July 01, 2008
Summer Garden Tour
Wednesday, July 16th, 6-8pm for self guided garden tours, followed by an elegant garden and classical music reception at 334 St John St. (Rain date July 17th) Tickets are $10 each, available at Westminster Books (King St) and Botinicals (Queen St). (Garden locations/addresses are shown on tickets.) Tour can easily be done by bicycle, as the venues spread from O'Dell Ave to Waterloo Row.
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April 07, 2008
Heritage Kitchen Gardeners, Take Notice
Have you thought about going with the 100 mile diet?
Maybe thought about the benefits of eating organically grown vegetables right from your own dooryard
Tired of mowing all that grass?
This could be the year to grow your own garden right at your kitchen door.
Fredericton Heritage Trust presents a gardening workshop for the amateur gardener, as well as for those who can't even grow weeds.
Presenters will be
Perennial gardens: Berries, rhubarb, asparagus
George Scott of Scott's Nursery, Lincoln
Herbs: grow your own, both perennial and annual
Aaron and Anna of Sweet Valley Herbs Mouth of Keswick
Heritage vegetables are still with us
John Beresford, Head Gardener at King's Landing
These fine folks have agreed to tell us "what's up" in gardening and to answer all of our questions.
When? April 20, 2008 ..... 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Where? Odell Park Lodge, Upper level
Cost $5.00/person or $7.00 couple
Door prizes and Refreshments
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January 20, 2008
2008 Award Nominations
Hurray for Heritage!
Fredericton Heritage Trust Call for Nominations
Fredericton Heritage Trust wants you to help us celebrate our local heritage.
The Trust is seeking nominations for its annual Heritage Award Program, which recognizes individuals and organizations for their contribution to heritage preservation.
More information on the award nomination process can be found here.
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A Celebration of our Heritage and Music
In conjunction with Heritage Week activities throughout the province, Fredericton Heritage Trust, Fredericton North Heritage Association and the York-Sunbury Historical Society will co-host an entertaining agenda featuring traditional local music and heritage presentations. Details to be announced soon.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Nashwaaksis Middle School Auditorium
324 Fulton Avenue
2-4pm (doors open at 1:30)
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July 12, 2007
Fredericton Heritage Icons Awarded, July 2007
Fredericton Heritage Trust's first seven icons were selected from nominations put forward by many individuals. These icons represent various aspects of our city's history, natural environment and culture - all part of our everyday life.
Some of the icons seem commonplace; we see them everyday, often without further thought; others, we seldom see yet their very mention evokes thoughts that they too are part of our experience or have contributed in some significant way to life in Fredericton.
We want to thank his Honour Herménégilde Chiasson, The Lieutenant-Governor, an honourary member of the Fredericton Heritage Trust. He has taken a personal interest in and supported this project from the outset.
We particularly want to thank those who took the time to nominate their favourite heritage icons. With those nominations you have encouraged us to reflect further on the rich heritage of Fredericton.
Click here to go to the Fredericton Heritage Icons Program.
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February 22, 2007
Fredericton Heritage Icons
Fredericton Heritage Trust announces the Fredericton Heritage Icons List, a listing of familiar items that are a significant part of our cultural heritage. The annual listing will add four to six Icons that represent an important part of our history or will have contributed to our cultural identity and will have won a lasting place in our minds and memories.
The list of icons will recognize significant aspects of our social, economic, cultural and natural heritage. It is intended the recognition of these Icons will promote a broader awareness of our heritage and a full understanding of our cultural identity. Such increased awareness, it is hoped, will encourage their protection and preservation.
Nominate your favourite Icon of Fredericton's rich cultural heritage. It's easy! Click here for details and here for a copy of the nomination form.
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February 04, 2007
2007 schedule
The Board is delighted to present three public talks for Winter/Spring 2007. All are on Saturdays to enable greater access to these special speakers. All venues are wheelchair accessible.
February 17, 2007 Saturday 1-4pm Gibson Memorial United Church, Gibson St.
"Discover the Heritage of Fredericton North". Ted and Anita Jones will share some of their research on the history and heritage of Nashwaaksis, Devon, Barker's Point, and Marysville, from their forthcoming book on Fredericton North. Ted and Anita are highly respected for their years of meticulous and sustained research into the city’s history.
Presentation of the Trust's Awards for heritage advocacy and restoration/renovation work.
A display of heritage treasures by anyone who cares to contribute. Contact Liz Burge 455 3964
Refreshments. Easy parking. Free admission.
March 24, 2007 Saturday 2-4pm Unitarian Fellowship (874 York St)
(changed location as of Jan 30, 2007)
"Building for Success: Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, and City Building in the 21st Century". Juan Estepa holds two masters degrees (Landscape Architecture and History), plus other university qualifications in Urban Design, History, and Landscape Architectural Technology. He is the Manager of Heritage and Cultural Affairs at the City of Fredericton. He will focus on issues broadly linking urban design and heritage (not on City-related business).
Refreshments. Free admission. Parking OK.
