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Historical Sites Advisory Board Meeting April 5th, 1961 No. 1
The Historical Sites Advisory Board met in the Board Room, 17 Mill
Street, on Wednesday, April 5th, 1961, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Members
Director of Black Creek
Conservation Area
Director of Operations
Secretary- Treasurer
Mrs. D. Hague
N. A. Boylen
J. A. Carroll
C. Clifford
J. E. Harper
Mrs. M. Robinson
Mrs. A. M. Walker
A. Colucci
K. G. Higgs
F. L. Lunn
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 3/60 were presented.
Res. #1 Moved By:- Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded By:- C. Clifford
Resolved That:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 3/60
as presented be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
STAFF REPORT:
The Director of the Village presented the Staff Report outlining the
progress to date and containing certain recommendations which were
dealt with item by item.
Res. #2, Moved By:; -N. he Boylen
Seconded By:- Mrs. M. Robinson
Resolved That:- the Staff Report dated April 5, 1961,
be received;-and
The Board Recommends That:- the recommendations contained
therein as amended and set forth herein be adopted:
(a) 1961 Opening Day will be May 20, 1961.
(b) An Opening Day Programme be arranged to include
a school class room scene using a group of thirty
or forty children dressed in old -time costumes if
possible, with a teacher similarly attired.
(c) That the following additional buildings be opened:
(i) Cider Mill
(ii) Laskay Emporium
(iii) Gentleman's House
(iv) Dickson Hill School
(v) Fisherville Presbyterian Church (if possible)
(d) That a School Programme be carried out during the
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Spring and Fall as in former years.
(e) That the 1961 Pioneer Festival be held on a Saturday
in the latter part of September.
(f) If funds are available, that the Staff be authorized
to construct an outdoor stage for producing Summer
Theatre, having a repertoire of Historical Plays by
the North York Little Theatre Group.
(g) Further to the recommendation of the Technical
Advisory Sub - Committee, the Staff recommends that
the Jacob Stong house be moved in late 1962 or early
1963 in one piece, rather than dismantling and
reassembling. It is estimated that the cost will
be approximately $10,000.00.
Carried Unanimously.
Res. #3 Moved By :- Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded By :- C. Clifford
The Board Recommends That : - the Printing Sub - Committee
be requested to arrange a suitable Programme for the
Opening Day of the Pioneer Village - 1961 Season.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORTS OF THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE:
In the absence of Prof. Mcllwraith, the Secretary- Treasurer presented
these Rep, rts,
Res. #4 Moved By:- J. E. Harper
Seconded By :- C. Clifford
Resolved That:- the Reports of the Technical Advisory
Sub - Committee Meetings'held on December 21, 1960, and
February 22, 1961, be received and appended as
Schedule i "A" and Schedule "C" of these Minutes, and
further, that the recommendations contained therein
be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT OF THE PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE:
This Report was presented by the Director of Operations.
Res. #5 Moved By:- J. A. Carroll
Seconded By:- Mrs. M. Robinson
Resolved That:- the Report of the Printing Sub - Committee
Meeting held on January 17, 1961, be received and
appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, and further;
that the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CANADA:
A communication was presented from Dr. Russell, Director of the National
Museum of'Canada, regarding the possibility of the Authority making
available to the National Museum items of a post -1867 era which are
not required for the Pioneer Village.
Res. #6 Moved By :- N. A. Boylen
Seconded By :- C. Clifford
The Board Recommends That : - the Authority provide
Dr. Russell, Director of the National Museum of Canada,
with certain Pioneer Artifacts of a post -1867 era,
which are not required for the Pioneer Village, subject
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to the permission of the donor, and at the
discretion of the Director of the Village; and further
that the Staff be authorized to collect additional
material for the same purpose.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED SPRING PIONEER FESTIVAL:
The recommendation of the Information and Education Advisory Board regard-
ing holding the Pioneer Festival in the Spring rather than in the Fall
was discussed at considerable length.
Res. #7 Moved By:- C. Clifford
Seconded By:- Mrs. M. Robinson
The Board Recommends That:- no action be taken
at the present time in regard to the recommendation
of the Information and Education advisory Board
suggesting that consideration be given to holding
the Pioneer Festival in the Spring rather than
in the Fall.
Carried Unanimously.
