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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-06, Page 9A1)VERTLSTI\1C7 FFAT1JRF Times -Advocate, December 6,1995 Page 9 Phase 1 of project nearly completed Council chambers and municipal offices moving into the newly renovated Olde Town Hall EXETER - The Olde Town Hall has been transformed from a build- ing close to demolition in 1974 to one of Exeter's architectural focal points. After renovations and the construction of an addition, the 108 -year-old town hall has found •new life in the 90's by housing the municipal offices and council chambers. Architect Terry Markevitz de- signed the renovations allowing for future expansion of the civic area and attempted to maintain the his- torical integrity of the hall. Much of the original woodwork, floors and windows were refurbished and the interior colors reflect the his- toric period the hall dates back to. According to Mayor Ben Hoo- genboom, the project has been com- pleted within its budget. The fur- nishings however, were not included in this budget and ran nearly 70 per cenTover the allocat- ed reserve funds. The renovation project for the hall was put in motion in April, 1993 and the first phase of the re- juvenation of the corner was given the go-ahead in July, 1994 by a 5-4 council vote, broken by former Mayor Bruce Shaw. An October 1994 telephone poll conducted by the T -A contacted 60 homes asking, "Do you support town council's plans to renovate the Olde Town Hall into a new mu- nicipal office and library complex?" The results of the poll indicated 57 per cent of those polled were in fa- vor of the project while 30 per cent were opposed and 13 per cent un- decided. The corner committee is con- cerned not only the town hall but also the library and former police station. Completion of Olde Town Hall renovations wind up Phase 1 of the town square project. Phase 11, dealing with the public library, is currently in the planning stages. Hoogenboom said although en- gineer reports indicate the building is in good structural condition, the biggest concern is accessibility but council anticipates the province will give municipalities flexibility regarding making all public build- ings accessible. Council also hopes funding will be available for a centennial library project. Comer Committee member Joe Rider, at left and Mayor Ben Hoogenboom accept a gift from Shirley Perry of two Exeter scenic paintings. Above, Mike Brintnell of Mike's Signs puts the fin- ishing touches on the town crest that will be displayed in council chambers. The new Olde Town Hall is one of Exeter's architectural focal points. THE FIRMS BELOW ARE HAPPY TO HAVE HADA PART IN CREATING THIS EXCELLENT COMMUNITY BUILDING We uelie tie pleased to lttaue Geest chadess ad ate Qlerzeeial eciabracirm 004 the 4esto4aIiion and addition on yowl 0Ide Town dial" 111..41111.W McKAY CONSTRUCTION LTD. PAUL BENDER General Contractors KEITH McKAY P.O. 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(905) 578-6277 Fax (905) 578-7298 Maar Best Wishes on your official opening We were very happy to have done the excavating and supplied the sand and gravel Job too big or too small" Office & Shop erner 482-9926 CONTRACTING LTD. RR3 Clinton Res. 482-9212 CONGRATULATIONS We were very proud to have done the painting for your lovely Olde Town Hall M&M PAINTING Exeter 235-1701 Congratulations on the restoration and addition to the Olde Town Hall. McCANN REDI MIX 237-3647 235-0338 Best Wishes on the official opening of the Olde Town Hall We were very pleased to have been chosen to do the plumbing, heating and ventilation for this fine project. Plumbing & Heating Crediton 2344381 %laght Limited Fax 234-6717 I Congratulations Exeter on the official opening of the Olde Town Hall. I was happy to choose the color scheme and supply and install all the window treatments Louise's Zlnique Interiors 436 MAIN ST. S. EXETER 235-4086 Specializing in window treatments and accessories • Wallpaper • Benjamin Moore paints Mora PAINTS Best Wishes on your official opening We were very happy to have done the drywall, petitions, and acoustics WESTMINSTER ACOUSTICS 677 Consortium Court London, Ont. (519) 685-2400 Congratulations on your official opening of your lovely Olde Town Hall Engineered wood roof and floor systems RR1ST. PAULS, ONTARIO NOK IVO Phone 519.271.1104 Fax 519-271-3163 JAC ITSON ENG 0 TRUSS COMP. STRATFORD Congratulations on the restoration and addition of your Olde Town Hall We were very pleased to have done the concrete forming H&L FORMING RR2 Grand Bend 243-3095