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Historical Sites Advisory Board Wednesday-April-25-l973 #1/73
The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office,
5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Wednesday, April 25, 1973, commencing
at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman J.A. Bryson
Vice-Chairman Mrs. L. Hancey
Members Miss T. Davidson
W.C. Davidson, Q.C.
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
Mrs. N. Horwood
Brig. J.A. McGinnis
Dr. L.S. Russell
Dr. J.W. Scott
Authority Chairman F .A. Wade
Executive Member Mrs. J~A. Gardner
Secretary-Treasurer F .L. Lunn ,
Director of Operations K.G. Higgs
Adm. - Historical Sites R.K. Cooper
Supt. of Operations G. Dyce
Asst. Supt. of Operations J.H. Lyons
Tech.Asst. Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes
ABSENT WERE
Members J. Bradshaw
J.E. Langdon
Mrs. E. Neil
G.A. Williams
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #2/72 were presented.
Res. #1 Moved by: J.E. Harper
Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/72 be adopted as read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPOSED SEMINAR
Mrs. Gardner presented a proposal suggesting that the Authority
organize a Seminar - "Germanic Heritage in Upper Canada", in
connection with the programme at Black Creek Pioneer Village, and
advised that she had received a contribution of $400.00 towards the
costs involved. The matter was discussed at some length.
Res. #2 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey
Seconded by: Miss T. Davidson
RESOLVED THAT: Mrs. Gardner's presentation having regard to a
proposed Seminar be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Approval in principle of a proposal to
hold a Seminar - "Germanic Heritage in Upper Canada" in late
October, 1973 be granted, subject to funds being made available from
outside SO"..lrces, for the additional staff and other costs required
to organize and operate such a Seminar; and that the Staff be
directed to prepare a report on the feasibility, together with cost
estimates of the proposal.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1973
was presented by Mr. Cooper.
Res. #3 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott
Seconded by: W.C. Davidson, Q.C.
RESOLVED THAT: ~1e Staff Progress Report for the period January 1
to April 30, 1973, be received with appreciation and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT
BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1974
The 1974 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates were presented and
discussed.
Res. #4 Moved by: Mrs. D. Hague
Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott
RESOLVED THAT: The 1974 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates, as
presented, be approved in principle; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1974 Preliminary Development Budget
Estimates, as appended as Schedule "A" of ,these Minutes, be included
in the 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
TOWN OF VAUGHAN
FEASIBILITY STUDY
A communication from the Town of Vaughan was presented, requesting
that the Authority staff carry out a feasibility study for the
possible establishment of a museum and archives in the Town of
Vaughan.
Res. #5 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis
Seconded by: Miss T. Davidson
RESOLVED THAT: The communication from the Town of Vaughan having
regard to a feasibility study be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be authorized and directed to
carry out a feasibility study on a suitable site and building or
buildings for the establishment of a museum and archives for the
display and preservation of local Indian relics, and such articles
of pioneer interests as household items, agricultural tools and
equipment, crafts and trade tools and their products, etc. , together
with documents such as school, village and church records, and the
Tweedsmuir histories, for the information of the Town of Vaughan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REQUEST FOR GRANTS
FOR HISTORICAL SITES
A proposed Brief to The Province of Ontario requesting that grants be
made available for the acquisition, restoration and operation of
historical sites was presented and discussed in some detail.
Res. #6 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey
RESOLVED THAT: The proposed Brief to The Province of Ontario having
regard to grants be received and appended as Schedule "B" of these
Minutes; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority request The Province of
Ontario to make grants available for the acquisition, restoration
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and operation of historical sites where the historical features of
the project form an integral part of a resources management programme;
and further in this connection,
THAT a Committee composed of the Chairman of the Authority, Chairman
of the Finance Sub-Committee and Chairman of the Historical sites
Advisory Board present this Brief to The Province of ontario at a
suitable time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
OFFICIAL OPENINGS - BCPV
GUNSMITH'S SHOP & BROOM-MAKER'S HOME
A Staff communication was presented advising that the Gunsmith's Shop
and Broom-maker's home will be ready for official opening- at Black
Creek Pioneer Village during the early part of June, 1973.
