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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-07-29, Page 22THE ELLIOTT HOUSE- (51 St. David Street) has been recommended for architectural and historical reasons. Louis Elliott arrived in Goderich about 1856. building his original house shortly afterward. Having an academic background, he began teaching. Years later he gave up teaching to become one of the town's foremost blacksmiths. The house appears to have been built In two sections. The first piece of construction stands as one of the few Neo -Classic buildings in Goderich. Modest In size, but a clearly detailed gabled roof and Dave returns, Indicate its style. The rare feature of two half -round arch windows stand prominently on the front fecade. The second section was built with o picturesque taste, with central gable and gothic hood ornamenting the entrance. THE SAMUEL PLATT HOUSE has been recommended for designation fair historical and ar- chitectural'reasons. Mr. Platt had the house built on Victoria Street North in 1865. Built of buff brick, there is a finely tooled foundation beneath this house. Above the foundation is a prime example of the Ver- nacular Georgian structure that was so common to On- tario in the mid 19th Century. With a flamboyant choice and placement of design features, it stands bravely in its environment. There is a little gable, pointed arched. four pane window, and a segmental arch that caps french doors on the second storey. A decorative string course ornaments the two principal facades, west and` south. NUMBER 33 MONTREAL STREET has been recommondird for designation for architectural reasons. The building is rectangular, with a nine bay front and o central door. The entrance is celebrated In the usual local manner of rectangular Tights but, as a mature Georgian design, Is not overly elaborate. In- ternal symmetry is evident window and chimney placement, the latter incorporated in parapets which define the gable ends. A further attraction of this building is that, although there are a number of homes of this period within Goderich, most are concerned with vertical lines (I.e. exaggeration of height). 33 Montreal Street amongst these, is outstanding, showing horizontal proportion. In this case, the win- dows aro spaced further apart as they approach the outer edges of the building. THE ROBERT GIBBONS HOUSE Ise Picton Street) is recommended for historical and architectural reasons. The Gibbons Irouse•ls a cubic Georgian struc- ture. It Is constructed. of cut stone, to tapering thickness from 3 ft. at the base to 11/2 ft. at the second covered en Clue interior by split loth and piaster. Cutlocally, the dressed stone on the front facade comes from the Maitland River. The front facade has been restored to its original appearance. Other details includes three of'r`four symmetrically placed chimneys on a square, low hipped roof; six over six windows and a front door with side and transom lights. served on the Clerk within thirty days of the MI' eyf PAGE 6A--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29,1981 NNW War ani( ,4111, Last Wednesday, an Owen Sound group called Clowning Around entertained children in Harbour Park with several acts, including this juggler. (Photo by Cath Wooden) Art exhibited landscapes and natural subjects in many different mediums are the themes of the group exhibition of area artists now on display at the art gallery of the Blyth Cen- tre for the Arts. The exhibi- tion runs until August 29 at Blyth Memorial Hall and is open to the public free of charge, from Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exhibition is an invita- tional show of the work of seven local artists. • Jo Manning, a printmaker who has exhibited in several international shows, is ex- hibiting ahibiting examples of her in- tricately etched landscapes. Ms. Manning 'lives part of each year near Londesboro. Jack McLaren of Bee - miller who has been painting for • over 60 years, is represented by several oils in the style of the Group of Seven. Barbara Fox who is cur- rently living. near Belgrave, has lyrical landscapes in water colours on display. Naturalist William Creighton of Lucknow, reflects his profession in his art with landscapes and natural subjects done in watercolours. Goderich artist Leda McAllister repeats the natural theme of oils of grasses and woodland scenes. Mona Mulhern injects a note of whimsy and fantasy in her interpretations in graphite and coloured pen- cil. Ron Wacker of Blyth is represented by two acrylics on paper and an oil of scenes from the area. 1! you re NEW IN 'TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the 41cOme ago hoste:sat S24-761 You'll be glad you did Spinners nd Weavers Guild has exciting rneetin : s The year 1981 -has-been an exciting year so far for the Huron Tract Spinners and Weavers Guild. Several new members have joined and each month's program has been in the charge of a dif- ferent group of two or three members, :giving everyone a chance to make a contribu- tion to a varied and in- teresting program. Highlights of these first six months include the puchase of a. table loom which can be rented by members foe workshops. A workshop is set for September 12 to learn = the techniques of weaving on such articles as barnboard, wicker, cardboard, etc. with instructor, Joyce Ruanney of Gormley, -Ontario. ' • The August meeting is to ha bola at the farm of John Kerr-near-Brussels-onSatur- day , August 15 and will take the form of a "Dye -in". Ruth Knight of Goderich has volunteered.to weave on one of the old looms in the Huron County Museum,. for Tiger Dunlop pays in August. Georgina Mils of Listowel has volunteered to spinat the Point Farms Park Pioneer Days, also in August. At the March meeting,, Pat Lee of Goderich showed slides of the 1980 Guild ex- hibition held at Benmiller while Ruthann Smith, also of Goderich, modelled and discussed the making of a jacket she had woven after first spinning the yarn, dye- ing- her patterend yarn with onion skins and weaving and assembling, showing a neat way of joining the sections. The April meeting was in the charge of Jane .IClages and Sharon Fitzjames of Goderich. It featured a display of the member's winter projects with Jane 'demonstrating . several frame loom techniques and Sharon leading a discussion on the best way to weave a new seat for a chair she had. Toni Vos of Blyt, presi- dent of the Guild,, well - experienced in weaving jackets, showed various methods of finishing, demonstrating a number of bindings and giving the mem latter. -Georgina Huls, an -e ex- perienced spinner, discussed dyeing with various kitchen products such as tunnel*, blueberries, etc., an idea which she had from -a new Canadian craft magazine. The June meeting was in - charge of the Ripley members and was a- joint meeting with the Ripley area spinning group held at the home of Wilma Sutton. She and Alma Gillies had ar- ranged a sheep shearing for their program, . Evelyn Hardy and Sharon Brown of Goderich took the July meeting with the topic "children's weaving". Such methods as "God's eyes" s and weaving on loom.usine drinking straws, styrofoam. meat trays, cardboard circles and metal circles were displayed and members were given a chance to try some of the methods. Children's basketry -.was also shown. Sharon showed an overshot weaving 4he had done for an antique radio her husband had refinished and modelled several woven jackets. The meeting closed with slides and a talk of weaving highlights on a trip through the New England States and New Jersey taken • by Evelyn. The Guild expects to take part. in the Ripley Fa11. Fair and the Van Egmond Ciderfest in September and their own third annual ex- hibition at Benmiller is November 7 and 8. H,S. FORD CO. Overheemld DOW'S Soles & Service * RESIDENTIAL * INDUSTRIAL * CONIMEIECIAL' ELECTRIC OPERATORS PHONE: 524-4198 GODERICH :`°.'°"" BUSINESS DIRECTORY New play about marriage opens at Blyth Festival What happens when you change all the ground rules after 40 years of wedded bliss? The Tomorrow Box by Anne Chislett, which opened July 28 at the Blyth Summer Festival, tries to answer that question. The Tomorrow Box runs .in repertory until August 21 and tickets are available by calling 523-9300 or 523-9225. The Tomorrow Box tells the story of a middle-aged farm wife who discovers that she doesn't really want to retire to Florida with her husband. The situation is complicated by the jux- taposition of two generations of marriage — her son and daughter-in-law are trying to work out the difficulties of a "modern" marriage in a rural setting. To the con- sternation of her son and husband, but with her daughter-in-law as a cheer- ing section, farm wife and mother, Maureen Cooper decides to strike out on her own. The story of her deci- sion and the confusion it causes in the family is full of funny and warm incidents and is sure to bring a smile of recognition to many faces. The Tomorrow Box of the title refers to the surprise packages that one can buy at an auction — the ones ,that you buy toddy and find out what's in them tomorrow. In the play, everyone finds out that their own marriages hold 'more surprises than they had