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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Sites Advisory Board 1966fl?etmpoItan Joronto artd legion aniervation �goritv MINUTES F -1 Historic Sites Advisory Board Friday- April -1 -1966 The Members of the Historic Sites Advisory Board met at Room, Authority Office, #7 Highway, on Friday, April 1, mencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice- Chairman Members Vice - Chairman, Authority Director of Operations Historic Sites Administrator I. & E. Administrator MINUTES Mrs. D. Hague N.A. Boylen J.A. Carroll Dr. J.W. Scott A.R. Sumner W.C. Davidson K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper T.E. Barber The Minutes of Meeting #3/65 were presented and read. Res. ##1 Moved by: N.A. Boylen Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott #1/66 the Board 1966, com- RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/65 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Cooper presented a detailed Staff Progress Report covering the period from January to March -1966. Res. Moved by: Seconded by: J.A. Carroll Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE - 1966 PROGRAMME Mr. Cooper presented a report, outlining a proposed programme for the 1966 operational period at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res. #3 Moved by: A.R. Sumner Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Black Creek Pioneer Village be opened for the 1966 season on Saturday, May 21, 1966 and that the following events take place in connection with this opening: The Postmaster General, Hon. Jean Pierre Cote, be requested to officially open the Black Creek Pioneer Village Post Office; The Staff be directed to have suitable first -day cover envelopes prepared for sale on this occasion and that consideration be given to the obtaining of coloured post cards, illustrating the new Post Office; F -2 -2- (c) A demonstration of loghouse building take place; (d) Mrs. E. Neil be made an 'Honourary Citizen' of the Black Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. �4 Moved by: A.R. Sumner Seconded by: J.A. Carroll THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Programme of Activities for 1966 at the Black Creek Pioneer Village be approved; and that the outline of the activities, as amended, be appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT OF CENTENNIAL PROJECT SUB - COMMITTEE Mr. Barber, Administrator of the Information & Education Division, presented a verbal report on the proposed Centennial Projects as they relate to the Black Creek Pioneer Village. CRAFT PROGRAMME - REPORT The Board received evaluation reports on the Craft Programme from Mrs. D. Duncan, Technical Assistant, Information & Education Division, and from Mr. R.K. Cooper, Administrator of Historic Sites Divis:i_on. Mr. Barber presented a brief summary of the programme, together with recommendations that will be submitted to the next meting of the Inforration and Education Advisory Board. The Board deferred further consideration of the Craft Programme until it has been considered by the Information and Education Advisory Board. REPORT ON BRIEF SUBMITTED TO THE CHAIRMAN, CABINET COE'MIT'TEE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Mrs. Hague presented a verbal report on the submission of the Authority to the Chairman, Cabinet Committee, Centennial Celebrations and reported encouragingly about the possibility of obtaining financial assistance from The Province of Ontario for the further development of the Village as the Authority's Centennial Project. REPORT RE MUD HOUSE Mr. Cooper reported that the Mud House had been dismantled, the materials moved to the Village and that it will be restored as soon as funds are made available. REPORT #1/66 - TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE Res. j5 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: N.A. Boylen RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/66 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee be received and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #1166 - PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE F.11§.1.16 Moved by: W.C. Davidson Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/66 of the Printing Sub - Committee be re- ceived and appended as Schedule ''C" of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; -3- ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Mrs. D. Hague Chairman K.G. Higgs Acting Secretary F -3 F -4 SCHEDULE "A" TO: Historic Sites Advisory Board RE: Black Creek Pioneer Village -- Special Activities - 1966 May 28th, 29th June 4th, 5th June llth, 12th June 18th, 19th June 25th, 26th July 1st, 2nd, July 8th, 9th, July 15th, 16th, July 22nd, 23rd, July 29th, 30th August 6th, 7th, August 13th, 14th, August 15th - 19th, August 20th, 21st, August 27th, 28th, September 3rd, 4th, September 10th, llth, September 17th, 18th, September 24th, 25th, October 1st, 2nd. October 8th, 9th, October 15th, 16th, October 22nd, 23rd. October 29th, 30th. March 25, 1966 Plowing with oxen Blessing of seed Spinning, weaving and dyeing, coverlets Education displays and spelling bee Fisherville Church Service Highland Dancing (and Games ?) Art Display -- painting & photographs Candle making, rope making, shingle making Rug making -- hooking and weaving Horse shoeing, tire setting Baking day, grain grinding. Bread - home and bake oven, black pot cooking. Outside -- sale by W.I. Groups in area. Indian Day - dancing, handicraft. Butter making, dog power etc., churn display "From Colony to Confederation" Archery Contests, sheaf pitching, horseshoe ptiching_and cricket match Ethnic Festival Medicine Show - Peter Martin , Donald and Jean Smith, Rosalind Murray. Corn Roast Arms Display and Musket Shoot - Turkey Shoot( ?) Pennsylvania German Festival -- Sauerkraut, apple butter, sausages, herbs and other Pennsy- lvania German