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SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE IN CANADA<br />

SOCIETE POUR L'ETUDE DE L'ARCHITECTURE AU CANADA<br />

Volume!Tome 10 June -1985 · Ju<strong>in</strong> Number/Numero 2


2<br />

Editor's Desk<br />

S. H. Maw's 1929, watercolour <strong>of</strong> Bishop's University is an appropriate<br />

front cover <strong>for</strong> our June issue which corresponds with <strong>the</strong><br />

SSAC Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Lennoxville, Quebec. The render<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />

Bishop's show<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> proposed convocation hall and student's<br />

residence designed by Montreal architect, Philip J. Turner, is also<br />

featured on <strong>the</strong> annual poster, which by several accounts, has already<br />

reached collectable status.<br />

This Bullet<strong>in</strong> is <strong>in</strong>debted to Douglas Frankl<strong>in</strong>, Vice President<br />

SSAC <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> provision <strong>of</strong> an updated schedule <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and to Robert Lemire, Quebec member at large <strong>for</strong> his articles on<br />

Lennoxville and environs. It is <strong>in</strong>tended that this issue will serve both<br />

as a useful resource <strong>for</strong> those members attend<strong>in</strong>g as well as provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

an <strong>in</strong>dication to those unable to attend as to <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple activities<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> June conference.<br />

The September Bullet<strong>in</strong> will conta<strong>in</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g abstracts <strong>of</strong> presentations, m<strong>in</strong>utes <strong>of</strong> board meet<strong>in</strong>gs and<br />

biographical sketches <strong>of</strong> new directors. Part Ill <strong>of</strong> The Proceed<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

is also anticipated. Authors who have submitted papers <strong>for</strong> publication<br />

are encouraged to contact <strong>the</strong> Editorial Board, at <strong>the</strong> Ottawa address,<br />

to enquire as to <strong>the</strong> status <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir submissions.<br />

A f<strong>in</strong>al po<strong>in</strong>t regard<strong>in</strong>g readership. The Bullet<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> late has received<br />

much favourable comment; however, subscription to <strong>the</strong> Bullet<strong>in</strong>,<br />

which is available upon membership <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Society, has been <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g<br />

only slowly. The quality <strong>of</strong> our quarterly and its <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation is<br />

proportional to <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> subscribers and <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e, I would urge<br />

every member to do <strong>the</strong>ir most to help <strong>the</strong> SSAC grow.<br />

Don Lovell<br />

Editorial Guidel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>for</strong> SSAC Bullet<strong>in</strong> Feature Articles<br />

Persons wish<strong>in</strong>g to contribute feature articles to <strong>the</strong> SSAC Bullet<strong>in</strong><br />

should send one copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir manuscript, with support<strong>in</strong>g illustrative<br />

material, to <strong>the</strong> Chairman, Editorial Board, SSAC Bullet<strong>in</strong>, P.O. Box<br />

2935, Station 'D', Ottawa, Ontario K1 P 5W9. To ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> editorial consistency,<br />

authors must, <strong>in</strong> prepar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir manuscripts, con<strong>for</strong>m to <strong>the</strong><br />

editorial guidel<strong>in</strong>es provided by <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Press, Manual<br />

<strong>of</strong> Style.<br />

Submission <strong>of</strong> General In<strong>for</strong>mation to <strong>the</strong> Bullet<strong>in</strong><br />

Board members as well as members at large are encouraged to<br />

submit general architectural <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation that would be <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest<br />

to <strong>the</strong> SSAC. The effectiveness <strong>of</strong> this publication as a national source<br />

<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>study</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>architecture</strong> <strong>in</strong> Canada will be greatly enhanced by<br />

<strong>the</strong> timely contribution <strong>of</strong> such data. The follow<strong>in</strong>g check list may<br />

be <strong>of</strong> assistance <strong>in</strong> <strong>for</strong>mulat<strong>in</strong>g or collect<strong>in</strong>g material <strong>for</strong> publication:<br />

0 Architectural conservation issue -demolition, neglect <strong>of</strong><br />

heritage build<strong>in</strong>g, restoration, renovation.<br />

0 Local heritage architectural group -activities, meet<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />

newsletters, cost to jo<strong>in</strong>.<br />

0 New publications <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest· author, title, publisher, cost.<br />

0 Conferences, courses, exhibitions· subject matter, cost,<br />

dates, location and contact <strong>for</strong> more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation.<br />

0 Architectural film, slide or lecture series ·where, when, cost.<br />

0 Local architects <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> news· contemporary designs <strong>for</strong> new<br />

projects, restoration or revitalization.<br />

0 Conservation or urban plann<strong>in</strong>g issues· can <strong>the</strong> SSAC be <strong>of</strong><br />

assistance to help save a heritage build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> your area?<br />

0 Archival <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation -addition to collection, exhibitions,<br />

<strong>in</strong>ventory details.<br />

The above list is <strong>in</strong>tended as a guidel<strong>in</strong>e to assist <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> preparation<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bullet<strong>in</strong>. Subbmissions should be sent<br />

direct to <strong>the</strong> Editor, 2875 Haliday Crescent, Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 3N1,<br />

by <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> month preceed<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> issue month as follows:<br />

mid-September <strong>for</strong> Issue #3, October<br />

mid-November <strong>for</strong> Issue #4, December<br />

Bullet<strong>in</strong> Publication Schedule<br />

The Bullet<strong>in</strong> is published quarterly. The rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g issues <strong>for</strong> 1985<br />

will be:<br />

Volume 10, #3, September<br />

#4, December<br />

To have a paper considered <strong>for</strong> publication as a feature article<br />

it must be submitted <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mat <strong>in</strong>dicated elsewhere <strong>in</strong> this issue.<br />

The editorial guidel<strong>in</strong>es to be followed are those provided by <strong>the</strong><br />

University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Press Manual <strong>of</strong> Style. Such manuscripts<br />

should be <strong>for</strong>warded to <strong>the</strong> Editorial Board, SSAC, Box 2935, Station<br />

'D', Ottawa, Ontario, K1 P 5W9.<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r material <strong>of</strong> a more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mal nature, such as notices, announcements<br />

or book reviews, may be sent directly to <strong>the</strong> Editor,<br />

2875 Haliday Crescent, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 3N1 . Contributions <strong>of</strong> this<br />

type should arrive by <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> month prior to <strong>the</strong> issue month.<br />

For example to be considered <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> June issue copy should arrive<br />

to <strong>the</strong> Editory by mid-May.<br />

Society <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Study <strong>of</strong><br />

Architecture <strong>in</strong> Canada<br />

President<br />

Christ<strong>in</strong>a Cameron<br />

CIHB, Parks Canada<br />

Less Terrasses de Ia Chaudiike<br />

Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1G2<br />

Past President<br />

John Lehr<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Geography<br />

University <strong>of</strong> W<strong>in</strong>nipeg<br />

515 Portage Ave.,<br />

W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9<br />

Vice-President<br />

Douglas Frankl<strong>in</strong><br />

30 Renfrew Ave.,<br />

Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1Z5<br />

Treasurer<br />

Dana Johnson<br />

1470 Edgecliff Ave.,<br />

Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8G1<br />

Secretary<br />

Dan Schneider<br />

Ontario Heritage Foundation<br />

7th Floor, 77 Bloor St., W.,<br />

Toronto, Ontario M7 A 2R9<br />

Bullet<strong>in</strong> Editor<br />

Don Lovell<br />

2875 Haliday Cres.,<br />

Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 3N1<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice (613) 994-2231<br />

res. 827-1172<br />

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ext. 234<br />

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res. 465-6165<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice (604) 753-8217<br />

res. 758-977 4<br />

Membership fees are payable on 1 January <strong>of</strong> each year at <strong>the</strong><br />

follow<strong>in</strong>g rates: Student $10.00, Individual/Family $20.00, Organization,<br />

Corporation, Institution $30.00. Make cheque payable to SSAC.<br />

Fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation on membership dues can be obta<strong>in</strong>ed from <strong>the</strong><br />

Membership Secretary, Box 2935, Station "D", Ottawa, Ontario, K1 P<br />

5W9. Op<strong>in</strong>ions expressed here<strong>in</strong> are those <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir authors and not<br />

necessarily those <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Society. The Bullet<strong>in</strong> is not responsible <strong>for</strong><br />

unsolicited material.<br />

ISSN No. 0228-0744<br />

Indexed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Canadian Periodicals Index<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and typesett<strong>in</strong>g: Quadra Graphics Ltd., Nanaimo, B.C.<br />

Cover: Bird's eye view <strong>of</strong> Bishop's University, Lennoxville, Quebec,<br />

from a water colour done by S. H. Maw, 1926. Lennoxville is<br />

host city <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1985 SSAC Annual Conference.


