Municipal Heritage Committee

TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE

A G E N D A

APRIL 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Town Hall Committee Room (Upstairs), 124 John Street, 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 April 7, 2016 be hereby adopted.

3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

3 - 6 3.1 Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting - March 3, 3016 Recommendation: That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee dated March 3, 2016 are hereby approved.

4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

4.1. Heritage Designations

7 - 12 4.1.1 Draft Letter from the Municipal Heritage Committee to Heritage Designated Property Owners

13 - 14 4.1.2 Designation By-law Updates: - 232 Dundas Street West - 9190 Highway 33/Loyalist Parkway - Martin/Empey Hill Cemetery - Beechwood Road - Other Updates: 138 Robinson Street, 138 John Street, 42 Dundas Street East and 124 John Street (Town Hall)

4.2. Heritage Awareness and Education

15 - 21 4.2.1 Heritage 2015 Article, "The Perfect Mix - Old Buildings and the New Economy" by Carolyn Quinn

4.2.2 Vintage Home Owners' Symposium - Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the County Museum and Archives Meeting Room

22 - 33 4.2.3 Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016

4.3. Community Recognition

34 - 37 4.3.1 2016 Municipal Heritage Awards Program

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5. CORRESPONDENCE

38 - 39 5.1 Ministry of Government and Consumer Services - March 22, 2016 Re: Waiver of Land Registry Office Fees for Municipal Heritage Committees

6. MISCELLANEOUS

6.1 Photo Project Update

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. NEXT MEETING Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

9. ADJOURNMENT

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Minutes of Meeting Held March 3, 2016 at 4:00 PM Committee Room, Town Hall, 124 John St., Napanee PRESENT: Jane Lovell in the Chair, Eileen Ronald, Peter Rustige, Mike Normile, Fran Goring-Koch, Shirley Boston and Ron Gillespie

ABSENT: Councillor Michael Schenk, Dennis Mills, Raymond Karu and Rebecca Roy, Deputy Chief Building Official

OTHERS PRESENT: Susan Beckel, Clerk

CALL TO ORDER Jane Lovell, Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Normile & Rustige That the Agenda of the Municipal Heritage Committee dated March 3, 2016 be hereby adopted. ADOPTION OF MINUTES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Gillespie & Koch That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee dated February 23, 2016 are hereby approved. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION (i) HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS

(a) Dan MacDonald, Manager of Parks & Facilities Re: Springside Park Portable Washroom - proposal that a small concrete pad be poured at the one end of the hatchery building that would accommodate 1 accessible portable washroom and the portable could then be chained to the hatchery building to prevent it from being tipped over. Mr. MacDonald was not in attendance as a revised proposal for the accessible portable bathroom in Springside Park will no longer require a concrete pad.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Normile & Rustige That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive and accept the information presented regarding the accessible portable bathroom at Springside Park. (b) Designation Amendments Update: - 232 Dundas Street West - Martin/Empey Hill Cemetery - Beechwood Road - 9190 Highway 33/Loyalist Parkway The committee reviewed the draft by-law amendments and provided comments.

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The following properties’ designation by-law amendments are in the research stage: . 42 Dundas Street East (former Richelieu Hotel) by Peter Rustige; . 138 John Street (Grange Law Office) by Eileen Ronald; and . 124 John Street (Town Hall) by Mike Normile. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Normile & Ronald That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive and accept the draft designation by-law amendments for heritage properties at: 232 Dundas Street West, Martin/Empey Hill Cemetery and 9190 Highway 33/Loyalist Parkway as amended; And further that members proceed with notifying the property owners of the proposed by-law amendments for their comments. (c) Listing Candidates Update . Potential Properties to List 3337 County Road 8 – Raymond Karu is researching this property . Falls and Bridge in Forest Mills Shirley Boston reviewed the information provided regarding the falls and bridge in Forest Mills. The property on which the sawmill is located is an original crown grant from 1802, and was built by a McNeil in 1835. At one time, the bridge was the only one over the Salmon River; only thing in Forest Mills of historical value left; riverbed under the water is owned by owner of the dam because of early transfer. Ms. Boston referenced the Bala Falls in the town of Bala, Ontario which are under threat of a development which will destroy the environmentally significant tourist attraction. Ms. Boston will contact Bert Duclos at the Ministry to obtain information and possible examples of designating falls/natural features.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Boston & Rustige That the Municipal Heritage Committee recommend proceeding with a recommendation to Council to designate the falls and bridge at Forest Mills under the Ontario Heritage Act. (d) Incentive Programs Update Jane Lovell and Ron Gillespie highlighted the research they had completed to date regarding financial incentive programs for heritage properties in other similar-sized municipalities. After discussion, the committee considered that given the cost of such a program, the small number of properties that would benefit from it and the committee’s current workload that they not proceed further with this initiative at this time. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Ronald & Normile That the Municipal Heritage Committee not proceed with further research and the development of a municipal financial incentive program for heritage properties at this time. (ii) HERITAGE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION

(a) Heritage Home Owner Symposium Information COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Normile & Rustige That the Municipal Heritage Committee host a Heritage Home Owner Symposium by Dr. Christopher Cooper of Edifice Atelier on a Saturday in late September 2016;

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And further that the date and time be confirmed at the next committee meeting. (b) 2016 Ontario Heritage Conference - May 12 - 14, 2016 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Gillespie & Normile That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive the information regarding the 2016 Ontario Heritage Conference; And further that no members of the committee attend the conference this year. (c) Heritage Matters - A Publication of the Ontario Heritage Trust Volume 14, Issue 1, February 2016 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Koch & Boston That the Municipal Heritage Committee receive for information the Heritage Matters - A Publication of the Ontario Heritage Trust Volume 14, Issue 1, February 16. (iii) MISCELLANEOUS (a) Proposed Property Standards By-law Amendment Update COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Rustige & Normile That the Municipal Heritage Committee not proceed with further research and the development of a property standards by-law amendment pertaining to heritage properties until after the Heritage Home Owners’ Symposium, regarding maintenance of heritage homes, is held in the fall of 2016. (b) Draft Letter to Heritage Property Owners COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Koch & Ronald That Jane Lovell, Chair revise the draft letter to the heritage property owners to include information regarding: . proposed amendments to the heritage designation by-laws; . insurance information sheet regarding heritage properties; and . the date and an invitation to attend the Heritage Home Owners' Symposium; And further that the reference to a heritage incentive program and proposed property standards by-law amendment be removed; And further that the revised letter be brought back to the next committee meeting. (c) Photo Project Update Fran Koch provided the following update on the photo project: . there are 12 photographs of the falls at Forest Mills; . photographers have been reminded to stay on public property; . Dave Nicholson is working on Drop Box access for committee members; and . working through the Seniors’ Outreach Services’ 55 Alive group of creative writers to develop a story on the photo project. NEW BUSINESS Eileen Ronald referenced an article, “The Perfect Mix - Old Buildings and the New Economy” which will be included in the next committee meeting’s agenda. NEXT MEETING Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

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ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Rustige & Boston That the committee does hereby adjourn at 6:09 p.m.

Jane Lovell, Chair

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Re: Designated Heritage Properties An Introduction to the New Heritage Committee and Upcoming Activities

Following the municipal elections in the fall of 2014 a new slate of volunteers was appointed to the Greater Napanee Heritage Committee, and confirmed for the next four years. I am contacting you to introduce the new committee and, more importantly, to tell you of the work we have undertaken in the past year and what we plan to accomplish over then next three years of our term.

The Greater Napanee Heritage Committee now consists of ten members. Our names and the Committee's terms of reference can be found by visiting the Town of Greater Napanee website , clicking on Town Hall and then Committees.

Over the past year the Heritage Committee has defined priorities for our term and has commenced work on some projects identified as high priority. Already underway is a project that affects you as owners of a designated property, and for which we are hoping to solicit your participation. We have begun work on updating the designation by-laws for all designated properties in the Town of Greater Napanee. This work is being undertaken to satisfy the Ontario Heritage Act that now requires designation by-laws to contain more specific descriptions of the heritage value and the heritage attributes of the property. These by-law amendments simply refine the scope of protection offered your property under the Act; it does not affect the property's status or your obligations in any way. This project will be ongoing throughout the remainder of the Committee's term. When the designation by-law for your property comes under review, you will be contacted and given an opportunity to provide input on the content of the amendment.