April 14, 2007 Saturday 2-4pm Memorial Hall, UNB Campus
Dr Margaret Conrad will speak on "History and Heritage at the Crossroads: How New Brunswickers Consume Their Past." She will focus on "some of the developments in public history over the past two decades and ask some pertinent questions about where we fit into the larger picture". Dr Conrad is the Canada Research Chair in Atlantic Canada Studies at UNB –Fredericton, and an internationally known researcher and author. www.unbf.ca/arts/History/conrad_000.html .
Refreshments. Free admission. Parking OK.
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September 29, 2006
Announcement of Heritage Vision Photo Contest Winners
A special evening is planned for November 16, 2006, beginning at 6:45 PM at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
Fredericton Heritage Trust is pleased to announce that his honour, Lieutenant Governor Herménégilde Chiasson, will address the gathering, inspect selected photographs and present awards to the winners of the Heritage Vision Photo Contest. These photographs will put on public exhibition at City Hall Gallery in late November.
The evening will also feature a Silent Auction which will take place during the Annual General Meeting of The Fredericton Heritage Trust. This is an opportunity to purchase unique gifts for the upcoming holiday season and also support Fredericton Heritage Trust and we are hoping for a great turnout. Wine and other refreshments will be available so please join us for an exciting evening.
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September 23, 2006
2006 Provincial Heritage Forum
Fredericton Heritage Trust and Heritage Branch, Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport are co-hosting the 2006 Provincial Heritage Forum, November 1-3, 2006 in Fredericton, NB. Please download the complete English agenda or French agenda as a .pdf file.
The cost of this forum is $75.00 per participant and all delegates must register by October 15, 2006 using the downloadable Registration Form available in English or French.
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June 30, 2006
Heritage vision: Creating a new photo legacy
Fredericton Heritage Trust announces a community-wide contest:
Heritage vision: Creating a new photo legacy
Selected streetscapes throughout the city will be the foci for photographers
of all ages to use their talents making artistic, interpretive images or
documentary type images. The goal is to encourage awareness of various types
of built heritage areas on both sides of the river, and contribute early
21st century images to the collections in the Provincial Archives of New
Brunswick.
Registration fee: $7.00 for adults; $2:00 for youth (cash).
Register & get the contest package (forms, map, envelopes, cap, etc) from
either Harvey's foto source, Queen Street or Shoppers Drug Mart easypix
photo lab, Main Street from July 1. Also at Boyce Farmers' Market only
on July 1.
The culmination of the contest will occur on November 16th at the
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, when his Honour, the Lt Governor of New Brunswick,
will speak, present the awards and open the exhibition. The exhibition will
be transferred to the City Hall Gallery for several weeks beginning November
28th.
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May 08, 2006
Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Fredericton Community Services Department invites the public to an
Arbor Day Celebration
Thursday, May 18th, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care.
At Fredericton's celebration there will be simultaneous tree planting ceremonies at Carleton Park (north side) and at the Trans-Canada Trail Pavilion on the Green (south side), followed by refreshments, displays, and live music at the Trail Patrol Building
The public is invited to attend either tree-planting ceremony at
6:30 p.m. Then participants will walk to the Trail Patrol Building on Station Rd.
Highlights of the festivities: Tree Planting Ceremony, Tree Quiz & Heritage Quiz with prizes, a heritage photo display, live music with 'Minimum Wage', light refreshments
The two new groves of trees that will be planted are made possible by a generous donation from Fredericton Heritage Trust Inc.
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April 10, 2006
Workshop: Thinking sympathetically about building exteriors
A workshop from Fredericton Heritage Trust Inc.
Presentations by Renée Losier, Interior designer, and Jon Oliver, Architect.
Saturday April 29, 12:45 - 4:00 pm. Alumni Building, UNB Campus (off Dineen Drive, next to Memorial Hall). Free parking.
Renée will review the styles of the houses most commonly found in Fredericton and indicate their appropriate colour schemes. Jon will explain how to think cost-effectively about managing a house's exterior construction and its appropriate renovation.
Question time available. Admission: $25.00 per person (incl. refreshments).
Pay at the door (cash/cheque only). Register by calling 447 3037 before April 27.
The Trust thanks the University of New Brunswick for their gift of the space.
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March 06, 2006
Creating heritage interiors: with Dr. Renée Losier
Saturday, March 18; 12:45-4:00 pm at Frogmore, 35 Colter Ct. (off Beaverbrook)
This workshop will help you to create a 'well-lived in' interior, whether your home is new or historical. Advice regarding the choice of colours and of style will be provided, as well as tips on furniture, art works, and accessories.
Enrolment is limited so that participants have adequate time for questions. Participants will receive a "goodies" package with a time-limited discount from a quality paint supplier. Thanks, Renée for that courtesy!
Admission: $25:00 per person (incl. refreshments). Please register by March 15 by leaving a voicemail with name/s on 447-3037. Pay at the door (check/cash only).
Renée has a PhD degree in the history of 19th century architecture and has studied Interior Design and colour theories. She teaches "Arts Appreciation" at St. Thomas University and runs a business as interior designer and art consultant. She is a long time member of Fredericton Heritage Trust Inc.