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McGreer Hall and St. Mark's Chapel, from <strong>the</strong> Quad, draw<strong>in</strong>g by R. D. Wilson Bishop's University, Lennoxville, Quebec<br />

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 19851SSUE<br />

Conference 1985 Prelim<strong>in</strong>ary Schedule ......................... . .......................... 4<br />

By Douglas Frankl<strong>in</strong><br />

People, Landscapes and Build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Eastern Townships ................................. 6<br />

By Robert Lemire<br />

Lennoxville and Bishop's University ....................................................... 15<br />

By Robert Lemire<br />

Conference Book Stall ................................................................... 16<br />

By Monique Poirier<br />

Publications ........... . ................ . .. . ............... . ....... . .................... 16<br />

Regional News ......... . .... . . . ............. . .......................................... 17<br />

Notices ... ............. . ................ . .............................................. 18<br />

New Members . . ............. . .... . ............. . ........ . .............................. 18<br />

Lennoxville Map . .................. . .............. . ........................... . ......... 19<br />

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4<br />

SSAC·SEAC<br />

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1985 CONGRES ANNUEL<br />

Universite Bishop's University, Lennoxville, Quebec<br />

Prelim<strong>in</strong>ary Schedule <strong>of</strong> Events/Programme prelim<strong>in</strong>aire<br />

Wednesday, June 5/Mercredi, le 5 ju<strong>in</strong><br />

noon/midi<br />

3:30 p.m./15h30<br />

4:45 p.m./16h45<br />

5:00 p.m./17h00<br />

6:30 p.m./18h30<br />

7:45 p.m./19h45<br />

9:45 p.m./21h45<br />

Board Meet<strong>in</strong>g/Reunion du Conseil<br />

d'adm<strong>in</strong>istration<br />

Pre-conference tourNisite d'avant-congres<br />

Canadian Centre <strong>for</strong> Architecture, Montreal<br />

Centre canadien d'<strong>architecture</strong>, Montreal,<br />

CCA Library/Biblio<strong>the</strong>que du C.C.A.,<br />

4th floor/4e etage, 1980 rue Sherbrooke<br />

Street 0./W.<br />

Walk to CCA exhibition at 1440 St.<br />

Ca<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>e Street W./Depart pour le C.C.A.,<br />

1440, rue Ste-Ca<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>e 0 .<br />

Reception and view<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> exhibit, "Ernest<br />

lsobel Barott"/Reception et exposition,<br />

"Ernest lsobel Barott"<br />

Reception and view<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> exhibit, "John<br />

Ostell, Architect and Surveyor" at <strong>the</strong><br />

McCord Museum, 690 Sherbrooke Street<br />

WesUReception et exposition, "John<br />

Ostell", au musee McCord, 690 rue<br />

Sherbrooke 0.<br />

Departure <strong>of</strong> bus from 690 Sherbrooke<br />

Street West <strong>for</strong> Lennoxville/Depart de<br />

l'autobus du 690 ru Sherbrooke 0 .<br />

vers Lennoxville<br />

Arrival at Bishop's University, room<br />

assignment/Arrivee l'universite Bishop's et<br />

enregistrement.<br />

Thursday, June 6/Jeudi, le 6 ju<strong>in</strong><br />

7:00- 8:30a.m.<br />

7ha8h30<br />

7:30-8:30 a.m.<br />

7h30a8h30<br />

8:30-10:15 a.m.<br />

8h30 ·10h15<br />

Breakfast, D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room, Bishop's University<br />

Petit dejeuner, salle a manger,<br />

univesite Bishop's<br />

Registration, room to be announced<br />

Inscription, piece a determ<strong>in</strong>er<br />

First Academic Session/Premiere<br />

session academique<br />

L'<strong>architecture</strong> du Quebec et des Cantons<br />

de I'EsUArchitecture <strong>of</strong> Quebec and <strong>the</strong><br />

Eastern Townships/Robert Lemire,<br />

PresidenUChairperson<br />

Simultaneous translation will be available./<br />

La traduction simultanee sera disponible.<br />

"L'evolution architecturale d'Arthabaska de<br />

de 1835 a 1945" par/by Maryse Vaillancourt<br />

"L'<strong>in</strong>fluence des catalogues de plans dans<br />

!'<strong>architecture</strong> domestique des Cantons<br />

de I'Est" par/by Danielle Pigeon<br />

"Les eglises protestantes des Cantons<br />

de I'Est" par/by Madele<strong>in</strong>e Trudeau<br />

"Les eglises contempora<strong>in</strong>es des Cantons<br />

de I' Est" par/by Claude Bergeron<br />

...<br />

10:15-10:30 a.m.<br />

10h15 a 10h30<br />

10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.<br />

10h30 a 12h30<br />

12:30 ·2:00p.m.<br />

12h30 a 14h<br />

2:00- 4:00 p.m.<br />

14h a 16h<br />

4:00 ·5:00p.m.<br />

16h a 17h<br />

5:30 · 7:00 p.m.<br />

17h30 a 19h<br />

7:30- 9:30 p.m.<br />

19h30a21h30<br />

C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />

Pause<br />

Second Academic Session/Deuxleme<br />

session academique<br />

Industrial Architecture/Architecture<br />

lndustrielle AI Kerr, Chairperson/President<br />

Simultaneous translation will be available.<br />

La traduction simultanee sera disponible.<br />

" Les chantiers de construction navale du<br />

canal Lach<strong>in</strong>e" par/by Nad<strong>in</strong>e Corbeil<br />

"Albert Kahn and Canadian Industrial<br />

Architecture 1908-1938" by/par Gerald T.<br />

Bloomfield<br />

"The James Avenue Pump<strong>in</strong>g Station,<br />

W<strong>in</strong>nipeg" by/par Thora Cartlidge and<br />

Sheila Grover<br />

"Berkely Castle" by/par Portia Leggat<br />

Lunch<br />

Dejeuner<br />

Third Academic Session/Troisleme<br />

session academlque<br />

Urban Form/La configuration urbalne<br />

Deryck Holdsworth, Chairperson/President<br />

Simultaneous translation will be available.<br />

La traduction simultanee sera disponible.<br />

"Land Division and Edification: A Study<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Special Organization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ontario<br />

Town" by/par Leo DeSorcy and Uunto<br />

Kilanki<br />

"The Ma<strong>in</strong> Streets <strong>of</strong> Maritime Canada"<br />

by/par Peter Ennals<br />

"Residential Morphology <strong>of</strong> Montreal"<br />

by/par Sherry Olsen and David Hanna<br />

"The Rise <strong>of</strong> Tall Office Build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong><br />

Toronto: Nonarchitectural Explanations"<br />

by/par Deryck Holdsworth and Gunter Grad<br />

Walk<strong>in</strong>g tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> campus <strong>of</strong> Bishop's<br />

University and Bishop's College School./<br />

Une excursion a pied du campus de<br />

l'universite Bishop's et du Bishop's<br />

College School.<br />

Supper, D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room<br />

Dfner, salle a manger<br />

Fourth Academic Session/Quatrieme<br />

session academique<br />

Landscape Architecture/Architecture<br />

paysagiste Susan Buggey, Chairperson/<br />

President<br />

Simultaneous translation will be available.<br />

La traduction simultanee sera disponible.<br />

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5<br />

"Read<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Historical Landscape"<br />

by/par Robert R. Harvey<br />

"Of Grounds Tastefully Laid Out:<br />

Landscap<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> Public Build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> 19th<br />

Century Ontario" by/par Pleasance<br />

Craw<strong>for</strong>d<br />

"The Battle Aga<strong>in</strong>st Disfigur<strong>in</strong>g Th<strong>in</strong>gs:<br />

The City Beautiful <strong>in</strong> Ontario, 1880-1930"<br />

by/par Edw<strong>in</strong>na von Baeyer<br />

"'Easeful Death' <strong>in</strong> Toronto: A History <strong>of</strong><br />

Mount Pleasant Cemetery" by/par Sally<br />

Coutts<br />

Friday, June 7Nendredi, le 7 ju<strong>in</strong><br />

8:00a.m.<br />

8h<br />

8:20-9:10 a.m.<br />

8h20 a 9h10<br />

9:20-10:00 a.m.<br />

9h20 a 10h<br />

10:15-10:50 a.m.<br />

10h15 a 10h50<br />

11:10-11:40a.m.<br />

11h10a 11h40<br />

11 :40 - noon<br />

11 h40amidi<br />

Tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Eastern TownshipsNisite de<br />

sites architecturaux des Cantons de<br />

I'Est Robert Lemire, Coord<strong>in</strong>ateur/<br />

Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />

Tour coach departs from Bishop's<br />

University/Depart de l'autobus de<br />

l'universite Bishop's<br />

Tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Andrew Paton textile mill<br />

complex, Sherbrooke, restored by <strong>the</strong><br />

Heritage Canada FoundationNisite de Ia<br />

filature Andrew Paton a Sherbrooke,<br />

restauree par Ia Fondation canadienne<br />

pour Ia protection du patrimo<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Tour <strong>of</strong> Louis St. Laurent National Historic<br />

Park at ComptonNisite de Ia Maison<br />

St-Laurent a Compton<br />

Musee Beaune and Coaticook Gorge,<br />

Coaticook/Musee Beaune et Ia gorge de<br />

Coaticook, Coaticook<br />

Tour <strong>of</strong> Way's Mills<br />

Tour du moul<strong>in</strong> Way's<br />

Travel to Stanstead, town walk<br />

Arrivee aStanstead et excursion a pied<br />

Iaviiie<br />

Tr<strong>in</strong>ity United Church, Danville, Quebec, where SSAC members<br />

will be served d<strong>in</strong>ner dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> tour draw<strong>in</strong>g, Patricia Hall.<br />

noon<br />

midi<br />

1:45 p.m.<br />

13h45<br />

2:30-3:30 p.m.<br />

14h30 a 15h30<br />

4:00- 4:45 p.m.<br />

16h a 16h45<br />

5:00p.m.<br />

17h<br />

7:15-8:15 p.m.<br />

19h15 a 20h15<br />

8:30p.m.<br />

20h30<br />

Lunch and Annual General Meet<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