Another priority for the Committee is to expand public awareness of our architectural heritage. A first step in achieving this goal is to increase exposure to the diversity of heritage properties within the Town of Greater Napanee. A project started last summer hopes to achieve this in a number of ways. The objective of our Heritage Photo Shoot project is to assemble a compendium of photographs of heritage buildings throughout the municipality. All of the photos in our database have been donated by volunteers, drawn from the general public, the Napanee Photo Club, and from local elementary and secondary schools. With the permission of the photographers and of the property owners of featured properties , we plan to use some of these photos in producing promotional materials such as walking/driving/cycling tour brochures or newspaper articles highlighting heritage structures in the Town of Greater Napanee. We are hoping that volunteer participation in the project and the use of the photos gathered will expose both the photographers and the public to astounding number of significant heritage properties in our midst.

Draft Letter from the Municipal Heritage Committee to Herita... Page 7 of 39 Another initiative we will be undertaking to increase public appreciation of heritage properties is an event we plan to host later in the year. In September we will be sponsoring a public “Vintage Home Symposium”. Material presented at the symposium will focus on preservation of heritage properties through the repair and maintenance of heritage features of these buildings. Techniques to be presented range from the best remedy for leaky foundations, through how to repair original windows and doors to make them as efficient as modern replacements, to how best to replace roofing material and correctly manage flashing. This free workshop, touching on many aspects of maintaining both the interior and exterior of an older home, should be of special interest to owners of designated properties. I hope you will be able to join us. We will be sending out details of the event later in the year.

Should you have questions regarding these projects or any other matter relating to your property, we will be pleased to hear from you. Please contact the Committee's staff support, Susan Beckel, Clerk at 613-354-3351 or [email protected].

Yours truly,

Jane Lovell, Chair Greater Napanee Heritage Committee

Draft Letter from the Municipal Heritage Committee to Herita... Page 8 of 39 Heritage Designation: What does it mean for you?

What is Heritage Designation? Under the Ontario Heritage Act municipalities can pass by-laws to designate properties of cultural heritage value or interest as a way of recognizing a property’s value to the community. Designation provides a framework for managing changes appropriately to ensure the long- term protection of significant cultural heritage resources.

What is the Municipal Heritage Register? All designated properties within the Town of Greater Napanee appear on the Municipal Heritage Register. The register identifies each of the properties by its legal description and by the by-law under which the property was designated. A statement of the property's heritage value and the description of its heritage attributes are also included. The register can also contain non-designated properties. These are called “listed” properties, and have been added to the register by Council because they are considered to have noteworthy cultural historical value or interest. These properties do not have by-law protection.

What is the difference between “Listed ” and “Designated” Properties?

 A listed property requires the owner to give the municipality 60 days notice of their intention to demolish the property.  A designated property cannot be demolished or have its heritage attributes altered without approval of Council.

What is a Heritage Attribute? Heritage attributes are those features of the property that contribute to the property's heritage value. They are character-defining elements that must be retained to conserve the property's heritage value.

Does designation mean I cannot change anything about my property? No. The purpose of the designation is to protect the heritage attributes of your property. Your property can be added to or altered if done without undermining its heritage value. The heritage designation by-law for your property identifies its heritage attributes so that everyone knows what features should be given special consideration if an alteration is proposed. Designation recognizes the need to keep the property efficient and viable. It is not intended to prevent the introduction of modern conveniences or to preclude alternate or expanded uses of the property. Designation is generally not about “if” a change can be made; it is about “how” or “how best” to achieve the desired modification. The expectation is that the change

Draft Letter from the Municipal Heritage Committee to Herita... Page 9 of 39 can be made within the budget constraints and objectives of the property owner, all the while factoring in the significance of the heritage attributes that might be impacted. The goal of the designation is to ensure that heritage attributes are not obscured, damaged or destroyed by alterations. The priority is to keep or restore original heritage attributes rather than replacing them. Where replacement of any character-defining elements needs to occur, replication is preferred.

Do all changes need to be approved by Council? No. Designation does not require a property owner to obtain Council’s approval for regular maintenance and periodic tasks required to use and enjoy a property. Regular maintenance is the undertaking of routine actions necessary to slow the deterioration of the property. This includes non-destructive cleaning; minor repair and refinishing tasks, and the replacement of damaged or deteriorated materials that are impractical to save.

Examples of work that do not require Council approval include:  routine maintenance and minor repairs that do not change the exterior appearance of the property  re-roofing in material similar to existing material  repairs to, and replacement of, eavestroughs and downspouts unless these are ornamental and integral to the heritage character and appearance of the building  re-pointing of brick and repairs to chimneys  painting – Designation does not restrict the choice of paint colours. The use of heritage colour palettes are encouraged however.

Any work likely to result in the loss, damage, alteration or removal of one or more heritage attribute, or otherwise impact the heritage value of the property, requires approval from Council before the work can begin. This requirement applies mostly to major exterior renovations, additions and other work subject to a building permit. Examples of this kind of work are:  additions and structural alterations  demolition  replacement of windows or doors  change in window or door openings

Other work, not requiring a building permit, but which can potentially impact the property's heritage attributes also require Council approval. Such work includes:  repair, replacement or removal of siding or brick, stone or stucco cladding  repair, replacement or removal of any of the identified heritage attributes

Draft Letter from the Municipal Heritage Committee to Herita... Page 10 of 39 Why are windows and doors such a big deal? Windows and doors are the most significant elements defining a building's architectural presence. The size, patterning, and proportion of the openings, the material that they are made from and their finishing details all contribute to defining a building's heritage character. Windows are especially significant. In addition to the size of windows and their pattern of placement, the proportions of the window frame and sash and the configuration of the panes where purposely chosen by the original designer to drive to the overall appearance of the building. Special details such as arches and shutters also play an important role in the look and heritage value of the building. Repositioning a door, or changing the location, size or configuration of windows can significantly impact the overall effect they have. The main reason cited for replacing old widows is that they are cold and drafty. They don't have to be. The effective use of weatherstripping and other measures can improve thermal performance significantly. With low cost maintenance, such as periodic painting and puttying, the original wood windows can last over 100 years. This is excellent return on a window that is already part of the building. In terms of durability, historic character, energy conservation, and ease of repair it makes good sense to maintain original wood windows. In fact, studies have shown that the replacement of old single-glazed wood windows with modern units, such as vinyl or aluminum double- glazed windows, cannot be justified on the basis of life-cycle costs.

Does designation include interior spaces? Not usually. Interior spaces are only covered by designation if they are are especially significant or rare. In that case, they must be specifically cited in the designation by-law. If a building's interior elements are not included in the designation by-law, the interior can be altered or completely modernized without a heritage review of any kind.

Will I be required to upgrade or repair my property if it is newly designated? No. All property owners are obliged to maintain their properties, whether they have a heritage designation or not. Owners of designated properties are are not compelled to make improvements or alterations simply because their property is designated. As with all other property owners, owners of designated properties need not maintain their property at a level beyond what is required by the Property Standards by-law.

How does designation affect the value of my property? Comprehensive long-term studies in Ontario and in other parts of Canada and the United States confirm that designation either has no negative impact on market value or results in an increase in the value of the property. These studies suggest that people attracted to heritage homes are looking for properties with their original heritage features intact. These buyers may want a property with modern conveniences but not if genuine or vintage character is lost or has been eroded by years of minor renovations or upgrades. The designation status gives the property a cachet that sets it apart from other properties. Many buyers seek out the

Draft Letter from the Municipal Heritage Committee to Herita... Page 11 of 39 unique qualities and ambience of a property with heritage designation.

Does designation result in higher insurance premiums? No. A variety of factors may cause an insurance company to increase premiums for older buildings such as old ‘knob and tube’ wiring, an outdated furnace or serious maintenance issues such as a leaking roof. Heritage designation is not one of these factors. It does not place additional requirements on the insurer and therefore should not affect your premiums.

Do I need to restore or replicate heritage attributes if my property is destroyed or seriously damaged? No. Designation does not oblige a property owner, or an insurance company, to restore or replicate heritage attributes if a property is destroyed or seriously damaged.

Do I need to restore my property to what it looked like when it was built? No. There is no obligation to restore a property to its original condition or its appearance from an earlier period. The restoration of missing heritage features lost previously, or the removal of latter additions are not required.

