President’s Message Archives - Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Port Hope

ACO Members Summer BBQ 2022: RSVP by July 4

27 Jun 20224 Jul 2022

Date: Tuesday July 26 (rain or shine) Time: 5:30pm Address: 200 Bruton Street, Port Hope RSVP: info@acoporthope.ca by July 4 We’re very excited to return to ‘in person’ events. This…

65 Ward Street & Heritage Property

1 Apr 202219 Apr 2022

By Bruce Bowden ACO Port Hope is again dealing with issues surrounding the 65 Ward Street heritage property. This past June, Southbridge submitted planning applications for a high-rise long-term care…

The Port Hope Waterfront & Riverwalk Master Plan

1 Apr 202219 Apr 2022

By Bruce Bowden The theme of the ACO Port Hope 2022 Annual Meeting was Waterfront Renewal. Our guest speaker, John Hillier, gave an inspiring presentation on the subject, and we…

The Port Hope Heritage Listing Project Update

30 Mar 202219 Apr 2022

By Bruce Bowden In April, 2019, Susan Layard, co-chair of the ACO Port Hope Advocacy Committee, was invited to serve on a sub-committee of Heritage Port Hope, created to work…

Porticos of Port Hope

1 Jan 202231 Mar 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…

Pewter Ornaments

1 Jan 202225 May 2022

Decorate with History Northumberland Architectural Ornaments proudly presents these unique, custom-designed, solid pewter ornaments. Handcrafted by Canadian artisans, each ornament is part of a set of limited-edition replicas celebrating the…

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The Marion W. Garland Award

1 Dec 20215 Apr 2022

2021 David Drover & Jennifer Glynn: For the restoration of 74 Sherbourne and 44 Pine St. N. “Pinehurst”, a significant large property in Port Hope. It has been restored beautifully,…

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The Bluestone Award for Community Service

1 Dec 20215 Apr 2022

2021 Julie Mavis: For her leadership of the chapter, especially for her coordination of the Historic Port Hope Hospital campaign, and the acquisition of 85 Walton St. from RBC, and…

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…

Port Hope’s Opera House – Sold

30 Nov 202019 Apr 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…

Save Our Trees

9 Mar 202019 Apr 2022

By Bruce Bowden Public Town Meeting: March 10, 2020 In preparation for the special meeting of Council tomorrow evening, March 10th, at 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6 PM) at…

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…

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…

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…

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…