Stan stead College grounds/Dejeuner et<br />

Assemblee annuelle, campus de Stanstead<br />

College<br />

Departure from Stanstead <strong>for</strong> Melbourne<br />

Depart de Stan stead vers Melbourne<br />

Tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Richmond<br />

County Historical SocietyNisite du<br />

musee de Ia Societe historique comte de<br />

Richmond<br />

Tour <strong>of</strong> Denison's Mill<br />

Visite du moul<strong>in</strong> Denison's<br />

Arrival at Danville, town walk and supper at<br />

5:45p.m. at Tr<strong>in</strong>ity United Church, Danville<br />

Arrivee a Danville, excursion a pied de Ia<br />

ville et, a 17h45, d<strong>in</strong>er a l'eglise-unie<br />

Tr<strong>in</strong>ity<br />

Return to Lennoxville via W<strong>in</strong>dsor and<br />

Bromptonville/Retour a Lennoxville via<br />

W<strong>in</strong>dsor et Bromptonville<br />

Aerobic workout by Sheila Grover, SSAC<br />

member-at-large <strong>for</strong> Manitoba and<br />

accredited <strong>in</strong>structor with Bodyworks Inc.<br />

<strong>of</strong> W<strong>in</strong>nipeg and Ottawa (participation<br />

optionai)/Exercise aerobique sous Ia<br />

direction de Sheila Grover, membre du<br />

conseil de Ia S.E.A.C. pour le Manitoba<br />

et <strong>in</strong>structeur autorise de "Bodyworks Inc."<br />

d'Ottawa et de W<strong>in</strong>nipeg (participation non<br />

obligatoire)<br />

Saturday, June 8/Samedi, le 8 ju<strong>in</strong><br />

8:00- 9:30a.m.<br />

8ha9h30<br />

9:30a.m. - noon<br />

9h30amidi<br />

12:45 p.m.<br />

12h45<br />

1:30 p.m.<br />

13h30<br />

4:00p.m.<br />

16h<br />

First Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> new Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

Premiere reunion du nouveau Conseil<br />

d·'adm<strong>in</strong>istration<br />

Fifth Academic Session/C<strong>in</strong>quieme session<br />

academique<br />

The International Style and Postrnodernism<br />

<strong>in</strong> Canada/Le style <strong>in</strong>ternational et le postmodernisme<br />

au Canada Alberto<br />

Perez-Gomez, Chairperson/President<br />

"Two Quebec Houses: The Reconciliation<br />

<strong>of</strong> Modern Architecture and <strong>the</strong> Vernacular"<br />

by/par Peter Rose<br />

"The Renovation <strong>of</strong> History: Interpretive<br />

Design <strong>in</strong> Architecture," by/par Steve<br />

Parcell<br />

"On Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Emerg<strong>in</strong>g Design<br />

Theories: A Legitimacy Criterion," by/par<br />

Anne Schrecker and/et Rashid Mohs<strong>in</strong>i<br />

"Architectural Conservation <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Context<br />

<strong>of</strong> Post-Modernism," by/par Julian Smith<br />

Bus leaves Bishop's University <strong>for</strong> lunch<br />

Depart de l'autobus de l'universite Bishop's<br />

pour le dejeuner<br />

Lunch on <strong>the</strong> terrace <strong>of</strong> Chez Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e<br />

et Vital, North Hatley, followed by free<br />

time/Dejeuner sur Ia terrasse du restaurant<br />

Chez Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e et Vital a North Hatley<br />

suivi par une periode de temps libre<br />

Departure from North Hatley <strong>for</strong> Montreal<br />

(bus will stop at Dorval Airport at about<br />

6:00 p.m.)/Depart de North Hatley vers<br />

Montreal (l'autobus s'arretera a l'aeroport<br />

de Dorval vers 18h.)


6<br />

People, Landscapes and Build<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

<strong>of</strong> The<br />

Eastern Townships<br />

by Robert Lemire<br />

Figure 1. Three Views <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Life <strong>of</strong> a Canadian Farmer <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Eastern Townships. Reference: de Volpi, Charles P. and P. H.<br />

Scowen, The Eastern Townships, A Pictorial Record.<br />

Montreal: Dev·Sco, 1962, plate 108.<br />

The SSAC holds its Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> many different areas <strong>of</strong><br />

Canada. Each year members anticipate that, perhaps, somewhere<br />

with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> chosen area <strong>the</strong> long sought after vernacular structure will<br />

be found that is truly Canadian <strong>in</strong> conception. Someday, we may be<br />

<strong>for</strong>eced to conclude that <strong>the</strong> tepee and <strong>the</strong> igloo hold <strong>the</strong> honours;<br />

but, until such time, we will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to <strong>study</strong> and analyse our land·<br />

scapes and build<strong>in</strong>gs, ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g knowledge and appreciation, while at<br />

<strong>the</strong> same time voic<strong>in</strong>g constructive criticism <strong>of</strong> what we have done,<br />

and, hopefully, learn<strong>in</strong>g to adapt to our surround<strong>in</strong>gs without alter·<br />

<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m beyond recognition.<br />

Alteration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> natural environment was <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> preoccupa·<br />

tion <strong>of</strong> people who settled <strong>in</strong> The Eastern Townships. Settlement<br />

began after <strong>the</strong> American War <strong>of</strong> Independence when Loyalists cross·<br />

ed <strong>the</strong> border from <strong>the</strong> United States to rema<strong>in</strong> British subjects. Sur·<br />

vival was <strong>the</strong> first concern <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> early settlers. They were confronted<br />

by a vast landscape covered with <strong>for</strong>ests, lakes and rivers; but, <strong>the</strong>se<br />

gifts <strong>of</strong> nature <strong>of</strong>fered potential that brought later generations a life<br />

<strong>of</strong> prosperity and com<strong>for</strong>t.<br />

An excellent illustration <strong>of</strong> how a settler progressed from a shan·<br />

ty <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> bush to a model farm was promoted <strong>in</strong> The Eastern<br />

Townships, In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> Intend<strong>in</strong>g Settlers (1881) (Fig. 1).<br />

Dense <strong>for</strong>ests <strong>of</strong> spruce, p<strong>in</strong>e, cedar and maple were cleared to<br />

provide wood <strong>for</strong> construction, fuel, and products such as pot and<br />

pearl ash. An <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mative description <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hardships and challenges<br />

faced by settlers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> region is found <strong>in</strong>: Charles P. deVolpi and<br />

P. H. Scowen, The Eastern Townships, A Pictorial Record. (Montreal:<br />

Dev-Sco, 1962).<br />

Geological <strong>for</strong>mations <strong>of</strong> limestone, granite, slate and clay were<br />

exploited by <strong>the</strong> mid-19th century when brick was manufactured and<br />

quarries were opened. These more durable materials <strong>of</strong>fered a cer·<br />

ta<strong>in</strong> measure <strong>of</strong> security aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>the</strong> ever present threat <strong>of</strong> fire that<br />

preoccupied settlers as <strong>the</strong>ir villages and <strong>in</strong>dustries expanded. Brick<br />

lent itself well to <strong>the</strong> fashion, at that time, <strong>for</strong> Gothic build<strong>in</strong>gs. Slate<br />

<strong>for</strong> ro<strong>of</strong>s was also <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>the</strong>n, and <strong>the</strong> slate <strong>in</strong>dustry centered<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Richmond and Danville areas was extensive. In fact, <strong>the</strong> New<br />

Rockland Company's quarry <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> county <strong>of</strong> Richmond, toge<strong>the</strong>r with<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r quarries <strong>in</strong> that area, were <strong>the</strong> major suppliers <strong>of</strong> slate <strong>for</strong><br />

Canada. (I owe knowledge <strong>of</strong> this <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation to Mary Cullen, Ar·<br />

chitectural Historian, Parks Canada.)<br />

The early economic base <strong>of</strong> The Eastern Townships was farm·<br />

<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>for</strong>est products. After <strong>the</strong> mid-19th century, o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

were established, m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and textile; be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> most important <strong>in</strong><br />

terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment and employment. For a history <strong>of</strong> m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

region see, W. Gillies Ross, Three Eastern Townships M<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Villages<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce 1863: Albert M<strong>in</strong>es, Cape/ton and Eustis, Quebec. (Bishop's<br />

University, Department <strong>of</strong> Geography, Occasional Publication No. 3,<br />

1980).<br />

The success <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se <strong>in</strong>dustries was, <strong>of</strong> course, dependent on<br />

railway transporation. The Eastern Townships had by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

First World War, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> densest railway networks <strong>in</strong> sour<strong>the</strong>rn<br />

Canada. This reliance on <strong>the</strong> railways as a means <strong>of</strong> transportation,<br />

not only <strong>for</strong> freight, but <strong>for</strong> passengers as well, led to a lack <strong>of</strong> good<br />

roads throughout <strong>the</strong> region. As Derek Booth noted <strong>in</strong> Railways <strong>of</strong>