INFORMATIVE AREA TOUR OF INSPECTION:
Res. #$ Moved By :- Mrs. A. Walker
Seconded By:- N. A. Boylen
The Board Recommends That:- the Chairman of the
Authority invite the Prime Minister of Canada to
make a Tour of Inspection of the Pioneer Village
at his convenience.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED FIRE MARK BOOKLET:
The Director of the Village outlined a proposal to assist the
British American Assurance Company in the production of a booklet
on fire marks.
Res. #9 Moved By:- Mrs. A. Walker
Seconded By:- N. A. Boylen
The Board Recommends That:- the Staff be authorized
to co- operate with the British American Assurance
Company in the production of a booklet on fire marks;
and further, that the booklet be made available for
distribution at the fire engine exhibit at the
Pioneer Village.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Mrs. D. Hague F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary - Treasurer
April 7, 1961.
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HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
REPORT #1
(being recommendations to the Executive Committee)
1. The recommendations contained in the Staff Report dated April 5, 1961,
and amended and set forth herein be adopted:
(a) 1961 Opening Day will be May 20, 1961;
(b) An Opening Day Programme be arranged to include a school class
room scene using a group of thirty or forty children dressed
in old -time costumes if possible, with a teacher similarly
attired;
(c) That the following additional buildings be opened:
(i) Cider Mill
(ii) Laskay Emporium
(iii) GentlemanQs House
(iv) Dickson Hill School
(v) Fisherville Presbyterian Church (if possible)
(d) That a School Programme be carried out during the Spring and
Fall as in former years;
(e) That the 1961 Pioneer Festival be held on a Saturday in the
latter part of September;
(f) If funds are available, that the Staff be authorized to
construct an outdoor stage for producing Summer Theatre,
having a repertoire of Historical Plays by The North York
Little Theatre Group;
(g) Further to the recommendations of the Technical Advisory
Sub - Committee, the Staff recommends that the Jacob Stong
house be moved in late 1962 or early 1963 in one piece, rather
than dismantling and re- assembling. It is estimated that the
cost will be approximately $10,000.00;
2. The Prin�tng Sub Committee be requested to arrange a suitable
Programme for the Opening Day of the Pioneer Festival - 1961 Season;
3. The Authority provide Dr. Russell, Director of the National Museum
of Canada, with certain Pioneer Artifacts of a post -1867 era,
which are not required for the Pioneer Village, subject to the
permission of the donor, and at the discretion of the Director of
the Village; and further that the Staff be authorized to collect
additional material for the same purpose;
4. No action be taken at the present time in regard to the recommendation
of the Information and Education Advisory Board suggesting that
consideration be given to holding the Pioneer Festival in the Spring
rather than in the Fall;
5. The Chairman of the Authority invite the Prime Minister of Canada
to make a Tour of Inspection of the Pioneer Village at his convenience;
G. The Staff be authorized to co- operate with the British American
Assurance Company in the production of a booklet on fire marks;
and further, that the booklet be made available for distribution
at the fire engine exhibit at the Pioneer Village;
7. Technical AdVisory Sub - Committee Meetin& of December 21, 1960:
(a) Proposed Sale of Articles:
(i) The sale of sourvenirs be in an area which is separate
and distinct from the Pioneer Village but in an area where
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the maximum number of visitors will see it;
(ii) The small log building presently owned by the Authority
be used as a temporary shop for the sale of souvenirs and as
an information booth during the year 1961;
(iii) The Souvenir Shop be a self- sustaining operation;
(iv) Approval be made to sell goods and material contemporary
of the period prior to 1$67 in the Laskay Emporium;
(v) The Staff be authorized to purchase stock to be approved
by the Chairman of the Technical Sub- Committee and the Chairman
of the Historical Sites Advisory Board;
(vi) The operation of the Store be self - sustaining;
(b) Fire Pump:
The offer of the British American Assurance Company to exhibit
the Fire Pump used in Toronto in the year 1$34 for an indefinite
period at the Pioneer Village be accepted;
$. Technical Advisory Sub - Committee Meeting of February 22, 1961:
(a) New Buildings:
(i) Brougham Shop -- be investigated and acquired if it
is found practicable to move it;
(ii) Snider Woodworking Shop -- be further investigated
by the Staff and if practical, be acquired;
(b) Store and Souvenir Shop:
All items sold in the Store and Souvenir Shop to be of a
distinctive Ontario rural flavour;
9. Printing Sub - Committee Meeting of January 179 1961:
(a) Pioneer Press:
(i) Volume 2, No. 1 - whole No. 2 edition of the Pioneer
Press be published prior to May 15th, 1961;
(ii) The Pioneer Press be sold to the public at 10¢ per
copy;
SCHEDULE "A"
REPORT OF A MEETING
OF THE
TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE
OF THE
HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
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The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee met at 2 :00 p.m., Wednesday,
December 21st, 1960, in Room 276, Royal Ontario Museum.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman Prof. T. F. Mcllwraith
V. B. Blake
W. C. Davidson
Prof. W. T. Easterbrook
F. Fog
Mrs. D. Hague
Dr. T. A. Heinrich
Col. J. A. McGinnis
Mrs. E. Neil
Dr. J. W. Scott
Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Consulting Architect B. Napier Simpson
Director of Operations K. G. Higgs
Director of Black
Creek C. A. A. Colucci
ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS:
1. Mr. Colucci reported progress to date in the reconstruction of the
Dickson Hill School and the Fisherville Church. Considerable
material has been obtained for display in the School. At the
present time it would appear that desks and pews will both have to
be reproduced for these two buildings.
