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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1978ts. F -1 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY - MARCH -17 -1978 #1/78 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, March 17, 1978, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice Chairman Members Vice Chairman of the Authority Acting Secretary - Treasurer Chairman of the Foundation Member of the Executive Committee Adm. - Historical Sites Division Supt. of Operations Asst. Supt. of Operations Tech. Asst. Curatorial Research Assistant Secretary of Division Raymond Moriyama, Architects and Planners ABSENT WERE Members J.A. H.C. W.C. J.E. R.A. Mrs. Bryson Lawrie Davidson, Q.C. Langdon Moran E. Neil F.R. Perkins Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J. W. Scott Mrs. F. Gell W.A. McLean E.H. Card Mrs. F. E. Gardner R.K. Cooper N. Elliott J.H. Lyons Mrs. J.M. Hughes Mrs. L. O'Byrne Miss D. Warburton R. Moriyama D. Lorriman J. Bradshaw Dr. G.R. Lord Brig. -Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. C. McMeans R.F.M. Yuill The Chairman introduced the new Superintendent of Operations of Black Creek Pioneer Village, Mr. Norman Elliott, who was attending his first meeting of the Board. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/77 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/77, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; PRESENTATION TO DR. J. W. SCOTT The Chairman presented Dr. J. A. Scott with a silver medallion in recognition of Dr. Scott's long service to the Authority as a member of the Historical Sites Advisory Board. F -2 -2- BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE VISITORS' CENTRE Mr. Raymond Moriyama presented to the Board the proposed design for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors' Centre. Res. ##2 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The design on the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors' Centre be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The design concept for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors' Centre be endorsed and forwarded to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for consideration. CARRIED; STAFF PROGRESS REPORTS Staff Progress Reports for the periods September 1 to December 31, 1977 and January 1 to March 17, 1978 were presented by Mrs. Jeanne M. Hughes and Mr. Norman Elliott. Res. ##3 Moved by: R.A. Moran Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Reports for the periods September 1 to December 31, 1977 and January 1 to March 17, 1978, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be received. CARRIED; APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY REEVE Res. ##4 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Mr. John Downing, columnist for The Toronto Sun, be appointed as Honorary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village for the years 1978 and 1979. APPRECIATION TO MR. JOHN BRADSHAW Res. #5 CARRIED; Moved by: Dr. L.S. Russell Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: The Board express its sincere appreciation to Mr. John Bradshaw for the many valuable services rendered to the Authority during his term as Honorary Reeve for 1976 and 1977. CARRIED; COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS MRS. NEIL SUGGESTED THAT a firm of exterminators be engaged to examine the Dalziel Barn to determine if there is any damage being caused by powder post beatles or termites. MR. PERKINS ADVISED THE BOARD THAT a number of first -cut pine logs, probably dating back 130 years, had been found in an old dam on the Warren Reaman property and suggests that some of the log materials be obtained for the Village. DR. RUSSELL ADVISED THE BOARD THAT the Rushlight Club would be holding its Annual Meeting in Metropolitan Toronto in 1978 and that the Club will be touring the Black Creek Pioneer Village. ,3, F -3 "GUIDELINES FOR THE FUTURE" THE CHAIRMAN ADVISED THE BOARD that the Authority adopted a report prepared for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation entitled "Guidelines for the Future ". He advised that the report would be circulated to the members of the Board. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m., March 17, for lunch at Half Way House. J.A. Bryson W.A. McLean Chairman Acting Secretary- Treasurer F -4 SCHEDULE "A" TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, M.T.R.C.A. RE: HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1977 1) PROGRAM (a) Registration and Artifacts During the last four months of 1977, the Village has received 36 donations comprising 678 artifacts. In the same time period, 251 articles have been catalogued. Noteworthy among these acquisitions were: a collection of over 600 glass goblets, an 1821 map of Upper Canada, a glass jar from Sir Chas. Tuppers Drug Store, a Rosewood games table, several pieces of copper lustre, a Waterbury Ogee clock, a 12 foot wagon box, two large size oriental rugs, and a dining room chest, circa 1850. (b) Publicity and Promotion Photographs of the Village and artifacts from the collection were displayed at the Sheraton Centre Hotel and at the Weston branch of the Toronto Dominion Bank. Items from the collection were also loaned for displays to the Grange, Glen Avon Public School, Colborne Lodge and North York Public Library. Village staff demonstrated broommaking and displayed the oxen at the Jordan Festival. Numerous lectures were given by staff during the fall of 1977. Groups addressed include, visiting American Rotarians, Georgian College students, a night class at Don Mills Collegiate, Grade 13 students at Emery Collegiate, the Forom Group at the R.O.M., the Kingsway Women's Club, a group at the Malton