Recipient: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Carolyn Ioannoni, Councillor Vince A. Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor ... Letter: Greetings, Please reconsider the decision to demolish Niagara Falls' historic Town Hall. This building was built in 1866, has been the home of our local democracy, and should be renovated to help rejuvenate our downtown. Comments Name Location Date Comment Nathan Chamberland Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 History must be preserved! Canada Jillian Ives Toronto, Canada 2019-03-21 I think that it's important to maintain these historical buildings for posterity. it would have been nice if it hadn't been allowed to fall into such disrepair in the first place. Christian Bell Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 All we have is a picture of the original Clifton Town Hall . Restore Canada this important heritage building . Dozens of Canadian cities have invested in their heritage & never regret it . Linda Babb Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 The wording of the petition says it all - remove the ugly facade and Canada preserve whatever is possible . Too many buildings of significant historic importance have been allowed to fall into disrepair through neglect. Honour the past - show some respect Becky Dinwoodie Whitby, Canada 2019-03-21 I spend a lot of time in Niagara & much of its charm comes from its history. Jennifer Hollett Toronto, Canada 2019-03-21 As a child of Niagara, let us preserve this history. Preetom Karim Toronto, Canada 2019-03-21 Soft spot for unique heritage buildings. I even bought an old field stone house. Nikita Gordyn Welland, Canada 2019-03-21 I'm a Niagara resident and we need our history to remain. This building is older than the country and needs to be RESTORED, not torn down. Eric Bradshaw Saint Catharines, 2019-03-21 There is far to many historic buildings being destroyed Canada Leigh Foster Niagara-on-the-lake, 2019-03-21 A beautiful historic site is of great value and should be preserved, Canada not demolished. Jennifer Hay St. Catharines, 2019-03-21 Heritage conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings is Canada not only important to preserve the history and unique character of our communities, but is environmentally sustainable and economically viable. Jhon Nava Harrodsburg, KY 2019-03-21 I enjoy traveling g and seeing historic buildings such as this. I say preserve the craftsmanship. Robert Prowse Cornwall, Canada 2019-03-21 I believe heritage is a valuable asset that can help ur an areas thrive . Norman Newbery Hamilton, Canada 2019-03-21 We need to preserve character buildings like this one. Please read the attached letter. Bowland Minna Chamcook, Canada 2019-03-21 I believe that Canada's architectural and cultural history should be preserved at any cost. It is irreplaceable. Name Location Date Comment duncan arthurs owen sound, 2019-03-21 I use to hange around there when I was a kid the city needs to keep Canada historical building like this instead of tearing them down neil gowan Hagersville, 2019-03-21 Heritage is important Canada Scott Tripp Dundas, Canada 2019-03-21 Enough demolition. ..restore it and use it instead of putting in landfill Shelley Henderson Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 Progress for the sake of progress is a mistake. History and heritage Canada should be preserved. We shouldn't jump just because the mayor says so, because it's expedient. This building is worth trying to save. M Pleau Lively, Canada 2019-03-21 wt actual hell Niagara. what's wrong with you, mentally? T'ai Mentale ben raide!! Frank Iudiciani Welland, Canada 2019-03-21 Keep historic places! Larry Storm Hamilton, Canada 2019-03-21 There's a lot that can be done with it! Tracy Stewart Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 I live downtown and this building is a valuable and beautiful part of Canada the landscape. Instead of tearing it down, invest in reconstruction! BL Barlow Sudbury, Ontario, 2019-03-21 Please preserve what little historical architecture we have left Canada Kara Sloan Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 Because heritage buildings have value. Preserving this would be Canada money much better spent than the cost of tearing it down. It's age alone is amazing. Kenneth Westhues Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 When we moved to Niagara Falls in 2011, I assumed that the city Canada had some kind of well-researched plan to remove the brick facade from this building and restore it properly. I figured the project was on a back burner and would be moved to a front burner soon. Turns out I was wrong. I was horrified by how quickly, without one word of concern for heritage preservation, Council approved demolition of the building last Tuesday night. Reconsideration of this matter should be an urgent