bargained for. However, truelove wins out in the end, and everyone lives happily ever after — at least for a little while. • The play is • written by Anne Chislett, author of the first of the Blyth season, Quiet in the Land. Quiet in the Land, the story of an Amish community near Kit- chener, is selling out every performance given. The Tomorrow Box is directed by Janet Amos, ar- tistic director of the Festival and stars Anne Anglin, Diana Belshaw, Layne'Col- eman, Dean Hawes and Kate Trotter. The play was pro- duced this spring at Mon- treal's Centaur Theatre, where it played -to sold -out house,_ and enthusiastic reviews in an extended run. Miss Belshaw and Miss Trot- ter will be recreating ' the roles they first played in the Montreal production. The play opens July 28 at Blyth Memorial Hall and runs in repertory with Love or Money and Fire on Ice un- til August 21. Information and reservations are available by calling (519) 523-9300 or 523-9225. D.B. Palmer Doctor of Chiropractic 73 Montreal St. Queen St. 524-4555 523-9321 Bklb Ronald L. McDonald CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 47 CHURCH ST., 524-6253 Godsrish, Ontario TOWN OF GODERICH NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE HERITAGE BUILDINGS In the matter of The Ontario Heritage Act, 1974, S.O. Chapter 122, And in the matter of the lands and premises set out below, in the Province of Ontario:. Notice of Intention to Designate. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich, on the 13th day of July. 1981 decided to designate the lands and buildings, set out below as a property of historical value in interest under the Ontario Heritage Act 1974, S.O. Chapter 122. Short statement of The Reasons for the Proposed Designation: THE GRIFFIN HOUSE (133 St. George's Crescent) has been proposed for designation for ar- chitectural reasons. The home 1s a fine example of the popular asymmetrical plan Gothic Revival house of the 1850s through ills. In this case the plan is a T formation. Timber construction 1s sheathed by ashlar imitation stone block. Other fine wood details .include an in- tricate bargeboard at gable ends, a decorative cornice around the top of the bay window. adorned by a decorative railing. Most of the remaining windows have a pedimentry treatment. The familiar pattern of rectangular side and transom lights grace the entran- ceway. In fine condition. inside and out. this house is worthy of historical designation. THE VICTORIA STREET UNITED CHURCH has been referred for historical designation for architectural reasons. It is a rectangular building in plan, having two opposing able dormers around the altar. Its construc- tion onstructtion Is of natural stone foundation progressing to a light coloured brick bearing walls. The main facade. using complex proportions and roof slope, gives the rectangular building en apparent asymmetrical plan. This three -plane facade and sides are rich in corbelling (decorative brickwork). Brick surrounds cap the tall pointed arch windows. Also, there are full circular surrounds about delicate circular vents that are situated at each of the four axes. The original wooden doors form an important port of the front design, en - framed In a gothic archway. THE GALT HOUSE (35 Nelson Street) has been proposed for designation for architectural and historical reasons. The original red brick house was built in 1855 for Mr. Alex ModCId, a newly settled Reverend. John Galt returned to Goderich in 1899 and lived In the house for 40 years. The structure Is quite Georgian with some interesting features that are not commoniy.Afound together. The doorway has a classical enfromement by, using pilasters which frame rec- tangular side and transom lights. There is also a frieze using a decorative motif to create emphasis beneath a deep soffit. Above is a typical hipped roof with sym- metrical chimneys. The interior and exterior of this decorative Georgian house are, in general, extremely well preserved. THE GARVEY HOUSE (97 St. Patrick Street) has architectural and historical merit that makes It doser& wing of historical designation. Built In 1850, it k one of the older properties being considered in this notice. It is else one of the older examples e4 the Gathic/Pls- turesque Influences in the area. The house is construc- ted of soft red brick bearing walls which hove been covered with concrete 'formed block' an the exterior. A sharply pitched center gable is ornamented with detailed bargeboord. The original windows of the house are four over four with peculiar meorrements. 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