District Library, a Y.W.C.A. group, the Perth County Historical Society at Stratford and the Chatham area Historical Society. Staff from Historical Sites Division were also called upon to assist in the presentation of an O.M.A. training seminar in Belleville and in a series of two -day seminars conducted by the Saskatchewan Museum Association in Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Regina. The Village was an extremely popular location for commercial and promotional photography this fall. Advertisement pictures for Monarch Flour, Simplicity Patterns, and T.B.M. used Black Creek as background. C.B.C. produced a children's film "Little Visitor" at the Village, York Cable included Half Way House in a documentary on the History of Scarborough, and MacLean - Hunter Cable filmed a local class at the Dickson Hill School. National Geographic Magazine plans to include several shots of Black Creek in a 1978 article on the Province of Ontario. The Village was also included in a multi -media show on Toronto to be shown in theatres; a brochure produced by the Harbour Castle Hotel; on the cover of "Ontario Tours" 1978; a teaching kit on Pioneer Life for the Women Teachers Association; in the American publication Colonial Homes Magazine; two Ryerson projects; and a segment of the 1978 Defasco Christmas Special. Staff were interviewed on several radio programs including C.B.C. Metro Morning, C.B.C. Off Stage Voice, C.B.C. Newfoundland, and the John Bradshaw Show on C.F.R.B. F -5 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1977 Page 2 Publicity and Promotion, cont'd. The one hour "Bob McLean Thanksgiving Show" was produced entirely at Black Creek and included an interview with a member of the Village staff. Christmas in the Village was again a very popular theme for television, including C.K.V.R. Barrie, C.T.V. and three separate C.B.C. productions. Also several newspapers featured Village Christmas pictures. (c) Special Events There have been a total of 64 weddings held at the Fisherville Church in 1977 and 61 receptions and parties have used the facilities at the Half Way House Restaurant. Two students in the Seneca College interpretation course were involved in an internship program at Black Creek enabling them to work on site, one day a week from September to December. Five high school classes have been involved in "Project Wheels" at the Dominion Carriage Works. Here the students cleaned and painted wheels and wagon parts for the Village, and were provided with a slide show on "Carriages and their makers in Canada West" as well as the experience of working in an 1867 shop environment. The 21st Annual Pioneer Festival was held on September 17th, and once again proved to be a popular and successful event. The attendance of more than 8,500 showed an increase of approximately 400 over the 1976 Festival. A bookbinder has opened a workshop in one of the upstairs rooms in Half Way House where he demonstrates bookbinding and skilfully repairs customers' books by hand. During December, a new display in the Dalziel Barn, Santa's Workshop, attracted many visitors and provided considerable publicity for the Village. Several one day special events through the fall also proved popular with visitors. North York held an "Environment Day" in which North York Mayor Mel Lastman and other local officials participated. A Good Neighbour Rag Doll Show put on in the Town Hall by a lady from Scarborough was enthusiastically received. Also held was a demonstration of apple basket making. (d) Building ,Maintenance and Construction The Dalziel Barn had an electric furnace heating system installed on the lower floor to accommodate Santa's Workshop. The exterior of the Doctor's House has been completed with the exception of the shutters, and the interior trim has been completed. F -6 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1977 Page 3 2 Building Maintenance and Construction, cont'd. A furnace has been installed and is in operation in the basement of the Mennonite Meeting House. Also plumbing fixtures have been purchased for installation in this area. The Drive Shed was completed and provided with electric service in Lime for Festival. Alterations are being made to cubicles in the public washrooms in order to accommodate wheelchairs. Plumbing fixtures have been purchased for the staff room under Burwick House and a second furnace for the Dominion Carriage Works. (e) Ground Maintenance and Development Sleigh rides are now in operation and the lower parking lot has been flooded for visitor skating. Maintenance staff have maintained snow clearance for Black Creek, as well as for the Head Office and a new snow plow blade for the lawn tractor has been purchased to facilitate this operation. (f) Livestock Six horses have been winter shod for the sleigh ride season. Two bull calves and the pigs have been shipped to market. A number of ducks, geese and turkeys have been slaughtered and frozen for future cooking demonstrations. The remainder of the poultry have been moved to winter quarters. The cow is in calf. (g) Staff Six staff members attended the O.M.T. Annual Conference held in Toronto in November. Several staff participated in two Costume Society of Ontario Workshops and in the C.S.O. Annual Meeting held at Black Creek. Two members of the Village staff took part in C.B.C.'s Metro Morning Open House in December. Four staff attended a series of evening lectures held at the Grange this fall. One staff member went to the Henry Ford Museum to examine early land vehicles. All expenses incurred in the above activities were paid by the staff members concerned. FINANCIAL STATEMENT - JANUARY 1ST TO DECEMBER 31, 1977 rota 1 Percentage of Operations Approp. Budget Variance Budget Used