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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1972 1rlh\~ Metlr~1Pollii ttam\ T ~lr~]Thto ~m\d ~~giio]Th F-l <C~]Thse1r\'lattii~m\ A tUl tlh\~lrft fey MllNlUTIES> Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday-May-12-l972 #l/72 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, May 12, 1972, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice-Chairman Dr. FoH. Van Nostrand Members W.C. Davidson, Q.Co L.B. Goodfellow Mrs. D. Hague J.E. Harper Brig. J.Ao McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.So Russell Dr. JoW. Scott D.F. Withrow Vice-Chairman of the Authority R.G. Henderson Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Historical Sites R.K. Cooper Supt. of Operations BCPV G. Dyce Tech.Asst. Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes Deputy-Treasurer D.L. Hall ABSENT WERE Members Mrs. J. Kinsey ToJo Shoniker MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/7l were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Seconded by: J.Eo Harper RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/71 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1972 was presented. Res. #2 Moved by: Mrs. D. Hague Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1972, be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; F-2 -2- 1973 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed. Re s. # 3 Moved by: L.B. Goodfellow Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as presented, be approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimutes, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be included in the 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #l/72 PRINTING SUB-COMMITTEE 'Report #1/72 of the Printing Sub-Committee was presented and discussed in detail. Res. #4 Moved by: Mrs. D. Hague Seconded by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/72 of the Printing Sub-Committee be received, approved and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Mrs. Hague, Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Board since its inception in 1957, extended sincere thanks to the Members of the Board and the Staff for the support and cooperation enjoyed by her during her term of office. Mrs. Neil, on behalf of the Members, thanked Mrs. Hague for her long and devoted leadership to the Board. THE GARDEN CLUB OF TORONTO In the absence of Mrs. Kinsey, Mr. Cooper presented a brief report on the project of The Garden Club of Toronto at Black Creek Pioneer Village and advised that their total contribution of $50,000.00 has now been completed for landscaping of the Black Creek Conservation Area and Pioneer Village, which would allow plantings to carryon into 1973, and that Mrs. Kinsey would be preparing a full report on the project for a later meeting of this Board. Re s. # 5 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: The report on landscaping at Black Creek Conservation Area and Pioneer Village through the generous contribution of The Garden Club of Toronto, be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ST. LUKE'S CHURCH - THORNHILL A Staff communication was presented advising that a letter has been received from Reverend Thomas H. Chidlow, Pastor of St. Luke's Church in Thornhill, offering to donate the church building to Black Creek Pioneer Village. The offer also has the approval of Archbishop Pocock. -3- F-3 Re s . #6 Moved by: R.G. Henderson Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The Reverend Thomas H. Chidlow, Pastor of St. Luke's Church, Thornhill, be thanked for offering the l847 church edifice to Black Creek Pioneer Village but that in view of the size of the building the Board regretfully declines the offer; and further THAT the Board offer any technical assistance to the Reverend Chidlow in the event it is proposed to restore the church at its present site. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; NEW BUSINESS Mr. Bryson informed the Members of the untimely death of Dr. A.H. Richardson last December and extended his sincere thanks to the Foundation, Board Members and Staff for their confidence in him in his first term of office as Chairman of this Board. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m., May 12. J.A. Bryson D.L. Hall (Deputy-Treasurer) Chairman Acting Secretary F-4 SCHEDULE "A" APPENDIX C Division: Historic Sites Programme: Historic Sites Development BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Robl in's Mill l,OOO. Boardwalk 1,000. Gunsmith Shop 2,000. Sawyer's Home 4,000. Shutters - H.W.H. 2,000. Mud House lO,OOO. Artifacts (M.T.R.C.F.) 5,000. $25,000. BRUCE"S MILL 9,000. $34,000. F-5 SCHEDULE a B" REPORT #l/72 of the PRINTING SUB-COMMITTEE of the Historical Sites Advisory Board The Printing Sub-Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village on Thursday, February 24, 1972, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman W. Leavens Members Mrs. D. Hague M. Jeanneret A.D. McFall J.M. Redditt Chairman, Advisory Board J.A. Bryson Authority Chairman G.R. Lord Consultant Miss D.M. Dale Staff F.L. Lunn R.K. Cooper Mrs. J .M. Hughes ABSENT WERE Members M.V. James C. Nolan The following matter was discussed: 1. The format and details of the l3th edition of the Pioneer Press and