2. Mr. Colucci reported on a small frame building located at Brougham,
Ontario, which is 17' X 204 and was originally used as a Cobbler's
Shop.
The Committee recommended that: -
(a) Mr. Colucci and the consulting architect, Mr. Simpson,
.be directed to submit a report on the estimated cost
of moving the building.
(b) A report be submitted on the use to which the building
would be put in the Village.
(c) Ph tographs of the building be secured for the
consideration of the Committee at its next meeting.
3. Mr. Colucci reported on a Quaker Meeting House located on Yonge
Street near Aurora.
The Committee recommended that: -
(a) The Quaker Meeting House not be considered as a
possible building for the Pioneer Village.
4. Mr. Simpson reported on the brick house located on C.M.H.C,
property at Ateeles Avenue and Keele Street which he felt should
be considered for moving to the Pioneer Village.
The Committee recommended that:-
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(a) The Staff be requested to report on the arailability
of the house and the feasibility of moving it to
the Pioneer Village.
POLICY RE RECOGNITION OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS:
Mr. Colucci read a letter received from the C. W. Jeffreys
Chapter of the I.O.D.E. offering to provide $1,200.00 for furnishing
the dining room of the Woodbridge House.
The Committee recommends that: -
(a) As a matter of policy that acknowledgement or memorial
plaques be not permitted in the Pioneer Village, but
that recognition of gifts shall be made in a suitable
form available to the public.
(b) The gift of the C. W. Jefferys Chapter of the I.O.D.E.
be accepted with thanks and appreciation on the under-
standing that the furnishings will be under the direction
of the Director of the Black Greek Conservation Area
and the Consulting Architect.
PROPOSED SALE OF ARTICLES:
Mr. Colucci read a report on the proposed sale of articles in
a Souvenir Stand and the Laskay Emporium.
Dr. Henrich outlined the policy of the Royal Ontario Museum in
this field and advised that the operations at the Museum were
profitable and that any undertakings at the Pioneer Village
should be at least on a self- sustaining basis.
The committee recommends that: -
(a) The sale of souvenirs be in an area which is separate
and distinct from the Pioneer Village but in an area
where the maximum number of visitors will see it.
(b) The small log building presently owned by the
Authority be used as a temporary shop for the sale of
souvenirs and as an information booth during the year
1961.
(c) The Souvenir Shop be a self- sustaining operation.
(d) Approval be made to sell goods and material contemporary
of the period prior to 1$67 in the Laskay Emporium.
(e) The Staff be authorized to purchase stock to be approved
by the Chairman of the Technical Sub - Committee and
the Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Bard.
(f) The operation of the Store be self- sustaining.
REPRINTS OF CANADIAN GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL ARTICLE:
Mr. Higgs read a letter from the Ontario Editorial Bureau which
was referred to the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the
Historical Sites Advisory Board by the Infolmation and Education
Advisory Board. The letter outlined the proposal to reprint the
article on the Pioneer Village published in the November issue of
the Canadian Georgraphical Journal.
The Committee recommends that: -
(a) Reprints of the article on the Pioneer Village in the
Canadian Geographical Journal not be purchased.
Mr. We C. Davidson opposed this recommendation.