Expenditures $ 809,047 $755,800 $ 53,247 107 Revenue $ 748,088 $ 648,000 $100,088 115 46,841 Development Expenditures $ 100,376 $108,000 $ 7,624 92 F -7 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1977 Page 4 3) FINANCIAL COMMENTS (a) Operations Attendance for 1977 was 293,940, a decline from 1976 of just over 6,000 visitors. However, both gate revenue and gift shop sales show an increase over 1976. The decline can be attributed to a decrease in American visitors and p or weather during the fall and winter season. Most other major Toronto attractions had very sizable decreases. The Citizenship Program in 1977 had a total of 699 members, down somewhat from last year. The Dickson Hill School Program was fully booked through 1977 and 33 classes were able to participate in this week -long educational program Temporary staff hired under the Canada Works Program and O.C.A.P. have continued to assist the Village through the fall season. (b) Capital Funds for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and Wintario are being used for several projects. The Mennonite Meeting House was opened in 1977 and the Doctor's Home will require about $20,000 in expenditures to complete it in 1978. ITEMS MADE OR REPAIRED FOR A PROFIT BY VILLAGE STAFF DURING 1977 Roblin's Mill Flour - 2 lb. bags 25 lb. " 50 lb. 100 lb. " Broom - Maker's Shop Brooms Whisks Village Homes Baking and Preserves: Herbs 9,400 34 20 30 3,775 126 Jars of James 57 Jars of Jelly 171 Pickles: Beans 17 Chili Sauce 57 Green Tomato Pickles 12 Beets 58 Puddings 15 Fruitcakes 5 Spicecakes 4 Mincemeat 30 Jars of Herbs Sachets of Lavender Ears of Indian Corn 169 121 400 F -8 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1977 Page 5 Handcrafting Christmas Decorations: Birds 10 Stuffed Shapes 100 Crib Quilts 1 Pillow Lace 15 pieces Bell Pulls 2 Pin Cushions 10 Book Worms 24 Candles 300 Flyswatters 25 Brooms 93 Cabinet Maker's Shop Toys: Acrobats 248 Snake in Box 83 Hobby Horse 16 Whimmy Diddle 55 Lumber Jack 108 Beans 148 Ball & Cup 72 Fisherman 31 Platform Horse 24 Locomotive 18 Racing Horse 12 Puzzles 30 Rose Blacksmith Shop Grates 2 Forks 190 Pokers 13 Rings 1,377 Trammels 1 Fire Place Sets 8 Log gaskets 5 Hooks 143 Misc. 27 Irvin's Weavers Shop Rag Rugs 289 Material 12 yds. Skirt Lengths 8 Shawls 37 Runners 12 Clockmaker's Shop Clocks Repaired Printing Office 70 Amount taken in for various publications sold at Printing Office - $17,638 Half Way House Bread 5,300 Pies 15 Fruit Bread 36 Mackenzie Home Aprons 395 Christmas Decorations (f nbroidery Sets) 105 F -9 TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD RE: HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION PROGRESS REPORT JANUARY 1-MARCH 17, 1978 COLLECTION AND CATALOGUING 37 donations comprising 86 articles 119 articles and 459 of the McNair goblets catalogued Location cards to the end of 1977 completed NOTABLE ACQUISITIONS Pair of Pennsylvania Dutch stenciled chairs in good condition Two quilts Assortment of early but unused fabric trimmings Labeled cardboard box with advertising insert bearing the date 1866 Unusual Dunkard trestle table Large work table Pair of "D" end tables from Brampton DISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATIONS The Art Gallery of Ontario - for display "Ontario Craftsmen" The Toronto Historical Board - for display "Love Tokens" The Garden Club Flower Show - broom - making exhibit LECTURES Belmont House Snelgrove Women's Institute Prescott Historical Society The Guides at Black Creek Pioneer Village PHOTOGRAPHY North York Board of Education - resource booklet for slide presentation Amaranth Productions - Federation of Women's Teachers Association of Of Ontario - public service messages The Partners Film Company - Molson's Canadian, commercial for T.V. RADIO C.F.R.B. - John Bradshaw Show SPECIAL EVENTS 8 weddings were held at Fisherville Church 4 receptions held in Half Way House dining room ATTENDANCE Winter 1978 - 9,594 tl 1977 - 8,144 GIFT SHOP Winter 1978 - $3,606.66 '1 1977 - $1,754.92 GATE REVENUE Winter 1978 - $4,977.95 1977 - $5,030.75 F -10 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION PROGRESS REPORT JANUARY 1 - MARCH 17, 1978 PAGE 2 VILLAGE ACTIVITIES Gathering and selection of furniture for the Doctor's House continues. To date 65 pieces have been moved to basement. A cabinet - maker /restorer has been recently employed to work on this furniture. Half Way House dining room completely renovated to suit new locations required by caterer. A selection of pictures were hung in dining room. All eavestroughingwas renewed on five buildings. Drive shaft repaired in Roblin's Mill and new teeth installed for the sieving operation. Finished off new entrance to scullery in Burwick House as recommended by Historical Sites Advisory Board. Built new series of nesting houses for turkeys. Broom - maker's machine is being repaired. Loom in Weaver's Shop is being fixed and additional lighting installed. Supporting rods are being built for coverlets. Two wagons have been rebuilt for summer rides. New roof has been made for stake truck. Pickets have been cut for Print Shop fence. Toy making recommenced during March to provide stock for 1978. The storage room for Gift Shop supplies at the Administration Office has been enlarged. Flooring in stable has been replaced. GROUND MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT Area was open to the public for skating, sleigh rides, cross - country skiing and tobaganning during the winter months on weekends. Sleigh rides were available for school classes and groups through the week. LIVESTOCK New heifer calf was born. CITIZENSHIPS To date - 113 STAFF Village staff visited Colborne Lodge, the Marine Museum and Mackenzie House in February as guests of the