Res. #7 Moved by: W.C. Davidson
Seconded by: Miss T. Davidson
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication having regard to official
openings at Black Creek Pioneer Village be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Arrangements be made for an official
opening of the Gunsmith's Shop and the Broom-maker's Horne at Black ~
Creek Pioneer Village in the early part of June, 1973; and
THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be invited to officiate at
the ceremonies and officials from the British America Assurance
Company and the York Chapter of the Pennsylvania German Folklore
Society be invited as special guests.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
WEAVER'S SHOP .... BCPV
NAME
A Staff communication was presented having regard to the background
of equipment in the Weaver's Shop at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
Res. #8 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott
Seconded by: J.E. Harper
RESOLVED TrlAT: The Staff communication having regard to the Weaver's
Shop, Black Creek Pioneer Village be received; and that the Weaver's
Shop, Black Creek Pioneer Village be designated as 'Charles Irvin,
Weaver' .
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PARSONS INDIAN VILLAGE SITE
A Staff comrJunication, together with a proposed plan of development
for the Parsons Indian Village Site, dated April 1973, was presented
and studied in detail.
Res. #9 Hoved by: Mrs. N. Horwood
Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell
RESOLVED THAT: The plan of development for the Parsons Indian Village
Site, prepared by Mr. B. Mason of Cape Associated Consultants Limited
be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THA'1': The Plan of Development for the Parsons
Indian Village, dated April 1973, be accepted as a working plan for
the development of the Parsons Indian Village Site (Yandawontsi
Village); and
THAT the Staff be directed to prepare a summarized report and recommend-
ations for action from the plan of development, for consideration by
the Executive Committee.
C.~RIED UNANIHOUSLY;
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ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m., April 25.
J.A. Brvson F .L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A" F-5
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1974
(Historical Sites)
Financing:
M.T.R.C.F. $39,000.
Ontario Museums Grant 1,000. $40,000.
Expenditures:
Roblin's Mill $ 1,000.
Boardwalk 1,000.
Mackenzie Home 7,000.
Sawyer's Home 1,000.
Collection 5,000.
Bruce's Mill 3,000.
Carriage ~'-Jorks 10,000.
Doctor's Horne 12,000. $40,000.
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SCHEDULE "a"
REQUEST FOR GRANTS FOR HISTORICAL SITES
INTRODUCTION
From its inception, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority has carried out a modest programme
of historical conservation. By doing so, it has carried
on a tradition begun by the Humber Valley Authority when it
purchased property adjacent to the flack Creek. On this
property was a spectacular 1809 log barn, which \-1as quickly
turned into a museum.
The Metro Authority has accepted historical preservation
as a l~gitimate and integral part of its total conservation
concept and development. Pioneers depended for their very
existence on natural resources, and by the practice of
conservation, they were able to survive and prosper. The
living village museum concept, as adopted for the Black Creek
Pioneer Village, presents an ideal way of teaching both
adults and children many important lessons in conservation.
The Authority's belief in the importance of historical
conservation has continued down through the years, even
though all provincial grants were suddenly stopped in 1959.
In 1967, the Report of the Select Commi.ttee on Conservation
Authorities, and more recently, the Ontario Conservation
Authorities' Biennial Conference, strongly recommended the
reinstatement of grants.
By its own action, the Ontario provincial Government has
on many occasions demonstrated keen interest in historical
conservation. Large financial commitments and the direct
operation of Upper Canada Village, St. Marie Among the
Hurons, Fort penetang, and more recently, Fort William,
are fine examples of Government involvement in historical
projects.
By restricting its historical projects to a very modest
yearly expansion, the Authority has operated without grants
for the past 14 years. During this period, 30 buildings
have been restored at Black Creek, with a cost to the
taxpayer within the Metro watershed, of slightly more than
$800,000. By comparison, the cost of moving, restoring,
and furnishing one Toronto home will be well in excess of
this figure. During the same 14 years, the annual visitation
has increased from 32,384 to 276,150, and by the end of
1972, a total of 2,360,692 had corne to see Black Creek
Pioneer Village. School children participating in the
guided tour programme during the same period were 481,374
of the visitors.
