01 15 2024 Heritage Committe Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte
Heritage Committee Agenda
0 To Council Chambers
Monday, January 15, 2024
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future 6:30 p.m.
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
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1. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
3 - 6 a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on November 20, 2023.
11 20 2023 Heritage Committee Minutes
4. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers:
7 - 9 a) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Doors Open Ontario 2024.
Doors Open Ontario 2024
10 - 14 b) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Bayview Memorial Park Cairn [from
November 20, 2023 Heritage Committee Meeting].
Verbal Matters Form - Bayview Memorial Park Cairn
15 - 18 c) Dorothy Moore, Committee Member re: Request to Designate Bayview
Memorial Park.
Cultural Heritage Assessment - Bayview Memorial Park
19 - 26 d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Location of Cemetery Signs.
Cemetery Sign Locations
2024 01 15 Heritage Committee Item 4d) Location of Cemetery Signs
27 - 40 e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Designations, Hawkestone
Fire Hall Bell and 2379 Old Barrie Road East.
Verbal Matters Form - Heritage Designations
Cultural Heritage Assessment - Hawkestone Fire Hall Bell
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Hawkestone Firehall Bell Info
Cultural Heritage Assessment - 2379 Old Barrie Road East
Heritage Designation Evaluation
41 f) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Lost Heroes of Oro, February 23rd
and 24th, 2024, 2pm & 7pm, Georgian Theatre.
Lost Heroes of Oro (Georgian Theatre)
5. Next Meeting Date:
Monday, February 26, 2024 (TBC).
6. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on November 20, 2023.
The Township of Oro-Medonte
T Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes
Township of
to Council Chambers
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Monday, November 20, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor Richard Schell
Ruth Fountain
Dorothy Moore
Kayla Thibeault
Victoria Veenstra
Anne Walker
Jessica Woodrow
Staff Present: Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
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Councillor Schell assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
1. Agenda Approval
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. HC231120-1 % Aw
Moved by Moore, Seconded by Walker
It is recommended that the agenda for the Heritage Committee meeting held on
Monday, November 20, 2023 be received and approved.
Carried.
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3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on November 20, 2023.
Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, November 20, 2023.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None.
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on October 16, 2023.
Motion No. HC231120-2
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Thibeault
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Heritage Committee meeting held on
Monday, October 16, 2023 be received and approved as printed and circulated.
Carried.
4. Communications:
a) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Fall 2023 Quarterly
Newsletter.
Motion No. HC231120-3
Moved by Veenstra, Seconded by Woodrow
It is recommended that the correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO)
re: Fall 2023 Quarterly Newsletter be received.
Carried.
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3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on November 20, 2023.
Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, November 20, 2023.
5. Reports of Members of Committee/Municipal Officers:
a) Committee Member Dorothy Moore re: Cemetery Signage.
Confidential correspondence was distributed under separate cover.
Motion No. HC231120-4
Moved by Moore, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended
1 . That the information presented by Committee Member Dorothy Moore and
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Cemetery Signage be received.
2. That it is recommended to Council that the style of the signage, as amended to
include the CIRCA date and, as presented by the Committee, be approved for four
(4) 20 x 30 signs for the following:
1. "Valley View Cemetery
Private property, no trespassing."
2. "Moon Private Cemetery
Maintained by the Township of Oro-Medonte"
3. "Rugby Cemetery
Maintained by the Township of Oro-Medonte
4. "Abandoned Cemetery 4010*,
Maintained by the Township of Oro-Medonte"
3. That the quote from Sign One be approved.
4. And, to ensure savings, the signs be procured by the end of 2023 ($4,703.20).
Carried.
b) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Bayview Memorial Park Cairn.
Motion No. HC231120-5
Moved by Walker, Seconded by Veenstra
It is recommended
1. That the verbal information presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re:
Bayview Memorial Park Cairn be received.
2. That the matter be brought back to a future Committee meeting after additional
research is done.
Carried.