Toronto Historical Board. ts. the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes F -11 HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER -22 -1978 #2/78 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, September 22, 1978, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice Chairman H.C. Lawrie Members J. Bradshaw W.C. Davidson, Q.C. J.E. Langdon Dr. G. Ross Lord Brig. -Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. C. McMeans R.A.P. Moran Mrs. E. Neil F.R. Perkins Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Secretary- Treasurer K.G. Higgs Adm. - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Technical Assistant Curatorial, HSD Mrs. J.M. Hughes Asst. Superintendent of Operations,HSD J.H. Lyons Research Assistant, HSD Mrs. L. O'Byrne ABSENT WAS Member R.F.M. Yuill MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/78 were presented. Res. #6 Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: J. Bradshaw RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/78, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; STAFF PROGRESS REPORTS Staff Progress Reports for the periods May 1 to June 30, and July 1 to September 22, 1978 were presented. Res. #7 Moved by: Brig. -Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Reports for the periods May 1 to June 30, and July 1 to September 22, 1978, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be received, and that the Board express its appreciation to the staff of the Historical Sites Division. CARRIED; MR. LANGDON outlined the contribution of the Southern Ontario Unit of the Herb Society of America to the gardens and landscaping of the Doctor's Home. The Southern Ontario Unit contributed some $5,000.00, including donations for plants, trees, sponsorship of the booklet "Nature's Pharmacy ", and fencing. F -12 -2- Res. #8 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: Mr. Langdon be requested to prepare a letter, for the records of the Authority, detailing the contribution of the Southern Ontario Unit of the Herb Society of America to the gardens and landscaping of the Doctor's Home at the Black Creek Pioneer Village; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority formally thank the Southern Ontario Unit of the Herb Society of America and all its members for their generous contributions of money and assistance in establishing the gardens at the Doctor's Home, Black Creek Pioneer Village; and THAT the Chairman of the Authority be requested to convey the thanks of the Authority to the President of the Southern Ontario Unit of the Herb Society of America. Res. #9 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J. Bradshaw CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: Mrs. Eustella Langdon be named an Honourary Life Member of the Black Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED; MR. BRADSHAW ADVISED THE BOARD that a special issue of the "Canadian Collector" had been published on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the Herb Society of America held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res. #10 Moved by: Dr. L.S. Russell Seconded by: R.A.P. Moran THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to write a letter to the publisher of the "Canadian Collector" and to The MacDonald Stewart Foundation for their assistance in the publication of a special issue of the "Canadian Collector" on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the Herb Society of America, held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in June, 1978. CARRIED; BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE - Citizenship Program MR. BRADSHAW SUGGESTED TO THE BOARD the possibility of contacting Service Clubs in the Metropolitan Toronto area, requesting their con- sideration of Annual Citizenship of the Black Creek Pioneer Village as gifts to guest speakers at their meetings. Res. #11 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: Dr. G. Ross Lord RESOLVED THAT: The staff be requested to develop an information folder regarding the Black Creek Pioneer Village Citizenship Program; and THAT copies of the information folder be forwarded to Service Clubs in the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority, suggesting that they consider the purchase of an annual citizenship program for presentation to guest speakers to their Clubs. CARRIED; MR. BRADSHAW also suggested that a Black Creek Pioneer Village Citizen- ship would be an appropriate Christmas gift. Res. #12 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: The staff be requested to investigate the development -3- F -13 of a certificate, suitable for framing, which could be presented to all persons who become Citizens of the Black Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED; 1979 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES Mr. Bryson presented the 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Historical Sites Division. Res. #13 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Historical Sites Division, be approved in principle; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Historical Sites Division, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be included in the 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED; MRS. C. McMEANS ADVISED THE BOARD that it would be necessary for the Authority to renegotiate the contract with the Junior League of Metropolitan Toronto for the restoration of the Sawyer's House. The staff was requested to investigate alternative means of using voluntary help to operate the Carriage Works. MR. HIGGS outlined for the members of the Board the present status of the proposed Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre. REPORT OF THE RUSHLIGHT CLUB