7<br />

Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Quebec (Toronto: Railfare, 1982), th is absence <strong>of</strong> good roads<br />

meant that <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Townships it was only a short distance to <strong>the</strong><br />

nearest rai lway station, some were as close as five miles apart. This<br />

situation changed after <strong>the</strong> First World War when improved roads<br />

ow<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> advent <strong>of</strong> automobiles and trucks eventually led to <strong>the</strong><br />

abandonment <strong>of</strong> many railway l<strong>in</strong>es and <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong> numerous heritage<br />

railway stations.<br />

Sherbrooke<br />

Sherbrooke, <strong>the</strong> Queen City <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Eastern Townships, was<br />

<strong>for</strong>merly called Hyatt's Mills, after Gilbert Hyatt one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first settlers<br />

who migrated from Arl<strong>in</strong>gton, Vermont. Located at <strong>the</strong> con·<br />

fluence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Magog and St. Francis Rivers, Sherbrooke was <strong>in</strong>corporated<br />

as a town <strong>in</strong> 1852, and as a city <strong>in</strong> 1875. The location was<br />

chosen to take advantage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> great potential <strong>for</strong> hydrolic power.<br />

The role <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> St. Francis River <strong>in</strong> early transportation and <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />

development is related <strong>in</strong>, J. Derek Booth, Townships <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> St.<br />

Francis (Montreal: McCord Museum, 1984).<br />

Hyatt's saw mill was <strong>the</strong> only <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> 1838, and <strong>the</strong> settle·<br />

ment ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed its village appearance until 1867 when Andrew Paton<br />

estabished a large wool-sp<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g mill. This mill became <strong>the</strong> largest<br />

<strong>of</strong> its type <strong>in</strong> Canada and was <strong>the</strong> area's largest employer (Fig. 2).<br />

The complex <strong>of</strong> mill build<strong>in</strong>gs, abandoned <strong>in</strong> 1978, is presently be·<br />

<strong>in</strong>g converted to commercial and residential use with restoration be·<br />

<strong>in</strong>g carried-out by <strong>the</strong> Heritage Canada Foundation.<br />

An <strong>in</strong>ternationally known urban planner when recently asked<br />

what he thought <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Paton Project <strong>in</strong> Sherbrooke responded that<br />

a better solution would have been redevelopment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> site with highrise<br />

condom<strong>in</strong>iums. Tenants would have had <strong>the</strong> advantage <strong>of</strong> a<br />

superb view <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river and surround<strong>in</strong>g hills; but what <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people<br />

outside look<strong>in</strong>g-on, not to mention <strong>the</strong> history that would have<br />

been elim<strong>in</strong>ated had <strong>the</strong> mill build<strong>in</strong>gs been replaced. It is just this<br />

type <strong>of</strong> narrow m<strong>in</strong>ded viewpo<strong>in</strong>t and self-centred attitude that has<br />

<strong>in</strong>fl icted<br />

such physical and moral grief on life <strong>in</strong> large urban areas. A quote<br />

from Gerald Hodge and Mohammed A. Quadeer, Towns and Villages<br />

<strong>in</strong> Canada, The Importance <strong>of</strong> Be<strong>in</strong>g Unimportant (Toronto: Butter·<br />

worths, 1983) illustrates <strong>the</strong> reawakened knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tangible<br />

values still <strong>in</strong>herent <strong>in</strong> most small urban areas.<br />

"It is <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly com<strong>in</strong>g to be recognized by residents <strong>of</strong><br />

small centres and by outsiders that most towns and villages<br />

possess many valuable examples <strong>of</strong> historic and architecturally<br />

significant build<strong>in</strong>gs. The lack <strong>of</strong> dramatic growth <strong>in</strong> small<br />

places, bemoaned by same, is also <strong>the</strong> reason why many older<br />

build<strong>in</strong>gs still rema<strong>in</strong>. Houses, churches, public and commercial<br />

build<strong>in</strong>gs and railway and <strong>in</strong>dustrial structures dat<strong>in</strong>g from<br />

halcyon days, <strong>of</strong>ten <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 19th century when every town's<br />

future seemed asured, provide a sense <strong>of</strong> tradition and<br />

stability to residents and visitors alike."<br />

Many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> employees who laboured <strong>in</strong> factories like <strong>the</strong> Paton<br />

Mills, lived <strong>in</strong> a type <strong>of</strong> tenement known locally as les bo'ites carrees.<br />

These tenements are usually <strong>of</strong> wood frame construction faced with<br />

clapboards and <strong>the</strong>ir outstand<strong>in</strong>g feature is <strong>the</strong> multi-level veranda<br />

with square posts and rail<strong>in</strong>gs, as shown <strong>in</strong> Figure 3. Occassionally,<br />

more elaborate columns and balusters are used giv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> structure<br />

<strong>the</strong> look <strong>of</strong> a sea-side hotel. These verandas give tenants a sweep·<br />

<strong>in</strong>g view <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hills surround<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> city. There are examples <strong>of</strong> this<br />

type that have verandas not only across <strong>the</strong> street front, but along<br />

one or both side elevations as well.<br />

Sherbrooke's late 19th and early 20th century <strong>architecture</strong><br />

reflects <strong>the</strong> prosperity and com<strong>for</strong>t af<strong>for</strong>ded by <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustrial <strong>in</strong>vest·<br />

ment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> period. In <strong>the</strong> section known as le vieux nord, are f<strong>in</strong>e<br />

examples <strong>of</strong> large detached houses. A good variety can be seen <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> area surround<strong>in</strong>g Plymouth Church. This temple-like structure<br />

with fluted Doric columns <strong>in</strong> antis, was designed by Montreal ar·<br />

chitect, William Footner, whose best known work is Bonsecours<br />

Market <strong>in</strong> Old Montreal, constructed 1845 to 1852 at <strong>the</strong> same time<br />

as Plymouth Church was built. The exterior design <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church illustrates<br />

<strong>the</strong> faith that its congregation had <strong>in</strong> Sherbrooke's dest<strong>in</strong>y<br />

as <strong>the</strong> metropolis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Eastern Townships.<br />

Figure 2. Paton Mills, Sherbrooke. The bell cast by Meneelys,<br />

West Troy, New York, was removed <strong>in</strong> 1946, and <strong>the</strong> belfry,<br />

shown above, demolished soon after. The bell is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Collection <strong>of</strong> The Eastern Townships Historical Society at<br />

Sherbrooke.<br />

Figure 3. These tenements known locally as "Les boTtes carrees "<br />

are representative <strong>of</strong> low <strong>in</strong>come hous<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Sherbrooke dat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

from <strong>the</strong> turn <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> century.


8<br />

Stanstead · Rock Island<br />

Follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> visit to <strong>the</strong> Paton Mills, <strong>the</strong> tour will proceed south<br />

to Stanstead where lunch will be served <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g hall at Stanstead<br />

College. After lunch will be a walk<strong>in</strong>g tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> neighbor<strong>in</strong>g town<br />

<strong>of</strong> Rock Island (Fig. 4), home <strong>of</strong> Quebec's oldest weekly, TheJournal.<br />

This area <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Townships is known <strong>for</strong> its extensive quarries<br />

<strong>of</strong> granite, a build<strong>in</strong>g and ornamental stone that has played a major<br />

role <strong>in</strong> shap<strong>in</strong>g cities both <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> liv<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>the</strong> dead. The monumental<br />

Sun Life build<strong>in</strong>g fac<strong>in</strong>g Dom<strong>in</strong>ion Square <strong>in</strong> Montreal, is faced<br />

entirely <strong>of</strong> Stanstead granite, and cemeteries throughout <strong>the</strong> area <strong>in</strong>clude<br />

monuments <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> same material.<br />

The Journal has <strong>in</strong>itiated a project called Heritage Technologies,<br />

whose aim is to <strong>in</strong>volve both residents and visitors <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> area. The follow<strong>in</strong>g description <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project is provided by <strong>the</strong><br />

Journal <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation <strong>of</strong> SSAC members.<br />

Heritage Technologies<br />

When <strong>the</strong>y were settled, <strong>the</strong> Eastern Townships were cleared<br />

<strong>for</strong> farm land. But by <strong>the</strong> second half <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> n<strong>in</strong>eteenth century, <strong>the</strong><br />

region had also become a bustl<strong>in</strong>g centre <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry. Rivers provided<br />

<strong>the</strong> power <strong>for</strong> mills, and tra<strong>in</strong>s transported goods. Rock Island<br />

and surround<strong>in</strong>g towns prospered, as local factories like W. M. Pike<br />

and Son overall manufacturers and <strong>the</strong> Lay Whip Company exported<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir products on both sides <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> border.<br />

Heritage Technologies is a community-based project which<br />

would like to recreate that golden <strong>in</strong>dustrial era <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Townships.<br />

Our plan is to acquire three historic build<strong>in</strong>gs on Church and Ma<strong>in</strong><br />

Streets <strong>in</strong> Rock Island and renovate <strong>the</strong>m <strong>in</strong> period style. Besides<br />

be<strong>in</strong>g display areas, <strong>the</strong>se build<strong>in</strong>gs would all be active work places.<br />

