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AGRICULTURAL HALL

A Report on Restoration and Re-furbishing

A brief resume of the past history of the hall is of
Some significance in coming to a decision as regards its
continued use or demolition.

4s most of Council are avere the hall was constructed
approxinatzly fifty-seven years ago. Financed by civic
funds, with an assist of donations fron private individuals
and organizations,

For many years-it served as a social centre for the majority
of civie and organizational functions, and included a

school roon, iany of our citizens still dave pleasant
merorles of the May-days, Fall Fairs ete. heid in the hall
and surrounding grounds,

In recent years it has becone too small for the larger
events, ani other organizations and churches now have their
own halls, Thus, its usage has declined, Unfortunetely, with
this trend the building has been allowed to deteriorste to
the point vhere it has become a civic eyesore, With this
deterioration the hall now invites its om destruction, by.
continuing acts of vandalism,

The Case for Restoration Lo. . .

In discussing the present condition of the hall with

various groups and individuals, the following opinions

were expressed, Many of our. older residents felt a certain
sentirental attachment to’ the building, as well as a belief
that it has a certain historic significance to our :
cormunity. Also that it is one of the few remaining buildings
in our city connected with the past over which we have any
control as to its use and future destiny,

From groups currently using the hall concern was felt that
lacking the accomodation they now have, there would be no
other facility available to ther. This feeling is justifiable
in light of the cornent of our ecreation Director, who feels

completed, will be at copacity
within six months, s

The most surprising remarks were from youg people using the
hall, who felt, that vhile its condition was deplorable
the facilities were adequate for certain activities,

( Cont. )

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AGRICULTURAL HaLL

4 Revort on Restoration and Reafersd ching

A breakdown of evrrent usage of the hall as provided oy
the Hiersation Director is attached 2endix io. 1 to
tois revort, I richt point out here 32 the removal of

a large suentity of acuinouant, xras Psterial ete,
from the unstairs to rore suit “euld provice
aiditionel svuace for other cctivities,

4 close look at the relative costs of 4x
and diversatility of the Brisant buildin
to its restoration wilh ha reclily aopy:
as apvendix re, 2 end Ho, érs_tvo estics on »rocosed
restorstion and re-fy t rin cost.
Further te these see aqpend Conrents
end Observations",

4S can be seen fror hoth 2stinates there 1s vary little

. proposed for the unstairs roors, There are two sessitilities

r2g
whatever vork or changes that yo42 racuirsd be stoed over
to a future dete, depenjing on the aycilahility of fines,
Second, The. nossiMility that services Clu ss in the city
might tele en the reefurhishing of a rooc esch, as a
Project for the coming Centennial,

that cen he considers? T2garcing this erea, First, Thes

at toe sere tine, a corny of this nronosal could be sent te
the enternieal Corrittz. for thelr consideration ragerding
the hasic rostoratien as oropesed., Ther could aossitiy de
interested in particination ia this as their pernanent
project. ;

In conclusion, -s look at th- ‘ossible future of the hall,
For a nucber of Ye rs, its continuing use ss at srasent.
Small sroun activitias end Social functions; until couch
tine as other fccilitias art evellable, In the distant

future, nossibly 2 Civie Puseer ang «art Galicry,

All of which is respectfully suhritted.

G.Rea. HacDoneid, aldsrren.

Sea A ‘yendices attachad &