Last November, the Borough of North York turned over to the
Authority, a parcel of land south of the Village which is
the site of a prehistoric Indian village. Archaeologists
describe this as probably the only remaining important site
within Metropolitan Toronto which can be preserved and
eventually developed as a living Indian village. The
Authority accepted the site from North York on the understanding
that it \'lOuld seek financial assistance from the Government
of Ontario, and such other sources as may be de8med appropriate
for the purpose of using the property for archaeological
exploration and research, and the reconstruction of all or
part of the Indian village. The Authority is anxious to
begin this project, and is prepared to proceed as soon as
funds become available.
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The brief details the background of Authority historical
projects, and respectfully urges the Ontario Government to
make grants available for the acquisition, restoration, and
operation of historical sites wh~re the historical features of
the project form an integral part of a resources management
programme.
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HISTORICAL SITES PROGRAMME
History
The original conservation reports for the Don Valley and the
Rouge, Duffin, Highland and Petticoat Creeks prepared by the
Province, each recommended that historic sites be acquired and
developed by the authorities and made available to the public
for educational and recreational purposes. The Don Valley
Report specifically recommended the establishment of a
"Farmer's Villagell in the Hetro area, and suggested that this
might be jointly done with the Humber Valley Conservation
Authority. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority has adopted policies consistent with these recommenda-
tions, and has preserved and developed those things of historical
and cultural significance related to the development of the
Metropolitan Toronto region. The following is an outline of
projects undertaken by the Authority in the field of historical
conservation:
1. Black Creek Pioneer Vill&ge
The principal historical conservation programme of the
Authority has been Black Creek Pioneer Village. It
began with the acquisition of the first piece of
conservation land acquired in the region by the Humber
Valley Conservation Authority in 1954. The property
consisted of the flood plain and adjacent table lands of
the Black Creek on which stood the Dalziel Barn, a
spectacular Pennsylvania Ge~~an cantilever log barn,
built in 1809.
In 1956, the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
transferred lands consisting of the valley of the
Black Creek and adjacent table lands lying south of
Steeles Avenue and east of Jane Street for a nominal
sum. On these lands were located the or'iginal five
buildings constructed by Daniel Stong between 1816
and 1832.
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Since that time, the complex has grown to more than
30 buildings. These include a fire house, harness
shop and saddlery, Laskay Emporium, Half Way House,
Rose Blacksmith Shop, Daniel Fly:iln Horne, nur~7ick
House, Dickson's Hill School, Roblin's Mill,
Fisherville Church, Daniel Flynn Boot and Shoe Shop
Black Creek Printing Office, Weaver's Shop, Town
Hall, Edgeley Slaughter House, Sherwood Log Home,
Gunsmith Shop, Mackenzie Home, Outdoor Bake Oven,
Limehouse Backhouse, Henry Snider's Cider Mill,
Sawyer's Home, Jacob Stong's Horne, and the Snider
Workshop. It should be pointed out that the majority
of these buildings would bve been destroyed if the
Authority had not moved them to the Village.
Black Creek Pioneer Village is operated as a living
folk museum, and tasks are carried out by costumed
interpreters including blacksmithing, harness making,
boot and shoe making, printing, baking, weaving,
spinning, candle making, flour milling, dyeing, rug
hooking, broom making, gunsmithing, thrashing, and
coopering. Some of these crafts are only carried
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out on special occasions. It is hoped that in the
future these crafts may be undertaken on a more
regular basis.
The Authority designated the Village as its centennial
project, and a major effort was made to complete some
of th~ larger reconstructions in 1967. The Authority was
successful in completing Roblin's Mill and the Half
Way House.
The Province of Ontario until 1958, had a policy of
assisting with 50 per cent grants for the restoration
of historical sites on conservation property. However,
this policy was changed, and since that time, the
Authority has not received grants for restoration, but
has continued to receive grants for the development of
conservation facilities such as roads, parking lots,
hydro and washrooms.
