Our donation dollars help restore historical homes and Port Hope’s downtown core. Our grants help owners restore to the original exterior aspects of their buildings. Examples are:
- Restore or replace, if necessary, heritage windows
- Brick repair, including repointing and replacement
- Clean old paint off with scrubbers and water to restore original brickwork
- Scaffolding as required to complete restoration work
- Restore original store fronts
- Restore facias, cornices, porticos and doors
- Restore or replace original siding
- Replace roofs with original materials
- Restore or rebuild chimneys in the original style and brick
- Restore foundations and other structural elements
How to apply for grants
If you are interested in applying for a grant to help defray the cost of restoring exterior aspects of your property, please review the following:
Completed Projects
Over the years, the Port Hope Branch of The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario has supported such projects as:
- St. Mark’s Church Restoration
- VIA (Grand Trunk) Railway Station
- Capitol Theatre
- The Little Station
- Ganaraska Archives
- Union Cemetery Caretaker’s Cottage and Chapel
- Walking Tours of Port Hope
- Canada 150 Historic Barn Quilt Trail
- Furby House Books
- 26 Ontario Street
- 85 Walton Street
Furby House after restoration.
Furby House after restoration.
Blackham Hotel. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
Blackham Hotel. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
North American Hotel. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
North American Hotel. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
Porter Block. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
Porter Block. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
Tempest Block. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
Tempest Block. Top; after restoration. Bottom; before.
26 Ontario after restoration.
26 Ontario after restoration.