priority. Kim Snyder Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 Historical buildings and statues are being removed around the Canada world. Heritage is important and we should preserve what we can. At least do a study and present to the public. Bob Milne Welland, Canada 2019-03-21 We need to preserve our history, incorporate it into our plans, not destroy it. Stevee John Campbell Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 I believe in preserving the craftsmanship of our past because it is Canada part of our culture. No different than restoring old cars and trucks. It is important for our future generations to have access to these historic sites and nature spots. It also makes our community much more unique and identifiable to visitors and residents. Chris Smith North York, 2019-03-21 Christine Smith Niagara Falls Canada Name Location Date Comment Zachary Randle Niagara,falls, 2019-03-21 I am adding my name because history is vital if we are to achieve a Canada brighter future Patrick Crummey Toronto, Canada 2019-03-21 History = economic development. Patti Bauer Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 I believe our history should be preserved and celebrated. Canada wendy Foster-Ellis Niagara Falls, 2019-03-21 Niagara Falls continues to tear down every last historic building in Ontario, Canada this city A town as old as Niagara Falls has pretty much zero ( well 1) public building The school house is beautiful and should also be saved instead of decommissioning to pave the way for it to be now demolished , Shame!! sue PLUTHERO Hamilton, Canada 2019-03-21 The courthouse is a piece of history You city *leaders* need to learn the importance of history!!! You can’t convince anybody that Niagara Falls doesn’t have the money to fix it. Leave it alone!! Gordon Drysdale Garson, Canada 2019-03-21 Take a clue from Europe. Historical buildings are treasures! Nik Bennett Greater Hamilton, 2019-03-22 I’m signing because heritage buildings especially public heritage Ontario, Canada buildings belong to us all as a people. Their local importance is amplified out across the province. Jackie Watson Welland, Canada 2019-03-22 Buildings should be preserved. Not knocked down. We need to protect our history. Hind Khoury Ottawa, Canada 2019-03-22 It’s a shame to loose historical buildings Sue Ambeau PORT cOLBORNE, 2019-03-22 Let's keep some history alive... this should have been designated Canada a historical building years ago!!! Sell it to someone who wants to restore it, if you at city council, don't feel it's important enough to save!!! Kate Profijt Niagara Falls, 2019-03-22 I feel that this building is of historical significance to the city of Canada Niagara Falls and could be the gateway to reinventing the Queen Street downtown core. Why not utilize this wonderful space by making it into a restaurant, art gallery, or live theatre venue? Our city needs more culture-focused venues (for art and entertainment). This building would be perfect for that. It would be a shame to lose this historical building. Elizabeth Lemire Niagara falls, 2019-03-22 I'm signing because I love history and it would be a shame to loose Canada things from the past Sean George Markham, Canada 2019-03-22 Heritage buildings can never be replaced. This is a piece of our beautiful history that we can never get back once it's demolished. Modern buildings can be slapped together over and over again, but the intricacy and perfection of our historic buildings will never again be seen.Demolishing or even altering a historic building should be illegal anywhere in the world. Once these are gone, they're gone forever, and we will never again have the skill or the resources to replace them Name Location Date Comment Colleen Cuviello niagara falls, 2019-03-22 This building is a true part of Niagara Falls' heritage and should Canada never be torn down; restored at least. Betty Donaher Collingwood, 2019-03-22 Betty Donaher Canada Shannon Johnson Toronto, Canada 2019-03-22 This building has significance to my ancestors who were United Empire Loyalists who settled in Niagara. Historical buildings should not be demolished. Michael Rodaway Montréal, Canada 2019-03-22 Save Ontario History from short sighted politicians. Robin Cass Toronto, Canada 2019-03-22 Enough said. Just look at this place. ann McDonald Niagara Falls, 2019-03-22 We need to preserve as much history as possible. Remove the Canada facade and restore the building. susie tombs niagara falls, 2019-03-22 save our historical buildings Canada Janie Ann Wilsonville, Canada 2019-03-22 this is history... should be saved... we lose too much already... Save it.... Dennis Collin Sudbury, Canada 2019-03-22 The past will help us with our future and this building reflects the past physically, visually and ethnically Brian Laufman Hamilton, Canada 2019-03-22 Our historic buildings must be protected.