Festival activities. Threshing and winnowing etc. Thanksgiving Service Handicraft Day, carving, plastic casts, needle- point, jewellery making etc. Furniture making. To be determined Collection Display Broom making and drag saw. R. K. Cooper, Administrator, Historic Sites Div. SCHEDULE "B" F -5 REPORT #166 of the TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE of the Historic Sites Advisory Board The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historic Sites Advisory Board met at the Burwick House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 31, 1966. PRESENT WERE Chairman Members Chairman, Advisory Board Consulting Architect Secretary- Treasurer Director of Operations Administrator, Historic Sites The following matters were considered: Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Mrs. D. Hague B. Napier Simpson, Jr. F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper 1. Half Way House - use of the southern half of the second floor 2. Temperance Hall Kettleby 3. Snider's Workshop 4. Location and design of the washrooms Following the meeting, the Committee toured the Post Office, Roblin's Milli Half Way House and viewed the new film on the Pioneer Village. IT WAS AGREED AND THE SUB - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: 1. THAT in the southern half of the second floor of the Half Way House, no partitions be installed; and that the area be used for the purposes of meetings, displays and as a ballroom; • 2. THAT the Temperance Hall, located in the Village of Kettleby, be purchased and moved to the Pioneer Village as soon as funds are available and, that subject to the agreement of the Printing Sub - Committee, the main portion of the building be used as a Print Shop and that consideration be given to utilizing the rear portions of the building to display the weaving equipment presently owned by the Authority; 3. THAT-the offer of the Snider family Snider Workshop as one of the craft further in this•connection, THAT the restoration of the building of the Architect and the Staff. to donate buildings be under and restore the be accepted; and the direction Dr. J.W. Scott F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary - Treasurer F -6 SCHEDULE "C" REPORT NO. 1/66 PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC SITES ADVISORY BOARD The Printing Sub - Committee of the Historic Sites Advisory Board met at the Toronto Club, as guests of Mr. W.J. Palmer, for a luncheon meeting, on Thursday, March 24, 1966, commencing at 12:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman W. Leavens Members C. Hawes M.V. James M. Jeanneret A.D. McFall C. Nolan W.J. Palmer Dr. A.H. Richardson J.M. Redditt Chairman, Advisory Board Mrs. D. Hague Staff F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper The Chairman welcomed the Committee and a very enjoyable luncheon was partaken of, prior to the Meeting. The following matters were discussed: 1. The 1966 regular issue of the Pioneer Press; 2. The possibility of an insert in the 1966 issue, promoting the Foundation and its efforts to complete the Village as a Centennial Project of the Authority; 3. The possible acquisition of a building which might be suitable for housing the Pioneer Press; 4. Proposals for the content of the 1966 issue of the Press; IT WAS AGREED THAT: (a) J.M. Redditt continue as Editor, assisted by M.V. James as Associate Editor; (b) Mr. Redditt delegate to various members of the Committee and Staff, the preparation of various items for the Press; (c) The deadline for copy and illustrations be APRIL -15 -1966; (d) The Committee meet on Sunday - April -3 -1966, at the residence of Mr. M. Jeanneret, to inspect a building which may possibly be suitable for housing the Pioneer Press; and that the Secretary forward notice and travelling directions of this Meeting to all Members; Before adjournment, the Chairman thanked Mr. Palmer for his gracious hospitality in connection with this Meeting. W. Leavens F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary - Treasurer Vetropoltan JJoroito and /eeion Conieruation ...Authority MINUTES F -7 Historic Sites Advisory Board Friday - November -11 -1966 #2/66 The Members of the Historic Sites.Advisory Board met at the Board Room, 17 Mill Street, Willowdale, on Friday, November 11, 1966, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Secretary- Treasurer ' Director of Operations Historic Sites Adm. Tech. Asst. - Hist.Sites MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/66 were Res. #7 Moved by: Seconded by: RESOLVED THAT: Mrs. D. Hague N.A. Boylen J.A. Carroll Dr. A.H. Richardson Mrs. M. Robinson Dr. J.W. Scott A.R. Sumner Mrs. A. Walker Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper Mrs. D. Duncan presented and read. A.R. Sumner N.A. Boylen The Minutes of Meeting #1/66 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report, to October 31, 1966, was presented by Mr. Cooper. Res. ,48 Moved by: N.A. Boylen Seconded by: Dr. A.H. Richardson RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report to October 31, 1966 be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #2/66 - TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE . Dr. Scott presented Report #2/66 of the lechnical Advisory Sub - Committee. Res. #9 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: A.R. 