related details; IT WAS AGREED, AND THE SUB-COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: (a) W. Leavens continue as Editor; (b) Miss D.Ma Dale be Editorial Assistant; ( c) The size, format, quantity and price be as in 1971; (d) Members submit copy to the Editorial Assistant at the following address: Miss D .M. Dale Suite 1019 159 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario Phone: 366-2804 (e) Deadline for copy to be APRIL-l-1972; ( f) All members be requested to provide articles and features and; that the following subjects, where possible, be included: 1. General items and layout Miss Dale 2. Early Surveyors Miss Dale 3. Auction Sale advertisements Miss Dale 4. Early Medical History 5. Waterfront History Dr. Lord 6. Washington Press 7. Early postage Stamps 8. Dolls House 9. Etiquette F-6 Report #1/72 - Printing Sub-Committee Page 2 lO. Pioneer Lighting Dr. Russell 11. Standard Time Dr. Lord 12. Band Activities A.D. McFall 13. The Twy Letters M. Jeanneret 14. Weavers Shop, etc. R.K. Cooper 15. Fox Hunting Dr. Lord 16. Early types of poultry R.K. Cooper 17. Herb Cooking R.K. Cooper l8. Various portages in Vaughan J.A. Bryson 19. Sermons W. Leavens (g) That the Staff explore the possibility of raising sufficient funds to permit wide distribution of the press to students as they leave the Village; and That a questionnaire on the Press be provided teachers on leaving the Village; (h) The Staff check the possibility and desirability of soliciting paid ads from firms in business over lOO years. W. Leavens F.L" Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer February-29-1972 1r1h\~ M(![;fclr(Q)1Fl~llnfcla\]Th 1r~lr~]Thfc~ ~]Thd ~~giio]Th <C~]Th$~1fwCO\ fcii<Q>]Th A tUl fc1h\~lrii ty F-7 MnNlDllE~ Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday-october-20-1972 #2/72 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, October 20, 1972, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice-Chairman Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Members W.C. Davidson, Q.C. Mrs. D. Hague J.E. Harper Mrs. J. Kinsey Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell T.J. Shoniker D .F. Wi throw Chairman of the Authority Dr. G. Ross Lord Vice-Chairman of Authority R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Adm. - Historical sites Div. R.K. Cooper Tech.Asst.Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes Supt. of Operations BCPV G. Dyce Asst.Supt.of Operations J. Lyons ABSENT WERE Members L.B. Goodfellow Dr. J.W. Scott MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #l/72 were presented. Res. #7 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/72 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 31, 1972 was presented. Res. #8 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 3l, 1972 be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT OF GARDEN CLUB PROJECT Mrs. Kinsey presented a comprehensive report on the Garden Club Project at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res. #9 Moved by:. Mrs. J. Kinsey Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand F-8 -2- RESOLVED THAT: The Report on the Garden Club Project at Black Creek Pioneer Vill~ge be received and appended as Schedule IIAII of these Minutes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #10 Moved by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Seconded by: Mrs. D. Hague THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: An expression of sincere appreciation be tendered to The Garden Club of Toronto and all those who participated in the Garden Club Project. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #11. Moved by: W.C. Davidson Seconded by: D.F. Withrow RESOLVED THAT: The Garden Club of Toronto be commended for the outstanding flower festival held at St. James Cathedral on the celebration of the l75th Anniversary of the Cathedral. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PARSONS INDIAN VILLAGE SITE The Staff presented a report of the action taken in connection with the proposals for the Parsons Indian Village site. Res. #12 Moved by: Dr. L.S. Russell Seconded by: T.J. Shoniker RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report dated October 5, 1972 on the proposals for the Parsons Indian Village site be received and concurred in. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; A.A. (LEX) MACKENZIE HOUSE A Staff Report was presented advising that the Administratrices for the Estate of the late A.A. Mackenzie have offered the Lex Mackenzie house to the Authority with the hope that it could be utilized in the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res. #13 Moved by: T.J. Shoniker Seconded by: J.E. Harper THE BOARD RECOIvL.1ENDS THAT: The A.A. (Lex) Mackenzie house at Woodbridge be accepted and moved to the Black Creek Pioneer Village as soon as funds are available. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; DOMINION CARRIAGE WORKS A Staff comnunication was presented advising that as a result of a poll of the Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, the Executive Committee has authorized the purchase of the Dominion Carriage Works at Sebringvi11e and arrangements are presently being made to move the building to the Black Creek Pioneer Village, and that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation has been requested to raise the necessary funds for the purpose. Res. #l4 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: The action taken in connection with the Dominion Carriage Works in Sebringville be concurred in. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; -3- F-9 NEW BUSINESS DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS Mr. Withrow brought to the attention of the Board that the Ontario Department of Education publishes annually a circular of Canadian curricular materials, available to classes in The Province of Ontario. Res. #l5 Moved by: D.F. Wi throw Seconded by: Mrs. J. Kinsey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be directed to submit to the Ministry of Education a complete listing of materials available from the Authority, for inclusion in their circular, on Canadian curricular materials available to classes in Ontario. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WM. HOGG CABINET MAKERS SHOP Mr. Cooper drew to the attention of the Board that a complete cabinet makers shop known as the WID. Hogg Cabinet Makers Shop is available for purchase and that the acquisition of this building would be a great asset to Black Creek Pioneer Village. The matter was discussed at some length. ~es. #lti Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil THE BOARD RECO~~ENDS THAT: The Staff investigate ways and means of acquiriDg the Km. Hogg Cabinet Makers Shop, with the possibility of having it located in the Black Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; APPRECI~TIO~ TO STAFF The Chairman expressed the appreciation of the Board to the Staff for their dedicated efforts in connection with the operation of the Black Creek Pioneer Village and, in particular, the success of the 1972 Pioneer Festival. ADJOURmriENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m., October 20. J .A. Br\.~~E_._ F.L. Lunn - Chairman Secretary-Treasurer F-lO SCHEDULE "All To: The Historical sites Advisory Board - Meeting #2/72 Re: Garden Club Project at Black Creek Pioneer Village Mr. Chairman and Members: I am glad of this opportunity to give a final summing up of The Garden Club Project at Black Creek Pioneer village. There is a copy of my final report to the Garden Club Annual Meeting of 1972, as well as a copy of the resume of the Project which will be sent to all Garden Club members this fall, for each member of this Board. These reports give the details of the planting and include the number and variety of trees and shrubs planted. However, at this meeting I would like to comment on a few points which are, I feel, of special interest only to this Board. But, first, I would like to mention that about two years ago one of the Village employees said to me they were happy the Garden Club was helping them. Something in the way she said this made me ask, "Didn't you think you would be? - and she answered - "No, when many of the workmen first heard the Garden Club was starting a Project here, they thought it was a complete disaster; their attitude was, . my God, all those women going to muck around; they were in a hand-wringing state and were sure nothing would turn out right". But then the fact that trees were being planted - and the right kind - and in the right place - made an impact - until now, it is quite apparent that all the staff are strong supporters of our work. So you can imagine how much I enjoyed the comment from one of them: "It's getting to be a regular Sherwood Forest out here now" . Before we could even begin our planting plan, it was necessary to know what would have been growing in the area before le67. 'Since there were no books on the subject, a great deal of research was necessary, which resulted in two publications. One is the booklet 'EARLY PLANTS' printed by The Garden Club, which is a listing of plants, crops, etc. , growing in this part of southern Ontario - native and introduced. It is not of general interest, but the Federal Plant Research Department and similar organizations tell us it is of immense value, because it is the only booklet where all these plants are listed together. 'PIONEER GARDENS AT BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE' is the first and only book on early gardens. This book, while part of our Project, cannot be considered a Garden Club book because the total cost of publishing it was borne by Holt, Rinehart & Winston of Canada. All royalties from the sale of this book have been turned over to Black Creek Pioneer Village for the development and maintenance of the gardens in the historical village. since publication, the total in royalties is more than $2,000.00. Under the terms of reference of this Board, this money is a financial responsibility which should be put on the Agenda for review yearly. The reference for 'development of the gardens' means there will be money available when new gardens should be built - at the doctor's house, or at the manse, for example - when these buildings are officially opened. Today when we talk of planting the gardens around the buildings in the Village, we do not mean putting in great beds of flowers; in fact we want to remove many growing there now. -2- F-Il As an example, the Burwic k , or Gentleman's House, has four trellises of a hybrid clematis. This