MEETING DR. RUSSELL ADVISED THE BOARD that the Rushlight Club is a group which is some 60 years old and is one of the foremost antiquarian societies, with a worldwide membership. The first meeting of the Club in Canada was held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, and there were over 90 people in attendance. This was an outstanding meeting and all members were impressed with the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Dr. Russell was the principal speaker at the Annual Dinner of the Club. DR. RUSSELL advised that Mrs. Catherine Thuro had made an outstanding contribution in organizing the meeting of the Rushlight Club and, in addition, had been of considerable assistance in updating all displays of lighting at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res. #14 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The report of Dr. Russell on the meeting of the Rushlight Club be received; and THAT the Board express its sincere appreciation for the contribution of Dr. Russell towards the success of this outstanding meeting. CARRIED; Res. #15 Moved by: Mrs. C. McMeans Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Chairman of the Authority be requested to write a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Catherine Thuro for her assistance in updating the lighting at the Black Creek Pioneer Village and for her leadership in organizing the meeting of the Rushlight Club at the Village. CARRIED; NEW BUSINESS The Board observed, with regret, the untimely death of B. Napier Simpson, Jr., Architectural Consultant to the Authority for the restoration of the Black Creek Pioneer Village for many years. MR. MORAN suggested that it would be appropriate to express to Mrs. Audrey Simpson the sympathy and understanding of the Board in her losq and appreciation of the work of Mr. Simpson. Res. #16 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: J. Bradshaw RESOLVED THAT: A letter of condolence be sent to Mrs. Audrey Simpson on the death of B. Napier Simpson, Jr.; and THAT the Recognition Committee be requested to consider the planting of a tree in memorium. CARRIED; F -14 -4- Res. #17 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Prof. Anthony Adamson be appointed as Consulting Architect for the Black Creek Pioneer Village. YORK CHAPTER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY - Donation Res. #18 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: R.A.P. Moran CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: A letter of appreciation be written by the Chairman of the Authority to the York Chapter of the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society for its generous donation of $1,000.00 for the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Manse, and for the interest shown by the Society since the inception of this project. CARRIED; BRIG. McGINNIS brought to the attention of the Board the recent death of True Davidson, a long -time Member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and a past Member of the Historical Sites Advisory Board. Res. #19 Moved by: Brig. -Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Dr. G. Ross Lord THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board express their deep sense of loss in the recent death of Miss True Davidson and wish to recognize the contribution she has made to the activities of the Historical Sites Advisory Board of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 11 :45 a.m., September 22. J.A. Bryson K.G. Higgs CARRIED; Chairman Secretary- Treasurer SCHEDULE "A" F -15 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, M.T.R.C.A. MEETING #12/78 RE: HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT MAY 1ST TO JUNE 30TH, 1978 1) PROGRAM (a) Registration and Artifacts In the months of May and June, 1978, Black Creek Pioneer Village has received 62 donations, comprising 435 articles. During that time, the registration department has catalogued 555 articles. The work of registration has been augmented by a team of three cataloguers under Experience '78, Program 0705. This team has helped in all cataloguing, especially with the many new pieces for the Doctor's House, and in preparing inventory records of the Doctor's House and the cemetary. The registration department has also had the volunteer assistance of Mrs. Felicity Nowell -Smith in working with our document and paper storage project. Recent acquisitions worthy of note include: a horse -hair picking machine, a fine piano with mother -of -pearl keys marked London C.W., a portrait of Charles Sheppard, a collection of furnishings from Dr. R. Birrell, and a collection of lamps on long -term loan from Mrs. Catherine Thuro. (b) Publicity and Promotion Artifacts from Black Creek Pioneer Village have been loaned to the Prescott Forwarder's Museum and to St. John's Church in York Mills. Once again, the Village has been popular as a location for photography. A government- sponsored film company from Fort Erie filmed a portion of the history of Fort Erie at the mill area. The External Affairs Department, Ottawa, included Black Creek in a tourism film on Canada to be shown in Argentina. Pictures were taken for an article on buildings in the Village for "Colonial Homes Magazine." The school area was used as a backdrop for Woolworth's back -to- school advertise- ments. Also Prentice -Hall of Canada photographed several locations at Black Creek for use in an educational film strip. C.B.C. spent one day with the Dickson's Hill School class producing a feature item for a children's program "What's New ?" A two -page spread on Black Creek was included in a May issue of the Milwaukee Sentinel. Several staff members have been called upon to speak about the Village. One staff