'Sumner RESOLVED THAT: Report #2/66 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee be received and appended as SchTedule "A'. of these Minutes; and further, .r THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; F -$ -2- REPORT #2/66 - PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE Report #2/66 of the Printing Sub - Committee was presented. Res. #10 Moved by: A.R. Sumner Seconded by: Mrs. M. Robinson RESOLVED THAT: Report 0/66 of the Printing Sub - Committee be re- ceived and appended as Schedule "Bh of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT X3/66 - PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE Report #'3/66 of the Printing Sub - Committee was presented. Res. #11 Moved by: N.A. Boylen Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: Report ;"3/66 of the Printing Sub - Committee be re- ceived and appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 1967 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES Mr. Cooper presented the Preliminary Budget Estimates suggested for 1967. Res. 4#12 THE BOARD for 1967, Authority: Moved by: A.R. Sumner Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RECOMMENDS THAT: The Preliminary Capital Budget Estimates as set forth herein, be included in the 1967 Budget of the Half Way House $51,500 Roblin's Mill 19,600 General Development 4,000 Consultant 3,000 Collection: General Half Way House furnishings Roblin's Mill equipment Craft Buildings: Servicing Equipment 5,000 5,000 2,000 6,000 5 000 $101,100 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BRUCE'S MILL - PROPOSED RESTORATION A Staff Report was presented in regard to the proposed restoration and operation of the Bruce's Mill. Res. #13 Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson Seconded by: N.A. Boylen RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report having regard to the proposed restoration and operation of the Bruce's Mill be received; and further in this connection, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: No steps be taken at the present time to restore the Bruce's Mill to working condition, with the exception of the following: -3- F -9 (a) Sufficient water be made available to permit the wheel to rotate; (b) Sufficient of the present covering of the wheel be re- moved to permit the wheel to be visible to the public and that steps be taken to adequately protect the public; (c) Architectural and Engineering proposals be obtained for the historical and operational restoration of the said Mill. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED 1967 PROGRAMME A brief Staff Report was presented, reviewing the 1966 programme and suggesting that a similar programme be organized for 1967. Res. #14 Moved by: W.C. Davidson Seconded by: Dr. A.H. Richardson RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to prepare a Preliminary 1967 Programme, to include special projects oriented towards the Centennial theme and other special events calculated to attract visitors and, when compiled, the programme be made available to the public. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE Mr. Cooper presented a communication, recommending certain changes to be made in the promotional material for the Black Creek Pioneer Village for 1967. Res. #15 Moved by: J.A. Carroll Seconded by: W.C. Davidson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Information and Education Advisory Board give consideration in 1967 to producing the following promot- ional literature for use in connection with the Black Creek Pioneer Village: (a) A separate Pioneer Village promotional brochure which would include a list of special events, rather than the combined Conservation Areas and Authority brochure; and that budget provision be made to make available 200,000 copies; (b) The Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor's Brochure, to be providedto visitors on entering the Village, be designed for the visitor as an information aid in understanding the Village and its concepts, and include the following material: (i) List of special events - 1967 (ii) A diagram of the Herb Garden and an explanation of Herbs (iii) Details of Village membership (iv) MTRCA Foundation and further, that budget provision be made to produce 100,000 copies. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED UNDERPASS OPENING Mr. Cooper presented a communication advising that the bridge at the intersection at Jane and Steeles Avenue, including an underpass for the use of the Authority, was now complete and suggesting that an Official Opening of the underpass be held in the early part of the 1967 season. Res. #16 Moved by: A.R. Sumner Seconded by: J.A. Carroll F -10 -4- THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Information and Education Advisory Board give consideration to holding an Official Opening of the underpass at the intersection of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, in the early part of 1967. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Mr. Cooper presented a communication, reviewing public transportation provided to the Black Creek Pioneer Village in the past and suggest- ing that it might now be appropriate to once again approach the Toronto Transit Commission with a view to providing public transport- ation in 1967. Res. #17 Moved by: A.R. Sumner Seconded by: N.A. Boylen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Strong representation be made to the Toronto Transit Commission and the Township of North York, request- ing that public transportation be made available to the Black Creek Pioneer Village for the 1967 season. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; EDUCATIONAL PROCRAMNE BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Mrs. Hague brought to the attention of the Board certain differences of opinion in connection with the administration of the educational programme at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Mr. Cooper reviewed the programme and stated his views on how such a programme should be administered in the future. Res. , 1$ Moved by: A.R. Sumner Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Executive Committee review the Terms of Reference, insofar as the administration and operation of the educational programme at the Pioneer Village is concerned, with a view to resolving any jurisdictional difficulties which are reported to exist. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer SCHED. LE "Af4 REPORT #2/66 of the TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB -COM IITTEE of the Historic Sites Advisory Board F -11 The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historic Sites Advisory Board met at the Burwick House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Thursday, October 13, 1966, commencing at 3:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman of Sub - Committee Members Vice - Chairman of the Authority Chairman, Advisory Board Consulting Architect Secretary- Treasurer Administrator, Historic Sites The following matters were considered: 1. Tailorts Shop located at Bolton Dr. J.W. Scott Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. C. Noble W.C. Davidson Mrs. D. Hague B. Napier Simpson, Jr. F.L. Lunn R.K. Cooper In this connection, Mr. Cooper advised that a small building has been located in the Village of Bolton which, at one time, was a tailor's shop and that the Western British America Insurance Group was interested in acquiring this building, utilizing it adjacent to their Head Office at Wellington and Scott Streets in Toronto in 1967 as a firehall, and probably donating it to the Authority for use at the Village, following this; 2. Craft Programme - Snider Workshop and Log Houce Proposed site for the establishment of the Snider Workshop and Log House was viewed and agreed upon; 3. Black Creek Pioneer Village - Name Mr. Cooper brought up the subject of the name of the Village, suggesting that it was rather cumbersome, particularly in dealing with various news media; and also that the Post Office Department had designated the Post Office as Black Creek Village; and suggested that the name be shortened in keeping with this; 4. Fencing Restored Area The question of fencing of the restored area, as a security measure, was discussed and a sample section of fence viewed; 5. Tour of Village and Review of Proposed Building Plans for 1967 The Committee toured the Village and discussed the proposed de- velopment programme for 1967. IT WAS AGREED AND THE SUS - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: 1. THAT the Snider Workshop and the Log House be located on the sites as presently staked; and further, that the Executive Committee be requested to make available sufficient funds to provide for the construction of a full basement under the Snider Workshop; 2. THAT the Staff continue negotiations with the Western British America insurance Group in connection with the acquisition of the building presently located at Bolton; and that every effort F -12 Report #2 - Technical Advisory Page 2 be made to obtain the said building for use at the Pioneer Village; 3. THAT consideration be given to abbreviating the name of the Village to read "Black Creek Village'; 4.. THAT the fencing of the restored area be a 7' chain link topped with barbed wire, similar to the sample section erected. Dr. J.W. Scott F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer SCHEDULE 4 ?B°i REPORT NO. 2/66 F -13 PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC SITES ADVISORY BOARD The Printing Sub - Committee of the Historic Sites Advisory Board met at the home of Mr. Marsh Jeanneret on Sunday, April 3, 1966, commencing at 2-: -00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman W. Leavens Members C. Hawes M. Jeanneret A.D. McFall Chairman, Tech. Adv. Board Dr. J.W. Scott Consulting Architect B. Napier Simpson, Staff K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper The Committee drove to Kettleby to examine the Temperance Hall, owned by the United Church Women of Kettleby United Church. At the Hall were Authority member, Mr. Ray Jennings; and Mr. W. Hodgson of Kettleby United Church. After the examination of the building, the members returned to the home of Mr. M. Jeanneret, R.R. 1, King. IT WAS AGREED THAT: (a) The Kettleby Temperance Hall would make a suitable Print Shop for Black Creek and it would be moved as soon as funds become available; (b) Mr. R.K. Cooper will prepare a Brief, with the assistance of Mr. C. Hawes, to be used by members of the Committee to assist in raising funds. Jr. W. Leavens R.K. Cooper Chairman Acting Secretary SCHEDULE "C" F -14 REPORT NO. )/66 of the PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC SITES ADVISORY BOARD The Printing Sub - Committee of the Historic Sites Advisory Board met at the Pioneer Village, Jane and Steeles Avenue, on Tuesday, November $, 1966, commencing at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Members Staff The following matters were discussed: 1. Proposed Print Shop, and action sufficient funds for moving the the Village; 2. Proposals for the Pioneer Press 1967; IT WAS AGREED THAT: W. Leavens M. Jeanneret A.D. McFall C. Nolan Dr. A.H. Richardson J.M. Redditt F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper D. Duncan suggested to attempt to raise Print Shop from Kettleby to and related printed matter for The Staff, under the direction of Mr. Cooper, complete the brochure to be used by members of the Committee for raising funds; IT WAS AGREED, AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: 1. The following action be taken in connection with the 1967 activities of the Committee: (a) The Pioneer Press be confined to only news items, editorials and advertisements germane to 1$67; (b) A supplementary flyer be produced to explain current progress in the development of the Village; (c) A special envelope be printed for mailing copies of the Press from the Pioneer Village Post Office; (d) The 1967 issue be eight pages rather than four; (e) The price for the 1967 edition be 15¢; (f) Consideration be given to the production of special printed matter, should there be any official visit by representatives of the Royal Family; 2. The present Editor, J.M. Redditt and the Assistant Editor, M.V. James, be re- appointed for 1967. W. Leavens F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer