Village Squire, 1978-11, Page 3Th e
Chr1stms
Store
Brass, Books,
Crystal, Cards,
Candles, Christmas decorations,
Dolls, Dansk cookware,
Franciscan tableware, Flowers,
Framed art, Glassware,
Mugs, Monogramming,
Pewter, Placemats,
Ribbons, Soaps,
Sheets, Stationers,
Towels, Tablecloths,
Tea, Tree skirts,
W reaths,
& so much more
you'll have to see
for yourself
UP FRONT
Western Ontario is full of old buildings, many in a less than
glamourous state. To some people this is a tragedy which calls
for tearing down the old buildings and replacing them with new
steel. concrete and glass models. To others it is an opportunity:
an opportunity to come up with new uses for old buildings
without destroying the architecture of the past.
This month we take a look at some of the buildings that are
getting new uses in Western Ontario and some of the people
involved recycling the buildings. The focal point of this
movement at the present moment is Stratford's Festival Square,
an imaginative use for the once -threatened heart of the city. The
man in charge of the rebirth is Embro-native Glen Wood. We
take a look at both the project and the man behind it.
Equally stunning things have been done in Benmiller where an
entire village is being recycled for new uses by Peter J. Ivey and
his Benmiller Inns project.. We've featured articles on the
development before. particularly the original Inn but this month
.:e take a look at the fabulous conversion of the old grist mill to a
high-class inn.
Whether it's restoring buildings to their original beauty or
recycling them for modern uses. the Goderich architectural firm
of Hill and Borgal are among the leaders in the group dedicated
to preserving the architecture of yesterday. Frances Barrick
talked with the two men in charge of the company.
Even our theatre column this month involves an element of
nev: uses in old buildings. Although Theatre London is virtually a
new building as it reopens this November, the building is
centred around the beautiful old proscenium arch of the old
Grand theatre and the feeling continues in the building. We take,
a look at the building. and at the program for the next season.
Traditions are also popular these days inside the home as
George and Margaret Severn have found out in their little shop
in Exeter called The Feather Tick. The old look is new in
decorating ideas for the home.
And there's so much more in this month's issue from a profile
of a great contributor to the sport of harness racing. Gordon
Fa‘. m of Mitchell to our dining column.
COVER: Interior pictures of Festival Square, Stratford.
CONTENTS
Festival Square 3
Glen Wood 8
The River Mill 13
Feather Tick 19
Business 34
Theatre 37
Sport 42
Diary 48
Dining Information 50
P.S 56
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