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Architectural Conservancy Ontario Port Hope

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Port Hope

Welcome to ACO Port Hope. We aim to inspire passion for the conservation of Port Hope’s architectural, historic, and natural heritage.

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The ACO Port Hope Bus tour 2023

23 Nov 20229 Mar 2023
The last highly popular Annual April bus tour was in 2019, to Lakefield and Warsaw. Three and a half years ago! We think you’ll agree it’s high time to start…
Advocacy…

Porticos of Port Hope

1 Jan 202212 Sep 2022
Placemats Sponsored by: Atelier on John Set of 4: Group A Set of 4: Group B Contribute to the ACO Port Hope by purchasing the Porticos of Port Hope themed…
Advocacy…

Port Hope Centre Pier Industrial Buildings, c. 1910

8 Nov 202123 May 2022
Erected c. 1910 by the Port Hope Sanitary Manufacturing Company, extended c. 1930. Acquired in 1932 by Eldorado Gold Mines (Cameco after 1988).  “The Central Pier and Buildings 41 and…
Advocacy…

King’s Field Oak Trees

7 Oct 202123 May 2022
ACO Port Hope requested Council revise a 169 home sub-division development plan by Aecon and Mason Homes that directly threatened two old-growth oak trees. While most other trees of the…
Advocacy…

The Gillett Paterson Block, 1845

7 Oct 202123 May 2022
Hiram Gillett built this three-storey block on land purchased from Robert N. Waddell in 1844. In 1876, Gillett sold the block to Stanley Paterson, Secretary and Treasurer for the Midland…
Architecture…

Port Hope Historic Barn Quilt Trail

4 Jun 202114 Aug 2022
About the Trail Each barn has its own identity. The unique history, ongoing story and continuing cultural contribution is beautifully narrated by hand painted board tiles with traditional quilt borders.…
History…

The Little Station

23 May 202123 May 2022
The Port Hope Branch owns The Little Station, one of the first railway stations in the Municipality of Port Hope, and leases and operates the Union Cemetery Chapel and Caretaker’s…
Advocacy…

Port Hope’s Opera House – Sold

30 Nov 20208 Nov 2022
By Bruce Bowden The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) mandate is to encourage the conservation and reuse of structures, districts and landscapes of architectural, historic and cultural significance. In that…
Advocacy…

Historic Port Hope Hospital: Conservation Review Board Recommends Designation

19 Mar 201930 May 2022
On Wednesday, March 13th, the Conservation Review Board submitted its final report for Council consideration concerning the heritage designation of 65 Ward Street – recommending designation. ‘It is good news,’…
Advocacy…

1911: Townspeople Rallied to Build a Hospital for Port Hope

12 Jun 201830 May 2022
By Bruce Bowden They sacrificed for us. It’s our turn to save this important building, so they are never forgotten. “Everybody Here Says the Hospital Campaign is the greatest thing…
Advocacy…

ACO Port Hope in Uphill Battle to Save Historic Hospital that Treated WW1 Soldiers

5 Jun 201830 May 2022
By Bruce Bowden Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Port Hope has a fight on its hands – one worth every ounce of our commitment and best efforts. You know the…

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Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z4
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