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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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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…
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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,’…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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