Major restorations presently in progress include the
Gunsmith Shop, Sawyer's Home, Sherwood Log Cabin,
Mackenzie Home, and the Dominion Carriage Works from
Sebringville.
In 1972, more than 265,000 people visited the Village
bringing the total since the Village opened to well
over 2,350,000, and of this number 481,374 were school
children on conducted tours. Although Black Creek has
become a major tourist attraction for visitors from
within the Province, neighbouring Provinces, and the
United States, the role of the Village is indicated by
the fact that schools within a radius of 100 miles are
annually bringing classes to the Village. The Province's
"Design for Development of the Toronto Centred Region",
assumes that the present population of three million
people in this area will increase to eight million before
the end of the century.
The Village - because cr its prime location adjacent to
the second largest metropolitan area in Canada - is
used quite extensively for research and educational
purposes and settings for various films and television
programmes.
Among the outstanding educational films produced at
the Village in recent years are eight made by
Moreland Latchford Productions Limited. In 1966,
"Black Creek Pioneer Village", a 22 minute, sound
and colour 16 rom film was released; and in 1970
six 10 minute sound and colour 16 rom films dealing with
various aspects of pioneer life, were produced.
An eighth film dealing with Christmas in 1860's will
be released by June 1973.
In 1972, Mrs. John Langdon's book entitled "Pioneer
Gardens at Black Creek Pioneer Village", was
published as the first of a series. A second book
in this series should be ready by 1974.
The interpretive value of the Village is not limited
to the teaching of social history alone, but is
linked very closely with the teaching of wise conserva-
tion practices. Black Creek, centred around a nucleus
of buildings constructed by the Pennsy.lvania Germans,
with their inherent instinct for wise use of the land,
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affords a valuable learning experience. By studying
their way of life, their community planning and their
attitude towards the land and the environment, the
pioneer's dependence on natural resources can be
demonstrated and a powerful lesson in conservation can
be taught by a comparison with modern man's less obvious
dependence on the wise use of natural resources.
2. Albion House - Albion Hills Conservation Area
This log house has been restored by the Authority and
jointly furnished by the Coronation Women's Institute
of Bolton, and the Authority. At certain times of
the year, the building is open to the public. However,
it is extensively used for the teaching of pioneer
arts and crafts to the students in attendance at the
Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre.
3. Bruce's Mill - Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
The mill and miller's home are two historic buildings
within the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. The Authority'
has adopted the plan to restore the mill and the first
phase has been co~pleted. The Authority is investigating
the possibility of converting the Bruce House into an
attractive restaurant to serve the visitors to the
Conservation Area.
4. Archaeological Sites
In its land acquistion prograrr~e, the Authority has
acquired a number of archaeological sites related to
the Indiau culture of this region prior to the
settlement by the white man. The most important of
these sites is located adjacent to the campus of York
University on the banks of the Black Creek, north of
Finch Avenue.
In 1966, the Authority abandoned plans to ac~uire this
site because of the high value of the land, and because
it was situated on table hnd and not in the valley.
During 1967, 1968 and 1969, attempts were made through
the joint efforts of Professor Norman Emerson, University
of Toronto; Mr. W. A Dempsey, North York Board of
Education; Mr. R. King, Legal Department of the Borough
of North York; and the M.T.R.C.A. staff, to have the
site designated as a National Historic Site. The Historic
Sites and Monuments Board of Canada has so far made no
final decision in this matter. However, in 1969,
North York Parks and Recreation Department acquired
5.9 acres when adjoining lands were being developed.
On November 6, 1972, North York council, following the
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Department,
turned the property over b the Authority on the undGr-
standing that the Authority would seek financial
assistance from the Government of Ontario, and such other
sources as may be deemed appropriate for the purpose of
using the property for archaeological exploration and
research, and the reconstruction of all or part of the
Indian Village. The Borough has requested that the
Authority take immediate steps to preserve this site
by prohibiting indiscriminate digging and protect the
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site from vandals. The Authority staff is preparing a
report on the proposed development of this site and
it is anticipated that within a very few years, it
will attract as many visitors and school children as
Black Creek Pioneer Village does at the ~esent time.