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3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on November 20, 2023.
Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, November 20, 2023.
c) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Municipal Register - 53 Line 15 South.
Motion No. HC231120-6
Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended
1. That the information presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Municipal
Register - 53 Line 15 South be received.
2. That the Committee members review and bring back to a future meeting,
designation consideration, with the following information:
• Criteria set out in O. Reg. 9/06;
• Statement of cultural heritage value;
• List of the heritage attributes to be preserve .
Carried.
d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates.
Motion No. HC231120-7
Moved by Woodrow, Seconded It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior
Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates be received.
Carried.
6. Next Meeting Date:
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by Walker
January 15, 2024.
7. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. HC231120-8''
Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Veenstra
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Carried.
Councillor Richard Schell, Chair Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk
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4.a) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Doors Open Ontario 2024.
registrationNOW OPEN:
Community
Doors Open •
Hello - Bonjour - Boozhoo - She:kon - Kwe-kwe - Bonjou benvnu
When you host a Doors Open Ontario event in your community, you
encourage locals and visitors alike to discover your cultural and natural
heritage sites —for free. These events celebrate your community's
identity, generate volunteerism, build interest in Ontario's heritage and
drive cultural tourism and economic development opportunities.
In-person events should be held on a single day or over a weekend from April to October
2024. Participating sites must offer free admission to the public and can include museums,
places of worship, public, cultural or institutional buildings, private businesses, trails and
natural areas —and more.
In 2024, the provincewide theme will be adaptive reuse, showcasing heritage sites that
have been repurposed to best serve their communities, while retaining their heritage
attributes. Through the continued use and reuse of our historical structures, we realize
their contribution to the sustainability and the economic and cultural energy of our urban
and rural communities.
Please complete the online Registration form (under Host an event) to participate in
Doors Open Ontario 2024. Please review program information before doing so. The fee
structure is as follows:
• $1,000 plus HST should you register before January 31, 2024
• $1,500 plus HST after January 31
• Registration deadline is March 31, 2024
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your community's
participation in Doors Open Ontario.
Note: If you missed the webinar held on December 7, you can watch the
recording here (expires on December 18).
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4.a) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Doors Open Ontario 2024.
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4.b) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Bayview Memorial Park Cairn...
Verbal Matters
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T°w"shrp°f Procedural By-Law No. 2023-043
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Name: Catherine McCarroll
Item Number/Name: Bayview Memorial Park Cairn
Meeting Date: January 15, 2024
Motion No.:
Type of Meeting: ❑ Council ❑ Special Council
❑ Development Services Committee
❑ Accessibility Advisory Committee
X❑ Heritage Committee
❑ Human Resources Committee
Per Motion No. HC231120-5, Committee Member Dorothy Moore submitted the
attached correspondence to the Manager, Community Services.
Thank you to Committee Member Moore for her research and work on this matter.
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4.b) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re- Bayview Memorial Park Cairn...
Bayview Park 687 Lakeshore Rd E: This is a follow up of Roz's request for information on the Bayview
Memorial Park Cairn. I have talked to many old timers about the Cairn, and no one can tell me where
the stones came from.The Twsp is redesigning the front entrance to the park so this Cairn needs to be
moved and as you can see from my pictures the Cairn is in bad shape and the Twsp does not think that it
would survive a move. I asked Roz if the Heritage Committee could be involved in the new design of the
entrance and if possible, could maybe one stone be designed into their new vision. This may not happen
until 2025 but if the monument continues to deteriorate then it may have to be taken down sooner and
some of the stones and plaques stored until it then could be incorporated into the new design.
