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Historical Sites Advisory Board 1964
Vetropo/tan J00t0 and Ieeion, Con,eruation 4ttth,ori41 MINUTES F -1 Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday- May -8 -1964 7,11/64 The Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Board Room, 17 Mill Street, on Friday, May 8th, 1964, commencing at 2.00pm. PRESENT WERE: Chairman Vice - Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Members Mrs. D. Hague N.A. Boylen W.C. Davidson J.A. Carroll Miss True Davidson J.E. Harper Dr. A.H. Richardson Mrs. M. Robinson Mrs. A. Walker Secretary- Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Administrator - Historic Sites A. Colucci Consulting Architect B. Napier Simpson, Jr. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting ;3/63 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: N.A. Boylen RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting „/3/63, as presented, be adopted as if read. Carried Unanimously; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Colucci presented a detailed Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1964. Res . ; "2 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: N.A. Boylen RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1964, be received. Carried Unanimously; PROPOSED MEMORIAL CHURCH SERVICE Res. ,/3 Moved by: N.A. Boylen Seconded by: Mrs. M. Robinson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Subject to the approval of the Trustees of the Fisherville Church, arrangements be made to hold a suitable memorial service for the late Professor T.F. Mcllwraith during the coming season. Carried Unanimously; REPORT J1/64 - TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE Report ;11/64 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee was presented and considered in detail. F -2 Res. #4 -2- Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: Mrs. M. Robinson RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/64 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee be received, ',zgebhe;.with the Report and Recommendations on Pioneer 7_11z,gs; and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein, as amended, be adopted. Carried Unanimously; REPORT ;1/64 - PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE Report #1/64 of the Printing Sub - Committee was presented and discus- sed in detail. 11:2.1L.25 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/64 of the Printing Sub - Committee be receiv- �d and appended as Schedule "B« of these minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein be adopted. Carried Unanimously; DOMINION DAY CETEBRATION - NORTH YORK & EAST YORK A communication was presented from the Township of North York, invit- ing the Authority to participate in the Dominion Day Celebration being planned by the Township of North York. Miss True Davidson, spczking on behalf of the Township of East York, also invited the Authority to participate in East York's Dominion Day Celebration. Res .J'6 Moved by: N.A. Boylen Seconded by: Dr. A.H. Richardson THE BOARD RECOMENDS THAT: The Staff be authorized to investigate the possibility of pc:ticipating in the North York and East York Dominion Day parades and, if practical, to be authorized to proceed. Carried Unanimously; ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF RESERVOIR SITES A proposal from Professor Emerson of the University of Toronto was Presented and discussed at some length. Res. '7 Moved by: Mr. W.C. Davidson Seconded by: Mrs. M. Robinson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority approve, in principle, of .Archaeological investigations being carried out in Reservoir Sites, and that consideration be given to finding ways and means of particip- ating in the said investigations. Carried Unanimously; REPORT OF STUDY TRIP - OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE A very comprehensive study trip to Old Sturbridge Village, prepared by Mrs. D. Duncan, was presented. Res. #$ Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson Seconded by: Miss True Davidson RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Study Trip to Old Sturbridge Village be received and considered at some future meeting. Carried Unanimously; -3- F -3 BRUCE'S MILL - HOUSE A communication was presented from Mr. B. Napier Simpson, Jr., recom- mending that the Miller's house at Bruce's Mill be preserved as a feature of the development. Res. #9 Moved by: Dr. A.H. Richardson Seconded by: Mrs. A. Walker THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Miller's House, located adjacent to the Mill at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area be preserved,as a feature of the development. Carried Unanimously; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer F -4 REPORT NO. 1/64 of the SCHEDULE TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC SITES ADVISORY BOARD The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historic Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Offices, #7 Highway, on Friday, May 1, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE: Chairman - Sub - Committee Members 4t A fP Chairman - Historic Sites Consulting Architect Acting Secretary Historic Sites Administrator The following matters were ^ ~.(2 ;r�r : 1. The death of the previous Chairman, 2. Staff Progress Report; 3. Report on Pioneer Village; Dr. J.W. Scott V.B. Blake F. Fog Col. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. C. Noble Prof. M. Zaslow Mrs. D. Hague B. Napier Simpson, Jr. K.G. Higgs �,. Colucci Professor T.F. Mcllwraith; 4. Master Plan for the Development of the Black Creek Conservation Area; 5. Proposal for the establishment of a Tavern at the Pioneer Village; 6. Request for the locating of a Lodge of the independent Order of Foresters in the Pioneer Village; It was agreed that: 1. The Committee respectfully acknowledge the contribution made by the late Professor T.F. Mcllwraith in the development of the Pioneer Village - Black Creek Conservation Area; 2. The Staff Progress Report be received; It was agreed and the Sub - Committee recommends that: (I) The Report and Recommendations on the Pioneer Village - Black: Creek Conservation Area, be adopted, as amended; and further that the Report be appended as Schedule "A" of Meeting #1/64 of the Historical Sites Advisory Board; (II) The Master Plan for the Development of the Black Creek Conservat- ion Area, as prepared by the firm of Gordon S. Adamson and Associates, Architects, be adopted in principle; and further that the Authority make provision at its earliest convenience for the undertaking of preliminary design of the proposed Visitors' Centre; (III) A concerted effort be made to acquire the Halfway House as the Tavern for the Pioneer Village; (IV) The request of the Northcrest Lodge of the Independent Order of Foresters to locate a Lodge in the Pioneer Village be declined. Dr. J.W. Scott K.G. Higgs Chairman .cuing ecretary (i) RECOMMENDATIONS F -5 POLICY: - That the general objectives and policies wrich have guided the development and operation of the Pioneer Village, Black Creek Conservation Area, be confirmed.........Reference Page 8. ADMINISTRATION: -That the present administrative organization be continued and that the Authority appoint at its earliest convenience a secretary for the Historical Sites Division, and that the position of Assistant Superintendent be filled in the immediate future..Ref. - Pages 10 and 11 FINANCES: - That the Authority request the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation to explore all means of obtaining financial assistance for the completion of the Pioneer Village as a Centennial project Reference Page 38. -That the Authority explore all means of obtaining Provincial and Federal Government assistance for the completion of the Pioneer Village as a Centennial project Reference Page 38. -That the following changes for fee structure for the Pioneer Village be made effective 1964• Organized Adult Groups Children or Youth Groups (other than sc'1c©ls accompanied by a teacher) - ---- Winter Programme Reserved Sleigh Rides- - - -- 75¢ per person 250 per person 50¢ per car $10 per hour Ref. Page 12. - That the following changes for fee structure for the Pioneer Village be made effective 1965: Adults Children or Youth Groups- - School Classes - Group Rate 25¢ per student -- invoiced to School Maximum Family Groups - Organized Adult Groups- $1.00 per person 250 per person 250 per person 2.50 per group 1.00 per person Ref. Page 34 -That the Authority waive the group visitation fee for special groups. - That the Authority explore ways and means of obtaining financial assistance for exp -nsiom of the Education Programme at the Village. Reference Page 34. BUILDINGS & ARCHITECTURE: - That the area North of Steeles Avenue, West of Jane Street, be des- ignated as an agricultural community, and that a hardwood bush and field crops appropriate to pre- Confederation be established. Ref. P15 - That in the long -term programme, the Dalziel Barn be restored to its original condition as a stock - barn.......Reference Page 15. - That the Dalziel House is to be restored when it becomes available. Reference Page 15. - That a Saw -Mill be established at, or near, the original site of the Mill, North of Steeles Avenue Reference Page 15. - That the extension of the Pioneer Village be undertaken and that the following buildings, in order of priority, be considered: F-6 RECOMMENDATIONS Tavern Printing Shop Manse and Drive Shed Weaver's Shed Apothecary Shop Gunsmith's Shop Cooper's Shop Woodworking Shop Saw -Mill Dwelling - That representation of Style be recommended Reference Page 18. - That the Authority progressively provide heat to all the major restored buildings Reference Pages 18 and 37. -That the restored area of the Pioneer Village be suitably fenced Reference Page 18. -That the policy of not permitting the use of plaques for acknowledgements be confirmed Reference Page 18. -That all buildings, except dwellings, be given appropriate names in order to add authenticity and human relationship to the Village Reference Page 18. - That the Authority adopt a suitable name for the Village. Reference Page 18. Reference Page 18. Pattern Brick House and Ontario Cottage COLLECTION: - That as a matter of policy, the Collection in general at the Pioneer Village be limited to the provision of the necessa'y articles for exhibiting in the present restored buildings, together with future proposed restorations...Reference Page 19. -That as a matter of policy, the Authority not attempt to provide a Collection that would be adequate for research purposes at university level Reference Page 38. - That an adequate system of recording and cataloguing the Collection at the Pioneer Village be undertaken immediately. Reference Page 28. - That a progressive programme of research be carried out on the entire Collection Reference Page 28. -That the Authority explore all means of providing additional Staff for the completion of this important work at its earliest convenience Reference Page 28. INFORMATION & EDUCATION: - That a Committee of specialists in the field of publicity and public relations be appointed to study the advisability of a paid advertising programme for the Pioneer Village...Ref. Page 29. -That the Authority continue to publish annually the Pioneer Press, and that the present editorial policy be confirmed. Reference Page 30. -That the Authority provide the Staff for the enlargement of the Education Programme at the Pioneer Village to its maximum potential as soon as the necessary funds are available. Reference Page 33. F -7 RECOMMENDATIONS -That in the long -term programme, consideration be given to the opening of sections of the Pioneer Village for an extended period of time for educational purposes Ref. Page 32. - That the Educational Tour Staff be provided with adequate office space for the operation of their portion of the Programme and that they be provided with adequate telephone facilities. Reference Page 33. -That the Authority print copies of the Teachers? Guide and that it be made available for sale at the Gift Shop. Reference Page 33. -That the Authority explore the feasibility of publishing a comprehensive guide of the Pioneer Village...Reference Page 33. - That the Authority explore the establishment of a Village Member- ship in order to provide additional funds for the restoration of the Pioneer Village, and to provide services for Information and Educational purposes Reference Page 34. CONSERVATION AREA: OTHER: -That the Authority establish a 550 -volt hydro service in order to serve the Roblin ?s Mill and future extensions to the restored area of the Pioneer Village Reference Page 36. -That the Authority establish a water system for fire protection and domestic use as soon as municipal water supply is available. Reference Page 36. - That the Authority establish adequate sanitary facilities as soon as municipal sewers and water are available...Ref. Page 36. - That the Authority negotiate, with the appropriate agencies, a suitable connection between Authority lands lying South of Steeles Avenue with those lying to the North Ref. Page 35. -That the Authority maintain a close liaison with York University in order that the development of York University and the Pioneer Village can be complementary Reference Page 38. - That the Authority confirm its intention to complete the Pioneer Village as a Centennial project and that all means be explored to provide additional funds in order to achieve this objective. Reference P4p 38. - That the Authority request Prof. Emerson of the Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto, to submit a proposal for the use of the Indian site for archeological investigation by the University of Toronto, York University, and others; together with suggestions for future restoration of the Indian Village. Reference Page 38. - That the Authority establish a Visitors? Centre at the Pioneer Village including a reception area, museum, education facilities, and office accommodation, and that it be located outside the restored area. Further in this connection, that the Authority engage a competent firm of architects to prepare preliminary sketches for the building as soon as funds are available, and that the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be requested to raise the necessary funds for the erection of this building References Pages 38 and 39. F -$ - 1 - INTRODUCTION The acquisition of the Dalziel Barn in 1954 by the Humber Valley Conservation Authority, and its subsequent renovation for use as a Pioneer Museum, was the initiaticn of a Historic Sites Program by Authorities in the Toronto region. The extension of the Program was undertaken in 1956 when Mrs. Elsa Neil recommended that the Humber Valley Conservation Authority acquire the "Stongfo complex of buildings adjacent to the valley of the Black Creek, South of Steeles Avenue, to form the nucleus for a restored Village. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has continued and expanded the Program and the Pioneer Village now consists of fifteen restored buildings and a Collection of over four thousand items. A half million persons have visited the facility in seven operational seasons and approximately fifty -five thousand of these have been school children on conducted Tours. The Village has become an important project serving the needs of an expanding population which is becoming progressively more interested in the pursuit of historical and cultural knowledge. The establishment of York University adjacent to the Pioneer Village has ensured that the Village can develop in a suitable setting in spite of extensive urban development which is taking place in the surrounding community. The Authority has designated the Village as the project to be completed by the year 1967 as its contribution to Canadays Centennial. The purpose of this Report is to review the Pioneer Village, Black Creek Conservation Area, and to make recommendations that will guide the Authority in the completion of this important project. - 2 - DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE F -9 PIONEER MUSEUM: 1954 The Humber Valley Conservation Authority purchased fourteen acres on Lot 1, Concession V, Vaughan Township, for conservation purposes. Standing on this tract, and in a fair state of preservation, stood a Pennsylvania German -type log barn, built in 1809. A program of work was outlined consisting of removal of non - pertinent materials; road systems; wildlife planting; a farm pond, and the restoration of the Dalziel Barn. The Area was dedicated by Elizabeth Arden, and became known as the "Dalziel Pioneer Park" on September 25th, 1954. 1955 The Dalziel Barn was restored to house various exhibits depicting the agricultural aspect in South - Central Ontario from 1793 to 1850. In the Fall of 1955, the first special day was held which was the fererunner of the Pioneer Festival. 1956 In the Fall of 1956, Mrs. Elsa Neil was engaged to take charge of acquiring a Collection, supervise restoration work, and the cataloguing of the Collection. The Museum was known as the Dalziel Pioneer Museum and was opened to school groups for one week. The Collection, at this period, was acquired almost totally by donations from interested persons in the immediate area. 1957 On February 17th, 1957, the Humber Valley Conservation Authority merged with the Don Valley Conservation Authority, the Etobicoke- Mimico Conservation Authority and the R.D.H.P. Conservation Authority -- hence known as the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Mr. Albert Colucci was engaged as Curator to assist Mrs. Neil in establishing exhibits, printing labels, guiding, and general curatorial work. Mrs. Jean Agnew was engaged as Assistant Curator. Mrs. Agnew's main duties consisted of week -end cashier and guiding. Mrs. Dorothy Fitzgerald was engaged to keep records of acquisitions. The interior had the following exhibits: - sugar bush = agricultural exhibit of implements - woodworking tools - flour - making equipment - household articles - replica of a forge with wrought -iron materials - pitch processing - replica of a Cooper's Shop - beehive display - pioneer kitchen and bedroom exhibit - wagon and sleighs - butter - making - examples of articles of allied fields On May 18th, 1957, the Dalziel Pioneer Museum was opened to visitors from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. daily. The charge was 25¢ per adult, with children being admitted free. Approximately eight thousand persons visited the Museum that season, with one thousand children in organized groups. F -10 - 3 - DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE 195$ Mrs. Neil resigned as Director of the Pioneer Museum and Mr. Colucci was engaged as Curator. Pioneer Museum opened to visitors on May 23rd, 1958. During the Spring of this year, the stall area was restored. Four additional exhibits were added. These were: - Cabinet Makers Shop - Cooper?s Shop - rural -type slaughter area - large weaving exhibit Mrs. E. Blackburn, spinner, and Mrs. F. Belson, weaver, were engaged as demonstrators in their respective fields for week -ends only. The hours of operation during 1958 were 9:00 - 6:00 daily, and the total number of visitors was sixteen thousand, with 2,700 school children in organized groups. 1959 The Pioneer Museum opened for visitors on May 25th. There was no charge in permanent exhibits or development. There were two special exhibits. - Percy Band Collection of 19th Century Toys - 19th Century Quilts and Coverlets Thirty -two thousand persons visited the Museum, with 3,4.00 school children in groups. PIONEER VILLAGE: 1958 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority acquired fifty -five acres -- Lot 25, Concession IV, Township of North York, from Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. This was known as Edgely Conservation Area, and at that time, the following buildings were situated thereon: - 2- storey log house -- 1832 -- in good state of preservation. Interior alteration from original plan was considerable. On original site. 3 -room log dwelling -- 1816 -- in very poor state of preservation. Piggery -- 1825 -- in very poor state of preservation. Log Barn -- 1825 -- in fair state of preservatidn. - Foundation (stone) remnants of a Smoke House and Equipment Shed. Mr. B. Napier Simpson was engaged as consulting architect. Restoration of the foregoing buildings commenced on January 1st, 1958, on the following basis: - numerous consultations with Mr. E. Stong; - site findings; - information gleaned from the Stong Genealogy written by Daniel Stong; - Consultants -- Miss Ruth Home and Mr. V. Blake; - members of the Stong family; - 4 - DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE F -11 Completed restoration on the four standing structures, and re- constructed -- on its original site -- the Smoke House and Equip- ment Shed by March 15th, 1960. GENTLEMAN'S HOUSE: Frame dwelling moved (entire structure) from Woodbridge. This building was presented to the Authority by the Bank of Montreal. The stable structure was purchased from Mr. Dempsey of Woodbridge. - only the main section of the house was removed to Pioneer Village; - archaelogical work determined the size of the previously demolished components; - restoration of the main section, and the reconstruction of the kitchen wing, scullery and stable, was started in the Fall of 1960. This program was completed by May 10th, 1961. Reconstruction of the carriage shed started January 1963, and was completed May 1963. 1959 ARTISAN'S HOUSE: The original site was Newtonbrook and the Artisan's House was donated by the owner -- Mr. Cassini. It was relocated to Pioneer Village, May 1959, with restoration work commencing in the Fall of the same year and completed in 1960 at which time it opened for visitors. ROSE BLACKSMITH & WHEELWRIGHT SHOP: The original location was Highway No. 27 in Nobleton. The build- ing was donated by Mr. Norman Rose and was dismantled in sections and removed to Pioneer Village by the Staff. It was completely restored and opened in 1960. CIDER MILL & DRIVE SHED: Purchased from Sam Sorbaro Reality Corporation, Toronto, for $125.00 in the Fall of 1959. The original site was on Keele Street, South of Finch Avenue, Downsview. It was dismantled in 1959 and re- ereeted in the Spring of 1961 -- opening in May. 1960 Pioneer Village was opened to visitors on June 2nd, 1960. A dedication ceremony was held on that date at which Lieutenant - Governor J. Kieller Mackay officiated. Buildings opened to visitors were: - Settler's First House - Smoke House - Piggery - Grain Barn - Settler's Second House - Blacksmith Shop - Artisan's House - Pioneer Museum Fee structure for 1960: F -12 - 5 - DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE Parking 500 Adults 250 Children under 16 Free Adult Groups 250 per adult Educational Groups Free Total visitors for 1960 -- 94,260. LASKAY EMPORIUM: Was moved to Pioneer Village, February 1960, and situated on its site. Restoration work started in the Fall of 1960 and was completed May 1961. DIXON HILL SCHOOL: Original site -- Markham Township. Dismantled in the Spring of 1960 and rebuilt. Completed restoration work May 1961. FISHERVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Donated to the Authority by the United Church of Canada in the Fall of 1960. This building was moved to Pioneer Village in one section and situated on its present site. 25% of the restoration work was completed in 1961, and the remainder in the Spring of 1962. Opened to visitors May 1962. 1961 Pioneer Village was opened on May 23rd. In addition to the foregoing buildings, the following were added: - Gentleman's House - Laskay Emporium - Dixon Hill School - Cider Mill At this time, the fee structure for entrance to Pioneer Village was altered, and the policy practiced as follows: Parking Free Adults 750 Students 25¢ Special Groups 25¢ per adult Children Free School Children (educational) Free Special groups classified as educational are allowed to enter free of charge, and one adult is permitted free entry with every ten children. Additional adults in this classification pay 750. Total visitors for 1961 -- 98,425. 1962 Pioneer Village opened to visitors May 19th. The Fisherville Presbyterian Church was opened to visitors. Fee structure unchanged. Total visitors for 1962 -- 127,000. BOOT & SHOEMAKER'S SHOP: This small building was donated by C. Milani of Milani Construction Limited, Willowdale. Original site -- Lot 21, Concession V, Township of North York. The building was dismantled in the Fall of 1961. Restoration work commenced in late Fall of 1962 and was completed in May 1963. -6- DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE F -13 HARNESS & SADDLE SHOP: This building is a complete reconstruction of the Harness Shop which was located on the same site as the Artisans House. Measured drawings were made of the structure in 1959. From these drawings reconstruction work commenced in 1962 and the building was completed in May 1963. Opened for visitors in May 1963. 1963 Pioneer Village opened to visitors May 18th. Added buildings: - Harness & Saddle Shop •- Boot & Shoemaker9s Shop Fee structure unchanged. Total visitors for 1963 -- 136,000. OUTDOOR BAKE -OVEN: Canada Bread Limited donated a sum of money to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation to acquire and re- erect an Outdoor Bake -Oven. This type of Oven was located on Lot 31, Concession V, Township of Vaughan. It was acquired from Mr. B. Naylor, dismantled and re- erected in the month of September 1963. MILL: The interior of Roblin9s Min, located in A•:ieliasburg, was purchased by the Authority in March 1963. The Mill has been dismantled and moved to Pioneer Village. At the present time, the Staff is in possession of proposed site plans, building construction plans, water -wheel and gearing plans, and 90% of the plans for the interior millwrighting. Summary of Attendance Pioneer Village & Pioneer Museum 1957 -- 1963 School Children Attendance Conducted Tours Winter Pioneer Museum 1957 8,000 1,000 1958 16,000 2,700 1959 32,000 3,400 Pioneer Village 1960 94,260 1961 98,425 1962 127,000 1963 136,000 TOTAL 511,685 7,000 7,500 17,500 21,916 61,016 COMBINED TOTAL 604,938 13,794 18,443 32,237 F -14 -7- DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE SPECIAL EXHIBITS: 1959 -- 19th Century Toy Loan Exhibit -- 4 weeks P. C. Band Collection 1960 -- 19th Century : "olls Loan Exhibit -- 3 weeks P. C. Band Collection -- 19th Century Quilts and Coverlets Museum Collection 1962 -- Loan Exhibit of Currier & Ives Prints -- 2 weeks SPECIAL EXHIBITS OUTSIDE OF MUSEUM: 195$ -- Large exhibit at Simpson ?s; 1959 -- Woodworking and Co :er ?s Shop • -- C.N.E. (in conjunction with Dept. of Planning & Development) 1960 -- Woodworking and Cooper ?s Shop -- C.N.E. (in conjunction with Dept. of Planning & Development) 1961 -- Demonstration of Horsepower Threshing at Ploughing Match (,_n conjunction with Dept. of Planning & Development) 1962 -- 19th Century Toy Collection -- C.N.E. 1963 -- Wo ;dv: ^rki :g SLop at C-,nadian Furniture Mart -- D .me. strater; Horsepo-,-er Threshing at International Ploughing Match SPEDCIAL DAYS & ATTE=AT'TCF : 1957 - Pioneer Festival 1958 - Pioneer Fes':i s; _+1 1959 - Pioneer Festival 1960 - Pioneer Festival 1961 - Pioneer Festi -a1 1961 - "Murder in the Red Barn" - Play 1961 - "Dora, the Beltiful Dishwasher" - Play 1962 - "Othello" 1962 - pioneer Festival 1963 - Pioneer Festival 3,000 attendance 3,000 3,500 7,000 8,000 400 (3 evenings) 300 (matinee) 600 (3 evenings) 8,000 8,000 - $ - POLICY F -15 The Pioneer Village, Black Creek Conservation Area, is designed to preserve for present and future generations the contributions made by our early settlers which have influenced our way of life and are a living heritage to all Canadians. The Pioneer Village, through the medium of its Collection and buildings, is in many ways a graphic representation of a pre - Confederation Ontario cross -roads village. The Village illustrates the progression in society of the early agricultural settler to the wealthy, retired gentleman. The policy at Pioneer Village is to make it a living Village. There are specially trained attendants in each of the buildings. The women, dressed in co- turne, perform household activities which were daily tasks in the homes of Ontario over one hundred years ago. Such duties include baking in a brick oven, sauerkraut making, sausage making, and candle making, along with other long forgotten household arts. The Village Blacksmith works at the forge and shoes the horses at Pioneer Village. In the grain barn an attendant demonstrates early methods of seeding, harvesting, threshing with flail, and winnowing. The General Store is stocked with articles which were bartered across the counter a century ago. During the restoration of all of the buildings and the acquisition of the Collection, it has been the aim to make Pioneer Village a teaching institution and in consequence of this, very careful consider- ation has been given to the authenticity of the restoration. F -16 -9- ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY: The Pioneer Village, Black Creek Conservation Area, is administered by the Historical Sites Advisory Board. The Terms of Reference for this Board are as follows: General Terms of Reference: To initiate, study, report on and recommend a programme for the development and operation of: (1) the Pioneer Village at the Black Creek Conservation Area; (2) such other projects of a historic nature which may from time to time be acquired by the Authority to the Executive Committee and the Authority, and without restricting the foregoing, the Specific Terms of Reference Shall Include: the acquisition, siting, and restoration of buildings and structures; the acquisition of articles of a historic nature; architectural or historical consultants; - the operation of the Pioneer Village and Museum; the development of other projects of a historic nature; - Pioneer Press; The Board has appointed two Committees to assist it: (1) Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, which is made up of specialists in the field of historical restoration and museum science. This Committee reviews all the technical matters relating to the development and operation of the Village. (2) Printing Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, which is made up of specialists in the field of printing and publishing and is responsible for the annual publication of the Pioneer Press. STAFF: The administration of the Pioneer Village has evolved considerably during the period 1957 to 1963. Originally, the Pioneer Museum was administered on a part -time basis by Mrs. Elsa Neil. At the end of 1957, Mr. Colucci was engaged as Curator for the Museum on a full -time basis. In recognition of the important part played by the Village in the total Authority Program, and because of other historical restorations being made on other lands owned by the Authority, the Historical Sites Division, with an Adminis- trator of Historical Sites, was established in 1962. The growth of the Village in all of its aspects has necessitated the employment of additional technical and supervisory Staff. The Staff organization is illustrated by the following diagram: - 10 - ADMINISTRATION F -17 Secretarial STAFF ORGANIZATION HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION I Director of Operations Administrator Historical Sites Division Technical Assistant Grounas 1 Pioneer Village Superintendent 1 Buildings Assistant Superintendent L___ (Security Other Historical Restorations Livestock r___J Attendants The following is an outline of Staff needs during the operations season of the Pioneer Village: POST Buildings Grain Barn 1 1 Settler's First House 1 1 Settler's Second House 1 3 Laskay Emporium 1 2 Boot & Shoemaker's Shop - 1 Saddlery & Harness Shop - 1 Blacksmith Shop 1 1 Artisan's House 1 1 Gentleman's House 1 2 Dixon Hill School - 1 Fisherville Church - 1 Dalziel Barn 2 2 Print Shop - 1 Custodian (entire Village) 1 1 Relief 3 3 WEEK DAY WEEK -END Livestock Horsemen 2 2 Oxen 1 1 Grounds Gateman 1 2 Grounds 4 4 Parking 1 - 3 1 Security Cleaners C O N T R A C T F -1$ - 11 - ADMINISTRATION of: The Permanent Staff of the Historical Sites Division consists Administrator A. Colucci Technical Assistant Mrs. M. Hecht Secretarial (not filled) The Permanent Staff of the Pioneer Village consists of: Superintendent G. Dyce Assistant Superintendent (not filled) Blacksmith N. Rose Custodian A. Roodzant H. Lund - 12 - FINANCES F -19 The Authority has contributed a relatively small proportion of its total budget to the development of the Pioneer Village -- as follows: 1957 1.30% 195$ 2.62 1959 1.45 1960 3.01 1961 1.92 1962 .50 1963 3.40 The development of the Village itself received Provincial Govern- ment grants until 195$ and at that time there was a change in Provincial policy and grants have not since been received. The restoration, there- fore, has been entirely financed from municipal levy, plus some addition- al monies made available through donations received from the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. The Area development -- including roads, parking lots, services -- has continued to receive 50% grants, as do all other Conservation Areas. As the Village has continued to develop, more buildings added and the Educational Program expanded, the operating costs have continued to rise substantially. At the present time, the operating costs comprise of approximately 36.7% of the total maintenance budget of the Authority. These operating costs are defrayed from revenue by gate receipts and the Gift Shop. As more buildings are added, it is anticipated that the operating costs will continue to rise and there is a danger that the gap between the operations and maintenance, and gate receipts, will become larger. The present fee structure at the Village is as follows: Adults 75¢ Children 25¢ Maximum for Family Groups $2.00 Organized Groups . 25¢ per person Conducted School Groups Free The following is a summary of costs and maintenance: SUMMARY OF COSTS AREA VILLAGE OPERATING & TOTAL LAND DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT MAINTENANCE SPENDING $ $ $ $ $• 1956 $,300. - - - - 1957 - 5,831. 5 , $31. 1958 11,984. 11,364. 38,598. - 1959 45,410. 42,407. 31,26$. 6,474. 1960 - 51,213. 67,648. 28,377. - 1961 638. 57,286. 46,118. 45,740. - 1962 - 42,749. 26,563. 57,949. - 1963 152,577. 49,000. 55,500. 61,663. - TQT.A_L_COST 218,909. 259,850. 271,544. 200,203. 950,506. F -20 - 13 - FINANCES SUMMARY OF INCOME GOVERNMENT AREA VILLAGE TOTAL GRANTS LAND DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT INCOME $ $ $ 1956 4,150. - - - 1957 - 2,915. 2,915. 1958 5,992. 5,682. 19,299. 1959 22,7u5. 21,204. - - 1960 - 25,606. - - 1961 319. 28,643. 1962 - 21,375. - - 1963 76,288. 20,131. - - TOTAL GRANTS 109,454. 125,556. 22,214. 257,224. GATE RECEIPTS & GIFT SHOP YEAR GATE SHOP TOTAL $ $ $ 1957 8$0. - - 195$ 1,171. - - 1959 2,279. - - 1960 17,5$1. - - 1961 37,795. 478. - 1962 50,138. 1,895. - 1963 55,143.. 3,050. - TOTAL 164,987. 5,423. 170,410. TOTAL INCOME AUTHORITY COST $ 427,634. $ 522,$72. - 14 - F -21 BUILDINGS & ARCHITECTURE AGRICULTURAL SECTION: -• Settler's First House - Settler's Second House - T-iggery -- Lob Grain Barn - Smoke House and Equipment Shed - DaJ ziel Barn Dalziel House - Cider Mill and Drive Shed First, a word about the origin of the method of log construction. The finest known buildings of this type were built by the Finnish and Scandanavian settlers in the Delaware Valley, Delaware, U.S.A. This took place in the late 17th Century. Because of this, the Pennsylvania German settlers who came to 3anada in the late 18th and early 19th Century were aware of this method of construction. It is a simple, functional direct approach to shelter. SETTLER'S FIRST I -K= -- 816 This is a c 1 st42ficient dwelling" as required for a Crown Grant. It 1.:; a . imple p7 an without halls, having one large kitcnen with open f_rcpiace for cooking and heating, plus two small bee_ ocm, . Ty�ic .:l of most first houses of this period, it is bv,-t of logs, being the most readily available material for buildi -.g. SETTLER'S SECOND TI.; ; - The seco.zd c,r fir _11 ou tre homestead was usually built after much thought; end was - rr.=t, acted without the haste usually so much a part of the building of the first house. In designing, the settler was _nf2uenced by the memories of his previous home and his second house at the time this one was built had Loyalist or Neo- Classic G. „gi •d influences. However, as this family were not of a b^ckgr ou.ld appreciate fine art, this second house only has sl -ght Lraces of architectural style, found in the interior in the fine deers and trim. The exterior is dour and lacking in the fcr,na? 'alan_ce usually associated with the Loyalist buildings. Like the first, this second house is constructed of logs, it being a logical inexpensive, building material; but the entire exterior was cover 4 with siding to give the house a more finished look. !-TGGERY : This building perhaps is the only one of its type in Ontario. It is outstanding in its functional characteristics. It contains a sow's pen, a large section for the herd, and an exercise run. The North wall projects out to shield the farmer from the North wind and the roof has an overhang for further protection from the elements. It is well aired, having three windows, two doors and no chinking between the hand -hewn timbers. The building is entirely constructed of logs. LOG GRAIN BARN: This building has a simple plan, again with emphasis on functional characteristics. The central construction is of hand -hewn timbers, having two huge ncw,, dovetailed corners, measuring 30' X 30', the central construction is surrounded by a sawn timber framing. The floor plan has t1, threshing floors, a grainary, two lintels at the West end, a-cl a small area for storing soft grains and flax. F -22 - 15 - BUILDINGS & ARCHITECTURE SMOKE HOUSE & EQUIPMENT SHED: These cannot be classified in any category except functional. The building is of log which is of some interest inasmuch as most smoke houses were of masonry to reduce fire hazard. The fire was built on a lime deposit set on top of the rough hewn floor. CIDER MILL & DRIVE SHED: The Cider Mill, built to serve family and friends, is the only farm building which has a completely framed structure. It was designed in no particular style of architecture except to be functional. This type of frame building was a later development in building construction than the log buildings in this farm group. However, the interior design of the Cider Mill is quite primitive with working parts being made of wood. As can be seen, all of these buildings are of no particular style of architecture, nor was any adornment used. Instead, they are the result of an honest direct approach to providing shelter for man and beast. DALZIEL BARN (Museum Building): The Barn has often been described as typical Pennsylvania German. It is of log and its great size makes it a fine example of the optimistic plans our forefathers had when they chose Canada as their new home. This building is considered to be one of the first buildings in Ontario with a true cantelevered section; also one of the few remaining buildings of this type in Ontario. The Dalziel Barn is primarily a stock barn and the extensions to the original Barn for this purpose were removed. In the long- term Village development, the Barn should be restored to its origin- al condition and function, and a proper Museum Building constructed. DALZIEL HOUSE: The original Dalziel House, built in 1$08, which lies South of the Barn, is a log dwelling. The present tenant has a life interest in the building. At the expiration of this tenancy, the building should be restored to its original condition and function. The Authority property North of Steeles Avenue, West of Jane Street, should be designated as an Agricultural Community, and the Dalziel Barn and House restored as outlined above. An addition of a Saw -Mill on the original site on the property should be planned, and a hardwood bush established. The open fields should be planned and operated as they might have been when the lands were opened for settlement. COMMERCIAL SECTION: - Boot and Shoemakers Shop - Blacksmith Shop - Harness and Saddlery Shop - Artisans House - Laskay Emporium - Gentleman4s House This group of buildings was built in the 1$504s, at a time when --16 - F -23 BUILDINGS & ARCHITECTURE the forest had been pushed back. Also, due to the increase in population and the breakthrough for small businesses in serving the fast - growing community, simple structures .ere erected. These buildings have in their design, features of the three schools of architecture used in Ontario during this period -- Georgian, Greek Revival, and Gothic Revival, BOOT & SHOEMAKER'S SHOP -- 1$55: It appears that this building was never meant to be a pretentious one, but instead was built in pleasing proportions and to serve as a place for work and business. Many of these small buildings were built on the main street of a growing community. The original site of thN building was Emery, a tiny hamlet situated a mile- and -a- quarter South and a mile- and -a- quarter West of the Pioneer Village. This being far off the hub of activity, which was Weston, it did not reed to view for attention with other buildings. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to behold. BLACKSMITH & WHEELWRIGHT SHOP -- 1860: Of no particular style, this building is simply constructed and has some traces which would indicate it has been built from material removed from an earlier structure. In all cases that the Staff is aware of, the Blacksmith Shops follow the same pattern, and the size depends upon the aspirations of the black- smith. The Blacksmith Shop at Pioneer Village has en addition at the rear which was used as a Wheelwright Shop. It is obvious that this add-! t, on was added at a later date. SADDLERY & HARNESS SHOP: This small building has traces of Classical architecture in- corporated in its facade. No doubt the man who built it was aware of good taste in architecture. Realizing that his establishment was on the main thoroughfare ( Yonge Street) and seen by many hundreds of people every day, he planned a well designed building. However, the size of the building pre- supposes that it could only serve a very small business. ARTISAN'S HOUSE: This house was built in the 18509s and was situated on Yonge Street. The architecture shows the pleasing proportions of Ontario classic style. It was built during a period of rapid settlement and the builder incorporated a boom -town front to give the impression that it was a large house. It is possible that the kitchen and the room behind were built at an earlier date and some time later the main part of the structure was added. The two parts were tied together by the boom -town front. The back shed was a later addition. This dwelling is a straight forward house of the period, built in good taste and to shelter the family of an honest artisan. LASKAY EMPORIUM: This is a typical General Store of the period between 1850 and 1900. Only traces of the classic orders of architecture appear in the design. principally around the shop windows. The only trace of good taste in architecture is found in the design of the F -24 - 17 - BUILDINGS & ARCHITECTURE store windows. The false front on such buildings was not uncommon, particularly when the builder desired to give the structure an imposing facade. The warehouse addition was added later. This addition served as a Post Office for many years. GENTLEMAN'S HOUSE -- 1844: From every point of view, this house is the architectural gem of Pioneer Village. The proportions are excellent in every respect. It was built by a man of culture and financial status. The style is Neo- Classic in concept with the Venetian triple windows placed above the enriched doorway. The dwelling has eight rooms with a rear large kitchen followed by a scullery. The original site of this house was on the main street in Woodbridge and its facade was planned to impress and give an illusion of a building larger than it actually is. This house has been admired and measured by the School of Architect- ure of the University of Toronto. The entire c'nplex includes a carriage shed and stables. INSTITUTIONAL SECTION: - Dixon Hill School - Fjsherville Church - Grubbe House DIXON HILL SCHOOL: This building was either designed or caused to be designed by Edgerton Ryerson, and with minor variations, is typical of school houses built in practically every rural community in Ontario from the 18507s to 1880. Architecturally, the school is Ontario Classic, a style developed from the Greek and Gothic Revival and Italianate movements. The quoining of patterned brick on the corners, the fan lights over the doors, and the finely proportioned panel windows, are all borrowed from the classical orders, while up at the eaves the console brackets suggest the Italianate. FISHERVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -- 1$53: The architecture of this building is a fine example of the Greek Revival period in Ontario. Although simple and plain, the proport- ions over the windows and doorway to the whole are excellent. Over the windows and doorway are fine pediments. The interior is handsomely fitted with panelled box pews, and a handsome panelled, raised pulpit. This section contains in varying degrees the schools of architecture which influence the style of buildings in this part of Ontario. From these influences there emerged a style of architecture which has come to be known as the Ontario Classic Style. GRUBBE HOUSE: This is an excellent example of this style in the cottage form. It is a one -and- one -half storey house with a hip roof. The plan is the square plan or nearly square. Pere often than not a verandah F -25 BUILDINGS & ARCHITECTURE was used from 1$30 onward. This Ontario cottage style of architecture is perhaps the best loved by the people of Ontario. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: The extension of the Pioneer Village should be undertaken by the Authority in order to provide additional facilities for an expanding visitation and in order to create authenticity for the complete Village. The following buildings, in order of priority, are considered desirable for the completion of the Village: Status of Collection Tavern 10% Printing Shop 75% Manse and Drive Shed - Weaver,s Shed 90% Apothecary Shop Nil Gunsmiths Shop 40% Cooper2s Shop 100% Wooaworking Shop 100% Saw -Mill Nil Dwelling - From the standpoint of architecture, the greatest deficiency is the lack of a patter brick house. Further representation of Ontario cottage syyle and log buildings wczld be desirabl . The progressive addition of heat to the major buildings for maintenance purposes is ' e" arable objective. This would also permit some Winter operation of the Village at some time in the future when it can be economically justified. The isolation of the restored area of the Village from the Black Creek Conservation Area is absolutely essential. This will entail a large expenditure. It is essential because of the need to protect the restoration and the Collection in the face of expanding community development. The isolation will also permit a new and more efficient system of collecting fees. As a matter of policy, the Authority has not permitted the erect- ion of signs on buildings or Collection in restored buildings acknowledg- ing gifts. The policy is consistent with the objective of creating a living Village. NAMES: The Staff is of the opinion that if the individual buildings at Pioneer Village were associated with the names of persons it would add human relationship co the visitor. This practice is in effect in other restored Villages, and it has been found to contribute much to making the Village a "living village". This suggestion would require a great deal of research in order to assure that the name is directly connected with the building in question. In addition, it has been suggested from time to time that the Village itself be named instead of referred to as Pioneer Village, Black Creek Conservation Area - -it has been suggested that it might be called "Black Creek Pioneer lrillage" and the "Conservation Area" section of it dropped. F -26 - 19 - COLLECTION The Collection is the heart of Pioneer Village. It is through the medium of the Collection that the visitor can comprehend the way of life in which our early settlers lived. ACQUISITION: The Staff is guided by the following points: - the articles must be of present, and /or future use; - the articles must have been made, sold, or imported into South - Central Ontario between the period of 1793 -1$67; - the Staff does not concern itself with the collection of articles of French - Canadian manufacture, except when it is established that said articles were manufactured for export. This same rule applies to objects made in the United States. However, this rule has two exceptions -- the Staff ac4uires objects when: (a) the item is associated with the Pennsylvania -German culture; (b) the item is associated with a family which is known to have been of United Empire Loyalist background; - articles for the Collection are either purchased from funds allotted for this purpose in the annual Development Budget, or are received as donations -- mostly from individuals. DONATIONS: The outstanding donations received thus far are: Robert Laidlaw Foundation_: This donation was in the form of a sum of money -- $15,000. payable in three payments of $5,000. a year for three years -- 1962, 1963, and 1964. These payments are received by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. This generous gift specified that the money be used to acquire, for exhibit purposes, the Percy C. Band Collection of 19th Century Playthings. This Collection was acquired and is presently being exhibited in the Dalziel Barn (Museum Building). In 1962, the Robert Laidlaw Foundation made a further donation of $2,500. to assist the Authority in erecting a suitable display area for the above - mentioned Toy Collection. C. W. Jefferys Chapter of the I.O.D.E.: A donation of 51,200. was made directly to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the specific purpose of furnishing the dining room of the Gentleman's House in honour of C. W. Jefferys, Canada's foremost historical illustrator. The donation was paid over a periud of two years -- 1961 and 1962. Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation: This Foundation made a donation of $5,000. payable in two payments -- $3,000. in 1963 and $2,000. in 1964. This gift was made to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for the - 20 - COLLECTION F -27 specified purpose of assisting the Authority in moving a suitable Inn to the Pioneer Village. Canada Bread Limited: A donation of $500. was made to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for the specific purpose of acquiring and reconstructing an Outdoor Bake -Oven. A suitable Bake -Oven was located on a farm in Teston, two miles from Pioneer Village. The structure was acquired, dismantled and reconstructed. This Bake -Oven is now in working condition. The above gift was made in August 1963. Miss Jean W. Garrow: A donation of $200. was made to the Foundation for the specific purpose of erecting a suitable fence surrounding the burial grounds at Pioneer Village. No action has been taken thus far to erect said fence. However, it is proposed to do this in the Spring of 1964.. Canada Packers Limited: A donation of a yoke of oxen valued at $700. was made directly to the Authority. This fine gift was made in 1963 and finalization is pending. P. Snider: Mr. Snider donated a great many items, mostly agricultural, in 1956, and briefly consisting of the following: - items for a complete display of maple sugar processing; • items for a complete flax processing exhibit; - items for a nearly complete Woodworking Shop; - items for a nearly complete Cooper2s Shop; ,- a great many iron - wrought items, stump wagon, stump puller, farm cart, wooden plough and seeders etc. Mrs. Elsa Neil: Mrs. Neil donated upwards of 350 items and as she was a discrimin- ating collector of Canadiana, many of these articles are rare and demonstrate the ingenuity of our settlers. Mrs. Neilfs donations have greatly contributed towards making the Pioneer Village Collection an outstanding one, particularly in the early domestic field. Rev. Dr. W. W. Judd: This gentleman donated upwards of one hundred items in memory of his son, Patrick Judd. Mr. Patrick Judd was one of Torontols best -known collectors. Mr. H. Watson: Mr. Watson donated a number of very expensive items. From the very outset of the development period at Pioneer Village, over 75% of the Collection has consisted of gifts made by interested individuals of the Metropolitan area. This is a very encouraging feature. It reflects the respect of the people for an undertaking such as Pioneer, Village. In a project as large as Pioneer Village, which includes varied F -2b - 21 - COLLECTION cultures and economic levels, it has been found necessary and prudent to supplement the donations with th- purchase of specific items. This has especially been the case, for example, in furnishing the Gentlemans House. Due to the high cost of professional restorers of antiques, the Staff has adhered to a prlicy of acquring and accepting only pieces that are in their original condition. EXHIBITING COLLECTION: DALZIEL BARN (Museum Building): The plan followed is to establish interpretive display areas; each exhibit being an entity. This manner clarifies the use of the articles incorporated in the exhibit. Every effort is made to create the proper atmosphere wherever possible. This type of display is very appropriate for teaching. The guide steps into the exhibit, and in a great many cases, can demonstrate the use of the articles. The displays set up in this fashion are: - ;'ugar Push - Woodworking Shop - Flax Processing - Coopers Shop The Staff also exhibits large items such as the Conestoga Wagon, farm equipment, grain crushing equipment, pitch - making, ox yokes, meat chopping, butter - making, beehives, etc. A small exhibit contains reproduction drawings of C. W. Jefferys, which depict scenes of early Ontario life. This is a donation made/by Imperial Oil Limited. The outstanding exhibit is the Toy Shop which contains the 1th Century Percy Band Toy Collection. It was deemed necessary to incprporate humidity control, pastel colours, and to display the toys in an interest- ing and comprehensive manner. It is planned to place suitable labels on all exhibits. USE OF COLLECTION IN RESTORED BUILDINGS: The Collection is distributed in the following manner: AGRICULTURAL SECTION: FIRST SETTLERTS HOUSE: This house contains articles which were made by the settler. This applies to furniture, textiles, slipware, pottery, tubs and pails. Other materials such as iron -ware, lighting fixtures, spinning wheel, were sold locally or are articles of an unbreakable quality that were hand -me- downs. All articles must be of the period -- authentic. The items must be suitable with respect to culture, and economic level. SECOND SETTLERQS HOUSE: Inasmuch as this house belongs to the same culture and was built by the same person, this house contains many like articles, only better constructed and more refined in design. - 22 - COLLECTION F -29 However, due to the size of the house, and taking into consider- ation what is known about Mr. Daniel Stong aid his wife Elizabeth, and his financial status, many articles of English export -ware are included. With the exception of chinaware and cutlery, the articles are devoid of embellishment. PIGGERY: Only articles associated with the tending and raising of hogs are included therein. SMOKE HOUSE: This building has very simple and only utilitarian articles -- a table and a fire pot. EQUIPMENT SHED: Every effort is made to place only articles needed to repair farm equipment and rough hewn household articles. GRAIN BARN: Contains only articles which were associated with the early forms of farming. Many of the articles are used by the attendant to demonstrate to visitors the following: - threshing of grain - binding g-ain - winnowing - harvesting CIDER MILL & DRIVE SHED: The working parts of the Cider Mill have been restored using new materials, and it is in working order. The Drive Shed contains old vehicles which are of no account, but are there just for atmosphere. MERCANTILE SECTION: LASKAY EMPORIUM: The Collection in this building has a wide range. It contains the specialized needs of the settler. The buildings previously considered reflect the life of the settler- farmer, who was in a position to make practically everything he needed by himself, or to have it made by a local craftsman. The General Store, on the other hand, contains articles which the settler was in no position to manufacture. There are imported china and pottery, glassware, gun - powder and shot, calico, medical needs, shoes, watches, and many other things. Further, the Laskay Emporium depicts theeconomic procedure carried out in an early Ontario village, this being the barter system. TRADES & CRAFTS SECTION: PRINTING OFFICE: At the present time, the printing craft and the Printer's Shop is situated at the rear of the Laskay Emporium. There is scanty F -30 - 23 - COLLECTION evidence that this situation did exist. However, it is the opinion of the Staff that the printing office should have a build- ing of its own. The office of the printer, particularly if a newspaper was printed, was a very important one. Aside from the trade carried on in this building, most of them included a bookshop and sold related items -- i.e. stationary, ink, seals, wax, wafer holders etc. BOOT & SHOEMAKERQS SHOP: This contains materials required by a boot maker. Considering the size of the building, the Staff surmises that it reflects the shop of a boot maker that would have had an apprentice; therefore, there are two work benches, both fully equipped. The main pieces in this building are work benches, boot and shoe - maker4s lasts, boot forms, tools, patterns, heating stove, desk, and many pieces of leather. HARNESS SHOP & SADDLERY: This small shop contains materials associated with this craft. The shop is sparsely equipped. However, even with this Small collection, the Staff demonstrates collar- making. The policy followed with respect to this building is to reflect a Harness Shop which made and repaired harness and saddles. The proprietor also sold accessories for harnesses and saddles, plus small and large trunks. BLACKSMITH & WHEELWRIGHT SHOP: This building is fully equipped to carry out a full -scale business. The blacksmith at Pioneer Village is capable, without seeking outside assistance, of doing the following: -.shoe horses and oxen; -- build new wagons and restore old wagons; - make wrought -iron materials used in the restoration program, or reproduce antique materials for sale in the Gift Shop; The entire Collection pre -dates 1B67. OTHER DWELLINGS: ARTISANQS HOUSE: As previously stated, this dwelling reflects the type of home that could have been occupied by an artisan of the period. This house has many important features: - the architectural design of it is a style used commonly in fast - growing communities of the mid -19th Century. This was known as the Boomtown Front. - it is a remarkable contrast to the dwellings in the Agricultural Section; - the furniture and textiles are commercially made; - this is the only dwelling that has a cook stove; - 24 - F -31 COLLECTION GENTLEMANQS HOUSE: -As this building is a ve:.