S . Todmorden Park - Don Valley
During the acquisition of flood plain and conservation
lands in the lower Don Valley, the Authority acquired
five historically significant buildings. Under agreement
with the Authority and the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, the Borough of East York has developed this
park as its centennial project.
The four buildings open to the public at the present
time consist of - a brick brewery which was built in
1821, and is now used as a museum; a frame house built
ih 1794 and restored to the 1837 period; a mud brick
house built in 1821 and restored to the 1867 period;
and the Don Valley railway memorabilia of fifty years
ago and earlier.
The fifth and largest building embodies what is believed
to be part of one of the first two paper mills in
Upper Canada.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
One of the initial policies when establishing Black Creek
Pioneer Village was to make it a teaching institution.
Keeping this policy and aim in mind ha3 helped make the
Village perhaps the most authentic restoration in Canada.
The educational programme at Black Creek Pioneer Village is
an extensive one. Beginning with 1,000 school students
visiting the Dalziel Museum in 1957, the interest steadily
increased until by 1962 over 39,000 students had visited the
Dalziel Museum and the Black Creek Pioneer Village. From
the beginning the Authority assigned an educational staff
member to interpret this historic restoration to students
and teachers.
In 1962 it was felt that a more organized educational programme
was needed. A staff of five was employed, one of whom was a
supervisor, responsible for staff training, progran~e content,
and procedure. Teachers were asked to complete an application
form and have visits confirmed before time of arrival. Groups
of about 20 were toured through the Village by an educational
staff member. The programme content was very closely related
to classroom study. For the next four years the programme
expanded as more and more students learned first-hand about
life in rural Ontario prior to Confederation. Gradually the
staff was increased until by 1966 there were eight staff
members working with over 28,000 students in a l6-week season.
In 1965 the Authority designated Black Creek Pioneer Village
as its contribution to Canada's Centennial, and Roblin's Mill and
Half Way House were completed. By 1967 the very substantial
increase in the number of students made it necessary to expand
the educational staff to 16 members, and the progra~~e content
was substantially changed. Teachers were expressing a desire
for a more in-depth study and so thematic tours were introduced.
These tours were based around a topic and students visited
specific Village buildings for discussion and study. This
was a major advancement in programming and correspondingly
required increased staff training. However, this type of
progra~~e has created great enthusiasm and interest on the
part of students who are eager to learn about early life in
rural Ontario prior to Confederation. It also meets the
present day high academic standards required by teachers
and school boards.
At the same time as the tour programme was being expanded and
refined, teachers kept requesting a programme in which students
themselves could do some of the chores and skills that they
observed being done in the various buildings. Experimental
programmes were conducted for three years, but they were
seriously harnper~d by inadequate building facilities. Finally
in 1967, through the generosity of The Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Foundation and the Junior League of
Toronto, an authentic two-storey log home and adjacent workshop
were opened, to be used specifically for this programme. The
aim and purpose of this programme is much the same as the main
educational programme, except that the emphasis is on total
student participation, and staff act as resource personnel.
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This "Pioneer Life" programme has proved to be a unique
enricnrnent programme for students who are studying early
Ontario social life.
By 1972, Black Creek Pioneer Village had expanded to 30
authentically restored buildings and the educational programme
toured almost 68,000 students during a 22-week season. In
addition, the Pioneer Life programme accommodated about 11,000
students d~r~ng the school year.
Future plans for the educational programme include an opportunity
for student groups to specialize even more in a variety of
subject areas related to pioneer life. There will also
be additional facilities for the Pioneer Life programme.
These will give ~udents opportunity to learn about a great
variety of tasks, chores and skills that were necessary
to everyday life in early rural Ontario.
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GRANTS
For the first couple of years of its existence, the project
now known as Black Creek Pioneer Village, received grants
from the Province. On February 5 , 1959, the Honourable
W. M. Nickle, Minister of the Department of Planning and
Development, wrote to the Authority stating he had decided
that for 1959 at least, no grants would be made for the
purchasing and restoration of historic places such as
pioneer villages and articles of historic value.
The 1965 Authority brief to The Select Con~ittee on
Conservation Authorities recommended that the Province pay
grants of 50 per cent of the costs of Black Creek Pioneer
Village. It also recommended that the Province pay grants
of 50 per cent of the cost of restoration and maintenance of
a limited number of historic sites acquired by Authorities
in connection with the conservation plans and programmes;
and that the Province consider assuming the cost of an
archaeological program on approved sites that have been
acquired by the Authority, and that this programme be
administered by the Authority in co-operation with the
Department of Education, Universities in the region, and
the local Boards of Education.
The 1967 Report of the Select Committee on Conservation
Authorities on page 51 states as follows:
liThe Conservation Authorities Act does not
specifically enable authorities to acquire
historic sites nor are grants available for
this purpose. Structures of historical signi-
ficance are often found in areas where dams and
other water conservation works are located.
Where features of historic interest are closely
related to an authority project, the Select
Committee believes that grants should be made
available for their acquisition and restoration.
The preservation of historic sites is important
to the people of the watershed and the Province.
Historical societies have a wealth of knowledge
and experience which is useful in the reconstructi.on
of features of historic value while conservation
authorities often have staff, equipment and
materials available for the physical implementation
of the necessary work. A combination of both
would provide a logical and economical means of
carrying out approved projects.
The Select Committee Recommends -
THAT section 17(i) of The Conservation Authorities
Act be amended to empower conservation authorities
to acquire historic sites with the approval of
the Minister.
THAT grants be made available to conservation
authorities for the acquisition and restoration
of historic sites where the historical features
of the project form an integral part of a
conservation programme.
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THAT conservation authorities work in close
cooperation with local historical societies in
the restoration of historic sites.
The Committee of Conservation Authority Chairmen, in its policy
paper for the 12th Biennial Conference in Sudbury in 1970
entitled "Who Speaks For the Environment?", recommended the
implementation of the first two Select Committee recommendations.
The May 1972 report of the Conservation Authorities Task
Force, and adopted by the Executive Committee of The Chairmen's
Committee of- the Ontario Conservation Authorities, states
as follows:
"Historic Sites
Archaeological Sites
Unique Natural Areas
Conservation Authorities have acquired as a result
of their resource management programmes a number of
historic sites, archaeological sites and unique
natural areas. Authorities have developed individual
historic buildings, restored pioneer villages and
have been active in the preservation and interpretation
of archaeological sites and unique natural areas.
ACCORDINGLY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT:
1. Grants be made available to Conservation Authorities
for the acquisition, restoration and operation
of historic sites where the historical features
of the project form an integral part of a resources
management programme.
2. The Ministry of Natural Resources in cooperation
with other appropriate Ministries, the federal
government and, where applicable, Conservation
Authorities, recommend a system whereby a
comphrehensive inventory of archaeological sites
can be undertaken, a system of investigation of
important sites be achieved, and a programme of
protection or development of such sites be
undertaken.
3. The Ministry of Natural Resources, in cooperation
with Conservation Authorities and other agencies,
prepare an inventory of unique natural areas
(botanical, geological) in areas under the
jurisdiction of Authorities and that a planned
programme of protection, acquisition and develop-
ment be undertaken in cooperation with Authorities."
The following resolution was presented to the 13th Biennial
Conference at London in September 1972 by the Resolutions
Committee and adopted:
liRe: Historical projects
In view of an ever increasing emphasis on the importance
of preserving our natural heritage and in view of the
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important role the Conservation Authorities now play
in historical matters, it is felt that the provincial
government should reconsider its position re the
availability of subsidies to conservation authorities
for historical projects. Towards this end, the following
resolution is proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the prov~ncial government reconsider
its position on making subsidies available to conservation
authorities for historical projects.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Conference support
this resolution, the intent of which is covered on
pages 8 and 9 of the Task Force Report.1I
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FINANCES:
Conservation Historical Operations Operations
Area Sites and Over 0
Year Land Develo ment Development Maintenance Revenue Revenue
1957 11,533. 880. 880.Cr.
1958 37,079. 1,171. 1,171.Cr.
1959 76,091. 6,474. 2,279. 4,195.
1960 51,213. 67,648. 28,377. 17,581. 10,796.
1961 57,286. 46,118. 45,740. 37,795. 7,945.
1962 42,749. 31,563. 57,974. 50,138. 7,836.
1963 54,938. 62,296. 61,663. 55,143. 6,520.
1964 39,758. 83,742. 81,451. 70,139. 11,312.
1965 27,914. 102,815. 106,486. 96,490. 9,996.
1966 140,737. 107,589. 136,254. 112,658. 23,596.
1967 100,078. 129,547. 213,233. 180,535. 32,698.
1968 48,448. 72,631. 255,824. 225,641. 30,183.
1969 94,762. 34,750. 224,677. 223,570. 1,107.
1970 30,860. 30,860. 266,324. 274,516. 8,192.Cr.
1971 33,104. 43,256. 302,331. 297,576. 4,755.
1972 116,238. 44,790. 357,890. 356,163. 1,727.
TOTAL 242,680. 838,085. 982,308. 2 , 14 4 , 6 98. 2,00 2 , 2 7 5 . 142,423.
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Provincial share of the above is as follows:
- Land Cost (50% of $242,680.) $ 121,340.
- Area Development (50% of $838.085.) $ 419,042.
Revenue figures include the following:
Gate Receipts
Post Office
School Tours
Cider (Half Way House)
Grant from Public Records and Archives ($1,000. per year)
Costume Rentals
Weddings
Rental of Buildings
Gift Shop Sales (Gift Store and Dalziel Barn)
Food Services
Sale of Candy (Laskay Emporium)
Flour (Roblin's Mill)
Baking (Half Way House)
Sleigh Rides
Printing (Black Creek Printing Office)
Weaving (Weaver's Shop)
Rental of Artifacts
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation has
contributed a total of approximately $130,000. to Village projects.
The Garden Club of Toronto has contributed $51,427. for the
landscaping and gardens at the Village.
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Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday-November-2-l973 #2/73
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The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office,
5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, November 2, 1973, commencing
at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Cha i rman J.A. Bryson
Vice-Chairman Mrs. L. Hancey
Members J. Bradshaw
Miss T. Davidson
W.C. Davidson, Q.C.
J.E. Harper
Mrs. N. Horwood
J.E. Langdon
Mrs. E. Neil
Dr. L.S. Russell
Dr. J.W. Scott
Authority Chairman F.A. Wade
Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson
Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn
Director of Operations K.G. Higgs
Adm. - Historical Sites Div. R.K. Cooper
Supt. of Operations G. Dyce
Asst. Supt. of Operations J.H. Lyons
Tech. Asst. Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes
Researcher Miss L. Sewell
ABSENT WERE
Members Brig. J.A. McGinnis
G.A. Williams
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/73 were presented.
Res. #10 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded by: Mrs. N. Horwood
RESOLVED '!HAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/73 be adopted as read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to November 2, 1973,
was presented by Mr. Cooper.
Res. #11 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott
Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey
RESOLVED 'lEA T : The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to
November 2, 1973, be received with appreciation and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPOSED SEMINAR -
.. GERMANIC HERITAGE IN UPPER CANADA"
Res. #12 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey
Seconded by: R.G. Henderson
RESOLVED THAT: Resolution #246/73, of the Executive Committee,
having regard to the proposed "Germanic Heritage in Upper Canada"
Seminar, be received; and
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 'IlIA T : No action be taken to organize a Seminar
on the "Germanic Heritage in Upper Canada" as it is the opinion of
the Board that organizing such a Seminar is not within the Terms of
Reference of the Board; and
THE BOARD FURTHER RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority policy be to co-
operate in an advisory capacity and assist in a technical way any
accredited organization proposing to organize a Seminar or similar
project.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
PROPOSED ELECTION
Res. #13 Moved by: J. Bradshaw
Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff study and report back on the suitability
and feasibility of periodically staging an election for an Honourary
Mayor and/or other dignitaries at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion the Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m., November 2 to view
a slide presentation on Village landscaping and a film on Pioneer
Christmas.
J .A. Brvson F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer