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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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Homes of Port Hope

Port Hope is known for its beautiful heritage homes and gardens. The ACO supports the maintenance and restoration of heritage home exteriors via grants made from donations. We welcome visitors to explore our neighbourhoods and tree-lined streets. Photography by Nigel Dickson.

Become a Member

Help preserve Port Hope’s rich legacy of architectural treasures by becoming a member of ACO. Your membership affiliates you with the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario which raises funds for restoration, preservation and conservation within the urban and rural landscapes of Port Hope. We look forward to growing with you. Memberships…Continue reading “Become a Member”

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ACO Porticos of Port Hope

Porticos of Port Hope

Placemats Sponsored by: Atelier on John Set of 4: Group A Set of 4: Group B Contribute to the ACO…

4Jun 202123 May 2022

Port Hope Historic Barn Quilt Trail

About the Trail Each barn has its own identity. The unique history, ongoing story and continuing cultural contribution is beautifully…

30Nov 202019 Apr 2022
Port Hope Opera House

Port Hope’s Opera House – Sold

By Bruce Bowden The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) mandate is to encourage the conservation and reuse of structures, districts…

Our Mission

“Through education & advocacy, to encourage the conservation & reuse of structures, districts & landscapes of architectural, historic & cultural significance, to inspire & benefit Ontarians.”

ACO Port Hope

Events…

Bill & Marnie Introduce the 2021 Port Hope House Tour

8 Oct 202123 May 2022
The Port Hope House Tour Co-Chairs help you navigate this event during Covid, as the program switches to a virtual format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie5ehs54Ago
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…
Advocacy…

Walton Street Reconstruction

1 Jun 202119 Apr 2022
By Bruce Bowden The Walton Street Reconstruction Working Group met several times in May, and a letter was sent to the Municipality.  The Working Group believes that the Walton Street…
Advocacy…

The Penryn King Estate

31 May 202130 May 2022
ACO Port Hope has been advocating for the protection of the heritage properties of Penryn since the Mason Homes’ development plans for the nearby area were first made public in…
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…

An Eight-sided House for Health & Happiness: The Octagon In Context

1 Dec 202027 Mar 2022
Originally published in ACO Matters December 2020 By Jackie Tinson Fowler was a theology student in Amherst, N.Y. until phrenology caught his attention. He gave up a career in the church…
ACO Matters…

Penryn Park: Even More Significant than We Realized

1 Sep 20207 Apr 2022
ACO Matters September 2020 By Susan Layard We have known for quite some time that there are three buildings at Penryn Park that have been designated for their heritage importance.…
Meetings…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2020

14 Feb 20204 Apr 2022
Thursday, February 20, 2020Doors Open 7 pm / Meeting Begins 7:30 pmSt John’s Church, Community Hall One order of business will be to vote for next year’s Executive. The Slate…
Advocacy…

RBC Donates Opera House To ACO Port Hope

30 Oct 201930 Mar 2022
RBC Helps Promote Heritage Conservation through Donation to Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO). Inaugural performance at the St. Lawrence Music Hall, later to be known as the Opera House, at…
Community…

A Bit Of Queen’s History In Port Hope

24 Jul 201930 Mar 2022
By Lynn BrownOriginally published in the QUEEN’S ALUMNI REVIEW • SPRING 2004. Posted with permission from the author. After my May 1969 graduation as a civil engineer, my wife Lois…
Community…

The Life, Times & Homes of Arthur Williams

5 Apr 201919 Apr 2022
By Bruce Bowden Outside Town Hall stands the statue of one of Port Hope’s native sons and one of local history’s most disputed heroes. Lt-Colonel Arthur Williams, also known as…
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…

Battle To Save Historic Port Hope Hospital Going Strong

19 Mar 201930 May 2022
Since posting a petition nine months ago and asking for your support, there have been several developments regarding the designation of the historic Port Hope Hospital at 65 Ward St.…
Advocacy…

Building A Healthier Option For The Historic Port Hope Hospital Together

19 Mar 201930 May 2022
By Bruce Bowden The protection of a community’s heritage is complex. Our heritage is a non-renewable resource and it is a basis for our understanding of our history and culture…
Meetings…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2019

21 Jan 20194 Apr 2022
Thursday, February 21, 7 pm for 7:30Sculthorpe Room, Capitol Theatre One order of business will be to vote for next year’s Executive. The Slate is: Anna Gray: re-elect as DirectorMarielle…
Advocacy…

Royal Canadian Legion Sends Letter of Support for Historic Port Hope Hospital

29 Aug 201830 May 2022
By Bruce Bowden If you drive by the site on Ward or Hope street today, the historic hospital is practically invisible, hidden by fencing and overgrown shrubbery. It does indeed…
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…

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