They would house press and steam shops, an antique photography<br />

centre, and an artists' cooperative, along with a restaurant and a bar<br />

and cocktail lounge.<br />

The Press and Steam Shops<br />

In sett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>the</strong> press and steam shops, we <strong>in</strong>tend to resurrect<br />

two now-defunct companies with strong Townships' ties-<strong>the</strong> Journal<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Company, established <strong>in</strong> 1845, and Murray and Williams,<br />

<strong>in</strong>corporated about 1890. The Journal Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Company was <strong>the</strong><br />

orig<strong>in</strong>al name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> publisher <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Stanstead Journal, Quebec's<br />

oldest weekly newspaper (Fig. 5). The Journal was founded by Leroy<br />

Rob<strong>in</strong>son. For many years it was housed <strong>in</strong> a build<strong>in</strong>g on Church<br />

Street, kitty-corner to <strong>the</strong> famous Haskell Free Library and Cpera<br />

House. In <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong> 1983, however, <strong>the</strong>se premises were damaged<br />

by fire, and <strong>the</strong> Journal moved to <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mer Customs House on Ma<strong>in</strong><br />

Street.<br />

Because <strong>of</strong> its history, <strong>the</strong> old Journal build<strong>in</strong>g is an ideal spot<br />

<strong>for</strong> a pr<strong>in</strong>t shop, publish<strong>in</strong>g house, and a steam shop modelled after<br />

v<strong>in</strong>tage operations. The owners <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Journal will donate <strong>the</strong> Church<br />

Street build<strong>in</strong>g and land to <strong>the</strong> community. They will also provide<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir old pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g press and o<strong>the</strong>r equipment, which will be used to<br />

repr<strong>in</strong>t historic Townships' publications and publish contemporary<br />

regional books and posters. Visitors will be able to watch <strong>the</strong> press<br />

<strong>in</strong> operation. They'll also be able to puchase copies <strong>of</strong> publications,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g replica newspaper pages as souvenirs.<br />

The steam shop, which will be housed <strong>in</strong> a build<strong>in</strong>g near <strong>the</strong> Jour·<br />

nal, will supply power <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g press, heat both build<strong>in</strong>gs, and<br />

perhaps even power a generator <strong>for</strong> electricity. It will also manufacture<br />

highly sought-after parts <strong>for</strong> Stanley Steam Cars. And it will build<br />

complete steam eng<strong>in</strong>es, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a replica <strong>of</strong> a Murray and Williams<br />

mar<strong>in</strong>e eng<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

A local expert <strong>in</strong> steam technology will furnish equipment and<br />

tools, as well as many important collectors' items <strong>for</strong> display. Among<br />

<strong>the</strong>se will be a Stanley Steam Car, which was developed a few years<br />

after <strong>the</strong> first Canadian steam car designed by Henry Seth Taylor <strong>of</strong><br />

Stanstead. We also hope to have a collection <strong>of</strong> early manuals,<br />

orig<strong>in</strong>al bluepr<strong>in</strong>ts, and period publications illustrat<strong>in</strong>g steam eng<strong>in</strong>es<br />

and <strong>the</strong> boats and o<strong>the</strong>r mach<strong>in</strong>es <strong>the</strong>y powered.<br />

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Artists' Cooperative and Bar and Cocktail<br />

Lounge<br />

Figure 5. Heritage Technologies hopes to set up a press and steam<br />

shop <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> old StansteadJoumal build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

The press and steam shops will also serve <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Heritage Technologies project, pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g menus, do<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>e<br />

repairs, and much else. These operations will require start-up money,<br />

but should eventually become self-f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g. They will belong entirely<br />

to <strong>the</strong> community, and local people will be tra<strong>in</strong>ed as pr<strong>in</strong>ters,<br />

mach<strong>in</strong>ists, guides, and editorial, reasearch, clerical, and ad·<br />

m<strong>in</strong>istrative staff.<br />

The Photography Centre and Garden Tea<br />

House D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room<br />

In ano<strong>the</strong>r, as yet undesignated buld<strong>in</strong>g on Church Street,<br />

Heritage Technologies wants to establish a photography centre with<br />

an archives, gallery, studio, and darkroom. This will draw on <strong>the</strong> many<br />

collections <strong>of</strong> historic camera equipment and photographs which ex·<br />

ist <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> erea. There will likely be a cross-section <strong>of</strong> work, <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>·<br />

stance, by William Murray, whose descendents still live <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> family<br />

home <strong>of</strong> Dunkeld <strong>in</strong> Georgeville. Mr. Murray was a mar<strong>in</strong>e eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />

by vocation, and a photographer by avocation. He used to tote around<br />

a large-<strong>for</strong>mat camera and wooden tripod, along with 5 x 8-<strong>in</strong>ch glass<br />

plates <strong>for</strong> negatives. He documented <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terior and exterior <strong>of</strong> his<br />

own home as well as friends' and relatives' houses. He also chronicled<br />

family out<strong>in</strong>gs and local events.<br />

We also hope to have photographs from o<strong>the</strong>r Townships' col·<br />

lections, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g many portraits <strong>of</strong> local people <strong>in</strong> years gone by.<br />

In addition to see<strong>in</strong>g historic photography equipment and pr<strong>in</strong>ts,<br />

visitors will be able to obta<strong>in</strong> souvenir copies <strong>of</strong> old photographs,<br />

have portraits <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>mselves taken with <strong>the</strong> daguerreotype or o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

historic processes, and get help with genealogical research.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> same build<strong>in</strong>g as <strong>the</strong> photography centre will be <strong>the</strong><br />

Garden Tea House D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room. This restaurant will reawaken<br />

memories <strong>of</strong> fund-rais<strong>in</strong>g ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> boys at <strong>the</strong> front dur<strong>in</strong>g World<br />

War I. The orig<strong>in</strong>al Garden Tea House was <strong>in</strong> a charm<strong>in</strong>g location<br />

<strong>in</strong> Stanstead. Our old-style restaurant <strong>in</strong> Rock Island will be equally<br />

<strong>in</strong>vit<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g a gracious place <strong>for</strong> lunch, afternoon teac, and<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />

Seed money will be required <strong>for</strong> both <strong>the</strong> photography centre<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Garden Tea House D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room, but <strong>the</strong> restaurant will be<br />

expected ultimately to support itself and help support <strong>the</strong><br />

photography centre. Local people will be hired <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> jobs <strong>of</strong> curator,<br />

archivist, photographer, darkroom technician, guides, chefs,<br />

waitresses, and managerial staff.<br />

The third build<strong>in</strong>g which Heritage Technologies would like to<br />

renovate is <strong>the</strong> Pike Build<strong>in</strong>g on Ma<strong>in</strong> Street, once <strong>the</strong> site <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pike<br />

overall factory. On <strong>the</strong> first floor <strong>the</strong>re will be a period store <strong>in</strong> which<br />

local artists and craftspeople will be able to exhibit and sell <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

work without worry<strong>in</strong>g about overhead or commissions. The<br />

Townships can take pride <strong>in</strong> be<strong>in</strong>g home to many talented creators,<br />

like sta<strong>in</strong>edglass maker Marika Szabo and ceramicist Kent Benson,<br />

whose work is known <strong>in</strong> both Canada and <strong>the</strong> United States. On <strong>the</strong><br />

second floor <strong>the</strong>re will be studio space <strong>for</strong> rent and a cultural centre.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> third floor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pike Build<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> old overall factory<br />

will be reconstructed to provide <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me and backdrop <strong>for</strong> a bar<br />

and cocktail lounge. Tak<strong>in</strong>g advantage <strong>of</strong> its location, <strong>the</strong> large open<br />

bar will look over <strong>the</strong> river and towns, and have cosy nooks <strong>for</strong> privacy.<br />

High-quality dr<strong>in</strong>ks and snacks at reasonable prices should ensure<br />

enough revenue to f<strong>in</strong>ance both <strong>the</strong> bar and <strong>the</strong> cooperative.<br />

Is Heritage Technologies a pipe dream? Is it too big, too unwieldy<br />

a project? We don't th<strong>in</strong>k so. We see it as a way to preserve <strong>the</strong><br />

region's heritage, generate jobs, and enhance <strong>the</strong> community, none<br />

<strong>of</strong> which can be done effectively on a small scale. We have already<br />

received an enthusiastic endorsement from <strong>the</strong> local town councils<br />

and organizations like <strong>the</strong> Stanstead Historical Society and <strong>the</strong><br />

Townshippers' Association. The prov<strong>in</strong>cial M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Cultural Affairs<br />

has granted us funds to hire local architect Bill Stewart to conduct<br />

a feasibility <strong>study</strong> <strong>for</strong> renovat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Journal build<strong>in</strong>g. And we<br />

have received donations from several <strong>in</strong>dividuals <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> community.<br />

We believe that Heritage Technologies will attract tourists from<br />

far and wide, who will be impressed by <strong>the</strong> history and culture <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Townships, and captivated by its natural beauty. At <strong>the</strong> same time,<br />

Heritage Technologies will create employment-and hope-<strong>for</strong> those<br />

who live here.<br />

Danville<br />

Danville, where <strong>the</strong> tour will conclude with d<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>ity<br />

United Church, is celebrat<strong>in</strong>g this year its 125th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>corporation.<br />

Settled by immigrants from New England dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> early<br />

19th century, <strong>the</strong> village, by 1850, was well established as a centre<br />

<strong>for</strong> trade and commerce <strong>in</strong> an area renowned <strong>for</strong> its prime agricultural<br />

land.<br />

Figure 6. The Square, east side, Danville .<br />

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Figure 7. 20.22 Water Street, Danville.<br />

Figure 8. 45 Water Street, Danville.<br />

Figure 10. 51 Grove Street, Danville.


