. act as City Council's liaison 7. providing comments to the main Ontario LACACs across the new City including heritage matters under the LACAC on major planning issue, time devoted by staff and volunteers. Heritage Act; such as rezonings affecting heritage The Sub-committee also consolidated council in the resources; existing inventories of designated her- 6. advise and assist City programs of itage resources to be used in the new preparation of criteria for 8. performing other assigned duties the restoration City as part of the review of applications financial assistance for relating to heritage preservation for development. January 1, 2001 of heritage properties; issues. brought with it official amalgamation approved 7. implement City Council- LACAC responsibilities are based and the creation of a new City of and to programs and activities on the guidelines developed by the Ottawa. The nine LACACs of the for- increase public awareness and knowl- exist Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture mer area municipalities continue to edge of heritage conservation issues; in the short term, but applications are and Recreation (and posted on its web currently being solicited for a new city- 8. establish an appropriate yearly work site) and a synthesis of the Terms of wide LACAC. The Terms of Reference program with measurable objectives Reference of the nine existing area for the LACAC will be reviewed by clearly identified and consistent with LACACs. The responsibilities for the City Council within the next few weeks the City's planning process . geographical sub-committees were and will follow closely the recommen- based largely on those of the LACAC dations of the Heritage/LACAC The LACAC can also set up Community Panels in Toronto. The Transition Sub-Committee. sub-committees that would have Heritage/LACAC Transition Committee responsibility for the following in has developed a model for geographic specific geographic areas representation on these sub-committees and it is something that should be reviewed by the proposed new LACAC. The Rideau Waterway: There will be 15 citizen-appointed members of LACAC as well as two A Canadian Heritage River non-voting members of city council. LACAC will report to City Council through the Planning and Development he Rideau Canal National In 1998, the Rideau Waterway Standing Committee of Council. It will Historic Site of Canada, the Coordinating Committee began receive administrative support through core of the Rideau Waterway, work to seek the designation of the Department of Corporate Services, was built between 1826 and 1832. It the Rideau Waterway as a Canadian which provides similar support to all T is the oldest continuously operating Heritage River. In November 1999, 16 Advisory Committees of Council. canal in North America and is today its nomination as a candidate The Department of Development managed by Parks Canada. Canadian Heritage River was Services will provide professional The Rideau Waterway, a accepted and its designation was heritage planning advice to LACAC. canalised river, linking the Rideau formally approved in the year 2000. Ottawa City council has also and Cataraqui rivers via the Rideau The Rideau Waterway was approved the establishment of a sepa- Canal to the , is unique considered for CHRS recognition rate Heritage Advisory Committee in to the Canadian Heritage Rivers from Ottawa to Kingston for its addition to LACAC. This committee System (CHRS) in that it is the first outstanding historical and recre- will advise Council on heritage matters waterway based on a Heritage Canal ational values. Originally built for outside of the Ontario Heritage Act, to be recognized as a Canadian military use, it quickly became the such as museums, archives interpretive Heritage River. highway for early settlement and programming, etc. The Terms of Historically the canal played a commercial traffic. It has a unique Reference for this committee are in key role in the defensive strategy of assemblage of historical buildings the final stage of production. British North America, by providing and operable engineering structures a safe and secure transportation that is unequalled anywhere in route between Ontario and Quebec, Canada. away from the American border. Sound and sustainable eco- While it was never required for war, nomic development throughout the the canal played a significant part in corridor is at the heart of the CHRS HERITAGE L~J the settlement and development of recognition. Rideau residents, lake r.~ eastern Ontario. It remains remark- associations, environmental groups, LIJ OTTAWA ably intact to the present and repre- municipalities and other levels of sents one of the greatest engineering government all actively participate achievements of the 19th century. in safeguarding the well-being of Villages, small towns, cities, the Waterway's rich heritage and Heritage Ottawa is a non-profit farms, cottages, and private resi- scenic shorelines. organization dedicated to advocating dences form the distinctive and The Canadian Heritage River the preservation, restoration, and landscape of the status for the Rideau places it in the adaptive re-use of the National appealing cultural Capital's built and natural heritage. Rideau Waterway. A healthy natural company of 28 other designated environment is the backdrop for Canadian rivers that have been rec- Membership fees: Individual $25 recreation and heritage appreciation . ognized for their role in shaping Family $30; Student/Senior $15 The Rideau system is one of our nation. Today, over 9 000 km $75 Patron $50; Corporation Canada's finest recreational water- of Canada's river heritage is Heritage Ottawa, 2 Daly Avenue, ways, providing extraordinary recognized through the Canadian Ottawa, ON, K1 N 6E2, Tel. 230-8841 boating, cottaging, camping, fishing Heritage Rivers System Program. 1 SSN 1483-9032 and hiking opportunities for around Editor: James D. Georgiles million people. Layout: Tyrell Reproductions Ltd. Restored Streetscape Key to Preserving Sunnyside Avenue Housing Stock by Leo B. Doyle Greenberg explained that when council the magazine adds that,"The exception approved the region's plan it "I had no is the stretch of Sunnyside between hirty years ago the newly idea it would be like this". He lamented Bank and Bronson, where many a created Ottawa-Carleton that a pretty residential area had been vintage manor has gone to seed". Regional Government began sacrificed for the sake of moving traffic This characterization of Sunnyside Ta road "improvement" project on faster. housing is unfortunate . Laid out in Sunnyside Avenue. This project, which The newly widened road blighted 1891, it is one of the oldest streets in widened the street from 8.84 metres the Sunnyside streetscape and reduced Ottawa South. A 1978 Ottawa South to 10.4 metres has had many negative, the safety and liveability of the street. study conducted by the city identified unintended consequences for the Many residents, especially those with 22 homes and buildings on Sunnyside street's housing stock, some of which young children, chose to sell their as having heritage value. Sixty-eight is of heritage value. homes and move. The percentage of percent of these structures (15) are owner-occupied homes declined sharply, homes in the section between Bank and thus contributing to the deterioration of Bronson. Some of these homes are in the Sunnyside housing stock. need of repair; at least one is now slated In the Jan/Feb 1965 edition of for demolition that will make way for CMHC's Habitat magazine, Eric new in-fill housing. Minton wrote that the housing stock on The key to preserving Sunnyside's Sunnyside Ave., one of the neighbour- housing stock and to reducing the hood's main streets, is ",in excellent likelihood that more homes will be condition though built more than ,forty demolished; is to restore its streetscape. years ago". Fortunately, with support from the Old Thirty-five years later much has Ottawa South Community Associations changed. In its April/May 2001 real- (OSCA), this process in underway estate edition, Ottawa City magazine and in the fall, plans for a revitalized speaks glowingly of Ottawa's South's Sunnyside will be drafted and presented well preserved housing stock. However, to city officials .

The Rodney house, 447 Sunnyside.

On June 15, 1971, a construction crew proceeded to "improve" Sunnyside by destroying 21 mature elm and maple trees along a 940-metre stretch of road between Bank and Bronson. The deci- sion to widen Sunnyside was intended to aid its conversion from a one-way to a two-way street. The City of Ottawa consented to the street widening, but not to the destruction of its stately old trees. At the time, City Controller Lorry 350 Sunnyside, a row-house, identified as having heritage value.