The Story of Oro Township Parks
IThis township is fortunate In having its southern boundary skirted by
Lake Slmooe and situated In the nort"ast corner is Bass Lake.These two
takes have attracted many permanent and summer residents until all the lake
shore property,and many subdivlslons extending to the Ridge Road,are now
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Memorial Park
About 7944 the counell reallsed 00 need for a park on Lake Slmcoe.On
June 5,1944 a oomml uae was farmed consisting of Reeve,Deputy Reeve and
(`leek,They Interviewed Mr George Kirkpatrirk who owned an area of land at
Braden,a bay,Mr Kirkpalflck agreed to donate some 01"en agres of land with
a frontage of B95 feet of sandy beach on Lake Slmcoe.
I This properly was to be known as Sayvlew Memorial Park,in honour of
those"a and girls of Ora township who served In the armed forces in World
'War n.A 5uitaWe cairn was erected by Alex Forbes of prillia,at the0ntranoe to
the park.This calm underwent extensive rapatrs in 19&4
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Improvements were made to these grounds.Two bath Ir es,a lunch
counter and small pavilion were erected by Richard Roe and M.'Y.illlcrap.On
July 27,1951 this park was afflc6a11y opened and dedicated together with the
cairn_
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Appendix B
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N—d HeHntQ,,s.-NuR F„l„-e Township of Oro-Medonte
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 687 Lakeshore Rd E Oro-Medonte
Period: 1944
Recorder Name: Dorothy Moore
Description: Park Land
Photographs: Front Facade ❑ Left Facade❑ Right Facade❑
Rear Facade ❑ Details❑ Setting ❑
Date:
Design of Physical Value
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique NIA I_. Unknown F No : Yes I
example of a particular
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique N/A r__ Unknown F No Yes i
or early example of a particular
material or method of
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or NIA Unknown I No f Yes F
unique structure because of the
merits of its design,
composition, craftsmanship or
details?
Does this structure N/A i_ Unknown I No f Yes t
demonstrate a high degree of
technical or scientific
achievement?
Notes:
Contextual Value
Continuity Does this structure contribute NIA f Unknown I No I Yes r
to the continuity or character
of the street, neighbourhood
or area?
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4.c) Dorothy Moore, Committee Member re: Request to Designate Bayview Me...
Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Contextual Value(Continued)
Setting Is the setting or orientation of N/A 1 Unknown [ No' Yes l�
the structure or landscaping
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical, N/A r- Unknown F No r_. Yes I,-
historical,functional or visual
link to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important N/A Unknown I No r Yes r
visual landmark within the:
❑ County;
■Township; or,
n neighbourhood?
Completeness Does this structure have N/A Unknown I No i_ Yes
other original outbuildings,
notable landscaping or
external features that
complete the site?
Notes:
Integrity
Site Does the structure occupy its N/A r_ Unknown f No[ - Yes
original site?
Note: if relocated, i.e.
relocated on its original site,
moved from another site,etc.
Alterations Does this building retain most N/A Unknown F- No r Yes
of its original materials and
design features?
Is this a notable structure due N/A Unknown Nor Yes
to sympathetic alterations that
have taken place over time?
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4.c) Dorothy Moore, Committee Member re: Request to Designate Bayview Me...
Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Integrity(Continued)
Condition Is this building in good N/A ry Unknown i No Yes i
condition?
Notes:
Historical or Associative Value&Significance
Does this property or structure have strong N/A I Unknown i No r Yes 1
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity,
organization or institution that is significant or
unique within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use N/A l Unknown i No Yes i=
significant?
Does this property meet the definition of a Unknown ' No[ Yes 1=
significant built heritage resource or cultural
heritage landscape, as identified in the
Provincial Policy Statement under the Ontario
Planning Act?
A property or structure valued for the
important contribution it makes to our
understanding of the history of a place,an
event, or a person.
George Kirpa#rick
Names of the Original Owners:
Notes:
This land of 11 acres with a frontage of 805 feet of sandy beach was donated in 1944 by George
Kirpatrick to honour of those boys and girls of Oro township who served in the armed forces in World War
11.A suitable cairn was ereted by Alex Forbes of Orilha,at the entrance to the park.
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4.c) Dorothy Moore, Committee Member re: Request to Designate Bayview Me...
Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Further Action/Follow Up
a Add to Heritage Register
■ High Priority for Designation
❑ Heritage District Potential
❑Additional Research Required
❑Additional Photographs Required Setting❑ All Facades❑ Details❑
❑ Request Permission to Access Property
Other:
General Comments
Date of Property Owner Notification:
Property Owner Name and Address: Twsp or Oro-Medonte
❑Additional Information Attached
Recommendation
Heritage Committee Recommendation Council Decision
F Add to Heritage Register Add to Heritage Register
1 No Action—Keep on File No Action—Keep on File
Date: Date:
Notice of Collection: Information on this form is collected for the purposes authorized
under the Municipal Act 2001, s. 8; in addition to heritage preservation, information
will be used to enhance municipal services being delivered to applicants or as the
applicant my require.All information is subject to the provisions of the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M56.Questions
about this notice of collection should be directed to the Clerk's office at 705-487-2171
Revised June 2019
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re- Location of Cemetery Signs.
Rugby Cemetery (1933 Old Barrie Road East)
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Location of Cemetery Signs.
Valley View Cemetery (1630 Line 13 North)
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Location of Cemetery Signs.
Abandoned Cemetery (East of 610 Old Barrie Road West)
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re- Location of Cemetery Signs.
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Location of Cemetery Signs.
Rugby Cemetery (1933 Old Barrie Road East)
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Location of Cemetery Signs.
Valley View Cemetery (1630 Line 13 North)
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Location of Cemetery Signs.
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4.d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Location of Cemetery Signs.
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4.e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Designations, Hawk...
Verbal Matters
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T°w"shrp°f Procedural By-Law No. 2023-043
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Name: Catherine McCarroll
Item Number/Name: Heritage Designations — Hawkestone Fire Hall Bell and 2379 Old
Barrie Road East
Meeting Date: January 15, 2024
Motion No.:
Type of Meeting: ❑ Council ❑ Special Council
❑ Development Services Committee
❑ Accessibility Advisory Committee
X❑ Heritage Committee
❑ Human Resources Committee
Heritage Designations — Hawkestone Fire Hall Bell and 2379 Old Barrie Road East
• Looking for help from the Committee to write the statement of cultural heritage value
and create the list of heritage attributes to be preserved.
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Appendix B
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Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 529 Line 11 North Oro-Medonte
Period:
Recorder Name: Dorothy Moore/Tracey McKillop
Description: Fire Bell
Photographs: Front Facade ❑ Left Facade ❑ Right Facade❑
Rear Facade ❑ Details❑Setting❑
Date:
Picture attached is of the bell.
Design of Physical Value
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique N/A I Unknown I No 1 _ Yes[
example of a particular
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique N/A r Unknown ` No F Yes r
or early example of a particular
material or method of
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or N/A 1 Unknown I No 1 Yes[
unique structure because of the
merits of its design,
composition, craftsmanship or
details?
Does this structure N/A I Unknown [ No 1 Yes r
demonstrate a high degree of
technical or scientific
achievement?
Notes:
Additional information included on separate page.
Contextual Value
Continuity Does this structure contribute N/A r Unknown F- No r Yes r
to the continuity or character
of the street, neighbourhood
or area?
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4.e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Designations, Hawk...
Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Contextual Value(Continued)
Setting Is the setting or orientation of N/A i Unknown I No' Yes
the structure or landscaping
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical, N/A F_ Unknown r No Yes r
historical,functional or visual
link to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important N/A Unknown No Yes i
visual landmark within the:
❑County;
■Township; or,
❑ neighbourhood?
Completeness Does this structure have N/A I Unknown ' No Yes
other original outbuildings,
notable landscaping or
external features that
complete the site?
Notes:
Additional information included on separate page.
Integrity
Site Does the structure occupy its N/A I Unknown I No iv Yes
original site?
Note: if relocated, i.e.
relocated on its original site,
moved from another site, etc.
Alterations Does this building retain most N/A Unknown I No [ - Yes F
of its original materials and
design features?
Is this a notable structure due N/A; Unknown i No 1- Yes
to sympathetic alterations that
have taken place over time?
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4.e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Designations, Hawk...
Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Integrity(Continued)
Condition Is this building in good N/A I Unknown i No! Yes is
condition?
Notes:
Additional information included on separate page.
Historical or Associative Value&Significance
Does this property or structure have strong N/A F Unknown ' No' Yes i
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity,
organization or institution that is significant or
unique within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use N/A Unknown i Nor Yes
significant?
Does this property meet the definition of a Unknown ' No[ Yes r
significant built heritage resource or cultural
heritage landscape, as identified in the
Provincial Policy Statement under the Ontario
Planning Act?
A property or structure valued for the
important contribution it makes to our
understanding of the history of a place,an
event, or a person.
Hawkestone Fire Brigade
Names of the Original Owners:
Notes:
Additional information included on separate page.
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4.e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Designations, Hawk...
Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Further Action/Follow Up
❑Add to Heritage Register
■ High Priority for Designation
❑ Heritage District Potential
❑Additional Research Required
❑Additional Photographs Required Setting ❑ All Facades❑ Details❑
❑ Request Permission to Access Property
Other:
General Comments
This bell is of historical value because it was such a valuable asset to the village of
Hawkestone throughout the years. Additional information attached on separate page.
Date of Property Owner Notification: September 2023
Property Owner Name and Address: Twsp of Oro-Medonte
❑Additional Information Attached
Fire Bell has recently moved to the new location of the new fire hall at 529 Line 11 North Oro-Medonte.
Recommendation
Heritage Committee Recommendation Council Decision
Add to Heritage Register I Add to Heritage Register
No Action—Keep on File I No Action—Keep on File
Date: Oct 15 2023 Date:
Notice of Collection: Information on this form is collected for the purposes authorized
under the Municipal Act 2001, s. 8; in addition to heritage preservation, information
will be used to enhance municipal services being delivered to applicants or as the
applicant my require.All information is subject to the provisions of the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M56.Questions
about this notice of collection should be directed to the Clerk's office at 705-487-2171
Revised June 2019
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FIRE BRIGADE& HALL BELL
The fire bell that was originally on Metcalf Hall where the Fire (Bucket) Brigade's equipment
was kept on the premises. When the building was torn down the bell was mounted on Joslin's
Blacksmith Shop. When Mrs.Joslin sold the Shop in 1953, the bell was put in storage. There
seems to be no timeline as to how long it was in storage and where it went into storage, but at
some point the bell was put on the Bell Tower at the Cedar Brook entrance of the Hawkestone
Park. In 1972, the Hawkestone Fire Hall was built, and the bell was moved there.
There is a photo of the Metcalf Hall from 1910 and the bell is not on the roof at that time, but in a
photo from 1927 the bell is there.
**Story of Oro 1972: Fire Protection - Fire Fighting equipment in earlier days was a collection
of fire pails and a few ladders. These were stored at Metcalf;s Hall.There was a fire bell on the
roof. When Robert Kendall had the hall taken down, the bell and equipment were taken to the
blacksmith shop. In 1951 an attempt was made to organize a fire brigade which had James
Hurst as chief and twelve volunteers. This soon became inactive, and it was not until 1967 that
the village trustees authorized the formation of the Hawkestone Fire Department and a
Volunteer firefighters' Association with Tim Jermey as chief, a deputy,two captains and six
firefighters.
Protection was to be extended beyond the village limits and compensated by a mill rate to be
established by the township. A fire truck, water tank and hose were bought and a small building
was moved to a site near the hall to house the truck. In 1968,the brigade made an application
to become part of the Simcoe County Mutual Aid. The Hawkestone area was extended to meet
Shanty Bay and Gurthie areas to the west, Rugby to the north and Orillia to the east.