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EXTENSION OF VILLAGE:
Dr. Lord reported that the Authority had been successful in
negotiating the acquisition of an additional 32 acres adjoining
the Pioneer Vilagge site.
FIRE PUMP:
Dr. J. W. Scott reported on a Fire Pump used in the City of
Toronto in 1$34 and owned by the British American Assurance
Company. He reported that it had been suggested that the
Fire Pump be loaned to the Pioneer Village to be exhibited
for an indefinite period of time.
The Committee recommends that : -
(a) The offer of the British American Assurance Company
to exhibit the Fire Pump used in Toronto in the
year 1$34 for an indefinite period at the Pioneer
Village be accepted.
The Meeting adjourned at 5 :00 p.m.
Prof. T. F. Mcllwraith K. G. Higgs
Chairman Acting Secretary
December 23, 1960
SCHEDULE "B'
REPORT OF A MEETING
of the
PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE
of the
HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
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The Printing Sub - Committee met in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street,
York Mills, on Tuesday, January 17th, 1961, commencing at 1:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chair man W. Leavens
Members M. Jeanneret
A. D. McFall
Prof. T. F. Mcllwraith
C. Nolan
Advisory Board
Chairman Mrs. D. Hague
Staff K. G. Higgs
A. Colucci
F. L. Lunn
Chairman Leavens reviewed the progress of the Committee to date.
The following matters were discussed:
1. Future editions of the Pioneer Press.
2. Other possible publications.
3. The possibility of obtaining a suitable building to
house the Printing Shop.
It was agreed that:
(a) The second edition of the Pioneer Press have a format
similar to Volume 1, No. 1.
(b) The preparation of Volume 2, No. 1, be undertaken as
follows:
(1) Authority Staff -- provide copy and suitable
line drawing; for Page 1.
(ii) J. M. Redditt -- be editor -in- chief.
(iii) M, Jeanneret -- provide approximately two pages
of suitable copy; plus photo, prints;
and also endeavour to obtain brief
items from such writers as Pierre
Burton, Greg. Clarke, Bruce West, etc.
(iv) W. Leavens -- prepare an editorial,
(v) C. Nolan -- prepare an article on the Mennonite culture
of the region.
(vi) A. D. McFall -- prepare suitable material on the York
Fire Pumper and also endeavour to
arrange to obtain said Pumper for
exhibit at the Pioneer Village.
(vii) The contribution of the C. W. Jefferys Chapter I.O.D.E.
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be acknowledsod and that Prof. M. Careless be
invited to provide an article on the life of
C. W. Jefferys.
(c) W. Leavens and A. Colucci continue their efforts to acquire
a suitable building to house the Printing Shop for
consideration by the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee
and that W. Leavens endeavour to find financial support
for the project.
It was further agreed, and the Committee recommends that:
1. Volume 2, No. 1 - whole No. 2 edition of the Pioneer
Press be published prior to May 15th, 1961.
2. T'le Pioneer Press be sold to the public at 10¢ per copy.
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
W. Leavens F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary Treasurer
JIanuary 18, 1961
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SCHLDJLE fIC "
REPORT OF A
MEETING OF THE
TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB- COi-il`ZI'TTEE
of the
HISTORICU SITES ADVISORY BOARD
^he Technical Athisory Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites
Adv_sory Board met at 1 :30 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 1961,
at the Pioneer Village.
PRESENT WERE:
Prof. T. F. Mcllwraith
F. Fog
Col. J. A. McGinnis
Mrs. E. Neil
Dr. J. W. Scott
Prof. W. T. Easterbrook
Mrs.. D. Hague
B, Napief Simpson, Jr.
A. Colucci
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
The following items were discussed:
to Mr. Colucci presented a Staff Progress report on work
accomplished in the Pioneer Village to date.
2. The present Educational Programme was reviewed.
3. The restoration of the Laskay Emporium was discussed.
4. The following new builcings were discussed:
Gormley Harness Shop
Thistle own Post Office
Whitmore General Store
Grubb House
Brougham ,hop
Stong Houce
Snider Woodworking Shop
Islington Court House
The type of items to be sold in the Laskay Emporium and
Souvenir Store were discussed.
It was agreed that: -
1. The Staff Progress Report be received and apprc+ved.
2. (a) The Laskay Store be completed as presently planned.
(b) L small selling area be provided.
(c) All objects to be available at the Souvenir Store.