•y important one, the Staff made every effort to furnish it according to the cultural and economic level of the Village gentleman. This necessitated the purchasing of many pieces of furniture. Due to the popularity of this type of furniture to collectors, and the fact that it commands high prices in the antique field, very :-'ew pieces have been donated. The Collection in this building reflects two cultures. The items in the -tudy, parlour, and dining room, are of English origin, as are some accessories in the main bedroom. The reason for this is that when this gentleman married, he asked his parents for furniture to set up his new home in a new land. The type of furniture which wc_s considered second -hand is the type that was sent out to him -- Chippendale, Sheraton and Empire. The rugs are Or__,tal. It was quite common for people of that social stand_;ng to have at least two good rta's and they were known as S4Turkey44 work. The draperies are examples of the type and design used in English and Canadian homes of the period. The materials used were checked against that which was available in Toronto in the late 1S40?s. Glassware, decanters and candlestick are of American origin and were exporter' to Canada. All the chtaa, silver and bra: 3 wes made in E :gland for export. The furniture in the remaining part of the house -- i.e. all_ the bedro'ms, the kitchen, scullery and serving room, was made in Canada, as were the homespun textiles, the quilts, and the wrought - iron utensils. EDUCATIONAL: 'DIXON HILL SCHOOL: The Collection in this building follows the suggested requirements of a school of this period. These requirements were published in a book written by J. George Hodgins, S9The Schoolhouse: Its Architecture, External and Internal Arrangements ", 1$57. The Collection centres around maps, slates, slate pencils and early school books. RELIGIOUS: FISHERVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: As this religion required very few adornments, the Collection was kept to a minimum. The first phase of the Presbyterian religion did not include instrumental church music. However, we have restored the choir stalls, and research on the subject recalls that a precantor using a tuning fork led the congregational sirging. It was not until the last quarter of the 19th Century that organ music was introduced. The boxed prws were common in this period and used in other religious buildings, The reason the,box pews were brought into being is that F -32 - 25 - COLLECTION they helped to keep out the draft. Later on, a foot -stool was used by the members of the congregation to keep their feet off the floor. INDUSTRIAL: FLOUR MILL: The reconstruction of a Flour Mill at Pioneer Village is of the utmost importance for many reasons. The milleres tale is necessary to an understanding of our modern civilization. The ways in which man has made flour for his bread have forged the patterns of technological progress; the refinement of tools; the increasing use of power; the development of large scale production and distribution. This progress has had far reaching influence on manes social developments. - A flour mill establishes the credibility of the development of a village on this site. - There were fourteen flour mills between Pine Grove and Toronto prior to 1$67. - A mill, reconstructed, will greatly enlarge the industrial complex of Pioneer Village. - The Flour Mill will undoubtedly offer the most educational value to present and future generations of any other building at Pioneer Village. The reconstruction of this building will venerate for all times an ancient and honourable industry. INVENTORY -- NRvember 1963: Preliminary Inventory of Pioneer Village Houses and Buildings Settlers First House 102 articles 16 un- numbered Settler9s Second House 324 62 Smoke House & Storage 46 15 Artisans House Gentleman9s House 555 $5 School 77 Church Boot & Shoemakerfs Shop 214+ Harnessmaker & Saddlery 104 Grain Barn $1 Drive Shed & Cider Mill 3$ Laskay Emporium (rafters) 55 Blacksmith Shop - Inside - Rough Outside Dalziel Barn (Upstairs) 220 26 Toy Collection 550 (2773 Pieces) 1$7 204 on display 20 (Soldiers) NOTE: the above was made by attendants in August and September and is to be rechecked. 50 (Mostly Books) 34+ 44 46 14 21 TO BE DONE: Basement of Church Print Shop & Office Attic of Second House Coopers Shop Storage Area of Office Building Laskay Emporium - attic - store & shed - basement Woodworking Shop - 26 - COLLECTION F -33 Approximate Tabulation of Loans, Purchases & Donations To Pioneer Villa-,e, 1954 - 1963 Year Loans Purchases Donations Total 2 27 29 1954 2 75 77 1955 1956 8 164 172 1957 65 257 547 804 1958 10 201 432 643 *1959 8+ 307 329 644 *1960 28 ? ? 784 *1961 168 787 + - 410 + - 1365 *1962 1 402• 233- 636 P. C. Band Collection ( 555 units) 555 + Doll9s House (2773 pieces) 1963 6 333 210+ _ 542+ 299 2287 5757 6253 * -- Accession records are incomplete as to source of article. The foregoing information is approximate for the following reasons: duplication of registration is evident in the accession book; - accession records are too brief and incomplete re source and identifying information, particularly 1954 - 1959; card index system up to 1960 is scanty and incomplete; loans have been registered with permanent acquisitions, some have been removed and some have been re- registered the following year -- this applies prticularly to 1956 - 1958; there are inconsistencies in the numbering system; - there are articles unregistered and unidentified due to storage prob?oms and lack of staff to give immediate attention to registration, curatorial work or pending research; - this report does not include most of the acquisitions in the Blacksmith Shop; Percy C. Band Toy Collection Summary of Curatorial Work Curatorial Work Catalogue Nos. Catalogue Nos. To Classification Forms Made Completed Be Completed Units Pieces Units Pieces Units Pieces 62.RL.1 Doll9s House 62.RL.2 Furniture 31 108 31 108 62.RL.3 Household Equipment 73 310 66 286 7 24 Furnishings 21 36 21 36 62.RL.4 Games & Scient- ific Toys 88 110n 58 818 30 287 62.RL.5 Place Toys & Simple Move - ment 51 610 48 202 3 408 62.RL.6 Vehicles 72 166 72 166 F -34 - 27 - COLLECTION Percy C. Band Toy Collection Summary of Curatorial Work Curatorial Work Catalogue Nos. Catalogue Nos. To Classification Forms Made Completed Be Completed Units Pieces Units Pieces Units Pieces RL.62.661 -753 Dolls 107 107 82 82 25 25 62.RL.7 (To Be Reserved for Re- numbering Dolls) 62.RL.8 Military Toys & Weapons 27 188 6 12 21 176 62.RL.9 Do11Ps Accessories 78 112 78 112 62.RL.10 Miscellaneotis 7 36 5 34 2 2 TOTAL 555 2773 368 1708 187 1065 Curatorial Forms 555 units - 2773 pieces Registration Forms Applied 368 units - 1708 pieces / Registration Numbers To Be Applied 187 units - 1065 pieces** Preliminary work done on Doll Clothes. No work done on Doll House. ** - -- Numbers to be applied on 30 units (282 pieces) Marbles 2 units (405 pieces) Blocks 20th Cent. 21 units (176 pieces) Toy Soldiers 78 units (112 pieces) Do114s Access. More research needed for 19th and 20th Century dating. 25 Dolls (13 on one board) and 12 attached to vehicles. Number of units on display August to November 1963 = 204 TECHNICAL SURVEY OF COLLECTION - November, 1963: ON HAND: - Accession Book -- 1954 - 1963 - this book is deteriorating and many of the pages are loose; will not stand up as a permanent record; - 1961 and 1962 are incomplete; - no entries in 1963; duplicate gift forms for early years with names of donors to be sent out; - gift forms and acknowledgments for 1961 - 1963; - purchase order forms for 1960 - 1963; preliminary inventory -- started in August and incomplete; - list of donors of large accessions from 1954; card index up to #120, 1960, incomplete and insufficient for identification; numbering complete on articles except for unidentified articles or those that have come off articles used in the buildings up to mid -1963, and three large acruisitions and Blacksmith Shop; - 28 - COLLECTION F -35 - loan forms, and file; - catalogue work - sheets initiated from 62.199 - 62.636 and Band Collection; and from 63.1 -- It can be seen from the foregoing that the classification of the Collection at the Pioneer Village is the weakest part of the Program at the Village. This has been the result of lack of Staff, space, finances, and organization. The appointment of a Technical Assistant at the Village has been a first step in the correction of this problem. A system has been operating this past year for acceptance, registration, acknowledgolnb and the curatorial work of the donations (hampered somewhat by insufficient staff, space and time). This system has been developed in consultation with the Royal Ontario Museum and with reference to the American Museums Association. Curatorial work, a permanent record and catalogue of the existing Collection and the buildings themselves, and incoming articles, present a major task, the foremost being the Percy C. Band Collection of some 2,773 items (now in progress). The urgency of recording and cataloguing research information and inventory for ready use is great, in view of the increasing use of Pioneer Village by educational bodies, T.V., and advertising agencies, historical societies and museums, and the general public. Attendants and tour guides have expressed the need for specific information. Included is the necessity of cataloguing reference sources in our own library, and books and documents in the Collection. A valuable contribution was made in this direction by the Toronto Public Library at our request in compiling a reference bibliography with respect to Pioneer Life, available in the Branch Libraries. F -36 - 29 - INFORMATION AND EDUCATION The Pioneer Village has received wide - spread attention through press, radio, T.V., and other news media. The publicity for the Pioneer Village has perhaps been out of proportion to the total Authority Program. It has, however, helped to sustain a yearly attendance at the Village. The Information and Education Program at Pioneer Village was, at one time, the responsibility of the Staff at the Village. The Program is presently administered by the Information and Education Division of the Authority, which maintains a close liaison with the Staff at the Village. The Ontario Editorial Bureau acts as consultants to the Auth- ority in all aspects of publicity and public relations, including the Village. The Information Program is designed to sustain and, if possible, increase attendance at the Pioneer Village. In addition, the Village, because of its nature and public interest, is used to promote the name of the Authority. The following is a brief outline of functions of the Information and Education Division: News: - dispatch news film releases to all news media -- newspapers, radio and T.V.; - it is responsible for the taking of all photographs; - submits photographs to feature writers and news services; - submits photographs to newspapers and T.V. stations; - arranges for radio and T.V. interviews; Special Functions: - promotes special functions such as yearly opening of Pioneer Village, plays, Pioneer Festival, special exhibits, press conferences, budgets for placards and throw -aways for Pioneer Festival and special events; Brochures: - budgets for, and writes, preliminary copy for Pioneer Village brochures; - distributes brochures to tourist centres and other places of interest; Advertising: - produces film strips and copy for radio and T.V.; The Authority has pursued a policy whereby a minimum of advertising has been purchased each year. This policy has resulted from the wide - spread news coverage given all aspects of the Authority Program freely and as public service announcements. The Pioneer Festival has been the only Authority Program where advertising has been subscribed. It has been suggested that a paid advertising program be carried out in connection with the Pioneer Village and consisting of the following elements: - outdoor advertising panels; - permanent signs on major approaches to Metro Toronto; - additional Summer Staff exclusively devoted to publicity; - 30 - F -37 INFORMATION AND EDUCATION - publication of additional booklets; - four special evenings fox V.I.P4s.; It is estimated that such a Program would cost in the neighborhood of $7,500. per annum. Film: In 1961, a film 'Pioneer Village at Black Creek?? was produced. This film is available to school groups upon request. Pioneer Press: The Authority has published annually since 1960 the Pioneer Press. The responsibility for the printing and publishing of this paper has been delegated to the Printing Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, and-consists of specialists in the field of printing and publishing. The Chairman of the Sub - Committee s Mr. Werden Leavens, and the editor since its inception, has been Mr. James Redditt. The editorial rolicy followed since the beginning of the publication of the Pioneer Press is that it should contain articles of a contemporary nature relating backgrcund information, individual buildings in the restored area and the future development of the Village. It alao contains news item, photcgranhs and advertisements, r ceipes, and anecdotes contained in journal printed prior to 1$67, and printed in such a manner. Paid advertisements ha'(, not been accepted. The Pioneer I css has been sold at the Gift Shop and the Laskay Emporium at 10s c: py . EDUCATION: The use of thn Pioneer Village by the schools in the Metro Toronto region and indeed from i:anv other parts of Ontario, has continued to expa,'„ d and during the year 1963 in excess of 23,000 persons were conduct- ed on Educational Tours of the Village. The number of students attending the Village represects a high propoc`i :. of the total number of students visiting all Authority pr.jects. Because of the large number of students attending the Village, it has been necessary to develop an extensive organization within the Information and Ed'_,cation Division in order to properly handle the Tours and to make them a meaningful and useful exper- ience for the school children. Since May 1962, th3 Educational Program at Pioneer Village has been administered by the Information and Education Division. This Division is responsible for budgeting, engaging guides, production of a Teacher9s Guide, scheduling school visits, and making arrangements for the loan of the film and slide collection. School Visits No. of Days _ T o . of Year Allotted No. of Guides Children 1956 27 2 1,000 1958 60 4 2,700 1959* 73 1. 