In 1971 Oro Township was organized as a Fire Area. The Hawkestone Brigade became part of this
area. The old fire bell had its own small tower on the west side of Main St. A new fire hall was
built in 1972 on property immediately north of the railroad - with frontage on main Street. (Pt. Lot 23,
Conc. 12)
Notes from Village Trustee Events from 1931-71
**1931-Alex Fletcher to act as Fire chief.
**1946- $3. Was paid to Mrs.Joslin for rent for fire bell on shop.
**1949- Mrs.Joslin requested that the bell be removed.
**1953 - Mrs.Joslin sold the garage. The fire bell &fire equipment were removed. The fire bell was put
into storage.
**1951-The Fire Brigade: -James Hurst as chief. Brigade members were:
Gordon Joslin, Ellis Leigh, Jack Leigh, Irwin Westington, Cecil Richardson, Harvey Kendall, Vic
Bell, Archie McMillan, Bill Anderson, Mickey Wilson, Clark Crawford, Earl Davies.
**1967- Railway signals were installed, fire truck purchased from Crown Asset Corp. The Village
The garage moved to the North side of Community Hall for the fire truck. The entrance was paved. by
June of that year the Fire Brigade was established, led by Chief Tim Jermey. Hawkestone Volunteer
Assoc.
Orillia Packet &Times - Canada flag and bicentennial flags were dedicated and raised at the
Fire Hall. Thanks was given to the Women's Institute members for spearheading this project
and for purchasing the bicentennial flag by Chief Tim Jermey
**1969-Tanker truck purchased.
**1972 -Orillia Packet &Times - Hawkestone Fire Hall was officially opened with Oro Township
Reeve Allan McLean cutting the ribbon with Fire Chief John Hare looking on.
** 2023 The Hawkestone Fire Hall was closed, and a new hall was built at 529 Line 11 North Oro-
Medonte and the fire bell is on display at the location.
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4.e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Designations, Hawk...
April 16, 1910, newspaper clipping: Fire broke out in the store of Leigh Bros. last night and
completely destroyed the contents of store and dwelling, then spread to the house of Christie
McKay, destroying the house and contents. It was only stopped in its chase up Main Street by
the efforts of the local fire brigade. The store and dwelling were owned by H.A Adams and valued at
$3,0 00 with only small insurance. The stock which belonged to Leigh Bros. was valued at$3,500, which
was partly covered by insurance. Miss McKays house and contents valued at$1,500 with no insurance.
The fire was supposed to have been caused by the furnace.
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Prom E-ithuT Air-, Township of Oro-Medonte
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address: 2379 Old Barrie Road East,Oro-Medonte,ON.LOL 1TO
Period-, 1856-1860
Recorder Name: Dorothy Moore/Sarah McEwen
Description:
Photographs: Front Facade o Left Facade ❑ Right Facade❑
Rear Facade ❑ Details ❑ Setting❑
Date:
Winter 2017
Design of Physical Value
Style Is this a notable, rare or unique N/A I Unknown l No Yes
example of a particular
architectural style or type?
Construction Is this a notable, rare, unique N/A F Unknown f No Yes
or early example of a particular
material or method of
construction?
Design Is this a particularly attractive or N/A F Unknown I No i Yes l .
unique structure because of the
merits of its design,
composition,craftsmanship or
details?
Does this structure N/A i Unknown [ No f- Yes i
demonstrate a high degree of
technical or scientific
achievement?
Notes:
The interior arrangement,finish,craftsmanship andlor detail are very noteworthy. I he Z 11Z story house Is high quality fieldstone.It has 9 foot ceilings and load-bearing wall
approximately 30'thick.Marty of the windows are original frames and panes.The front-facing fiedlstane facade features cut stone and high quality craftsmanship The
architectural style is atylpical for this area,perhaps a combination of New England and Scottish styes of the period.Original tongue and groove pine plank floors are in place in
the majority of the house,supported by log limbers at ground near level and rough Sawn floor joists on the utrpertevels,The attic.of is framed using round pole logs and
original wide trmper planking,
Contextual Value
Continuity Does this structure contribute N/A f Unknown r No F Yes
to the continuity or character
of the street, neighbourhood
or area?
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Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Contextual Value (Continued)
Setting Is the setting or orientation of N/A 1 Unknown I No Yes
the structure or landscaping
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical, N/A r- Unknown( No r- Yes F--"
historical,functional or visual
link to its surroundings?
Landmark Is this a particularly important N/A� Unknown i No Yes
visual landmark within the:
❑ County;
■Township; or,
❑ neighbourhood?
Completeness Does this structure have NIA i Unknown I No[-_ Yes F
other original outbuildings,
notable landscaping or
external features that
complete the site?
Notes:
The rare fieldstone that this house was made from makes it a vusual landmark to the
area.
Integrity
Site Does the structure occupy its N/A f Unknown F_ Nor Yes r
original site?
Note: if relocated, i.e.
relocated on its original site,
moved from another site,etc.
Alterations Does this building retain most N/A I Unknown r No Yes r
of its original materials and
design features?
Is this a notable structure due NIA r- Unknown I No I Yes
to sympathetic alterations that
have taken place over time?
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Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Integrity(Continued)
Condition Is this building in good NIA I Unknown 1 No I Yes r,
condition?
Notes:
The interior arrangement,finish,craftsmanship and/on detail are very noteworthy.The 2 1l2 story house is high quality fieldstone.It has 9 foot ceilings and toad=bearing well
approximately 37 thick.Many of the windows are original frames and panes.The front-facing fielstone facade teawres cut stone and nigh quality craftsmanship The
architectural style is atylptcal for this area,perhaps a combination of New England and Scottish styes of the penod,Original tongue and groove pine plank floors are in place in
the majonty ti of the house,supported by lot, mbers at ground floor 1-1 and rough Sawn 6borjoists on the upper levels.The attic cast is framed using round pole logs and
anginal wide limper planking.
Historical or Associative Value&Significance
Does this property or structure have strong NIA i Unknown I No F_ Yes _
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity,
organization or institution that is significant or
unique within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use N/A I Unknown F No I Yes
significant?
Does this property meet the definition of a Unknown I No I Yes
significant built heritage resource or cultural
heritage landscape, as identified in the
Provincial Policy Statement under the Ontario
Planning Act?
A property or structure valued for the
important contribution it makes to our
understanding of the history of a place,an
event, or a person,
John Mills
Names of the Original Owners:
Notes:
In 1832 the property was willed to John Marshall by his brother-In-law John Mills.John Marshall was tax
collector and assessor for a number of years for the Township of Oro.The house remained in the
Marshall name until 1966 when it was bought by Joanna and Peter McEwen and is now owned by their
daughter Sarah McEwen in 2023.
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Township of Oro-Medonte Appendix B
Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Further Action/Follow Up
❑Add to Heritage Register
■ High Priority for Designation
❑ Heritage District Potential
❑Additional Research Required
❑Additional Photographs Required Setting ❑ All Facades❑ Details ❑
❑ Request Permission to Access Property
This is truly a heritage home built in the 1856-1860 time frame. It is in amazing condition with
Other: all owners having taken pride in this home and to keep it in it's originalitly.
General Comments
The rare fieldstone that this house was made from makes it a vusual landmark to the
area.
Date of Property Owner Notification: Sarah McEwen
Property Owner Name and Address: 2379 Old Barrie Road East,Oro-Medonte ON LOL 1T0
❑Additional Information Attached
This home has always,and still is a pride to the owners as it shows in the care and up keep of the home and
property to this date.