member presented a talk on early gardens to Montgomery Inn staff and volunteers. Another staff member participated as an instructor at an Ontario Museum Association Seminar. Lectures were presented to the following groups: Britannia Public School, Gibson House, University Women's Club and at the Annual Dinner of School Secretaries of the Toronto Board of Education. (c) Special Events Through May and June, 18 weddings have been held at the Fisherville Church, and the Half Way House has hosted 24 receptions and parties. F -16 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT MAY 1ST TO JUNE 30TH, 1978 Page 2 (c) Special Events (continued) On June 4th, another successful Rogationtide Service was held, and John Downing was sworn in as Honourary Reeve succeeding John Bradshaw. The Herb Society of America held their annual meeting in Toronto this year, and included Black Creek on their program. The Southern Ontario Unit of this Society were instrumental in researching and planting the medicinal gardens around the Doctor's House and, in appreciation for their efforts, the building was completed and opened for their visit on June 21st. The official opening of the Doctor's House took place on June 29th. Dr. Bette Stephenson, M.P., officiated at the opening, and over 450 people gathered to witness the ceremony. Village staff have repaired and restored the horse -power machinery and have demonstrated log sawing to the visitors on several occasions. (d) Building Maintenance and Construction The Doctor's House was completely restored and landscaped for its official opening on June 29th. The Cabinet Maker's Shop has been cleaned up and prepared for re- opening early in July. The cemetary gates at Fisherville Church were repaired and rebuilt for the Rogationtide service on June 4th. Also, gate repairs were made at Burwick House, and floor repairs have been carried out in the Burwick stables. The exterior of the skate shack in the lower yard of the Administration Office has been repaired and repainted. The new maintenance system, including maintenance request forms and designated "handymen," is working well, providing immediate repair in most cases and, also, setting the pattern for an effective program of preventive maintenance. (e) Ground Maintenance and Development Years of accumulated debris has been cleared up from the lower yard below the Administration Office. An orderly storage area has been established in the vicinity of the Red Barn, in the northwest section of the Village. All the picnic tables have been restained, and are in use by summer visitors. A systematic program has been started to repair or replace all split rail fencing throughout the Village, and to repaint and repair all picket fencing. Also, continual repairs have been carried out on Village boardwalks. The visitors' parking lot has been cleaned up and marked out, and new garbage barrels have been painted and fixed in position to reduce vandalism and wind damage. (f) Livestock Four young Tamworth sows have been purchased and the pigpen area has been repaired. Two new calves have been purchased for training as oxen. F -17 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT MAY 1ST TO JUNE 30TH, 1978 Page 3 (g) Staff Two staff members participated in a weekend study trip organized by the Costume Society of Ontario, for the study of textile collections housed in Montreal museums. Expenses were paid by the individuals concerned. 2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT - JANUARY 1ST TO JUNE 30TH, 1978 Total Budget Used Operations Appropriation Budget Variance % Expenditures 437,030 854,000 416,970 51 Revenue 277,646 782,000 504,354 36 Development Expenditures 13,249 84,000 70,751 15 3) FINANCIAL COMMENTS (a) Operations Total attendance to June 30th, 1978, is 92,241, which is down from over 101,000 in 1977. However, revenue continues to remain higher in 1978 - -the gate took in $98,236 in May and June, and the sales outlets took in $71,462. During May and June, the Village Citizenship program increased by 173 members to 455. The Dickson's Hill School Program was fully booked through the last two months of the school year with 8 classes attending. There is still an extensive waiting list to begin bookings for the 1979 season. The government- sponsored Experience '78 Program has once again provided the Village with much - needed summer help. Twelve students have been made available to the interpretive staff, and seven to assist in livestock,gift shop and maintenance. An assistant for the Costume Department, two researchers and two clerk typists have also been provided through this program. Late in June, a new volunteer- assistance program was undertaken at the Village. Seven men from Mimico Reformatory have been assigned on a supervised work team to assist with Village operations. It is planned that this program will continue throughout the year, providing the Village with manpower for maintenance work which would otherwise be delayed. (b) Capital Progress on the Doctor's House continued on schedule in preparation for the official opening which was held on June 29th, 1978. F -18 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #2/78 RE: HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT JULY 1ST TO SEPTEMBER 22, 1978 1) PROGRAM (a) Registration and Artifacts The Registration Department was assisted until August 18th, by three girls on an Experience '78 Program. The trio catalogued 628 items during the period from July 1, and also typed cards and the acquisition list to date. A portion of the large glass collection of Miss E. McNair was unpacked and catalogued. Work has begun on packing and properly storing collection textiles in accordance with the overall plan for improving and reorganizing storage facilities. Interesting donations over the summer include a natural stone sculpture of a lamb which for many years rested on the lawn of the Doctor's Home, an undertaker's bag, three silver nameplates, an old wicker clothes hamper and a lovely doll. Also the Rushlight Club donated some specially prepared rushes. (b) Publicity and Promotion Artifacts from Black Creek Pioneer Village are presently on loan to Gibson House in North York for an early school room display. The Grange has borrowed several pieces of fire - fighting equipment for display. The 1837 Fire Pumper was loaned to the Royal Insurance Company for its exhibit at the C.N.E. Once again the Village had a small display in the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Building in the form of a "What is It ?" competition. Response to this competition continues to be good and over 1,500 entries were received. Also included in the C.N.E. display was a small selection of C.N.E. memorabilia from the Black Creek collection in honour of the C.N.E. Centennial. The Village continues to be used for commercial photography. During the summer, a brochure for RAY- -O -VAC and a television ad for Carlsberg were photographed at Black Creek. Eaton's Yorkdale produced several posters for in -store display. C.B.C. used the Village for a portion of "The Canadians" and for one edition of "Conlon's Ontario ". A private film company used the Village for a film on bread making with the hope of selling it to C.B.C. for filler material. Teacher training slides were produced by the Ministry of Education and The Ministry of Agriculture and Food included Roblin's Mill on a fact sheet about water wheels. Black Creek has received newspaper coverage including the Sunday Sun twice, and on the front page of the Sunday Star. Also a half page of pictures from Festival were included in the daily Star. Mr. Cooper was interviewed on C.F.R.B. by John Bradshaw on Festival morning. Village staff participated in Eaton's Canada Day Celebration with a broommaking display. Jeanne Hughes has lectured at an Ontario Museum Association seminar on Small Museums Manage- ment and also at the Costume Society of Ontario Workshop on the Reproduction of Costumes. Russell Cooper was a speaker at the Heritage Conference on Conserving Ontario's Main Streets, which was sponsored by the Ontario Heritage Foundation at Trent University, Peterborough on August 24th to 27th. Russell Cooper also visited the Folk Museum in Arnhen, Holland during the summer. HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT JULY 1ST TO SEPTEMBER 22ND, 1978 Page 2 F -19 (c) Special Events During July, August and September, twenty -three weddings have been held at Fisherville Church and Half Way House has hosted nineteen receptions and parties. The Village was host to the Antique and Classic Car Club, and the Wagon Train (part of the C.N.E. Centennial Celebration). The Green Fiddle Morris Dancers performed on the Village green on September 3rd. Black Creek hosted a visit and luncheon on site for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies from England on September 9. Also the Village hosted the Rushlight Club September meeting on September 9th and 10th. The 22nd Annual Festival was held on September 16th and although attendance was down slightly, revenue was up by approximately $1,000. Volunteer assistance by forty -five scouts at Festival greatly helped in clean-up operations. (d) Building Maintenance and Construction The Village Administration Office has been completely restained and plans have been drawn up for interior renovations. Village maintenance staff have been involved in minor alterations in the Half Way House dining room. The interior renovations were completed for the Snack Bar and a prime coat was applied to the exterior. Laskay Emporium received a new flashing and veranda roof. Extensive repairs were completed on the cider press for operation during Festival. Provisions were made in the public washrooms to accommodate wheelchairs. A full basement has been constructed in preparation for the Richmond Hill Manse. (e) Ground Maintenance and Development Approximately 200 feet of boardwalk were replaced with additional safeguards including extra stringers and gravel to ensure longer life. The dam at the outlet of the lower mill pond has been relocated downstream resulting in the creation of a small additional pond improving the appearance of this area. Maintenance supplies have been stored in an orderly fashion around the Red Barn removing it from the workshop area and reducing the risks of vandalism. Approximately 50 rods of rail fencing have been constructed in the mill area. The removal of all manure from the Village stock areas has allowed for extensive fertilization of the valley grasslands and the nursery north of Steeles. Sheep manure will be used throughout the Village to fertilize gardens. The construction of the Richmond Hill Manse foundation provided a quantity of subsoil which has been used to extend the banks of the Peacock Woodlot. This extension has been levelled and seeded. (f) Livestock The young Clydesdale mare is in foal and from her we hope to obtain our second pure Clydesdale horse. F -20 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT JULY 1ST TO SEPTEMBER 22ND, 1978 Page 3 (g) Staff Three staff members have participated in a three day Costume Society of Ontario Workshop on Costume Reproduction. 2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT A. Operations & Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village Total Appropriation Budget Variance Budget Used Forecast to Dec. 31/78 Expenditures $523,191 $854,000 $330,809 61 $854,000 Revenue $551,878 $782,000 $230,122 71 $782,000 B. Historical Sites Development Total Budget Variance Budget Used Forecast to Appropriation Dec. 31/78 Expenditures $ 35,971 $ 84,000 $ 48,029 42 $ 84,000 3) FINANCIAL COMMENTS A. Operations & Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village Operations, revenue and expenditures are close to budget estimates. Attendance is down over 10,000 from last year and part of this is due to much fewer U.S. visitors. Another reason is that the weather was unusually warm during July and August and we have found that our attendance is usually down when such conditions exist. The increase in admission fees has helped the revenue picture. There are presently 475 members in the Village Citizenship program. Classes began attending the Dickson's Hill School Program on September llth and the school is fully booked for the rest of the 1978 season. The Experience '78 Programs which ended in August, provided the village with additional summer staff for interpretation, gift shop, office and maintenance. Two researchers on this program have collected information on tinsmithing and coopering for our research files. Also the program provided the Registrar's Department with a cataloguing team. The volunteer labour of the Mimico Reformatory group have provided assistance in maintenance throughout the summer. They were involved in the construction of the Richmond Hill Manse foundation. Also, these men have helped in the production of toys for sale. B. Historical Sites Development Expenditures are in line with budget estimates. Approval is expected soon from Wintario so that work can be commenced on the Cooperage Shop, Sawyer's Home and the Richmond Hill Manse. N SCHEDULE "13" PRELIMINARY 1979 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM. Operations & Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village Operations PURPOSE: To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in Pre - confederation Ontario. 1979 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: PAGE - to continue the effective operation of this heritage conservation project within financial constraints - to accommodate 300,000 visitors in 1979 - to maintain the Village's heritage structures within financial constraints Program revenues, Provincial museum grant ($72,000), The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Endowment Fund ($10,000) and the General Levy on all participating municipalities ($72,000). FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This budget is 4.170 over the 1978 budget and will require considerable restraint in all expenditures. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 591,000 249,700 15,300 - 29,400 3,600 889,000 PRELIMINARY 1979 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM 0 erations 6 Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village Operations ACTIVITY • • Registrar's Operations Gate House Ad= inistration Building Staff etc... Gift Shop Operations Security Livestock Operations Maintenance - Buildings Maintenance - Grounds Workshop Operations ;linter Program Special Events Wedding Program Peacock hoods 1.d=ission Receipts Endo:.=ent Fund Interest Food Services Photcggrap'ly Sales Outlets Weddings Rentals 6 Miscellaneous N N t � i 1979 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING EXPENDiTURES REVENUES TOTAL 23,750 14,250 174,500 285,750 174,750 18,500 51,500 69,750 51,500 6,250 13,000 5,500 400,000 10,000 40,000 4,000 275,000 14,000 2,000 NET EXPENDITU.1ES 23,750 14,250 174,500 285,750 171,750 18,500 51,500 69,750 51,500 6,250 13,000 5,500 (400,000) (10,000) (40,000) (4,000) (275,000) (14,000) (2,000) PROVINCIAL GRt.I1T MUNICIPAL LEVY i 1978 BUDGET OTHER EXPENCITURES Y PAGE 16. 1977 •C=UALS REVENUES EXrE'.:.:TL =. ..EVEN:.:13 - 11 889.000 745.00n 111 nnn 1I 72,000 36,500 13,000 142,500 267,000 175,000 18,000 49,000 53,000 57,000 12,000 5,000 14,000 4,500 7,500 400,000 6,000 30,000 4,000 260,000 7,000 3,000 39,639 11,809 137,293 251,029 175,642 16,945 46,394 56,427 49 ,292 12,882 4,347 12,579 3,445 4,580 362,658 3,702 32,151 9,234 252,406 11,517 4,370 72,000 - 'r 854,000 1 710,000 Il S22,353 675,0c5 PROGRAM PURPOSE: 1979 OBJECTIVES: PRELIMINARY 1979• CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES Historic Sites Development To carry out restoration and development work at the Black Creek Pioneer Village and other Authority historical sites in accordance. with approved plans. - to carry out minor improvements to the buildings and landscaping at Black Creek Pioneer Village - to complete the restoration of the Taylor Cooperage - to continue the restoration of the Sawyer's Home - to continue the restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse FUNDING: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and Wintario. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Work will proceed on these projects as funds become available from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 10,000 10,000 - - 40,000 - 60,000 PROGRAM PRELIMINARY 1979 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES Historic Sites Development A :TIVITY • Roblin's Mill Boardwalk Br.:ce's Mill Carriage :forks Coctor's House .ennonite `fleeting Hall Taylor Cooperage Sawyer's House Ric: ^ond Hill Manse B.C.P.V. Visitors Centre Collection 1979 BUDGET EXPENDITURES REVENUES 1,000 .1,000 30,000 12,000 10,000 6,000 EXPENDITURES P URES 1,000 1,000 30,000 12,000 10,000 6,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER PROVINCIAL GRANT - - 1,000 - - 1,000 - - 30,000 - - 12,000 - - 10,000 - - 6,000 TOTAL II 60,000 - 60,000 11 1978 BUDGET • PAGE 48. 1977 AC EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXFE:� :TL .ZS TEALS r.EVEN ES 1,000 1,000 3,000 20,000 30,000 12,000 11,000 6,000 60,000 )(- S4,000 2,713 875 69,204 11,730 482 15,370 . )l 100,376