It was further agreed, a:'d the Committee recommended that:
1. The Educational Programme be continued as a present and that
every effort be made to provide adequate teachers.
2. Action be taken as follows in regard to the proposed new build-
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(a) Gormley Harness Shop -- be not considered.
(b) Thistletown Post Cffice -- be not acquired.
(c) ;;;;`amore General Store -- be not acquired.
(d) Grubb House -- the Staff make further investigations
in regard to the Grubb House with the possibility
cf it being acquired as the Assistant Superintendentes
house.
(o) Brougham Shop -- be investigated and acquired if it is
found practicable to move it.
(f) Stong House -- the Staff to further investigate the
Stong House with the possibility of moving it to
the Vi 1) a.ge,
(g) Snider Wood,4orking Shop -- be further investigated
by the Staff cnr' -►.f praciical be acquired.
(h) Islington Court House -- be visited by members of
the Committee and that the Staff investigate the
possibility of acouiring it and providing it is
not to be preserved on its present site, every
effort be mue to acquire it for the Village.
3. All items sold in the Store and Souvenir Shop to be of a
distinctive Ontario rural flavour.
rthe Mec ,'np. adiournsd et 5 :00 p.m.
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Prof. T. F. Mc_Llwra.i ail
�_ __ F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
Feb. 23, 1961
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Historical Sites Advisory Board Meeting Frid. Sept. 15/61 No. 2
The Historical Sites Advisory Board met in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street,
on Friday, September 15th, 1961, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Chairman
Chairman - Historical
Sites Advisory Board
Vice - Chairman
Members
Director of Black
Creek Conservation Area
Secretary- Treasurer
Dr. G. Ross Lord
Mrs • D. Hague
N, A. Boylen.
J. A. Carroll
C. Clifford
Miss True Davidson
W. A. Dempsey
J. E. Harper
Mrs. A. Walker
A. Colucci
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F. L. Lunn
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No 1/61 were presented.
Res.• #10 Moved By :- J. A. Carroll
Seconded By :- N. A. Boylen
Resolved That : - the Minutes of Meeting No. 1/61
as presented, be adopted ;_s if read.
Carried Unanimously.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT:
Mr. Colucci presented a Staff Progress Report of works completed
date.
Res. #11
Moved By :- N. A. Boylen
Seconded By :- J. A. Carroll
Resolved That : - the Staff Progress Report
as presented, be received.
Carried Unanimously.
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PIONEER FESTIVAL -- 1961:
A Staff Report was presented outlining the arrangements made for the
1961 Pioneer Festival to be held on Saturday, September 23rd, 1961.
Res. #12 Moved By :- N. A. Boylen
Seconded By :- C. Clifford
Resolved That : - the arrangements made by the
Staff for the 1961 Pioneer Festival be approved.
Carried Unanimously.
WINTER ACTIVITIES -- PIONEER VILLAGE:
Mr. Colucci outlined a proposal of the Winter Activities to be
at the Pioneer Village.
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Res. #13 Moved By:- J. E. Harper
Seconded By:- N. A. Boylen
Resolved That:- the proposed Winter Programme
of the Pioneer Village, Black Creek Conservation
Area to include sleigh- riding and other similar
Winter activities be adopted;
And Be It Further Resolved That:- the admission
charge be 50¢ per car, rather than the regular
charge;
. And Be It Further Resolved That:- no buildings
be open to the public.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT NO. 2 OF THE PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE:
Res. #14 Moved By:- N. A. Boylen
Seconded By:- C. Clifford
Resolved That:- Report No. 2 of the Printing
Sub - Committee as presented by the Secretary -
Treasurer be received and appended as Schedule
"AYY of these Minutes;
And Be It Further Resolved That:- the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
SIR JOHN GRAVES SIMCOE CHAPEL:
A communication was presented by Dr. Lord requesting that some consider-
ation be given to the possibility of moving Wolfred Chapel containing
the grave of Sir John Graves Simcoe, Lady Simcoe, and four of their
six children, from Devonshire, England, to the Pioneer Village.
Res. #15 Moved By:- J. A. Carroll
Seconded By:- J. E. Harper
Resolved That:- No action be taken in connection
with the proposed removal of Wolfred Chapel to
the Pioneer Village.
Carried Unanimously.
GRUBB HOUSE ACQUISITION:
The Staff advised that the former Grubb House located in the Humber
Valle-' has been presented to the Authority for removal to the Pioneer
Village.
