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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-11-08, Page 10PAGE 10 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1973 Groups suggests use for jail (from Goderich Signal Star) The Huron County Branch of the Architectural Conserv- ancy of Ontario (A.C.0) has given final approval to a prop- osal for future use of the form- er Huron County Jail. That proposal has been filed with the Town of Goderich. The A.C,O.'s suggestion calls for a "multiple use tourist attraction." It noted that the "very architecture and age of the building alone lend it much value for such a proposal, as does its original use, and these combined with a number of attractions we propose adding to the building, could make a self sustaining future for the historic structure." The A.C. 0 brief then goes on to discuss the proposal in detail under the topics of "the proposal itself, the economics and the administration of the project." It suggests that the entrance corridor because of its very shape, with long unbroken walls could serve "ideally as a gall- ery in which could be displayed paintings, newspaper clippings and photographs of or about the jail and its history." "Such a display, located in this way, would serve as an ideal introduction to what the visitor was about to see through- out the remainder of the build- ing, " the proposal said. "One section of the cell blocks, " the proposal suggests "might be set aside for the museum of penology suggestion which was brought up when a new use for the jail was first discussed some time ago." "We understand help is available for this project from V r VARNA U,C,W. Mrs. Ralph Stephenson wel- comed the ladies of the Bruce - field, Kippen and Goshen UCW groups who joined with Varna UCW in a thankoffering meeting last Thursday night in the United Church. Mrs. Gordon Hill, who was in charge of devotions, chose as the theme "Happiness" and opened the meeting with the hymn "Happy is the home where God is there." Following this, Mrs. Bev Hill read the scripture and a poem "Peace." The offering was taken up by Mrs. Gordon Johnston and Mrs. Ivan McClymont and dedicated by Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Campbell of Seaforth favoured with a duet, "Snowbird," Mrs. William Dowson then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Margaret Whyte of Sea - forth, who told a little about "Crossroads" and showed slides taken by her daughter, Miss Margie Whyte, on. some of her experiences in the Phillipines while on the crossroad program. Mrs. Town send and Mrs. Campbell again favoured with another duet. Mrs. Stephenson announced that Goshen UCW had extended an invitation to Varna UCW to attend their meeting on November 15 at Goshe. Following this all ass- embled in the basement where lunch was served. A Remembrance Day Service will be held in the United Church next Sunday morning with the pastor, Rev. Murdock Morrison, in charge. Sidney Brown, of Willowdale, visited friends here last week. the Provincial Government in terms of exhibits, if not in terms of finances, and such offers should be followed up witl a view to offering as much variety in displays as possible to prospective visitors, " the proposal said. The former court room on the third floor would provide ideal space for an arts and/or crafts gallery in which to dis- play the work of local and reg- ional artists, the A,C.O. suggested. The proposal also suggests that "if financing could be arranged the room would be well suited to refurbishing as it . was when court and Huron County Council met there dur- ing the 1800's. The A. C. 0, proposal noted that the courtyards have a]ready proven they can be put to use- ful service, at least in the case of the larger one, where out- door theatre for Goderich had its debut and met with consid-' erabl'; success. "Other courtyards, " the proposal noted, "might be pressed into service as outdoor tea gardens, a playground for youngsters whose parents night be involved with other activit- ies in the structure, an outdoor art or similar display area and so on." "We should not lose sight of the fact that the former govern- menor's mansion, which now houses the Children's Aid Soc- iety, is part of the jail and with new facilities for the C.A. S. will become available for new uses as well, " the proposal said. It then went on to suggest the most ideal use for the man- sion would be a refurbishing project which would outfit the home in the period of the early 1900's when it was in use as originally intended, The A, C.O. also suggests in the proposal that parts of the mansion could be used to house „ the Huron County Archives where they would be readily available and "housed in a library which itself is of historic importance." "Portions of the mansion are also suitable for use as meet ing areas for any group or organ. izations in Goderich who n ow find it difficult at times to loc- ate meeting places, " the prop- osal noted. The A, C. O. said in their brief that a great deal of fin- ancing could be realized throug] the various governrnent grants now available to i ndividuals groups, organizations and municipalities. "Staff to man the project could be hired under Opportun- ities for Youth or Local Initiat- ive Programs, " the A. C. 0. suggests. "Similarly staff to undertake the necessary renova- tions might be hired in this way, ' "Funds to cover the materials needed however, and the eng- ineering studies necessary, seem to be another question, " the ACO admits. To operate the facility under such a multi-purpose system the A, C. O, suggests in their brief that it be managed as a public operation by a nine member board. This board, according to the proposal agreed to by the A. C, 0. last week," would be made REDI MIX CONCRETE (ALSO FOAM WORK) CC ren Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD Phone 237-33431 or 237-3422 tr up of two members of Goderich Town Council, one representat- ive to be the reeve or deputy reeve, one member of the God- erich and Area Planning Board, two members of the Architectur- al Conservancy, one member of the Goderich Recreation Board, one member of the Huron County Historical Society one member of Huron County Council (being the chairman of the council's property com- mittee) and one architect who would be appointed by the Historical Jail Board. The Warden of the County and the Mayor of the Municip- ality would be exofficio memb- ers of the board. 25, All members of the board, under this plan, would have one vote, with the exception of the advisory architect who would only act in the capacity of advisor where natters involv- ed the structure itself. Appointments to the board would be reviewed every two years so that the selection of representatives would coincide with civic elections. 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