3,400 1960 $5 4 7,000 1961 $5 4 7,500 1962 85 5 17,500 1963 $5 6 21,916 •Teachervs Guide produced by the Staff in 1959 F -38 - 31 - INFORMATION AND EDUCATION During the year 1963, a very large number of classes could not be accommodated because of limitations in the physical facilities at the Village and limitations in Staff available for conducting the Tours. TOUR PROGRAM: MECHANICS OF A TOUR: During the 6 -month period May to October, 21,916 students accompan- ied by a teacher or leader, and 1,759 adults were conducted on education- al Tours. An educational Tour lasts 1 hours. Some teachers will indicate in advance that their class has made a study of a particular aspect of pioneer life -- i.e. -- lighting, transportation, architecture. Others indicate their class is k,o have a comparison Tour -- pioneer life as compared to life in a cross -roads village. If the guide does not receive advance instructions indicating a specialized Tour, a standard Tour is given during which all buildings in the Village are visited in progression of development from early settler to cross -roads village. A visit to the Dalziel Museum is not a part of the Pioneer Village Tour. Reasons for this are as follows: - the attention span of the majority of classes does not extend past the 1 hours needed to tour the Village; - many classes do not have the time available to visit both the Village and the Museum; - the Museum is a more complex teaching aid than the Village. Very young children do not understand many of the displays there, despite the simplicity of the explanations. Teachers are invited to visit the Museum before or after the Village Tour with the two attendants on hand to answer questions and give explanations when necessary. This has proven to be a very satisfact- ory operation and the only thing that would improve this would be a means of communication between the Village and the Museum. During the four school months -- May, June, September, and October -- the 17,7$5 children were divided as follows: Total Approximate Area or Board Number Percent North York 3,933 23% Scarborough 2,155 13 Toronto 1,9$6 12 York 1,4$6 9 Separate Schools 688 4 Hamilton 420 3 Etobicoke 280 2 Hebrew Schools 210 1 Children in organized groups NOT students 845 5 Other 5,7$2 29 BOOKING OF TOURS: The printed Request Forms used by teachers requesting an Educational Tour of Pioneer Village were an improvement over the mimeo- graphed sheets and /or arrangements made by telephone. The booking of Tours was more carefully arranged. There were four - 32 - F -39 INFORMATION AND EDUCATION guides in the Village, and two attendants in the Museum, Monday to Friday each week during May, June, Fe tember and October. A minimum of seventy students and a maximum of 125 students were booked at each of the Tour times -- 9:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The number of teachers requesting Tours for each period of the year is increasing. Approximately 50% of all requests must be refused. Two weeks prior to the closing of the Village in 1963, many formal requests were already on file for 1964. The Education Program at Pioneer Village could be enlarged by the addition of two guides, making a total of eight, to accommodate more students. The quality of the Tours would not be reduced by this extension in Program. Further extensions, however, would exceed the physical facilities at the Village. The Program, therefore, could only be extended as more buildings are added to the Village, or the season of visitation extended. A Winter Education Program could be operated and would receive wide-spread support. The cost of such a Program, however, would be high. ATTITUDE OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAM: A marked improvement in the attitude of teachers requesting Tours was obvious during the year. This was probably due to a combination of factors -- general information, audio- visual aids available on loan, discipline and punctuality. Teachers arriving unannounced with their classes presented a problem during May and June. As all Scheduled Tours were booked at least one month before the Village opened, these groups were handled in two ways: (a) Group allowed to tour Village, accompanied by their teacher, resulting in noise and confusion, often interrupting Scheduled Tours. As noted above, Scheduled Tours were arranged weeks in advance, it was unfair that their visit be spoiled by a group making no arrangements whatsoever. (b) The group were asked to wait and tour the Village during a free period, at which time one or more of the guides sacrificed their study -lunch period to conduct the Tour. As this occurred on 32 occasions in May and June last year, it is anticipated this number will increase in 1964. It is recommended that an informative letter be sent in January 1964, to the principal of every school in Ontario outlinjng the Educational Tour Program of the Authority. Teachers ignoring this directive would be charged regular admission rates for each child accompanying them. PERSONNEL TRAINING PROGRAM: The four guides for Pioneer Village came to the Staff of the Authority with teaching experience in various fields. They were given an orientation program lasting several days before beginning work with school classes. In addition, a study program was instituted daily with topics such as soap- making, harness - making, dyeing, and tanning, being studied and discussed each day. This was continued until the space assigned to the Education Tour Staff was required for Pioneer Village Staff. As there was no other space available, the study periods were discontinued. During July, the guides spent three days -- at their own expense -- visiting Upper Canada Village. F -40 - 33 - INFORMATION AND EDUCATION The Staff deals with approximately 350 students, six or eight teachers, and the same number of bus lines each day. Therefore, it is imperative that they have access to a telephone for the smooth operation of the Program. With space available, the study period would be continued on a daily basis. It would be desirable for Mr. A. Colucci and Mr. T. Barber to be available at regular intervals for briefing, and question - and- answer periods. A verbal invitation to attend the training sessions for the Educational Tour Staff of Old Sturbridge Village has been extend- ed to the guides at Pioneer Village. AUDIO- VISUAL AIDS: The film, "Pioneer Village at Black Creek" and /or the slide collection, containing forty coloured 35 mm slides with commentary, were requested by 60% of the teachers planning a Tour. The Authority was unable to comply with the requests for the film during the Fall months as it was not available, Additional prints are being purchased by the Authority which should correct this situation. Toronto, North York, and York Township Boards of Education purchased copies for their Audio - Visual Departments, so requests from these schools are directed to their Boards. Three slide collections were continuously circulated among the schools. Most classes waited four weeks to three months to receive them. It is recommended that six slide collections be prepared for 1964. There have been many favourable comments since the re- writing of the Teacher?s Guide to Pioneer Village, in 1963. Two thousand of these books were used. In addition to teachers and group leaders re- questing copies, many adults requesting additional information on the Village found them useful. The Toronto Public Library ordered a quantity and placed a copy in each of the Branch Libraries, Mr. H. G. Schuknecht, Inspector of Schools, North York, and a selected group of North York teachers are using a quantity for a special Social Studies Program they are preparing. The Teachers Guide to Pioneer Village will be rewritten prior to the 1964 opening of the Village. The cost of mimeographing is equal to the cost of having the booklet printed. Since printing produces a superior result, it is recommended that it be printed and with a few deletions this same booklet could be offered for sale in the Pioneer Village Gift Shop. SUMMER TOUR PROGRAMS: During the months of July and August 1963, 4,131 children were conducted on Educational Tours of the Village. The children belong to groups including: Day Camps, 4H Clubs, Y.W.C.A., Y.M.C.A., Y.W.H.A., Girl Guides and Brownies, Boy Scouts and Cubs, Nursery Schools, church groups, and children in organized tours whose parents were attending conventions in Toronto. When an organized youth group makes application and receives approval for a Tour, they are admitted free of charge and a guide or guides are assigned, depending on the size of the group. The greater majority of these children live within the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority and have visited the Village with their class and teacher many times before. The children would inform the guides prior to the Tour that this was their fifth, seventh, or even tenth visit. The majority of the leaders in charge of these groups are secondary school students and realize when tney plan the visits that the children under their supervision are well acquainted with the Village. However, th ©y appear to assume that this will be a time of relaxation for them, when qualified personnel in charge of the Tours relieve them of the group and their responsibility for it, Discipline in these groups was very lax or non - existent, and many groups during July and August had their Tour terminated for this reason. - 34 - INFORMATION AND EDUCATION F -41 Children on organized Tours while their parents attended convent- ions were of a different calibre and were visiting the Village for the first time, often generating some enthusiasm. However, here too, those in authority drew up a schedule that was so demanding that the children would arrive and sit or lie on the grass in the sun until prodded by their leaders to participate in a Tour. The attitude of the children and their leaders as summarized here, prompts the suggestion that Educational Tours for children during the months of July and August are a waste of time on the part of the Authority personnel and a waste of money also. As it costs 31.9¢ per child for an Educational Tour (exclusive of 2,000 Teacher's Guides, audio - visual aids on loan, and administration), the Authority spent $1,317.7$ for this purpose during the 2 -month period. During this same period, 1,052 adults were conducted in groups on Tours of the Village. These groups were charged a special 25¢ rate and obviously requested a Tour because of their deep interest in the preservation of Ontario's history. Regular adult admission rates are 75¢. These groups were provided with a guide which added 31.9¢ to the value of their visit, a total of $1.06.9. In view of this figure, it would appear that the special 25¢ rate for Guided Tours is extremely low. VILLAGE MEMBERSHIP: Many art galleries, museums, and other institutions of a similar nature to that of the Pioneer Village, have developed a Membership Program. The Membership Program is designed to broaden the interests of the public in the use and development of the facility being provided. Special services are provided as a result of Membership. The Authority should carefully consider the establishing of a Pioneer Village Membership as a means of obtaining further financial assistance for the completion of the Village and, in addition, to provide additional services for Information and Education purposes. The cost of these additional services should be borne within the limits of funds received from the Membership. F -4.2 -35- CONSERVATION AREA INTRODUCTION: Much of the work done in the Black Creek Conservation Area and Pioneer Village is co- ordinated with the Authority's regular Conservat- ion Areas Program. The Black Creek Conservation Area, in purpose and character, is very similar to all the other Conservation Areas in that the land was acquired for Conservation purposes (the valley land of the Black Creek) and except for the Pioneer Village itself, is used in the same way as other Areas. Picnic facilities have been developed, a considerable amount of reforestation and stream improvement have been undertaken, and the Area is made available for Winter use, particularly skating and tobogganing. Because of this close connection with the Conservation Areas Program, the Black Creek Staff has been integrated with the regular Conservation Areas Staff. The Superintendent of the Area is a Conservation Area Superintendent, and there are three perman- ent employees whose duties are more closely related to the Conservation Area than the Pioneer Village. While there is in theory, a separation of responsibility between the Black Creek Area and the Pioneer Village, in practice the Staff works as one, and the resources of the Conservation Areas Division are available for Area development and operation. AREA DEVELOPMENT: All development in the Black Creek Area, with the exception of that connected with restoration, is financed through the Conservation Areas Budget and receives a grant of 50% from the Provincial Government. In detail, this development work has included the following. ROADS: 2,600 feet of gravel - surfaced access roads have been developed from Steeles Avenue on the East side of the property past the restored area and down into the valley picnic areas. A second section, 1,000 feet of gravel - surfaced road North of Steeles, has been provided for use in transporting visitors by wagon to the Dalziel Museum. An additional 1,200 feet of gravel- surfaced roads have been developed within the Village for interior circulation. PARKING LOTS: Two gravel- surfaced parking lots accommodating three hundred cars have been constructed South of the restored area. Temporary parking accommodation for an additional five hundred cars has been provided on land acquired to the East of the permanent parking lots. PLANNING: Late in 1963, the Executive Committer authorized the retaining of a consulting firm to study the road and parking needs of the Black Creek Conservation Area and to prepare plant and recommendations for the development of a more suitable entrance to the Village and an adequate parking accommodation. Included in the terms of reference for the consultant was the instruction to consider the co- ordinating of Village parking with that to be provided by York University. The consultants were also instructed to consider the means by which proper access could be gained across Steeles Avenue to