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Incorporated as a town <strong>in</strong> 1860, Danville experienced a high level<br />

<strong>of</strong> prosperity that endured until <strong>the</strong> First World War. Small <strong>for</strong>tunes<br />

were made <strong>in</strong> store-keep<strong>in</strong>g and light <strong>in</strong>dustry. The plan <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> town,<br />

its Square, and surround<strong>in</strong>g tree-l<strong>in</strong>ed streets with f<strong>in</strong>e residential,<br />

commercial and religious build<strong>in</strong>gs, reflect <strong>the</strong> sense <strong>of</strong> pride and<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> life that has <strong>in</strong> large part, been preserved.<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> Great Depression, <strong>the</strong> town has become a bedroom<br />

community <strong>of</strong> Asbestos, site <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> largest open-pit m<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Western World. The population <strong>of</strong> Danville has decl<strong>in</strong>ed s<strong>in</strong>ce that<br />

time and construction <strong>of</strong> new houses has been moderate with <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

<strong>in</strong> new <strong>in</strong>dustries nonexistent. The result <strong>of</strong> slow growth with<strong>in</strong><br />

recent decades has meant that <strong>the</strong> town escaped <strong>the</strong> brutal transfer·<br />

mations that affected most urban and rural areas <strong>of</strong> North America,<br />

s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> Second World War. The photographs that follow, show a<br />

few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> historic properties <strong>of</strong> Danville that will be seen dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

tour.<br />

The <strong>for</strong>mer J. L. Goodhue tannery can be seen at <strong>the</strong> left <strong>of</strong> Figure<br />

6. The creek still still flows through conduits hidden beneath fill,<br />

above centre. This creek, its source is <strong>the</strong> pond located at <strong>the</strong> height<br />

<strong>of</strong> land, once powered several mills along Water Street.<br />

Like most early wood-built settlements, Danville experienced<br />

several disastrous fires. One <strong>in</strong> 1882, destroyed half <strong>the</strong> town, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

most build<strong>in</strong>gs on <strong>the</strong> Square. These were replaced by brick<br />

structures and <strong>the</strong> one shown at Figure 7 is <strong>the</strong> best preserved example<br />

<strong>of</strong> its type-a shop at ground floor level with liv<strong>in</strong>g quarters<br />

above. The fret-saw rail<strong>in</strong>g is one <strong>of</strong> several different patterns seen<br />

on build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> town. The bargeboard is identical on at least a dozen<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r build<strong>in</strong>gs here, and on o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>in</strong> Sherbrooke, Lennoxville and<br />

Richmond. In <strong>the</strong> background at centre-left is <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mer tannery.<br />

The street front <strong>of</strong> Figure 8, with veranda and loggia was <strong>in</strong>spired<br />

by house pattern books. Examples can be seen on Phelps Street <strong>in</strong><br />

Rock Island. Danville has several variations <strong>of</strong> this type. One fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

Figure 9. 110 Crown Street, Danville.<br />

Figure 11. Grove Street, Danville.


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Localisation d es ponts cou verts des Cantons de I'Est<br />

MUNICIPAUTt ~!VIER £ STRUCTURE l ONGUEUR<br />

1. Adamsville Yamaska Town 27m .<br />

2. Adamsville Yomasko Town 32m.<br />

:'.!. Coolicook 1~1 Cooticook K<strong>in</strong>g post 18.5 Rue Sf-Marc<br />

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The Tread <strong>of</strong> Pioneers: Annals <strong>of</strong> Richmond County and Vic<strong>in</strong>ity.<br />

Vols 1 and 2. Richmond: Richmond County Historical Society, 1966<br />

Une laize pour Ia maisonnee, Musee Beaulne 1979 . .......... $1 .00<br />

For those <strong>of</strong> you who are plann<strong>in</strong>g a visit to Montreal, this quide<br />

will prove to be useful:<br />

Grenier, Cecile, and Wolfe, Joshua. Montreal Guide: An Architec·<br />

tural and Historical Guide. Montreal: Libre Expression ..... . .. . .. $12.95<br />

Postcards and posters will be available as well as free flyers from<br />

various historical societies.<br />

Publications<br />

The Royal Architectural Institute <strong>of</strong> Canada has announced <strong>the</strong><br />

first edition <strong>of</strong> a Canadian Architectural Directory which will list all<br />

registered Canadian architects, firms and RAIC members.<br />

Figure 15. Charles P. deVolpiand P. H. Scowen,The Eastern<br />

Townships, A Pictorial Record. (Montreal: Dev-Sco, 1962.)<br />

Conference 1985 Book Stall<br />

Monique Poirier<br />

There will be a book stall at <strong>the</strong> S.S.A.C. conference this summer.<br />

Books about local history and <strong>architecture</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Eastern<br />

Townships will be sold. Prices will vary from $1 .00 <strong>for</strong> small booklets<br />

to $30.00 <strong>for</strong> more substantial histories. Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> titles available<br />

are listed below, giv<strong>in</strong>g you an idea <strong>of</strong> what you can expect to see<br />

this summer.<br />

Atlas Urba<strong>in</strong>. Sherbrooke (Quebec), 1976 ................. . $10.00<br />

Atto, Kathleen H. et al. Lennoxville. Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and<br />

Museum Society, 1975 (2 vols.) .. ..... . ......... . . . ... . ...... . $10.00<br />

Beaudet, Gisele. Le patrimo<strong>in</strong>e architectural dans les Bois-Francs:<br />

Tome I, Victoriaville Arthabaska. Arthabaska, Societe du Musee Laurier<br />

Inc., 1985 . . . .. .. . ... .. .... . ... . .. ...... .. . .... . ... .. ...... $25.00<br />

Bellavance, Marcel. A Village <strong>in</strong> Transition: Compton, Quebec.<br />

National Historic Parks and Sites Branch, Parks Canada, Environment<br />

Canada, 1982 .. . ...... . . .. .. ... . .. .... ... .. ....... . . .... .. .. $4.95<br />

Compton <strong>in</strong> Retrospect: 1880·1950. National Historic Parks and<br />

Sites Branch, Parks Canada, Environment Canada, 1981 . .. ... .... $4.00<br />

Charlebois, Mariette. Dentelles liturgiques du Quebec: 1865-1965.<br />

Musee Beaulne, 1985 .. .. . . . .. .. .. .............. .. . . ...... ... $3.50<br />

Comnene, Angela. Presence de l'art neo-bysant<strong>in</strong> du Canada.<br />

Ottawa, 1982 .... ... .. ... .. . .. .... . .. ... . . ... .. ... . ... ...... $15.00<br />

Fournier, Me Rodolphe, N.P. Lieux et monuments historiques<br />

des Cantons de I'Est et des Bois-Francs. Montreal: Editions Paul<strong>in</strong>es,<br />

1978 .. ...... . .. . ........ .. . .... . .. .. .. ....... . ....... .. ... $12.00<br />

Le guide historique du Vieux-Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke: Societe<br />

d'histoire des Canton de I'Est, 1985 .. . ... . . ... .. ... .... . ....... $4.00<br />

Lafaille, Madele<strong>in</strong>e. Coaticook: un aperliCU du development sportif.<br />

Musee Bauln, 1984 . . . ......... .. .................. . . ... . . . $2.50<br />

Les maires de Sherbrooke, 1852·1982. Sherbrooke: Societe<br />

d'Histoire des Canton de I'Est, 1983 ................. ....... .. . $10.00<br />

Munkittrick, Judy A. Protestant Churches <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Coaticook Area.<br />

Musee Beaulne, 1984 .... . ... . . .. .. . .. ............. .. ..... . .. $1 .25<br />

Speyer, Elizabeth C. The Unitarian-Universalist Church <strong>of</strong> North<br />

Hatley. North Hatley, 1985 ... . ... .. . .. .......... ... ... .. . . ... . $5.00<br />

Liason is published quarterly by <strong>the</strong> Saskatchewan Museum<br />

Association. Noteable sections <strong>in</strong>clude; "Saskatchewan Log Houses"<br />

Volume 1, Number 3, Summer 1984 and "Bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>of</strong> Restoration"<br />

by Saskatchewan Culture and Recreation, Volume 1, Number 1,<br />

W<strong>in</strong>ter 1984. Subscription to Liaison is available <strong>for</strong> $2.50 per issue<br />

by writ<strong>in</strong>g: Saskatchewan Museum Association, 1870 Lorne Street,<br />

Reg<strong>in</strong>a, Saskatchewan, S4P 2L7.<br />

The Institute <strong>of</strong> Urban Studies, University <strong>of</strong> W<strong>in</strong>nipeg has issued<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir Publications <strong>in</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>t catalogue <strong>for</strong> Fall1984.<br />