is a most attractive house, but perhaps two trellises would show its beauty to better advantage and these should be planted with morning glory or a native clematis, to be authentic. At each side of the front door there are two beds with about 30 geraniums in each. A pioneer housewife would feel lucky if she could bring two or three plants through the winter. We are planting new apple trees. Apples were so important for the settler's winter diet. They would not neglect to replace old trees. I spoke to the gardener a couple of years ago about this planting around the buildings, and he said he would be glad of any help. Lists of plants for the gardens at the buildings will be completed before next spring. We should all realize they will be typical of the period only. No one knows exactly what would have been there, and even if we did, it is impossible to grow the exact plants because, like the pioneers themselves, these plants, too, have changed. Pictures taken before our Project began and those taken this year do show that there has been an improvement! One of the first things we ",anted to do was plant around the lower pond so it would look more natural - but there were problems. Since it is man-made, it takes longer for the banks to break down naturally; the ducks eat the seedlings that try to grow and, above all, there is the salt problem. I don't want to magnify this salt problem because it is one common to all of North America where roads are salted; but I would like to think it is put on the Agenda every once in a while for discussion. Mr. Dart of the Ontario Water Resources Commission has been most helpful in suggesting methods for the soil improvement. John Hicks, on this staff, made a report on the subject this summer, which I will leave with the Chainnan. There are a few special plantings for the Village I would like to comment on. Dr. A.H. Richardson wrote one of the books I used when listing the native trees, shrubs and plants for the plantings. I am saddened that he is not here today, because he was so vitally interest~d in our planting proj ect and his expert hort:icul tural knowledge is a great loss to this Board. We are planting some native shrubs in his memory. Russell Cooper has given so much help with our Project there has to be something spec~al for him. One day I overheard lvirs. Neil say that she would like to see yellow briar roses at the stong Red House. This will be d00e; although I realize it is much too small a tribute for one who he. s made such a great contribution to our early social history. I haven't asked Mrs. Hague what she would like to have groYling, but I want her to think about it. When Ch~irman of this Board she came to one of the Annual Meetings of the Garcien Club and, unknown to me, asked the President for peImission to say & few words. She gave the most delightful and gracious than"ks to our members that T have ever had the pleasure to hear. 'I'he Garde11 Club is not used to personal thanks (we are more used to requests for money) and I assure you, Mrs. Hague, '.:hat you made history that day. Personally I want to thank you for your kindness to me. Mrs. H2.gue used to ask if there were any way she could help with onr Project, and I have learned this, too, is unique. In addition to the Garden Club donations, there was a sma 11 Special Fund made up of gifts from interested friends. 1bese special gifts for plantings will be listed in a Donors' Book, given to Black Creek Pioneer Village for their library, ar;c t11e plantings I have just mentioned will be included. F-l2 -3- David Dyce is in charge of this special planting, in addition to finishing our Garden Club Project, and is doing an excellent job. This is my last appearance on this Board, so may I make one further suggestion - which is not really connected with our Project? I think a Volunteer Group of younq women who would be ready to act as hostesses and sales help in the new Reception Centre would be of inestimable value. Organizing this would involve the Information and Education Advisory Board, so I asked Mrs. Reid, who is on that Board, if she thought it would be a good idea - and she agreed; but, of course, we have done nothing further. I don't know Mrs. Reid1s age, but she is just the right age to undertake such a plan or, perhaps, another member of the Junior League might help. Volunteer women work in the Art Gallery Bookshop, the Ballet Paper Shops and, because of their help, these organizations are able to make money. At the DuPont Gardens at Winterthur and Longwood, the helpers are volunteers. These groups are very carefully organized and each member is committed to a certain number of volunteer hours. My purpose in proposing such a volunteer groups is that it would help keep the admission price of the Village from sky-rocketing. The tantalizing thing about the past is that we cannot know exactly how it was. All our theories will fall short of certainty; the utmost we can aspire to is a reasonable degree of probability. But with our Project at Black Creek Pioneer Village, we have tried to create an atmosphere as authentic as anyone can verify today. "Walk softly in this place. Listen carefully and you will hear the voices from the past". Mr. Chairman, I move the acceptance of this Report. Mrs. John Kinsey October-20-l972