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Doors Open Windsor
Over 17 of Windsor's finest heritage buildings
September 26, 2010 to September 27, 2010
Doors Open Windsor is a bi-annual, free, family oriented weekend celebration of the area's rich architectural and historical resources.
Doors Open Walkerton & Area
Saturday, September 25, 2010 10 am to 4 pm.
September 25, 2010
Don't miss this amazing event when 17 area heritage homes and other sites of interest will be opened to the public for free. There will be self-guided tours.
DOORS OPEN WATERLOO REGION
September 18, 2010
DOORS OPEN WATERLOO REGION will be held on Saturday September 18, 2010. The special theme for 2010 is "Made in Waterloo Region." Most sites will be open from 10 am to 5 pm.
For more information go to www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doorsopen or contact doorsopen@region.waterloo.on.ca.
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NORTH WATERLOO REGION BRANCH CELEBRATES 30 YEARS!
President's thoughts to the membership at the Branch AGM May 6, 2010, held at the Rockway Centre, Kitchener
It’s hard to believe that 30 years have gone by. I remember the 25th anniversary and the 20th; just barely the 10th. But there are some here that were here from the beginning. Marg Rowell has written that the formation of the Branch took place on March 1980 at the Rowell’s home. There were two people at this meeting who must be mention tonight. They were representatives from Heritage Cambridge - Katherine Hebblethwaite and Pat Rosebrugh. Our Branch was very appreciative of their assistance at this time. The first president in 1980 was Jeff Weller ; Peggy Brooker was the secretary; Christopher Moore was the Treasurer; and Marg Rowell was program and membership secretary. In addition to these officers the executive consisted of Murray Haight, Ron & Wendy Cascaden, Bev & Peter Grierson, Joye Krauel, Sandy Dare, and Rick Martin.
The following presidents have served over the years: Jeff Weller, Bob Rowell, Marg Rowell, Joyce Arndt, Herb Whitney, Pat McKegney, and Joye Krauel. These are our pioneers.
As a Branch of ACO, we are not alone. Thank goodness! The North Waterloo Region Branch is one of more than 20 branches of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. And it is a growing organization with branches spreading out throughout Ontario. Branches are formed for a variety of reasons, but more often than not, they are formed out of community crisis, possibly a threat to a precious bit of heritage. It doesn’t take too long for supporters to come together in an attempt to save that which may soon be lost. Here are some examples - St. Thomas ACO formed due to the neglect of Alma College by its owner, the municipality and province. ; Brantford ACO formed recently because of the very real threat of demolition to a block of 19th century buildings on Colborne Street. Stratford ACO formed by the threat (among other issues) to the rail yard works. And these are only three recently formed branches. Every Branch has its own story – including ours.
Waterloo Region is fortunate to have two ACO Branches – our Branch –the North Waterloo Region - and Heritage Cambridge to the south of us. We all share the same goals. Our objectives are to promote the preservation of buildings of architectural and/or historic importance, to hold events such as workshops and tours to stimulate interest in local built and natural heritage, and to publish literature about the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and its goals. In planning many of these programs, we have the larger community in mind and co-operate with other history and heritage related organizations.
John Arndt, President NWRB-ACO, 2007-2010
Do You think the views of Queens Park Should be Protected?
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Call for Nominations for 2010 ACO Provincial Awards
It's that time of year when we look for nominations for our awards program! Who do you know that is doing great things for heritage? Who deserves to be honoured?
The awards program is designed to honour preservation leaders and/or projects that are considered valuable on a provincial scale to the architectural conservation movement in Ontario.
Heritage Canada laments loss of Downsview Hangars
DND Proceeds with Demolition of Downsview Hangars
Ottawa, ON March 12, 2010 – The Heritage Canada Foundation expresses its disappointment with the Department of National Defence’s (DND) decision to proceed with demolition of two historic Downsview Hangars (Buildings 55 and 58) at former CFB Downsview air base in Toronto, Ontario. Demolition resumed last Friday.
David Borenstein's Barnburner Speech in Brantford
neatly summed up in a great presentation
I have not been at a march on City Hall in many years, and this one started off with a speech by David Borenstein, a charter member of the Brantford ACO chapter. I am pleased to publish it here.
PROTECT VIEWS OF THE LEGISLATURE, SYMBOL OF OUR DEMOCRATIC HERITAGE
An op-ed piece in the Toronto Star by our President and Past President makes a strong plea that views of the provincial legislature, the prime symbol of provincial democracy, be protected. Proposals for new high rise developments threaten to block views of the legislature.
ON-LINE DONATION NOW AVAILABLE
Now you can donate to the ACO on-line by clicking the e-donate button on the left-hand side of this page. It will take you to a secure portal for on-line donations, maintained by CanadaHelps.
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Heritage Districts Work! – Reports Now Available
Download it by clicking the link to the summary report at the bottom of this page
A major project on Heritage Conservation Districts (HCDs) undertaken by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario is now complete. The purpose of the project was to examine 32 HCDs created before 1992 and determine whether they were meeting their goals. The answer is a resounding yes – Heritage Conservation Districts work!
ACO partnered with several other volunteer groups to carry out the study, including Community Heritage Ontario and the Heritage Resources Centre (HRC) at the University of Waterloo.
The study was funded by a grant from the Trillium Foundation. We are pleased to thank them for their generous support.
2010 ACO Provincial Conference was be held in Chatham-Kent
Rural Roots, Rural Routes
The 2010 Provincial Conference was held in Chatham-Kent from June 11-13th, 2010. The conference focused on the unique rural architectural heritage of Chatham-Kent, one of the earliest parts of Ontario to be settled.
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