Recommendation
Heritage Committee Recommendation Council Decision
Add to Heritage Register r Add to Heritage Register
No Action—Keep on File i No Action—Keep on File
Date: Oct. 15 2023 Date:
Notice of Collection: Information on this form is collected for the purposes authorized
under the Municipal Act 2001, s. 8; in addition to heritage preservation, information
will be used to enhance municipal services being delivered to applicants or as the
applicant my require.All information is subject to the provisions of the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990,c M56. Questions
about this notice of collection should be directed to the Clerk's office at 705-487-2171
Revised June 2019
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4.e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Designations, Hawk...
Heritage Designation Evaluation
List of items to be researched when evaluating a property for heritage designation:
Staff to Provide (noted with an I
• Name of the property (if applicable), for example: hall or church name*
• Address*
• Legal description*
• Use (original and current) — For example: residential, institutional, commercial.
• Size of the property*
• Description of the property and any building(s) or structure(s) on the property:
o Date of construction*
Evaluator to Determine
• Description of the building(s) or structure(s) on the property:
o Architectural style
o Construction methods/materials
■ Original materials?
o Description of any alterations/renovations that have been made to the
structure(s)/building(s).
o Structural condition (in good repair or deteriorating)
• Current and historic maps and aerial imagery identifying the buildings/structures
on the property.
• Evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06
o Design or physical value — Describe the design or physical value, then
assess it against the following criteria for determining cultural heritage
value or interest (O. Reg 9/06):
■ The property has design value or physical value because it is a
rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type,
expression, material or construction method.
■ The property has design value or physical value because it displays
a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit.
■ The property has design value or physical value because it
demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement.
o Historical or associative value — Describe the historical or associative
value, then assess it against the following criteria for determining cultural
heritage value or interest (O. Reg 9/06):
■ The property has historical value or associative value because it
has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity,
organization or institution that is significant to a community.
■ The property has historical value or associative value because it
yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to
an understanding of a community or culture.
■ The property has historical value or associative value because it
demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist,
builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community.
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o Contextual value — Describe the contextual value, then assess it against
the following criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest (O.
Reg 9/06):
■ The property has contextual value because it is important in
defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area.
■ The property has contextual value because it is physically,
functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings.
■ The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. O.
Reg. 569/22, s. 1.
• Statement of cultural heritage value.
o A few paragraphs summarizing the evaluation under Ontario Regulation
9/06 and explaining how the property has design or physical value,
historical or associative value; and/or, contextual value.
• List of heritage attributes to be preserved.
o Provide a list of all the heritage attributes to be preserved.
o Consult with the property owners to ensure that they are ok with the list,
knowing that if they want to replace or make any alterations to the heritage
attributes that they will have to obtain approval from the Heritage
Committee and Council.
• Photos:
o Photos of all the sides of the building(s) and structure(s) on the property
(do not enter the property without the property owner's permission).
o Photos of each heritage attribute to be designated.
o Staff will coordinate a site visit with the property owners.*
• Sources: Include a list of all the sources of information that were referenced to
complete the research.
Sources of information:
• Simcoe County Archives
• Property Assessment Rolls
• Building Permits
• Simcoe Land Registry
• Property Owners
• Maps (historic and current)
• Aerial imagery (historic and current) - Simcoe County Maps
• Surveys
• Google Street View
• Township's heritage books
• Site visit (photos) — Permission to be obtained from property owner before
going on their property. Verbal is fine. Ensure you record the name of the
person who gave permission.
• Census records
• Newspaper articles
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Infinity Performing Arts Studio PRESENTS Lost Heroes of Oro
February 23&24,2024
Georgian Theatre,I Georgian Dr Bldg C Barrie,ON,L4M 6JB
'The Lost Heroes of Oro"is an immersive namauve that transports you through the historical events of the 170N-1 B{10s,shedding light on a
signifcant chapter of Canada's past:slavery.At its heart,the story revolves around one of Canada's Black heroes,Richard Pierpoint,and the
profound connection between his joumey and me African Methodist Episcopal Church nestled in Oro-McWnte.
Through song,drama and dance,this captivating tale reaches back to the African continent,offering a glimpse into the remarkable life of
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