Does designation restrict the use of my property? No. Only a zoning by-law can do this.

Are there any restrictions on the redevelopment of my property? No. If appropriate to local zoning, and if the property's current use is no longer viable, the reuse of the property for another purpose is fully encouraged.

Is my designated property protected forever? Maybe. The designation of a property under the Ontario Heritage Act prohibits demolition of the property or alterations to its heritage attributes, except where approved by Council. The only exception is if Council repeals the designation by-law or if the building is completely destroyed by fire or other disaster. It is worth noting however, that protection only extends as far as the will of Council. Council may elect to allow the property to be demolished or to be be altered in ways that do not respect its heritage attributes.

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Schedule "A" of Town of Napanee By-law 627-86 and Corporation of the Town of Greater Napanee By-Law 2014-0023 as Amended

Legal Description

Property Roll Number:

Part 2 on Reference Plan 29R-9455. West side of Robinson Street, known municipally as 138 Robinson Street in the town of Greater Napanee. Or; PT LT 21, Con 1 Richmond, Pt. 29R-7154 Greater Napanee.

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Schedule "A" of Town of Napanee By-law 627-86 and Corporation of the Town of Greater Napanee By-Law 2014-0023 as Amended

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The John Stevenson House, a large brick home built on a substantial lot in about 1859, is one of the early Italianate style homes in Napanee. It is said that the importance of the original owner resulted in this style being widely copied in the community over the next twenty years.

STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST The cultural heritage value of the John Stevenson House lies in it being one of the original, and well- constructed Italianate style homes in the community. The traits of this style are seen in the cubic shape, low pitched hip roof, and wide eaves ornamented with paired brackets. Historical association is also key to the cultural value. The house was built by John Stevenson, a well- known and respected entrepreneur and politician. Born in New Jersey, he moved to Brockville as a child and was educated there. As a young man he moved to Bath and eventually Napanee where his business skill resulted in his owning, at various times, the Kingston Piano Company, a flour mill, a foundry, and a brush factory. With David Roblin, he secured the contract to build the Grand Trunk Railway Viaduct across the Napanee River in Napanee. Politically he began his career in 1860 as the Reeve of Napanee and subsequently the first Warden of Lennox and Addington County from 1863 to 1865. He went on to Provincial politics in the first provincial election in 1867 and served as the speaker from 1867 to 1871.

DESCRIPTION OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES Significant attributes that characterize the heritage value of the Italianate style John Stevenson House include;  Deep eaves decorated with carved moulds;  Large decorative paired cornice brackets;  Ornate detailing over the windows;  Large sash windows;  Modestly proportioned frontispiece surmounted by peaked gable;  Prominent Corinthian-pillared portico with balcony, not original but consistent with the period and style;  Prominent front door with sidelights and transom.

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hub. Inspired by the experience, Artscape developed gratuit sur le theme de Ia reutilisationd’ecolescomme and hosted a Freewebinar, “Repurposing Schools espaces culturels.Au programme es avantages et es as Cultural Spaces,” that outlines the benefits and défis arelever,ainsique Ic rOleessentiel des partenariat5 challenges, as well as the essential role of partner et de Ia mobilisationcommunautaire pour un projet de ships and community engagement, in the process of réaménagement. redevelopment. Au Cap-Breton, New Dawn Enterprises,une entreprise In Cape Breton, New Dawn Enterprises, a privée dirigée par des bénevoles se vouant arenforcer private, volunteer-directed business dedicated to ‘espritcommunautaire, a achete l’ancienneet trés aimée community building, purchased the much-loved HolyAngels Academy a Sydneyen 2013 pour a trans former 1-lolyAngels Academy in Sydney in 2013 former en nouveau centre d’innovationsociale. Son but with the aim of converting it into a new social faire voircomment d’anciensimmeubles peuvent étre innovation centre. The goal is to demonstrate how adaptes en vue d’utilisationscontemporaines et infuser old places can be adapted to contemporary uses ces utilisationsdune énergie inherente qui ne se trouve and ‘infuse those uses with an inherent energy... pas dans de nouveaux immeubles ii. not found in new buildings.” Al’ouest, I’ancienneécole KingEdward(1g12)de To the west, Calgary’s former King Edward School Calgary,monument de grés inoccupé pendant 12 ans, est (1912), a massive sandstone landmark vacant for sur le point de revivre.Ellesera cSPACEKingEdward, un 12 years, is about to rise again as cSPACEKing centre creatif et incubateur des arts. L’écolea eteachetée Edward, a creative hub and arts incubator. The en 2012 par cSPACE,une nouvelleentreprise sociale school was purchased in 2012 by cSPACE,a new repondant au besoin de locaux abordables pour artistes, social enterprise addressing the need for affordable organismes sans but lucratifet entrepreneurs sociaux, pri space for artists, not-for-profits and social entrepre vilégiantIa reutilisationadaptec du patrimoine. Lemodele neurs, with a focus on heritage adaptive reuse. The d’entreprise combine protection de a communaute stated business model “blends community steward et agilitéentrepreneuriale ‘, ofi une collaboration entre ship with entrepreneurial agility” and collaborates secteurs publicet privéproduit une operation viable with both public and private sectors to deliver n’exigeant pas des subventions permanentes >‘. “a viable operation, requiring no ongoing subsidy.” De nombreuses localftés rurales prennent aussi Many rural communities are also waking up to the conscience des avantages de Ia tendance a l’economie benefits of the creative economy trend. In Revitalizing creative. Dans l’ouvrage RevitalizingRural Economies: A Rural Economies: A Guidefor Practitioners (2013), Guide for Practitioners (2013), les chercheurs canadiens Canadian researchers YolandeChan,Jeff Dixon and Yolande Chan, Jeff Dixonet Christine Dukelow font Christine Dukelow characterize Canada’s rural areas valoir que les milieux ruraux du Canada ont une faible as low density and lacking critical mass for services densite et n’ont pas Ia masse critique nécessaire adivers

and infrastructure, which has meant fewer new busi services et elements d’infrastructure. Ainsiiiy a moms nesses, lower incomes, youth out-migration and fewer de nouvelles entreprises, les revenus sont plus faibles, es educational and cultural opportunities as compared to jeunes partent davantage et l’offreeducative et culturelle urban areas. est moindre que dans les centres urbains.

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Quarterly Publication of Community Heritage Ontario / Patrimoine communautaire de l'Ontario

Grand Trunk Railway Station, St. Marys

Mary Smith assenger rail service across Canada is suffering. Rail lines Pare being abandoned and historic railway stations are dis- appearing. In the face of this, there is a positive story from St. Marys, a town of about 7,000 people, 20 kilometers southwest of Stratford. Its 1907 Grand Trunk Railway Station, a few blocks from the downtown core, still serves rail passengers and interior rooms have been converted into creative work space for several new tenants. The station has significant historic associations with the growth and development of the town. In the mid 1850s, news of the building of a Toronto to Sarnia line of the Grand Trunk Rail- way was greeted with excitement in St. Marys. Residents were soon disappointed when the main depot was built in 1858 at the Junction of the lines to Sarnia and to London, about two miles from the core of St. Marys. The distance between was inade- Grand Trunk Railway Station, St. Marys, c..1908. quately served by an access road. To alleviate this inconvenience, in 1879 GTR constructed a general contractor and possible designer was E. Chandler of small, frame station closer to the downtown. This modest build- Stratford. He used a glazed Logan brick, deep orange brown in ing did not present the strong first impression of St. Marys that colour with characteristic black flecks of granite. The new sta- town officials felt was deserving. Many supported the construction, replacing the modest frame station and supplementing the tion of a rival rail line, entering the town from the southeast, that remote Junction Station, was in a beautiful location, perched on later became a branch of Canadian Pacific Railway. Faced with the edge of the wide Trout Creek valley, close to the magnificent this competition, GTR built a handsome, passenger and freight railway trestle bridge crossing to the north. It stood in the shadow depot on the railway right of way close to Queen Street, the of the town's iconic stone water tower to the southwest. town's main thoroughfare. This station has been the arrival and departure point for a The GTR station was constructed in the summer of 1907. The century of local and area residents. Some were taking short

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Grand Trunk Railway Station, 1 We Want to Hear From You 8 Advertise in CHOnews 11 St. Marys President’s Message 9 Ontario Heritage Conference 2016 12 Reconstruction of Waubaushene’s 3 Copyright Notice 12 Heritage Bridge CHO/PCO Mission Statement 10 Disclaimer 12 The Grimsby Canadiens 5 Champlain Park Plaque, Bridgenorth 10 Ontario Archaeological Society 7 2015 Symposium CHO/PCO Board of Directors 11

The Guild Inn 8 Joint MHC Meetings 11

www.communityheritageontario.ca Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 22 of 39 Spring / printemps 2016 CHOnews 1 In 1988, a cedar roof was put in place and the wood trim, soffit, and fascia were repaired. Other original exterior features include a layered hipped roof with bargeboard trim, typical of Ontario railway depots. On the east side, facing the railway track, the station agent's bay has windows on its three exterior walls on the east, north, and south, giving a clear view of the line in both directions. Under the terms of the transfer of ownership from CNR, a VIA ticket counter is maintained and the building is open for passenger convenience during train times. Since 1988, some rooms have been leased to private businesses or used as offices for town departments, including Tourism. The Town maintains the building and grounds. This satisfactory arrangement was threatened when VIA recently reduced passenger service, leaving only two trains each way on the north line to and from Toronto. Revenue from ticket sales was affected. A further challenge came with the relocation Looking north, February 2016. Note the station agent's projecting bay. of municipal staff from the station to the Town Hall. Realizing that an empty building is not a healthy situation, Town Council and administration decided to call for proposals for the lease of vacant space in the station. The leasing condition was set as preserving features, exterior and interior, that are considered to be of cultural heritage significance. In 1987, the property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, but the statement of cultural heritage value and description of heritage attributes were brief and lacking in suffi- cient detail. The St. Marys Heritage Committee updated the bylaw, listing clearly and completely all significant architectural exterior and interior features. Although several prospective tenants were unable to meet the conditions, leases were signed for four rooms in the station, leaving the central area available for rail passengers. Charles Sharun Designation plaque, 1987, St. Marys LACAC, now the Municipal and Cameron Porteous are visual artists; Reed Needles restores Heritage Committee. antique spinning wheels and antique clocks. A fourth tenant recently signed a lease for the remaining room: Don Corby's excursions to other communities along the line; some were strik- Biliztik is an online sports enterprise. ing out to university or some new profession or trade; leaving to A trip to St. Marys should include a stop at the Grand serve their country in war time; or arriving as immigrants to Trunk/VIA Station. This is an opportunity to enjoy all the original make a new life in the St. Marys area. features of this beautiful building, a treasure for photographers and In the 1970s, VIA trains still stopped in St. Marys but Canadi- railway history enthusiasts. If some of the occupants of the studio an National Railway ceased staffing the building and left it almost spaces are on hand, they would heartily describe their creative work empty. In the mid 1980s, the station was to be demolished. and initiatives for the benefit and enrichment of the community. Thanks to intervention by the Town of St. Marys and some gov- Mary Smith is a member of the St. Marys Heritage Com- ernment grants, the station was saved. The project gave the committee and the retired Director of the St. Marys Museum. munity a great sense of accomplishment. In 1988, ownership transferred to the municipality and the sadly neglected building was revitalized. The surviving 1907 floor plan of the long neglected interior, revealed a central waiting room, a station agent's office overlooking the track, a ladies' retiring room, smoking room for men, a baggage room at the south end, and an express department at the north end. Divisions to mark these separate rooms were restored. Other restored features include a high vaulted, central ceiling in the waiting room. This is supported by two, curved oak beams with a simple wooden crown mould bead separating the walls and ceiling. The inside walls are painted plaster over the double brick exterior and have a high panelled wainscoting topped with a ledge. The station agent's bay projects into the central waiting area at its northeast corner. The trim and framing of the wickets connecting the waiting room to this office are restored. A large fireplace with brick surround and an oak mantel is the main feature of the west wall, beside the main entrance door. The floor is Window facing the tracks from the station agent's bay, tongue and groove hardwood with a varnished finish. November 2015. Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 23 of 39 2 CHOnews Spring / printemps 2016 Reconstruction of Waubaushene's Heritage Bridge

Terry Fegarty he Duck Bay Road Bridge spans TMatchedash Bay at Waubaushene. It was opened in 1927 to connect the lands on the eastern and southern shores of Georgian Bay. In the mid 19th century, several forces combined to create a burgeoning lumber industry along southern Georgian Bay. White pine was plentiful and there was a huge demand for sawn lumber from the towns and cities of the United States. In a few short years, Georgian Bay was lined with sawmills from Collingwood to Britt, including a mill at Waubaushene (1861). Mill towns developed as the lumber companies built housing and amenities for the mill workers and managers. Many of the mills Bridge Opening, June 1927. were incorporated in three companies. The largest mill was at Waubaushene, where the the federal government in 1882, 1885, and Georgian Bay Lumber Company had its 1905 to build the bridge. headquarters and senior management. Finally, in 1927, after the mill had Prior to the opening of Duck Bay Road closed, a grant was secured for the con- Bridge in 1927, settlers, lumbermen, and struction of the bridge. The Waubaushene others wanting to proceed north from community donated land and contributed Waubaushene by land, had to travel labour, horsepower, and materials. The through Coldwater and around Matchedash bridge at Waubaushene was actually moved Bay, adding an extra twenty miles to the from Atherley. It was built in 1887 as a journey. Correspondingly, travellers from swing bridge over the narrows between the northern part of Tay Township and Orillia and Atherley. It was among the first View of mill, log boom, and narrows, c. 1910. other townships to the north had to travel iron bridges built in Ontario. around Matchedash Bay to reach The ribbon was cut by the Honourable the north, and allowed tourists access Waubaushene. To go to school in William Finlayson, Provincial Minister of through Waubaushene from the south. Waubaushene, the children came by boat in Lands and Forests and MPP from Mid- The 1927 bridge was a very unique the summer or across the ice in the winter, land, to officially open the Waubaushene structure. It consisted of three pony truss but only when conditions were favourable. bridge on June 11, 1927. Bands played, spans, a rare feature when most multi span The Georgian Bay Lumber Company, children marched, and the residents held a bridges were the through truss type. The which owned much of the land at dance in the evening. two northern spans consisted of five panels Waubaushene, would not allow a bridge to In the days after the close of the lum- each, while the southern span had only be built across the Bay. The company ber industry and before the development four panels. In 1927 when the trusses were argued it would obstruct the movement of of highways in the area, the bridge played relocated from Atherley, they were placed tugs and barges in front of the mills and a key role in the regrowth of Tay's com- on new concrete support pillars anchored piling yards. Simcoe County petitioned merce. It opened markets to the settlers to in the water at Duck Bay Road. Since the spans were traditional fixed truss spans, it is assumed they were the approach spans for the Atherley swing bridge. The bridge had a distinct appearance due to the notable road grade on the end spans. This was to ensure that the center span had enough clearance for boats. It was not possible to see one end of the bridge from the other end. To ensure safe- ty on the narrow bridge, given the poor view of oncoming traffic, it was treated in later years as one lane with traffic con- trolled by a stoplight signal at each end. The bridge was one of the few metal truss type remaining in Simcoe County. It Duck Bay Road Bridge, 2012. was listed on the Tay Township Heritage Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 24 of 39 Spring / printemps 2016 CHOnews 3 Ready for scrapping, Pushing new span into place, Refurbished Piers, September 9, 2015. September 28, 2015. October 21, 2015.

Inventory and was repaired as needed for continued personal use. In 1987, new weight restrictions for bridges forced the Township to divert all large vehicles including buses, municipal emergency, and maintenance vehicles, to nearby Highway 400 to service the northern parts of the Township. In 2012, an engineering inspection rec- ommended either major repairs or demolition. Outright demolition would be a dev- astating loss of transportation heritage, especially considering how few heritage truss bridges survive in Simcoe County. After public consultation and due delibera- tion, the municipal Council authorized a $2 million bridge reconstruction project. This work involved stabilizing and encapsulating in concrete the existing piers, removing the original bridge, rehabilitating the abutments, and installing a new truss bridge. Duck Bay Road was closed at the New bridge nearing completion, bridge for just under four months. The old November 5, 2015. bridge was moved to the north ramp and cut apart for scrap. All the materials for the reconstruction were staged on the north side, where the new bridge sections were unloaded and welded together. It was then pushed across to the piers. On December 4, 2015, Tay Township Mayor Scott Warnock, Council members, and invited guests officially cut the ribbon on the newly reconstructed Duck Bay Road Bridge. A Fire and Emergency Ser- vices tanker truck made the first official crossing, marking the end of twenty eight years of weight restrictions. Emergency vehicles, school buses, and municipal road maintenance equipment can once more cross the bridge rather than be rerouted to Highway 400. The new bridge maintains an essential community link for local residents and a possible alternative for High- way 400 traffic in case of emergency. Reopening Day, Terry Fegarty is a member of the December 4, 2015. Tay Township Municipal Heritage Committee. Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 25 of 39 4 CHOnews Spring / printemps 2016 The Grimsby Canadiens

Michael Seaman oors Open is typically about open- Ding doors to buildings that the public does not normally get to see. Sometimes, there may not be a physical door or even a trace of a historic site, but the story is still worth "seeing." Doors Open being a door to the past. In 2015, Doors Open Grimsby inter- preted the Grimsby Arena, which burned in 1949. It told a unique story of the time when a big league hockey team came to stay in this small Niagara town. The story seems made for Hollywood, like the Rus- sel Crowe movie "Mystery Alaska" where the New York Rangers come to play hockey in a small Alaska town. In the early 1920s, there were few 1924 Montreal Canadiens in Grimsby. indoor artificial ice rinks in Canada. The market, thereby extending its shelf life first was in the 1912 arena built by the long enough to reach more distant mar- Patrick Brothers in Victoria; another fol- kets. Making good use of the ice making lowed in Vancouver. The only indoor arti- equipment from the precooling plant, in ficial rink in eastern Canada by 1920 was 1921 Grimsby approved the construction the Mutual Street Arena in Toronto, home of an arena with an artificial ice surface. of the Toronto Arenas, a forerunner of the When completed, Grimsby Arena Maple Leafs. When the Grimsby Arena immediately attracted interest from profes- opened on January 4, 1922, as the second sional teams who had no access to an artifi- artificial ice rink east of Winnipeg. cial ice rink. The Ottawa Senators made Grimsby's indoor arena was a direct inquiries first, but the Montreal Canadiens result of the local tender fruit industry. In snapped up the opportunity to hold its pre- 1914, the federal government built a preseason training camp on artificial ice prior cooling plant on the present day site of the to the 1922-23 season. The Canadiens also Livingston Activity Centre. Its purpose needed access to a first class hotel. Grims- was to cool fruit before it was shipped to by had one, the Village Inn (on the site of the Village Inn plaza), but it had been closed for more than a year. Evidently the civic leaders were able to make things hap- pen. In the same week of December 1922 when the Canadiens arrived in town, the Village Inn reopened. The players were evidently impressed by the welcome they received, and the climate. When speaking to the Montreal Gazette, Team Captain Sprague Cleghorn referred to Grimsby as the "Florida of Canada." Among the players who arrived in Grimsby that December were Hall of Famers Sprague Cleghorn and goaltending legend Georges Vézina. The 1922 visit saw the debut of future Hall of Famer Aurel Joliat, who took his first skate with the He was the Wayne Gretzky of his era in Canadiens on Grimsby ice. the 1920s and 30s. When the team returned for the next Evidently the preseason training served preseason, December 1923, they brought a the Canadiens well as in March 1924 they young forward named Howe Morenz. Like were victorious over the Calgary Tigers in Joliat, he took his first skate with his new the Stanley Cup final, taking the title of team on Grimsby ice. Morenz would World Champions of Hockey. Such was World Champion Canadiens wore a special become one of the greatest stars of the the pride in their temporary pro team that patch for the 1924-25 NHL season. Canadiens and National Hockey League. when the Canadiens returned in November Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 26 of 39 Spring / printemps 2016 CHOnews 5 The first Grimsby arena, when it was a Niagara Packers building. Picture was taken in 1947, before the arena was raised. held in Foxborough, Massachusetts. In a (There is an interesting story of Vézina, small way, the Grimsby Canadiens were Cleghorn, and Berlinquette hiking up to taking to the ice again. Beamer Point with the innkeeper's gun to In 1924, the Canadiens brought the hunt.) Georges Vézina in Grimsby wearing the Saskatoon Sheiks of the Western Canada The Canadiens brought great exposure Globe patch. Hockey League to train with them. The to Grimsby. There were daily articles in Sheiks were a pro team at the same level as all the Montreal newspapers about the 1924, they were referred to as the "Grims- the Canadiens. On November 19, the two training camp. Almost all the classic pho- by Canadiens. World Champions at Profes- teams played an exhibition game. Some say tographs we see today of the Canadiens sional Hockey." it was the greatest collection of hockey tal- during the 1922-24 period were taken in If ever Grimsby were to lay claim to a ent ever assembled on Grimsby ice. Nine front of the old Grimsby Arena. Stanley Cup winning team, 1924 was the Hall of Famers lined up before a capacity There was a lot of talk in 1924 about year. The team was sporting a globe on its crowd, with the Sheik's prevailing 4-2. The the Canadiens returning again, but it never sweaters, signifying the team's world cham- game was refereed by Lou Marsh, after happened. When the team returned to pionship status. Grimsby was the first place whom the Lou Marsh Trophy for best Cana- Montreal, the Forum was nearing comple- that the famous globe logo was unveiled. dian athletes of the year is named. tion. It was built for their cross town This globe made a return to the Canadiens Grimsby continued to impress. George rivals, the Montreal Maroons. The Cana- sweater, along with the White CH (for Vézina, a French Canadien from Chicouti- diens abandoned the Mount Royal Arena Canadien's Hockey) that appeared in the mi who had little command of English, for the artificial ice of the Forum so the 1923/24 season, as part of the team's retro wrote how touched he was that the people annual preseason trek to Grimsby was no uniform in the 2016 NHL Winter Classic of Grimsby had adopted him as their own. longer necessary.

L to R: S Cleghorn, S. Mantha, Joe Malone, Aurel Joliat, Manager Joe Dandurand, Howie Morenz, Ed Dufour (trainer), R. Boucher, B. Coutu, Odie Cleghorn, George Vézina. Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 27 of 39 6 CHOnews Spring / printemps 2016 The Grimsby Arena continued to serve the dual purpose of fruit packing station in the summer and hockey universe in winter. Local players learned their trade there, including Gerald "Stub" Carson, Marvin "Cyclone" Wentworth, and Bill Carson, all Stanley Cup winners. When the arena burned in 1949, it was replaced in the 1950s. The second arena lasted until 2005. The Grimsby Peach King Centre is now the home of Grimsby hockey. It hosted the Hamilton Bulldogs (then the Canadien's farm team) for a training camp, but the players may not have known of the leg- endary skaters that went before them on Grimsby ice. The Grimsby Canadiens exhibit was a well received component of Doors Open Grimsby. The Municipal Heritage Com- mittee, in cooperation with Grimsby Montreal Canadiens in Grimsby. Square Plaza, will be installing a plaque diens called Grimsby home. The exhibit is Michael Seaman is the Director of on the site of the old Grimsby Arena. It online at drive.google.com/file/d/0B6uSZfs- Planning for the Town of Grimsby and will tell the story of the original hockey COZ1DYXUtdmZKR1c5cHc/view?ts= a member of the Board of the National palace, the Peach Kings, and the brief 562fa352 Trust for Canada. shining moment when the Montreal Cana- Ontario Archaeological Society 2015 Symposium

he annual symposium of the Ontario Archaeological Society T(OAS) was held in Midland, October 16 to 18, 2015. Hosted by the Huronia Chapter (Midland) of the OAS, some 300 attendees included about 50 Quebec Wendat and a similar number of delegates from the Eastern States Archaeological Federation in the United States. Well represented were municipal planners, heritage professionals, and members of Municipal Heritage Committees. Sponsorship funds were provided by, among others, the Municipality of the Township of Tay and the Township of Tay Heritage Committee. The symposium was attended by Councillor Cate Root and Terry Fegarty of the Tay Heritage Committee. Titled "Circles of Interaction: The Wendat and their neigh- bours in the time of Champlain," the symposium focused on the 17th century and earlier time periods from the First Nation's side. There are over 1000 known aboriginal sites in Simcoe County. Only 200 have been tested, and only 20 have been fully excavated. On average, 2-3 new pre-contact sites are found each year in Southern Ontario. The program included fifty (concurrent) presentations and four guided tours over the three days. Some topics of particular interest were as follows:

Effect of the Mini Ice Age (c.10,000 BC) on aboriginal food and trade Wendat towns and nations 1450 - 1650 Wendat presence in Southern Ontario after 1649 Landuse trends of the Wendat and Iroquoians Wampum belts to document treaties Aboriginal use of the Georgian Bay Islands before 1600 Ground Penetrating Radar as a tool to locate historical Archeological verification of location of 17th century sites graves Warminster site, 1610 - 1624 Computer graphics to visualize historic sites Tay Point site (Ahatsitstari) Assessment of Champlain Changing Wendat food ways at the Ellery site Damage and destruction of aboriginal sites Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 28 of 39 Spring / printemps 2016 CHOnews 7 The Guild Inn

Rick Schofield n 1876, Harold Child Bickford was Iborn in Toronto. He joined the Cana- dian military in 1895 and had a distin- guished career before retiring in 1920. As the First World War began in 1914, Bick- ford bought a large tract of undeveloped land in Scarborough, overlooking Lake Ontario. He named the property Ranelagh Park and built a large summer home. Unfortunately, Bickford had to sell the property in 1921 and it became the China Mission Seminary boarding school for missionaries training to work in China. It The Bickford house in the 1920s when it was known as Cliff Acres and owned by Robert Look. quickly became overcrowded and was sold to Robert Look in 1923. He was an passed away. Spencer remained as the vol- American businessman who became pres- unteer manager of the Guild Inn for a few ident of the Canadian Creosoting Co. He years. He died in 1986 at the age of 83. used the building as his summer home, The management of the Guild Inn naming it Cliff Acres. When Look's com- property by the City of Toronto was less pany moved to Montreal in 1927, the than perfect. Several attempts to find a house remained vacant for the next five permanent solution for this vast property years but was maintained by a caretaker. and buildings met with little success. By The Bickford house section about to be After eighteen years and three different 2000, the craftsmen, artists, and sculptors restored as part of the redevelopment of the owners, Rosa Breithaupt Hewetson pur- were long gone. While the beauty of the Guild property, 2015. chased the property. Her first husband, Rus- gardens remained and meals were still sell Hewetson, the owner of a major shoe being served in the dining room, hotel company, died of pneumonia in 1928. Four accommodation and conferences began to years later, Rosa purchased Cliff Acres and decline. In 2001, the Inn was closed. on August 7, 1932, she married Herbert Although designated under the Ontario Spencer Clark at her newly acquired Scar- Heritage Act, there was little money avail- borough home. Together, Rosa and Spencer able for the massive restoration and main- developed a colony, named the Guild of All tenance required. Within a few years, Arts, where craftsmen could live, work, and "demolition by neglect" was attracting van- sell their products. It was well advertised in dals. In 2009, the studio building, which Artist’s rending of the redevelopment. local newspapers. hosted hundreds of wedding receptions some of the architectural pieces to make As visitors to the property grew in over the years, was gutted by fire. Demoli- way for construction of the expanded number, the Clarks began to serve dinner. tion of the six storey hotel followed a few building. The City maintains the gardens After the Second World War, they years later and the old Bickford house with that were severely damaged during the enlarged the building to accommodate its many additions, although boarded up, winter ice storm. overnight guests. As taxes rose, the Clarks was vandalized and ready for demolition. The future looks a little better now developed part of the property into a Finally, people began to realize what that work has begun in an effort to revital- unique planned residential community was happening to this wonderful historic ize this important property. know as Guildwood Village. They kept property and action began to save the gar- Rick Schofield is the Corporate the land overlooking the lake and devel- dens and whatever part of the house was Secretary/Treasurer of CHO/PCO. oped what became known as the Guild salvageable. A proposal for renewal was Inn, adding a six storey hotel in 1965. debated by staff and Council for what Spencer was involved in preserving seemed like an eternity. The plan was to We Want to Toronto's built heritage. He was part of remove the various additions to the original Hear From You the group that successfully fought to pre- 1914 structure and "to allow for its adap- CHOnews is YOUR quarterly serve Toronto's Old City Hall. If a build- tive reuse" (of the property) as a restaurant, ing could not be saved, Spencer acquired banquet hall, and conference and event publication. We want to know its major architectural pieces and erected centre. In November 2015, a demolition about the initiatives, achievements, them in the gardens surrounding the Inn. crew removed the various additions to challenges, and concerns of your As the Clarks grew older, managing Bickford's original summer home. Work Municipal Heritage Committee. the site became, not only exhausting, but will soon begin on the new additions, Information networking through also very expensive. The property was which, hopefully, will return the Guild CHOnews is important. Submis- sold to Metropolitan Toronto in 1979. property to the attraction it was in the past. Two years later, at the age of 93, Rosa The City of Toronto has already relocated sions are welcome at any time. Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 29 of 39 8 CHOnews Spring / printemps 2016 President's Message

Wayne Morgan hile it may not seem possible as important tourist destination and part of Wyou focus on heritage conserva- that World Heritage designation. tion issues in your community, you are The Australian prison facilities also part of a worldwide movement. This is speak to a community's changing heritage evident in Australia, where I am writing values. Once European Australians down- this message; the Australian experience played their convict origins, now they has relevance to your efforts. revel in that phase of the country's devel- Heritage conservation should opment, with many seeking to verify that encompass a community's cultural her- they have a convict in their ancestry. So in itage values in its totality, not just the your community, be conscious that her- places of the well-to-do but also those itage values are not a constant. What we places of the less fortunate that are dismissed several decades ago may be important in explaining a community's valued by the community today or in the full development. Australia, with its future. convict origin of European settlement, The upcoming Ontario Heritage Con- values prisons and associated warehous- ference in Stratford/St. Marys will deal es, farms, workplaces, and facilities with "Preservation in a Changing World." century commercial and residential struc- built by or for those prisoners of the There are many changes confronting us tures have been converted to form the Imperial Convict Establishment. It even when it comes to conserving heritage campus of Notre Dame University Aus- includes some 1837 Canadian rebels resources. At the conference, we will be tralia, a private university. In Exmouth at who were transported to Australian pris- dealing with a number of different a joint American - Australian military ons. Many of those prison facilities are changes, but one persistent challenge is base, a surplus naval barracks has been designated by Australian states and rec- finding new uses for heritage resources converted to a motel. ognized through a World Heritage des- when their original or recent use cannot I look forward to meeting many of you ignation stretching from coast to coast. be sustained. Several interesting examples at the Conference. Please join us for an The Fremantle prison, which held I have found in Australia include down- inspirational, educational, and good net- inmates into the mid 1970s, is now an town Fremantle where a number of 19th working opportunity.

ême si ceci peut sembler reconnus par une désignation patrimoniale désignation patrimoine mondial. Minvraisemblable, lorsque vous mondiale qui s`étendent d'une côte à Les établissements pénitentiaires vous concentrez sur des problèmes de l'autre. La prison de Fremantle, qui a d'Australie adressent également des préservation du patrimoine dans votre abrité des détenus jusqu'au milieu des valeurs patrimoniales changeantes dans communauté, vous faites partis d'un mou- années 70, est maintenant une destination communauté. Anciennement les aus- vement global. Ceci est évident en Aus- touristique importante et fait partit de la traliens de descendances européennes tralie, d'où je vous écris ce message ; l'ex- périence Australienne est pertinente à vos efforts. La préservation du patrimoine devrait englober les valeurs culturelles de la com- munauté - non seulement les sites des bien nanties, mais aussi les endroits des moins fortunés, qui sont importants pour expli- quer le plein développement d'une com- munauté. L'Australie, avec ses origines de colonisation par des forçats européens, valorise ses prisons et entrepôts, fermes, lieu de travail et installations bâtis par ou pour ces prisonniers de l'Imperial Convict Establishment. Ceci inclut même des rebelles canadiens de 1837 qui furent transportés aux prisons australiennes. Plusieurs de ces installations pénales sont désignées par les états australiens et Fremantle Prison, Western Australia. Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 30 of 39 Spring / printemps 2016 CHOnews 9 intéressants en Australie, incluant le centre-ville de Fremantle ou une structure commerciale/résidentielle du 19e siècle a été converti pour former le campus de l'U- niversité Australienne de Notre Dame, une université privée, et à Exmouth à la base Américo-Australienne où les baraques du surplus naval ont été convertis en un motel. J'ai hâte de rencontrer plusieurs d'entre vous à la conférence. Joignez-vous à nous - ce sera une source d'inspiration, éducatif et une bonne opportunité de réseautage.

CHO/PCO Mission Statement Part of the campus of Notre Dame University Australia in Fremantle, Western Australia. To encourage the development

minimisaient leurs origines de prison- moine de l'Ontario à Stratford/St.Marys of municipally appointed heritage niers, maintenant ils se délectent dans traitera de `La Préservation dans un cette phase du développement du pays, monde changeant`. Nous devons faire advisory committees and to further plusieurs cherchant même à vérifier s'ils face à plusieurs défis dans la conservation ont des forçats dans leur ancêtres. Ainsi de nos ressources patrimoniales. À la con- the identification, preservation, dans votre communauté soyez conscient férence, nous traiterons d'un certain nom- que les valeurs patrimoniales ne sont pas bre de changement, mais un défi persis- interpretation, and wise use of constantes ; ce qui nous avons minimiser tent continue d'être le besoin de trouver de il y a plusieurs décennies peuvent être nouveaux usages pour nos ressources pat- community heritage locally, valoriser par cette même communauté rimoniales lorsque leurs raisons d'être aujourd`hui ou dans le futur. originales ou récentes ne peuvent être provincially, and nationally. La prochaine conférence sur le patri- soutenues. J'ai trouvé des exemples Champlain Park Plaque, Bridgenorth

Sheryl Smith hamplain Park in Bridgenorth Chair of the Selwyn Township Munic- Creceived a newly restored heritage ipal Heritage Committee, Sheryl Smith, plaque on September 21, 2015, thanks to noted that "the plaque was first installed the Selwyn Township Municipal Heritage and dedicated in 1988 and it is wonderful Committee. The plaque was rededicated to to see it restored. We are honoured to recognize the 400th anniversary of Samuel mark Champlain's visit to our region, and de Champlain's portage through Peterbor- we remember those First Nations people ough County. In 1615, a wounded Cham- who helped him along the way." plain was on his way back to Huronia from Mayor Mary Smith thanked the MHC, New York State and rested in the Bridgenorth Beautification Committee, Bridgenorth area for thirty eight days. Bridgenorth Business Association, the Joint Unveiling the Champlain Park Plaque. The commemoration of this historically Accessibility Advisory Committee, local significant journey was attended by over historians, and various Township depart- fifty community members. The event comments for their efforts in restoring the plaque menced with a performance by the and organizing the event. Mayor Smith stat- Chemong Public School Band and wel- ed "it is wonderful to have so many different comed a variety of speakers including Dr. committees, school children, and local histo- Elwood Jones, coauthor of Finding Cham- rians come together to celebrate our Town- plain's Dream. Dr. Jones was joined at the ship's rich history and culture." event by coauthor Dr. Peter Adams (former MP for the area) and other representatives of Sheryl Smith is Chair of the Sel- the Trent Valley Archives, which published wyn Township Municipal Heritage the book as a tribute to the anniversary. Committee. Champlain Park. Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 31 of 39 10 CHOnews Spring / printemps 2016 CHO/PCO Board of Directors 2015-2016

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair of Finance Tom Millar Etobicoke 416.233.8520 President Paul R. King [email protected] Wayne Morgan St. Marys 416.274.4686 CORPORATE SECRETARY/ Sutton West 905.722.5398 [email protected] TREASURER waynemorgan@ communityheritageontario.ca DIRECTORS Rick Schofield

Vice-Presidents Bob Martindale Scarborough 416.282.2710 Ajax 905.683.8703 Tracy Gayda [email protected] Toledo 613.275.2117 bobmartindale@ tracygayda@ communityheritageontario.ca PAST PRESIDENT communityheritageontario.ca Chelsey Fedchenko Roscoe Petkovic Ginette Guy Oakville 416.948.2100 Halton Hills 905.877.4586 Cornwall 613.363.5312 chelseyfedchenko@ roscoepetkovic@ [email protected] communityheritageontario.ca communityheritageontario.ca

Joint MHC Meetings Paul R. King Advertise in olding joint meetings, perhaps Town Hall. The Township of West Perth CHOnews! Honce or twice a year, with neigh- does not have a MHC but is attempting to bouring Municipal Heritage Committees attract members interested in serving so Reach a province-wide readership can be a worthwhile opportunity to: that they can re-establish a Committee. composed of all Municipal Heritage meet others in the local area with Under the Ontario Heritage Act, there must Committee members, heritage societies, similar interests and issues be at least five members on each MHC. At municipal officials, and heritage con- talk about MHC mandates and this joint February meeting, it was pointed scious individuals! basic purpose out that, in today's fast paced world, many DISPLAY ADS must be supplied compare experiences people are reluctant to commit to serving in camera-ready tiff or pdf format. compare accomplishments and on a committee for four years. A suggestion challenges, including local projects of note was made to encourage people to initially Location of ads is at the discretion of  provide suggestions and obtain serve on a task force, typically with for a the Editor. Cost is per issue: pointers (such as methods of developing shorter mandate and, hence, less of a com- Full Page $300 the list of properties for the municipal reg- mitment. Once people are comfortable with Half Page $150 ister, heritage conservation district guide- this level of engagement, being on a MHC lines and procedures, heritage grant pro- may not be as daunting. Third Page $100 grams, heritage tax relief choices, attract- The 2016 Ontario Heritage Conference Quarter Page $75 ing new members) will be held in Stratford and St. Marys from One Sixth 5”x 2.6” $50 discuss establishing other MHCs Thursday, May 12 to Saturday May 14, with Business Card $25 in the area annual general meetings of Community Her- coordinate and compare notes on itage Ontario and the Architectural Conser- CLASSIFIED ADS: $12.00 per column local events, such as Doors Open vancy of Ontario on Sunday morning, May inch share information about plaquing 15. The joint meeting of the local MHCs To place an ad in CHOnews, please programs, heritage fairs, public education was not held specifically to talk about the contact Rick Schofield at share information about the expe- Conference, but the venue was useful to reit- rience of advising council erate the importance of Committee members 416.282.2710 learn about the history and her- participating as Conference volunteers. This [email protected] itage of neighbouring municipalities way, delegates from throughout the province In Perth County, members of the MHCs will feel welcomed and have a wonderful in Stratford and St. Marys, plus a potential experience in Perth County. member of the Township of West Perth, Paul R. King is a member of the met in February 2016 at the St. Marys CHO/PCO Board of Directors. Community Heritage Ontario CHOnews Re: Spring 2016 Page 32 of 39 Spring / printemps 2016 CHOnews 11 Judy Maddren, Paul Berton Added to OCHC Media Panel As host of CBC Radio's World Report from 1993 to 2009, Judy Maddren helped CHOnews millions of Canadians begin their day with the news of the world and Canada. On is published quarterly by May 14, she will share her considerable media expertise with delegates at the Ontario Community Heritage Ontario. Heritage Conference in Stratford and St. Marys. Specifically, she will be on a panel discussing how heritage advocates can more Additional copies of CHOnews are effectively use conventional media to help save historical buildings and sites. available from Rick Schofield at the When she joined CBC in 1972 as a consumer affairs reporter, CBC was not hiring corporate mailing address or by women as announcers. When that policy changed, in 1975, Maddren was the third calling 416.282.2710. woman to be hired. In 1990, she founded and expanded the CBC's "A Christmas Carol" readings, which are held in dozens of communities across Canada each year, Submission Deadlines raising money for local charities of all kinds. March 10, June 10, October 10, and Since retiring from the CBC, she has created Soundportraits, a business in which December 10 she interviews people young and old, and records autobiographies. Also joining the media panel at the OHC will be Paul Berton, editor-in-chief of The financial support of the Ministry of the Hamilton Spectator. From 2001-2010, he was editor-in-chief of the London Free Tourism, Culture and Sport is gratefully acknowledged. Press. He also worked as a reporter, editorial writer, columnist, copy editor, business editor and city editor at the Free Press and as a reporter and writer at the Toronto Star Corporate Address and Kitchener-Waterloo Record. CHO, 24 Conlins Road, Romayne Smith Fullerton, a journalism professor at Western University, will mod- Scarborough, ON M1C 1C3 erate the discussion. The third panelist, announced earlier, will be Christopher Hume, www.communityheritageontario.ca architecture critic and urban issues columnist for the Toronto Star. [email protected] More than 300 delegates are expected to attend the conference, May 12-14. It is sponsored by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and Community Heritage Ontario. The local planning committee includes members of the Stratford-Perth Let’s hear from you! Send your news and comments to the Editor branch of the ACO, the St. Marys Heritage Committee, the Town of St. Marys, the for publication in CHOnews. Stratford Tourism Alliance, Heritage Stratford and Community Heritage Ontario's board of directors. Articles should be in Word format. Images should be sent as .jpg For more information, contact Paul Registration is open at attachments in high quality resolution King, at [email protected] ontarioheritageconference.ca. (300 dpi). Do not embed the images or visit the conference Web site at Early bird pricing is in effect until in the text of the article. Captions ontarioheritageconference.ca April 2nd. and credits need to be provided.

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Town of Greater Napanee Municipal Heritage Awards Program

Rationale: In the absence of any regular heritage recognition programs for the Town of Greater Napanee, the Municipal Heritage Committee recommends that an annual awards program developed in consultation with the Municipal Heritage Committee and be implemented by the Council beginning in 2014.

Introduction: Greater Napanee is one of Ontario’s oldest towns, evolving from the Loyalist settlement established at Adolphustown in 1784 and the founding of the original Napanee town site in 1786 at the “Appanea Falls,” known today as Springside Park.

Our extensive inventory of public, commercial and residential properties from the 18th and 19th and early 20th centuries represents an important economic asset for the Town generating substantial tax revenue.

An awards program will demonstrate support and public acknowledgement for those who through ownership, custodial responsibility and/or volunteerism, contribute to the historical, cultural and architectural heritage of our community.

The awards may include: I) Built Heritage Awards for owners, or custodians of community properties or professionals in the field that demonstrate a commitment to preservation through restoration or sympathetic design for redevelopment. One or more awards may be made for: a) Residential properties b) Publicly owned properties c) Commercial properties d) Heritage landscapes

II) Heritage Leadership Awards for volunteers who collectively or individually contribute significant time and effort over several years to heritage issues of education, preservation and/or restoration related to the heritage assets of the Town. These activities have supported historical, cultural and/or architectural initiatives. Posthumous awards are encouraged in order to recognize the volunteer contributions that have had significant positive impact on the community.

Recipients may include: a) Individuals who have worked alone or as a member of an heritage-related organization(s). Town of Greater Napanee Municipal Heritage Awards Programme Page 1 of 4

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b) Professionals who have restored or preserved heritage buildings or heritage assets. c) Organization(s) composed of volunteers that have made significant contributions to community heritage over several years.

Criteria will be developed by community partners.

Nomination Process: The annual nomination process will be announced through a media promotion process inviting individuals, volunteer organizations and professional associations to both promote and nominate candidates. An application form will be available from the Town Clerk in electronic and hard copy versions.

Community nominations must be submitted by the last Friday in June. For 2016, the deadline is June 24th. The selection committee may contact the nominator(s) for additional information as necessary.

Selection Process: A selection committee composed of five (5) to seven (7) members, will be established each year to select suitable candidates from among the nominees in each category. The selection committee, subject to approval of Town Council, will include representation from the Municipal Heritage Committee, the business community, community heritage organizations and citizens at large. It is not necessary to identify a recipient for each specific award each year.

The selection committee will be encouraged to review and make recommendations for program revisions on an annual basis.

Awards Presentation: The recipients of each award will be informed before the award presentations. A media release will be issued and posted on the Town’s website prior to the presentations.

Each recipient will receive a heritage certificate recognizing their specific award and a summary of achievement.

Awards will be presented to the recipients by the Mayor or Designate at a Council meeting in October of each year.

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Town of Greater Napanee Municipal Heritage Awards Program Nomination Form 2016

Name of Nominee:

Affiliation/Organization (if applicable):

Contact/Address:

Telephone/Email:

Name of Nominator:

Affiliation/Organization (if applicable):

Contact Address:

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Indicate (√ ) the award category from the options below: Built Heritage Heritage Leadership  Residential Property  Individual Volunteerism  Publicly-owned Property  Organizational Leadership  Commercial Property  Professional Leadership  Heritage Landscapes  Posthumous Recognition Built heritage projects and heritage leadership through volunteerism completed during the term of the current Council (2014 - 2018) are eligible. 1. Complete the statement of support for your nomination on the attached sheet. Attach additional support materials as you feel appropriate. 2. Related photographs and letters of support are encouraged, but not required. 3. Members of the Heritage Awards Selection Committee may contact you for additional information or for clarification if necessary. 4. The nominator may notify the nominee if desired. 5. The Heritage Awards Selection Committee will notify the nominators and the award recipients prior to a media release being issued. 6. Submit completed nomination forms by June 24, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. to the attention of: Susan Beckel, Clerk Town of Greater Napanee Email: [email protected] Hand-delivered: 12 Market Square, Napanee; or Mail: P.O. Box 97, 124 John Street, Napanee, ON K7R 3L4

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Statement of Support for Nomination

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2016 Municipal Heritage Awards Program Page 37 of 39 f'~ Ministry of Government and Minlstere des Services Consumer Services gouvernementaux et des Services aux t > consommateurs vr- Ontario ServiceOntario ServiceOntario

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20 Dundas St. West, 4th Floor 20 rue Dundas Ouest, 4e etage Toronto ON M5G 2C2 Toronto ON M5G 2C2

Telephone:(416) 314-4879 Telephone: (416) 314-4879 Facsimile: (416) 314-4899 Telecopieur: (416) 314-4899

March 22, 2016

Mr. Bertrand Duclos, Heritage Outreach Consultant Municipal Heritage Committees & Assistants c/o Culture Services Unit Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport 401 Bay Street, Suite 1700 Toronto, Ontario M7AOA7

Dear Mr. Duclos:

In reply to your recent request made on behalf of Municipal Heritage Committees and their assistants, permission is hereby granted to examine closed parcel registers, copies of documents originally registered in paper and copies of plans in the registry office in the Province of Ontario subject to the terms and conditions set out therein.

You represent and warrant that the above-named organization is a non-profit organization, and, the information obtained will be used only for research of a non-commercial historical nature.

Permission to investigate land registry office records does not include the supply of copies of records, for which, you must pay the requisite photocopy charge. Also, please be advised that a statutory fee is required to access current parcel registers and documents through the automated system.

Land registration documents and records you access may be subject to copyright, license and other rights and interests. You may not further use, reproduce, post, modify or distribute any records without first seeking the appropriate consents or licenses.

A search of the historical abstract index records must not be done during peak periods of operations. You should consult with the on-site Operations Manager who will identify those peak periods.

Solicitors and title searchers and other land professionals who must make a title search in order to complete a land transaction, must be given priority with respect to the records. Where title records being searched are required by such persons, those books must be given up upon request.

In order to limit the demands on the land registry office staff, the number of records to be viewed, copied or produced in one day may be limited at the discretion of the Operations Manager.

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All individuals, using this Letter of Authority, must identify themselves to the Land Registry Office Operations Manager, present a copy of this letter and make known to the staff the particular project on which they are working. Use of this permission letter by you, any representatives or members of your organization is evidence of agreement to these terms by those persons.

Through a copy of this letter, I am advising the Operations Manager that I have approved your request as noted above. Please contact the Operations Manager in the land registry office to arrange convenient dates and t times. This authorization will be in effect up to March 31 , 2017 and is subject to revocation in the sole discretion of the Ministry.

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Denis Blais (A) Director Central Production and Verification Services Branch

Cc: Nadine Rhodd, A/Director, Central Region, Retail Offices Branch Louise Larocque, Director, North Region, Retail Offices Branch Tara Meagher, Director, Southwest Region, Retail Offices Branch Christine Levin, A/Director, Southeast Region, Retail Offices Branch

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