Res. #16 Moved By:- Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded By:- J. E. Harper
The Board Recommends That:- the Executive
explore ways and means of obtaining funds to
move the Grubb House to the Pioneer Village;
And Be It Further Recommended That:- the location
and the use to which the House is put in the
Village be referred to the Techicnal Advisory
Sub - Committee:
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Mrs. Dorothy Hague
C :- a j.rman
F. L. Lunn
Secretary --Troy saror
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HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
REPORT NO. 2
(being recommendations to the Executive Committee)
1. That the Executive explore ways and means of obtaining funds
to move the Grubb House to the Pioneer Village;
And further that the location and the use to which the House is
put in the Village be referred to the Technical Advisory
Sub - Committee,
SCHEDULE i?Alt
REPORT NO. 2
of the
PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE
of the
HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
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The Printing Sub - Committer met in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street, York
Mills, on Thursday, May 4th, 1961, commencing at 12:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman W. Leavens
Members J. M. Redditt
C. Nolan
M. Jeanneret
R. G. Henderson
C. Hawes
Advisory Board Chairman Mrs. D. Hague
A. D. McFall
Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Secretary Treasurer F. L. Lunn
Director Black Creek
Conservation Area A. Colucci
Field Officer T. Barber
The following matters were discussed:
1. The current issue of the Pioneer Press.
Mr,. Reddit, as Editor, reported that press day would be prior
to May 20th.
IT WAS AGREED THAT:
(a) All members of the Sub - Committee would attempt to obtain
suitable display type.
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(b) The print shop would be temporarily set up in the rear room
of the Laskay Store.
2. Opening Day Programme for the Pioneer Village.
IT WAS AGREED THAT:
(a) The gates be opened at the usual opening hour.
(b) An official Annual Opening Parade be held at 2:00 p.m.
(c) Mrs. Hague, as Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory
Board, officially declare the Area open.
(d) Mr. A. H. Richardson be requested to act as school teacher
in the Dickson Hill School for the day.
(e) Mr. A. Colucci contact the Macville School -- Mrs. Ewart
teacher -- and invite the school group to attend in costume
as the school class.
(f) Additional groups of women be included in the Opening Parade
to assist in performing all the various household arts; and
that Mr. Colucci contact various Women's Institutes and other
organizations and invite participants.
(g) Horseshoe pitching demonstration -- Mr. Nolan agreed to
recruit a group of Markham area horseshoe pitchers in an
attempt to arrange a demonstration and competition.
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2. (h) Press Conference -- It was agreed that a Press Conference be
held on the Superintendent's lawn after the Official Opening
and that Dr. Lord address this group as Chairman of the
Authority; and further that Mr. Lunn make necessary arrangemen.
with the Ontario Editorial Bureau.
(i) Printing Press -- that the Printing Press be operating on
Opening Day.
(j) Invitations -- a large mailing list is to be prepared and
invitations mailed out.
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 2 :00 p.m.
W. Leavens F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary - Treasurer
May Sth, 1961
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Historical Sites Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, January 24, 196'.
The Historical Sites Advisory Board met in the Board Room, 17 Mill St
on Wednesday, January 24th, 1962, commencing at 2:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Open ations
Historical Sites
Division Administrator
Consultant
Mrs. D. Hague
N. A. Boylen
J. A. Carroll
C. Clifford
W. A. Dempsey
N. Goodhead
J. E. Harper
Prof. T. F. Mcllwraith
G. R. Mason
Mrs. M. Robinson
Mrs. A. Walker
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
A. Colucci
B. Napier Simpson
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 2/61 ware presented.
Res. 117 Moved By:- Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded By:- Mrs. A. Walker
Resolved That:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 2/61
as presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT:
Mr. Colucci presented the Staff Progress Report for the year 1961.
Res. #1$ Moved By:- Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded By:- J. E. Harper
Resolved That:- the Staff Report as presented,
be received.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT NO. 2 OF THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE:
Report No. 2 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee was presented by
the Director of Operations.
Res. #19 Moved By:- G. R. Mason
Seconded By:- Mrs. M. Robinson
Resolved That:- Report No. 2 of the Technical
Advisory Sub - Committee be received and appended
as Schedule •5A„ of these Minutes; and further,
The Board Recommends That:- the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
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REPORT NO. 3 OF THE TECIINICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE:
Report No. 3 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee was presented by
the Director of Op ^rations.