The Institute <strong>of</strong> Urban Studies is a multiple function centre that<br />

undertakes to encourage, facilitate and engage <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>dependent,<br />

multidiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary research on urban or urban-related topics (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

hous<strong>in</strong>g, community and neighbourhood development, urban policy<br />

and government, and social and demographic issues); to promote<br />

and engage <strong>in</strong> <strong>for</strong>mal and <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mal education and community<br />

outreach programs and to conduct mission oriented and applied<br />

research.<br />

For a copy <strong>of</strong> this catalogue write: Institute <strong>of</strong> Urban Studies<br />

University <strong>of</strong> W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, Manitoba, R3B<br />

2E9.<br />

By Design: Moose Jaw's Resident Architects, 1882-1942 by Gordon<br />

W. Fulton and House Roots: Discover<strong>in</strong>g Your Old House In<br />

Moose Jaw by Gordon Fulton, (Grand Valley Press, Moose Jaw, 1985)<br />

ISBN 0-9692-023-0-X.<br />

These recent publications by Gordon Fulton provide additional<br />

background research <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> grow<strong>in</strong>g area <strong>of</strong> residential restoration.<br />

By Design summarizes <strong>the</strong> lives and architectural careers <strong>of</strong> more<br />

than two dozen Moose Jaw gentlemen who between 1882 and 1942<br />

practiced house design <strong>in</strong> that city. The use <strong>of</strong> primary references<br />

has been exhaustive with particularly well documented f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>for</strong><br />

R.G. Bunyard, H. Hargreaves and H. Stewart. Fulton's compilation<br />

<strong>of</strong> data is a novel source which might well be replicated by o<strong>the</strong>r communities<br />

<strong>of</strong> Moose Jaw's size.<br />

The second booklet, House Roots provides a step by step process<br />

<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> amateur and academic researcher to identify and locate<br />

<strong>the</strong> relevant documents concern<strong>in</strong>g old build<strong>in</strong>gs. O<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>tended<br />

aims <strong>for</strong> this publication are, to assist <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> expansion <strong>of</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong>ventories <strong>of</strong> heritage sites and to act as a model <strong>for</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r communities<br />

to encourage <strong>the</strong> retrieval <strong>of</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g records <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />

areas. Sources exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>clude Henderson's Directories, Assessment<br />

Rolls, Build<strong>in</strong>g Permits, Land Titles Office, Fire Insurance Maps,<br />

Newspapers, Architectural Draw<strong>in</strong>gs and Museums.<br />

For copies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se publications contact Stuart Lazear, Moose<br />

Jaw Ma<strong>in</strong> Street Project, c/o 31 Ma<strong>in</strong> Street, North, Moose Jaw,<br />

Saskatchewan, S6H OV8, Phone (306) 693-5233.<br />

Reviews by D. W. Lovell<br />

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Regional News<br />

Newfoundland<br />

Local news: Demolitions-<strong>the</strong> St. John's City Council recently<br />

approved <strong>the</strong> demolition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pitts Build<strong>in</strong>g on Water Street to allow<br />

<strong>for</strong> construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Scotiabank Towers. The Pitts Build<strong>in</strong>g (constructed<br />

1906) and <strong>the</strong> adjo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Goodfellows Block were designed<br />

by <strong>the</strong> local architect William Howe Greene and were among his few<br />

rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>gs on <strong>the</strong> street. At one time build<strong>in</strong>gs by Greene<br />

dom<strong>in</strong>ated Newfoundland's chief commercial street and <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se <strong>the</strong><br />

Pitts Build<strong>in</strong>g was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>est. The Mayor however described<br />

it as one <strong>of</strong> a group <strong>of</strong> non-descript structures.<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r losses <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> late Victorian Cochrane Hotel which<br />

burnt down on March 21 and Gladney's Farm which burnt down <strong>the</strong><br />

follow<strong>in</strong>g day. The Cochrane had been one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city's f<strong>in</strong>est hotels.<br />

Built <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Second Empire Style it was clearly considered to be <strong>the</strong><br />

place to stay by visitors who <strong>in</strong>cluded most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pioneer aviators<br />

who made <strong>the</strong> early transatlantic flights (Alcock and Brown, L<strong>in</strong>dberg)<br />

as well as Marconi and Trotsky. The Gladney Farm was <strong>the</strong> last<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hip-ro<strong>of</strong>ed, settle-fireplace Irish houses left <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> St. John's<br />

area and its loss is a serious loss to Newfoundland's heritage <strong>of</strong> vernacular<br />

<strong>architecture</strong>.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> positive side, <strong>the</strong> Government has f<strong>in</strong>ally appo<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>the</strong><br />

Newfoundland Heritage Foundation whose Chair is Dr. Leslie Harris,<br />

a <strong>for</strong>mer Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> National Historic Sites and Monuments<br />

Board. The Foundation's mandate is to encourage <strong>the</strong> preservation<br />

<strong>of</strong> Newfoundland's architectural heritage. And, while it is only work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with a very limited budget, it does mark a significant beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>for</strong> this sort <strong>of</strong> work <strong>in</strong> Newfoundland.<br />

Submitted by Shane O'Dea., SSAC Director Newfoundland.<br />

The follow<strong>in</strong>g was recently pr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Memorial University<br />

newspaper <strong>the</strong> Gazette.<br />

Research project explores<br />

Nfld. material culture<br />

Research <strong>in</strong> two imporant areas <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland material culture<strong>architecture</strong><br />

and furniture-will be greatly advanced this year by <strong>the</strong> work<br />

<strong>of</strong> two members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Arts. Shane O'Dea, English language<br />

and literature, and Gerald Pocius, folklore, have received a total <strong>of</strong> $70,000<br />

<strong>in</strong> fund<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>the</strong> Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council,<br />

Canada Works, and <strong>the</strong> National Endowment <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Humanities to allow<br />

<strong>the</strong>m to collaborate on this major research project.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> past three years Pr<strong>of</strong>essor O'Dea has been collect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation<br />

on <strong>the</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g history <strong>of</strong> St. John's from newspapers published between<br />

1844 and 1918-research supported by a Vice President's Grant<br />

and funds from a NEED Program. The <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation ga<strong>the</strong>red <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />

data on <strong>the</strong> city's build<strong>in</strong>gs: on <strong>the</strong> architects, builders, craftspeople and<br />

clients; on prevalent architectural styles and attitudes towards <strong>the</strong>m; on<br />

build<strong>in</strong>g practices; and on <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terrelationships <strong>of</strong> personnel <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

build<strong>in</strong>g trades.<br />

This data is now stored on some five to six thousand <strong>in</strong>dex cards, and<br />

<strong>in</strong> addition Dr. Pocius has amassed a large file on <strong>architecture</strong>, particularly<br />

from <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Shore, as <strong>the</strong> result <strong>of</strong> an SSHRC Grant awarded<br />

<strong>in</strong> 1980. With <strong>the</strong> aid <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> dean <strong>of</strong> arts, computer assistance has been<br />

obta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> order to enter and sort this data, while three researchers<br />

hired under a Canada Works Grant will cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>the</strong> data collection.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor O'Dea <strong>in</strong>tends to focus <strong>the</strong> current research on papers from<br />

private, <strong>in</strong>stitutional and governmental collections and to develop a complete<br />

picture <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> build<strong>in</strong>gs process <strong>in</strong> St. John's at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Victorian<br />

period, us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Great Fire <strong>of</strong> 1892 as a focal po<strong>in</strong>t. Specifically,<br />

he will determ<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> way <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> <strong>architecture</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city reflected<br />

its economic and social aspirations. In this regard <strong>the</strong> project will be<br />

as much a matter <strong>of</strong> urban history and geography as it is <strong>of</strong> architectural<br />

history.<br />

Additional benefits will accrue from <strong>the</strong> undertak<strong>in</strong>g, s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> data<br />

will serve as <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>for</strong> a complete <strong>in</strong>ventory <strong>of</strong> heritage build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce. It will also help to identify architects, builders and contractors<br />

outside <strong>the</strong> St. John's area and provide important <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation<br />

on churches constructed between <strong>the</strong> 17th and 19th centuries.<br />

Dr. Pocius will <strong>in</strong>itiate a major <strong>study</strong> <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland furniture, focus<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Bonavista Bay area. Build<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> recent work <strong>of</strong> Walter<br />

Peddle, Rupert Batten and Ralph Clemens <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Newfoundland Museum,<br />

he will <strong>in</strong>vestigate <strong>the</strong> major designs and styles which characterize <strong>the</strong><br />

area's locally made furniture.<br />

Archival research, supplemented by seven months <strong>of</strong> fieldwork, will<br />

focus on such aspects as how factory made, massproduced furniture <strong>in</strong>fluenced<br />

local design. The analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> material ga<strong>the</strong>red will <strong>the</strong>n<br />

take place at W<strong>in</strong>terhur Museum <strong>in</strong> Delaware, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lead<strong>in</strong>g furniture<br />

research centres <strong>in</strong> North America. Dr. Pocius is one <strong>of</strong> three North<br />

American scholars who have been appo<strong>in</strong>ted research fellows at<br />

W<strong>in</strong>terhur <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> next year, giv<strong>in</strong>g him access to <strong>the</strong> museum's extensive<br />

library and furniture collections to assist <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Bonavista Bay pieces. The project is also expected to provide a basis<br />

<strong>for</strong> identify<strong>in</strong>g furniture from specific parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce.<br />

Quebec<br />

Build<strong>in</strong>g a Beaux-Arts Museum: Montreal1912<br />

Hav<strong>in</strong>g announced plans <strong>for</strong> a future extension <strong>of</strong> its space, <strong>the</strong><br />

Montreal Museum <strong>of</strong> f<strong>in</strong>e Arts is plann<strong>in</strong>g an exhibition on <strong>the</strong> history<br />

<strong>of</strong> its Beaux-Arts build<strong>in</strong>g on Sherbrooke Street. The museum, known<br />

earlier as <strong>the</strong> Art Association <strong>of</strong> Montreal, was completed <strong>in</strong> 1912<br />

by <strong>the</strong> Montreal Architects Edward and WilliamS. Maxwell (Fig. 16).<br />

The Maxwell bro<strong>the</strong>rs were both tra<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> Boston, Edward<br />

(1868-1923) <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge, and William<br />

(1874-1952) with W<strong>in</strong>slow and We<strong>the</strong>rell. William also spent two years<br />

<strong>in</strong> Paris at <strong>the</strong> Atelier Pascal. The style <strong>of</strong> design <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> new museum<br />

reflected <strong>the</strong> Maxwells' architectural background and <strong>the</strong> latest trends<br />

<strong>in</strong> American <strong>architecture</strong>.<br />

The exhibition will give details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> competition <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> design<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g and follow <strong>the</strong> steps <strong>in</strong> its construction. Attention<br />

will be given to <strong>the</strong> craftsmen <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> decoration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

museum, most notably <strong>the</strong> Bromsgrove Guild (Canada) Ltd ., a branch<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> British guild. Photographs <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r Beaux-Arts build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong><br />

Montreal will also be <strong>in</strong>cluded. The exhibition, organized by Rosal<strong>in</strong>d<br />

Pepall, will run from February 14 until March 30, 1986 and will be accompanied<br />

by a catalogue.<br />

Submitted by R. Pepall, Guest Curator, Early Canadian Art, The<br />

Montreal Museum <strong>of</strong> F<strong>in</strong>e Arts.<br />

Figure 16. Montreal Museum <strong>of</strong> F<strong>in</strong>e Arts, Sherbrooke Street,<br />

completed <strong>in</strong> 1912 by Edward and William Maxwell, Architects<br />

will be <strong>the</strong> focus <strong>of</strong> an exhibition <strong>in</strong> February-March 1986.


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Saskatchewan<br />

Moose Jaw<br />

The Moose Jaw Ma<strong>in</strong> Street Project at 31 Ma<strong>in</strong> Street North will,<br />

<strong>in</strong> all likelihood, be ended <strong>in</strong> June <strong>of</strong> 1985. This jo<strong>in</strong>t project <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

City <strong>of</strong> Moose Jaw, Department <strong>of</strong> Urban Affairs &Heritage Canada<br />

Foundation has helped approximately 30 bus<strong>in</strong>esses <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Downtown<br />

area with designs <strong>for</strong> signage and renovation that are <strong>in</strong> keep<strong>in</strong>g with<br />

<strong>the</strong> unique character <strong>of</strong> build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> Moose Jaw's Downtown. There<br />

are no grants associated with <strong>the</strong> project but <strong>the</strong> designs are <strong>in</strong>tended<br />

to be economical as well as attractive. The City <strong>of</strong> Moose Jaw is cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to seek sources <strong>of</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>cial fund<strong>in</strong>g to help keep <strong>the</strong> project<br />

go<strong>in</strong>g, but to-date <strong>the</strong>re have been no commitments.<br />

Submitted by Stuart Lazear, SSAC Director, Saskatchewan<br />

Sem<strong>in</strong>ars <strong>in</strong> Architecture, Art and Design<br />

Organized <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> design pr<strong>of</strong>essional, historian, artisan and student.<br />

Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Form is a series <strong>of</strong> tour sem<strong>in</strong>ars scheduled <strong>for</strong> 1985,<br />

and will trace <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>teraction <strong>of</strong> major western and eastern <strong>in</strong>fluences<br />

on reg ional design:<br />

21 May- 4 June "Aivar Aalto <strong>in</strong> F<strong>in</strong>land"<br />

(Hels<strong>in</strong>ki, Turku, Jyvaskyla, lmatra)<br />

2 June- 16 June "The Bauhaus and Revolution"<br />

(Hels<strong>in</strong>ki, Berl<strong>in</strong>, Dresden, Prague)<br />

19 July- 8 August "Summer Night"<br />

(Moscow, Len<strong>in</strong>grad, Vladmir, Hels<strong>in</strong>ki,<br />

Suzdal, Novgorod)<br />

Fur<strong>the</strong>r details contact RAIC, 328 Somerset Street, West, Ottawa,<br />

Ontario, K2P OJ9. Telephone (613) 232-7165.<br />

New Members<br />

Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e Adell<br />

64 Crichton Street<br />

Ottawa, Ontario<br />

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Giles E. Bugailiskis<br />

90 Lipton Street<br />

W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, Manitoba<br />

R3G2G7<br />

Dr. Eve Marion Blau<br />

Canadian Centre <strong>for</strong> Architecture<br />

1440 St. Ca<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>e St. W. 2nd Floor<br />

Montreal, Quebec<br />

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Address Changes<br />

C<strong>in</strong>dyC/ow<br />

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Guelph, Ontario<br />

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Figure 17. The Orilla, circa 1903, was reduced to rubble <strong>in</strong> May, 1985<br />

to make way <strong>for</strong> a planned 16 storey <strong>of</strong>fice tower.<br />

British Columbia<br />

Vancouver<br />

On a Sunday morn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> May what was once an important piece<br />

<strong>of</strong> Vancouver's architectural heritage was lost <strong>for</strong>ever. The Orillia,<br />

<strong>the</strong> oldest extant · apartment build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Vancouver's downtown core<br />

took only m<strong>in</strong>utes to be expunged from <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth (Fig.<br />

17). A small crowd ga<strong>the</strong>red to watch <strong>the</strong> 82 year old Orillia be<br />

demolished <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> self <strong>in</strong>terests <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong developer S. H. Sung_<br />

A 16 storey <strong>of</strong>fice tower is proposed <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> site.<br />

Notices<br />

The Royal Architectural Institute <strong>of</strong> Canada has received <strong>in</strong>itial<br />

fund<strong>in</strong>g from Canada Council and <strong>the</strong> SSHRC <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> project def<strong>in</strong>ition<br />

phase <strong>of</strong> a proposed "Critical Exam<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Role <strong>of</strong> Architecture<br />

<strong>in</strong> Canada". The <strong>study</strong> will address fundamental issues<br />

<strong>of</strong> how Canadian <strong>society</strong> fulfills its architectural responsibility, <strong>the</strong><br />

roles <strong>of</strong> key players <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> process and specifically <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

architectural pr<strong>of</strong>ession. A two-year research period is envisaged.<br />

TracyJ. Day<br />

1406 33rd Street, West<br />

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan<br />

S7LOW9<br />

R.Jo Fraser<br />

1134 Lucknow Street<br />

Halifax, N.S.<br />

B3H 2T6<br />

Kathryn Kimiecik<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Folklore<br />

Memorial University<br />

St. Johns, Newfoundland<br />

A1C5S7<br />

Manitoba Association <strong>of</strong> Architects<br />

2-100 Osborne Street, S<br />

W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, Manitoba<br />

R3L 1Y5<br />

Mr. Michael McMordie<br />

Faculty <strong>of</strong> Environmental Design<br />

University <strong>of</strong> Calgary<br />

Calgary, Alberta<br />

T2N 1N4<br />

Malcolm Thurlby<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Visual Arts<br />

York University<br />

4700 Keele Street<br />

Downsview, Ontario<br />

M3J 1P3<br />

John White<br />

No. 27-554 Jessie Avenue<br />

W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, Manitoba<br />

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Bruce Yorga<br />

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W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, Manitoba<br />

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110 Markham Street<br />

Toronto, Ontario<br />

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Vancouver, B.C.<br />

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Prairie Region<br />

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W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, Manitoba<br />

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5273 Bessborough Avenue<br />

Montreal, P.O.<br />

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Ottawa, Ontario<br />

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Yale Station<br />

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Key<br />

A-1 Ma<strong>in</strong> Entrance<br />

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B Nicolls Arts Bldg.<br />

c Chapel<br />

0 Strathcona House<br />

E McGreer Hall<br />

F Hamitton Bldg.<br />

G Johnson Science Bldg.<br />

H Morris House<br />

I Norton Hall<br />

J Pollack Hall<br />

K library<br />

l Service Bldgs.<br />

M Centennial Theatre<br />

N Bishop Mounta<strong>in</strong> House<br />

0 Marjone Donald House f Studenls' Cenlre<br />

P Memorial House<br />

Q Mack<strong>in</strong>non Hall<br />

R Faculty Residences<br />

s AbboH Hall<br />

T Munster Hall<br />

U Kuehner Hall<br />

V Dewhurst D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Hall (Check-<strong>in</strong> po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>for</strong><br />

summer guests)<br />

W John H. Price Sports and Recre<strong>of</strong>lon Centre<br />

X Football Sladium<br />

Y W.B. ScoH Arena and ouldoor pool<br />

Z GoH Course<br />

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