link the Village up with the road system that has been developed North of Steeles Avenue. The prep_ aration of these plans is now underway. REFORESTATION, LANDSCAPE PLANTING & TURF MANAGEMENT: This aspect of the Area development has been carried out gradually on\a year -to -year basis. Reforestation has been confined mainly to areas of steep slopes along the valley of the Black Creek, and the trees have been intermixed with shrub plantings in order to provide erosion control where required, and suitable wildlife habitat. Each year several hundred small landscape trees (5' to 6?) are provided from the - 36 - CONSERVATION AREA F -43 Authority Nursery and planted throughout the Area. Augmenting the small trees has been a program of planting fifteen to twenty large landscape trees each year in order to provide more quickly needed shade for the Village area. None of the large landscape trees have been planted outside the Village area. Turf management in the restored area has been somewhat more intensive than in the remainder of the Area due to the heavy foot traffic. Seeding, sodding, fertilization, aeration and watering are all employed in an attempt to keep the turf in a satisfactory condition. Outside the restored area the turf is maintained as in other Conservation Areas and consists of merely levelling the ground, where necessary, to enable the mowers to operate and clipping to keep the grass between 3" to 4" in height. SERVICES: At the present time the only municipal service which has been installed in the Village is hydro. Throughout the Village, hydro is provided by buried cable. With the construction of the Mill Building and the proposed method of operation for the Mill, it will be necessary to extend the underground hydro service and provide for a 3- phase, 550 -volt service. The present service is 2- phase, 220 -volt. While this extension to the hydro service is being made, it is proposed that it be designed to service all future needs within the Village area, including hydro service to the Church and Manse. Existing lines and capacity can service all other buildings that are proposed at this time in the Village. At some time in the future, a Reception Building and Museum may be proposed for construction. Such a building would require a capacity similar to that required for the Mill. At such time, the only change which would be required would be an extension of the line to the Building, the power capacity would already be in the Area. At the present time the Area is served by water from two wells -- one located behind the Refreshment Booth, and the other located at the Dalziel Barn. Water is available in the Laskay Emporium, the rear of which serves as Ladiesv Staff Room during the operational season. It is expected that very shortly municipal water will be available, and at this time it is recommended that a water distribution system be constructed in the Village and extended to the valley picnic areas. The purpose of such a water system would be primarily fire protection and washroom service. A trunk sewer has, this past year, been constructed up the valley of the Black Creek in order to serve York University and nearby Sub - Divisions. At such time as sewer and water facilities are available for the restored area, it is proposed that a '-roper washroom facility within the Village be provided. It is reasonable to expect that these services will be available in 1965. In the absence of water for fire protection, all buildings in the restored area have been provided with fire extinguishers, and water barrels have been distributed throughout the Area to assist in extinguishment, should a fire occur. In addition, a fire truck has been acquired and is kept at all times in operating condition, in order to provide a facility to fight fires from the time of discovery until the time that the municipal fire department can arrive. At the present time, the only source of water for this purpose is a pond which has been constructed behind the First House. In addition to the development of services, a garbage collection service is provided as a routine operation of the Area. At the present time the garbage is disposed of by burial and burning in a pit in the Black Creek valley remote from the Village aroa. It is expected that within one years' time all disposal areas within the valley will have been filled. It is expected that when this occurs, an arrangement similar to that made in some of the other Conservation Areas whereby garbage is carted to a municipal disposal area, will have to be made. Although the Village at the present time is not open during the late Fall and Winter months, heat is provided or will be provided in F -44 - 37 - CONSERVATION AREA the major restored buildings. At present, furnaces have been installed in the Laskay Emporium, the Refreshment Booth and the Workshop Building. As salvage furnaces become available, they will be installed in the other restored buildings. WORKSHOP: The development and maintenance operations of the Black Creek Area have required the construction of a workshop in which vehicles, machinery and equipment arestored and repaired, and materials required for the Area and Village are prefabricated. At the present time, a portion of the Workshop is being converted to badly needed office space, The location of the Workshop Building is such that it may interfere with the proposed development for road and parking areas and the long -term plan may require moving to a more suitable location. FOOD CONCESSION: A food concession building has been provided outside the restord area and is presently served by water from one of the existing wells and is fitted with a septic tank and tile bed. At such time as munici:al services are available, connection with the concession building should be provided. RECREATION FACILITIES: An outstanding feature of the Black Creek Conservation Area is the picnic accommodation as available in the valley of the Black Creek complementary to the Pioneer Village. At present 220 picnic tables and fifty outdoor fireplaces are provided in this picnic area, togethe, with ten pit -type outdoor toilets. Like other Conservation Areas, the picnic area accommodates both the family group and the organized picnic group under permit. During the operating season, approximately ten group picnics a week are accommodated. It has been observed that many visitors to the Pioneer Village take advantage of the picnic facilities and combine their visit with a family picnic. In the Winte. one of the parking lots is flooded for a skating rink and visitors primarily on week -ends make good use of the rink for skating, and nearer slopes for sledding, skiing and tobogganing. - 38 - F -45 OTHER YORK UNIVERSITY: The location of York University adjacent to the Pioneer Village has ensured that the Village can develop in a setting which will preserve the rural character in spite of community development which will take place in the surrounding community. The Staff of the Authority has maintained a close liaison with the officials of York University with regard to the physical development of the area in relation to York University. The liaison has resulted from membership on the North York - York University Liaison Committee. The Staff has recently held dicussions with educational officials at York University in order to determine what possible relationship might in the future exist between the Village and York University from an academic stand - point. At the present time, there does not appear to be any special relationship. Students from York University will visit the Pioneer Village as students presently tour the Village from the University of Toronto, and the Village will serve as an extension of the programs offered at the universities. If the Authority was to become involved to any greater extent in the academic program of York University, it would require a very considerable enlargement, refinement, and consolidation of the Collection. If this was done, it would also be necessary to provide suitable space where the Collection could be examined in detail for study purposes. CENTENNIAL: The Authority has designated the completion of the Pioneer Village in 1967 as its contribution to CanaIa,s Centennial A Brief to the Province of Ontario requesting a grant through the Centennial Act has been rejected as ineligibile for assistance. On the basis of the present Budget of the Authority, the completion of the Village by 1967 is not possible without serious curtailment of other aspects of the total Conservation Program. If the objective of completing the Village by 1967 is to be achieved, it is essential that additional funds be found. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION: The establishment of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conser- vation Foundation in the year 1961 has provided another medium through which funds and donations of gifts and services for Authority projects may be contributed. The Foundation has already made significant contributions to the development of the Village as the result of the acquisition of the Percy Band Collection of Toys, the collection of oxen, the collection of the Bake -Oven. It is expected that the Foundation will continue to play an important part in the development of the . Village and it is hoped that additional funds can be found through this organization for the development of the Village. INDIAN VILLAGE: The Authority has recently acquired the site of an Iroquois Indian Village on the East bank of the Black Creek immediately North of Finch Avenue. This area was acquired as part of the acquisition of the valley system of the Black Creek as a result of representation being made to the Authority by Prof. Emerson of the Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto. Plans for an archaeological investigation of this site and possible restoration of the Indian Village have not been made as yet. It is anticipated, however, that the site will be used for a number of years for archaeological investigation by the University of Toronto and by York University with the possibility that sons time in the future a complete and authentically - restored Indian Village could F -4.6 - 39 - OTHER be developed by the Authority. VISITORQS CENTRE: The Staff has been authorized by the Executive Committee to study the proposal of establishing a Reception, Museum and Education Building at the Pioneer Village. The Staff has held a number of meetings on this matter and has reached the following conclusions: - The Dalziel Museum is not a suitable structure for the exhibiting of the Authority Collection which is becoming more sophisticated as time goes on and which has attained considerable value; - A suitably designed building should be constructed outside of the restored area of the Pioneer Village and this structure should include the following elements: - a suitable area for Museum display of the Collection; - a Reception Area, Gift Shop, and Snack Bar for visitors to the Pioneer Village; - a suitable Auditorium for the showing of films and slides as part of the Educational Program of the Village; - office space for administration of the Village; - space for storage and work on the Collection; GIFT SHOP: The Authority has operated a Gift Shop at the Pioneer Village since 1961. Each year sales have increased in spite of severe limitation in space. The Shop is presently being enlarged. Professional advice is being obtained on the design of the lay -out and merchandising in order that efficiency in sales and operations can be increased. The articles sold at the Gift Shop are of a type that reflect the period prior to Confederation. As far as possible, the articles are Canadian -made crafts. Additional space will permit the sale of historical items, pamphlets, records, and other high- quality material that is in demand by the public. SCHEDULE "B" REPORT NO. 1/64 PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD F -47 The Printing Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Toronto Club, as guests of Mr. W.J. Palmer, for a luncheon meeting, on Monday, March 16, 1964, commencing at 12:30p.m. PRESENT WERE: Chairman W. Leavens Members C. Hawes M.V. James M. Jeanneret A.D. McFall C. Nolan W.J. Palmer J.M. Redditt Guest Wm. Telfer of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Staff F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs A. Colucci The Chairman introduced to the Committee Mr. W. Telfer of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; and Dr. A.H. Richardson - a new Member of the Committee. The following matters were discussed: (1) Additions to the Committee (2) The 1964 regular issue of the Pioneer Press A proposed special issue of Pioneer Press in August, at the time of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association visit to the Village Proposals for the content of the 1964 issue of Pioneer Press Ways and means of obtaining and financing a suitable building for a printing shop IT WAS AGREED THi.T: (a) J.M. Redditt continue as Editor, assisted by M.V. James as Associate Editor; (b) All Members submit ideas and material to the Editor; (c) The deadline for copy and illustrations be April 15, 1964. IT WAS FURTHER AGREED, AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: (a) The Chairman be authorized to seek outside financial assistance and, if obtained, to publish a special edition of the Pioneer Press at the time of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association visit to the Village, on August 27, 1964; (b) The Staff be requested to seek additional outlets for the sale of Pioneer Press, and attempt to obtain a much wider distribut- ion; (c) The Printing Sub- Committee be authorized, in co- operation with the Conservation Foundation, to seek ways and means of financing the acquisition, moving and re- construction of a suitable build- ing for a printing shop at Pioneer Village; F -48 Report ;'1/64 - Printing Sub- Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board Page 2 (d) Mr. W. Telfer of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association be appointed a Member of the Printing Sub - Committee. Before the Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m., the Chairman thanked Mr. Palmer for his gracious hospitality. W. Leavens F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer Vetropot4tan Joronto and Region Con4eruation Atthority MINUTES F -49 Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday- August -7 -1964 ;x2/64 The Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Board Room, Authority Office, #7 Highway, on Friday, August 7, 1964, commenc- ing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Members Secretary- Treasurer Director of Operations Adm. - Historic Sites Consulting Architect MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting 7 #/64 were Res. „'10 Moved by: Seconded by: Mrs. D. Hague N.A. Boylen W.C. Davidson J.A. Carroll Miss True Davidson J.E. Harper Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. A. Walker F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs A. Colucci B. Napier Simpson, Jr. presented. N.A. Boylen Miss True Davidson RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ;,'-,1/64, as presented, adopted as if read. be CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Colucci presented a Staff Progress Report to date. Res. ,fill Moved by: Seconded by: Miss True Davidson J.A. Carroll RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period ended August 1, 1964, be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT ,','2/64 - TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE Dr. Scott presented Report ,;2/64 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee Res. ;'12 Moved by: N.A. Boylen Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: Report ,;'2/64 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee be received and appended as Schedule 4A'. of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Recommendations contained therein, as amended, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 1964 PIONEER FESTIVAL The Staff presented a detailed report, containing proposals for the 1964 Pioneer Festival, scheduled to be held on September 26. F -50 Res. #13 -2- Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by N.A. Boylen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff Report on proposals for the 1964 Pioneer Festival be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; APPLICATION FOR GRANT Res. #14 Moved by: Miss True Davidson Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be authorized to make application to the Canada Council for various portions of the research programme planned in connection with the Pioneer Village. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED HARVEST HOME SERVICES Res. #15 Moved by: Miss True Davidson Seconded by: N.A. Boylen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A Harvest Home service be held in the Fisherville Church, at the Pioneer Village, on September 27, 1964. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m., to make an inspection visit to the Pioneer Village. Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer APPENDIX "A °i REPORT NO. 2/64 of the TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE of the HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD F -51 The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Ad- visory Board met at the Authority Offices, #7 Highway, on Friday, June 26, 1964, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The Meeting included a site visit to certain buildings located at the corner of Maple Sideroad and Keele Street. PRESENT WERE: Chairman - Sub - Committee Members Authority Chairman Chairman - Advisory Board University of Toronto Consulting Architect Secretary- Treasurer Asst.Dir. of Operations Historical Sites Administrator Dr. J.W. Scott F. Fog Col. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Prof. M. Zaslow Dr. G. Ross Lord Mrs. D. Hague Prof. J.N. Emerson B. Napier Simpson, Jr. F.L. Lunn E.F. Sutter A. Colucci The following matters were considered: 1. The proposed Archaeological Conservation Programme; 2. Proposed name for the Pioneer Village; 3. Proposed names for individual structures in the Village; 4. The suitability of certain buildings located at the corner of Keele Street and the Maple Sideroad; IT WAS AGREED AND THE SUB - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: 1. The presentation of Prof. J.N. Emerson, regarding a proposed Archaeological Conservation Programme, be received and, in this connection, that the following action be taken: (a) The establishment of an Archaeological Conservation Programme be approved in principle; (b) The Authority, in consultation with Prof. Emerson, establish the location and extent of Archaeological sites on Authority owned property, with priority being given to sites to be flooded; (c) The Authority fence and otherwise protect any such sites located and, where possible, provide suitable access and carry out a general clean -up of the said areas; (d) The Authority not make any financial commitments at the present time toward carrying out any Archaeo- logical research programme; (e) In the long -range programme, consideration be given to restoring the "Parsons Indian Sites" in the vicinity of the Black Creek and Finch Avenue; (f) The Authority co- operate with other suitable agencies in permitting research work to be carried out under adequate supervision, on terms to be negotiated between the said parties. 2. The official name of the Pioneer Village be "Black Creek Pioneer Village"; F -52 Report #2/64 - Technical Advisory Sub - Committee (cont'd) Sheet 2 3. The buildings listed herein be officially named as follows: (a) Settler's First House - 1$16 Smokehouse & Equipment Shed - 1$25 ) Piggery - 1525 ) "DANIEL STONG FARM" Barn - 1525 Settler's Second House - 1$32 (b) Cider Mill - 'HENRY SNIDER'S CIDER MILL" (c) Gentleman's House (d) Mill (e) Church (f) School (g) Village Store (h) Museum - "BURWICK HOUSE" - "ROBLIN' S GRIST MILL" - "FISHERVILLE CHURCH" - "DICKSON HILL SCHOOL" - "LASKAY EMPORIUM" - "DALZIEL BARN" 4. The dwelling presently located at the corner of Keele Street and the Maple Sideroad be further investigated as to the feasibility of moving and restoring as a Manse, at the Pioneer Village; 5. The store or commercial building, located at the corner of Keele Street and the Maple Sideroad be further investigated as to the feasibility of moving and restoring at the Pioneer Village, as a Printing Shop. Dr. J.W. Scott F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer Vetropot4tan JOPOISIO and Ieeion Con,seruation MINUTES F -53 Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday- November -13 -1964 #3/64 The Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Board Room, Authority Office, 7'17 Highway, on Friday, November 13, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Members Secretary- Treasurer Consulting Architect Adm. - Historic Sites Mrs. D. Hague N.A. Boylen Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson J.A. Carroll Miss True Davidson J.E. Harper Dr. A.H. Richardson Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. M. Robinson F.L. Lunn B. Napier Simpson, Jr. A. Colucci MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/64 were presented. Res. #16 Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson Seconded by: Dr. A.H. Richardson RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ;2/64, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Colucci presented a detailed Staff Progress Report to date. Res. #17 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: N.A. Boylen RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT ;3/64 - TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUB - COMMITTEE Dr. Scott presented Report 0/64 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee. Res. #18 Moved by: Dr. Scott Seconded by: Miss True Davidson RESOLVED THAT: Report ,3/64 of the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee be received and appended as Schedule ;.A0, of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Recommendations contained therein, as amended, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; F -54 -2- PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The Preliminary Budget Estimates for the year 1965 were considered. Res. #19 Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Preliminary Budget Estimates, as set forth herein, for 1965, be included in the 1965 Budget Estimates of the Authority: (1) Roblin's Grist Mill $ 51,000.00 (2) Village Inn 5,000.00 (3) Manse 6,500.00 (4) Consultant 2,000.00 (5) Collection 5,500.00 Total Budget Estimates $ 70 000.00 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary - Treasurer SCHEDULE "A" F -55 REPORT NO. 3/64 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 Authority Offices, #7 Highway, on Tuesday, November 10, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman - Sub - Committee Members Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Chairman - Advisory Board Consulting Architect Secretary- Treasurer Director of Operations Historical Sites Admin. Dr. J.W. Scott Col. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. C. Noble Dr. L.S. Russell Prof. M. Zaslow Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson Mrs. D. Hague B. Napier Simpson F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs A. Colucci The following matters were considered: 1. The use of a commercial and residence building, located at Maple, for the Pioneer Village; 2. A proposed manse, for the Pioneer Village, presently located in the Claireville Conservation Area; 3. Revision of Harness Shop and Boot & Shoemaker?s Shop; 4. The present experimental teaching of Pioneer Arts & Crafts at the Pioneer Village; IT WAS AGREED AND THE SUB - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: 1. The proposed use of two buildings by the Pioneer Village, located in the Village of Maple, be given no further consideration; 2. The brick house, situated in the Claireville Conservation Area, be moved to the Pioneer Village, (providing a more suitable building is not found) as soon as funds are available, and located east of the Fisherville Church, and used as a manse for the said church; 3. The buildings listed herein be officially named as follows: (a) Artisans House "THE DANIEL FLYNN HOUSE" (b) Present Harness Shop "DANIEL FLYNN BOOT & SHOEMAKER" 4. The DANIEL FLYNN BOOT & SHOEMAKER building be equipped with a suitable collection; 5. The permanent collection at the Pioneer Village not be used in the teaching of Pioneer Arts & Crafts, but that suitable equipment for such teaching be acquired as required. Dr. J.W. Scott F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer Vetropo/ttan Joronto and Ieeion Con�ervation ✓QI.�t�ONGtI� F -56 MINUTES JOINT MEETING Historic Sites A.B. & Tech.Adv.Sub -Com. Fri - Dec -1$ -1964 ;;4/64 The Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board and the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee met at the Board Room, Authority Office, ;r7 Highway, on Friday, December 18, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Advisory Board Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Sub - Committee Chairman Members Authority Chairman Authority Vice-Chairman Chairman, I. &E. Adv.Bd. Acting Secretary Mrs. D. Hague N.A. Boylen J.A. Carroll Miss T. Davidson J.E. Harper Dr. A.H. Richardson Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. M. Robinson Mrs. A. Walker Dr. J.W. Scott V.B. Blake Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. C. Noble Prof. M. Zaslow Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson F.A. Wade K.G. Higgs MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/64 were presented. Res. #20 Moved by: Seconded by: J.E. Harper Dr. A.H. Richardson RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting 0/64, as presented, be adopted, as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MEMBERSHIP - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Res. 721 Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson Seconded by: Dr. G. Ross Lord RESOLVED THAT A joint committee of members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board and the Technical Advisory Sub - Committee be appointed to investigate further the establishment of a membership programme for the Black Creek Pioneer Villae. CARRIED; Voting "nay' - Miss T. Davidson HALF WAY HOUSE The Technical Sub - Committee discussed in detail the policy with respect to the restoration of the Half Way House and the Committee F -57 -2- agrees and recommends that the Half Way House be acquired and moved to the Pioneer Village as soon as possible and that it be restored to a museum building; and further, that provision be made to operate it as a living tavern and that it not be restored to provide public restaurant facilities. Res. #22 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: N.A. Boylen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations of the Technical Advisory Sub- Committee with regard to the acquisition and moving of the Half Way House to the Pioneer Village and the restoration of same as a museum building, with provision to operate it as a living tavern, and further, that it not be restored to provide public restaurant facilities, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME - PIONEER VILLAGE Mr. Barber presented a detailed report on the educational programme at the Pioneer Village. Res. #23 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Report on the educational programme at the Pioneer Village, as amended and set forth herein, be adopted: 1. That a programme of pioneer crafts combined with a short tour of the Village be implemented in 1965, from Monday, April 12, to Friday, April 30, and from Monday, November 1 to Friday, November 26; 2. That the regular educational tour programme for school classes be carried out from Monday, May 3 to Friday, Ju:le 11, and from Tuesday, September 7 to Friday, October 29, 1965; that classes not be scheduled for regular tours during the period June 14 to June 29, but that the " ducational staff be on hand to conduct and supervise unscheduled classes; 3. That suitable articles be acquired for the student participation programme as listed in the Report; 4. That the following areas only be used for participation: (a) Grain Barn (b) Blacksmith Shop (c) Kitchen of Second House (d) Kitchen of Gentleman's House 5. That the Boards of Education be charged on the following basis for the craft -tour programme: (a) $1.00 per student for 1 hour tour and half -hour craft session (b) $0.50 per student for each additional craft 6. That the Historical Sites Advisory Board give consideration to the provision of a suitable building for the operation of a craft programme in the future; 7. That the programme be fully reviewed at the end of 1965. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MR. A. COLUCCI - APPRECIATION OF SERVICE Res. #24 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: The Technical Advisory Sub - Committee and the Historical Sites Advisory Board, in joint meeting, convey to Mr. A. Colucci, their -3- F -5$ appreciation for his selfless devotion to the Authority and for the contribution that he has made toward the development of the Pioneer Village, and wish him every success in his new and challenging position. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Mrs. D. Hague Chairman CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; K.G. Higgs Acting Secretary