Res. #20 Moved By:- J. E. Harper
Seconded By :- C. Clifford
Resolved That:- Report No. 3 of the Technical
Advisory Sub- Coinmittea be received and appended
as Schedule IT'° of these Minutes; and further,
The Board Rveommends That:- the recommendations
containcc therein as amended and set forth herein
be adopted:
(a) That the Montgomery Inn presently located
at the corner of Islington Avenue and Dundas
Street be :'btained and provioion made to
Locate and restore it in the Pioneer Village;
(b) Tha Staff be requested to provide a contour
model of the Pioneer Vii " : ge for study and
demonstration purposes at the earliest
possible, date.
Carried Unanimously.
'DEPORT I;C OF THE PRINTING SUB-COMMITTEE:
Report No. 3 of the Printing Sub - Committer: was presented by the
Director of Operation-.
Res. #21 Moved 3y:- J. A, Carroll
Seconded B,; : - N. A. Boylen
Resolved . t: -- Report No. 3 or t Printing Sub -
Committee be received and appended as Schedule "C"
of thc.i e ; -2ni tes , and that t' .e actions taken by
the Sub- ;,cr:nittee be approved.
Carried Unanimously.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FSTIL '.TES :
The 1962 Preliminary Budget Esti:.:ates were presented.
Res. #22 Moved By:- W. A. Dempsey
Seconded By:- Mrs. A. Walker
The Board Recommends That : - the 1962 Preliminary
Budget Estimates as set forth herein be included
in the 1962 Budget of the Authority:
ACCT ITEM BUDGET
G21 Materials, Supplies & Contracts
Fisher•ville Presbyterian Church 3,000.
Mont! :-eery Inn 26,000.
Picket Fencing $00.
Outdoor Theatre 1,000.
Collection 4,000.
Consultant - Architect 2,300. 37,100.
L3hour 22,700. 22,700.
$ 59,$00.
a_1i.ad liazniLosly.
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SUGGESTIONS - PIONEER FESTIVAL:
A communication from Miss True Davidson was presented suggesting that
all areas of Metropolitan Toronto be invited to contribute to the Prc
gramme for the next Pioneer Festival.
Res. #23 Moved By:- N. A. Boylen
Seconded By:- J. E. Harper
Resolved That:- all areas of Metropolitan Toronto
be invited to contribute to the Programme for the
next Pioneer Festival as suggested by Miss True
Davidson.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4 :30 p.m.
Mrs. D. Hague F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
January 25, 1962
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REPORT NO. 2
of the
IHISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
(Being recommendations to the Executive)
1. That the recommendations contained in Report No. 2 of the Technic)
Advisory Sub - Committee of the Iistorical Sates Advisory Board
as appended as Schedule clA" of the Minutes of Meeting No. 3 of
the Historical Sites Advisory Board be adopted;
2. That the recommendations contained in Report No. 3 of the Technic)
Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board
as appended as Schedule 94Bs' of the Minutes of Meeting No. 3 of
the Historical Sites Advisory Board is amended ?,n adopted as
follrws
(a) that the Montgomery Inn, presently located at the corner
of Islington Avenue and Dundas Street be obtained and
provision made to locate and restore it in the Pioneer
Village;
(b) the Staff be requested to provide a contour model of the
Pioneer Village for study and demonstration purposes
at the earliest possible date;
3. The 1952 Preliminary Budget Estimates as set forth herein be in-
cluded in the 1962 Budget of the Authority:
ACCT. ITEM BUDGET
G2C Materials. Supplies and Contracts
Fisherville Presbyterian Church $ 3,000.
Montgomery Inn 26,000.
Picket Fencing 800.
Outdoor Theatre 1,000.
Collection 4,000.
Consultant - Architect 2,300. 37,100.
Labour 22,700. 22,700.
$ 59,800.
SCHEDULE 'IA,' F -22
REPORT NO. 2
Meeting of the
TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE
of the
HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites
Advisory Board met at the Pioneer Village on Tuesday, November 8th,
1961, commencing at 2:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
T. F. Mcllwraith
V. B. Blake
Prof. W. T. Easterbrook
F. Fog
Col. J. A. McGinnis
Mrs. E. Neil
Dr. J. W. Scott
N. Simpson, Jr.
Mrs, D. Hague
M. Zazlow
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
A. Colucci
The following items were discussed:
1. Progress Report of Development and Operations for 1961.
2. The acquisition of a Print Shop presently located at Roseville.
3. The use and location of a Horse Stable which has been
acquired by the Staff.
4. The use and location of a building which has been acquired
and is suitable for a Cobbler's Shop or similar use.
5. The possible acquisition of the Greenbush Inn.
6. The possible acquisiti•cm of the Montgomery Inn -- Islington.
7. The possibility of moving the Stong House which has been
acquired from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
$. Consideration of future Technical Staff.
9. Use of the Grubb House.
It was agreed: -
1. That the Progress Report be received and that the Staff be
congratulated on the excellent results obtained during 1961.
2. That the Staff be directed to keep the Greenbush Inn under
observation and should there be any indication of the property
being sold, advise the Committee.
3. That the following be a Committee to investigate all aspects
concerning the Montgomery Inn:
Col. J. A. McGinnis
Dr. Scott
Prof. Mc'Ilwraith
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Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Mrs. D. Hague
and that the first named be Chairman.
4. That the Staff investigate further the possibilities of moving
the Stong House to the Village.
5, That Prof. Mcllwraith and Prof. Easterbrook be a Committee to
meet with the Director of Operations and Secretary- Treasurer
regarding future Technical Staff.
It was further agreed, and the Sub - Committee recommends that:
1. The building at Roseville be acquired and located immediately
South of the Laskey Store on the same side of the Village Road;
and further that it be developed as a Print Shop;
2. No action be taken on the proposed location of the Horse Stable
until the matter of additional land is resolved;
3. The building recently acquired from Jane Street be re- erected
on the East side of the Village Road South of the proposed
Print Shop and utilized as a Cobbler's Shop;
4, When acquired, the Grubb House be reconstructed and used
only as a Superintendent's residence and that it be located
near the Easterly limits of the property.
Prof. T. F. Mcllwraith
Chairman
November 16, 1961
F. L. Lunn
Secretary -
feasurer
SCHEDULE "Be'
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REPORT NO. 3
of the
TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE
of the
HISTORICAL SITES ADV::! ' ?Y POAU
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The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory
Board met at the Pioneer Village on Tuesday, December 12th, 1961,
commencing at 1:30 p.m. The Meeting took the form of site visits
to the Greenbush Tavem at Steeles Avenue and Yonge Streets, and the
Montgomery Inn at Dundas Street and Islington Avenue.
PRESENT WERE:
Prof. T. F. Mcllwraith
V. B. Blake
F. Fog
Col. J. A. McGinnis
Mrs. E. Neil
B. Napier Simpson
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
A. Colucci
The following matters were considered:
1. The desirability of obtaining and moving the Greenbush Tavern
to the Pioneer Village;
2. The desirability of obtaining and moving the Montgomery Inn
to the Pioneer Village;
3• The need for a scale model of the Pioneer Village;
It was agreed, and the Sub - Committee recommends that: -
1. It would be desirable to obtain both the Greenbush Tavern
and the Montgomery Inn;
2n The Staff 'e requested to provide a contour model of the
Pioneer Village for study and demonstration purposes at the
earliest possible date.
Fro'. T. F. Mcllwraith F. L. Lunn
Chairman - Secretary- Treasurer
December 14, 1961
SCHEDULE 4C"
REPORT NO. 3
of the
PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE
of the
HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD
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The Printing Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board
met at the Toronto Club, 107 Wellington Street West, at 12:30 p.m.
on Monday, January 15th, 1962.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman W. Leavens
Members A. D.McFall
C. Nolan
W. J. Palmer
J. M. Redditt
Advisory Board
Chairman Mrs. D. Hague
Authority Staff K. G. Higgs
F. L.Lunn
A. Colucci
The following matters were discussed:
1. 1962 Edition of the Pioneer Press.
2. The possibilities of obtaining a suitable building and locating
it in the Pioneer Village as a Printing Shop.
It was AGREED That,
1. Mr. J. M. Redditt continue as Editor of the Pioneer Press;
2. It being the 150th Anniversary of the War of 1$12, the major
theme for this edition be devoted to that War;
3. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be
featured;
4.. All members contribute other suitable material to the Editor;
5. The Committee investigate all possibilities of obtaining
financial support for the acquisition and reconstruction of
the Roseville Printing Shop;
ADJOJ RMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
W. Leavens F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
January 1$, 1962