The Trust thanks Ross Ventures Ltd. for their gracious loan of the space.
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January 25, 2006
Invitation: Heritage Week; February 13-20, 2006
You are cordially invited by the Board of Fredericton Heritage Trust Inc. to celebrate Heritage Week and honour some Fredericton citizens.
Come to the Legislative Library (inside the Legislature building) on Thursday, February 16, 2006, for
4:45pm to 6:15pm.
Programme
Welcome
The Clerk of the Legislature, Ms Loredana Catalli Sonier
The Legislative Assembly building as heritage
The Clerk
Awards presentations
Announcing 'Trees and Trusts: Building the Legacy'
The City Forester, Don Murray, explains further
Announcing FHT's activities for 2006
Wine and savouries * Displays
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Fredericton Heritage Trust Inc.
www.heritagefredericton.org
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January 05, 2006
Workshop: RESEARCHING HERITAGE PROPERTIES
Fredericton Heritage Trust and the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick present:
RESEARCHING HERITAGE PROPERTIES
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Provincial Archives of New Brunswick
23 Dineen Drive
UNB Campus, Fredericton
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Interested in the history of your property, who lived there, when your house was built?
Learn how to use government and legal records to discover ownership and transactions related to a property and the structures which occupied it. Investigate publications, city directories and family papers to trace the stories of the occupants and their neighbourhood.
Instruction followed by hands-on searching.
Registration $25.00 (limited to 15 -- couples count as 1)
Fee includes materials, refreshments & lunch on site. Parking is free.
Register by Jan. 16 to secure a place for this popular event.
Contact: Robbie Gilmore 453-4292 or robbie.gilmore@gnb.ca
http://www.heritagefredericton.org/ http://archives.gnb.ca/Archives/
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November 10, 2005
Internet + Art = Heritage in the BAG
A unique blend of Internet and Art awaits you at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Thursday, Nov 24, 7:00 pm as Fredericton Heritage Trust holds its AGM.
Highlights will include the public debut of the Trust's website, and an illustrated presentation by historian Dawn Bremner on the restoration of the home of enigmatic 19th century NB artist Anthony Flower.
Free admission; reception; rush seating only.
For information call 452-1993.
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June 10, 2005
Public Meeting Summary - June 2, 2005
YORK HOUSE AND THE YORK STREET HISTORIC CORRIDOR
Held June 2, 2005, Lord Beaverbrook Hotel, St. John Room 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Fredericton Community Coalition (consisting of West Plat Community Association; Queen Square Neighbourhood Association; York-Sunbury Historical Society Inc.; Fredericton Arts and Learning Inc.; Fredericton Friends of the Railway; University Avenue-Waterloo Row Residents' Association; Fredericton Heritage Trust; Fredericton Arts Alliance)
Approximately 120 people attended, including presenters, community members and several members of the congregation of Brunswick Street Baptist Church. A letter of invitation to the whole church membership had been sent several days earlier.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by moderator Pat Flanagan.
Coalition participant Hart North outlined the purpose of the meeting as being: to explore the importance of the York Street Historic Corridor and some of its keystone buildings; to discuss the legacy of York House architect James C. Dumaresq; and to suggest possible architectural alternatives to the proposed demolition of York House that could meet the Brunswick Street Baptist Church's need for more space and at the same time address community concern over the possible loss of this historic building. He noted it was not a gathering to criticize the church; rather it was to exchange information and promote positive dialogue.
Historian Ted Jones highlighted York Street's importance to the development of Fredericton. The significance of the Hartt Boot and Shoe Factory, the Chestnut Canoe Factory, the York St. railway station(s), St. Paul's United Church(s) and York House (including a number of "firsts" in its life as the original Fredericton High School) all contributed to enriching the life of not only Mr. Jones as a child, but to many others and the spirit of the community. Mr. Jones concluded by urging that York House be retained (as has been done with the Normal School/Justice Building, Charlotte St. School, St. Dunstan's School) and suggested the vast alumni roster of Fredericton High School be informed of the demolition proposal and be asked to become involved.
Garry Shutlak, Senior Reference Archivist, Nova Scotia Archives, spoke on the life and career of York House architect James Charles Dumaresq. Dumaresq was born in Cape Breton in 1840 and at the age of twenty-five, started working for the architectural firm of Stirling and Dewar, one of the leading firms in Halifax at that time. In 1877, Dumaresq relocated to the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, operating a successful firm there rebuilding portions of the city destroyed by fire. While there, an important commission won by Dumaresq was the design work for the New Brunswick Provincial Legislature (1880). Mr. Shutlak stated that York House was designed by Dumaresq as a brick and freestone edifice (a school) with fourteen classrooms and a 30-foot spire. Many of the original architectural drawings for this building are on file in the Provincial Archives.
Although a Baptist Deacon, Dumaresq was the architect of choice of the Roman Catholic Church in Atlantic Canada. In addition, he designed several prominent buildings for the Bank of Montreal, photos of which were shown. Fredericton buildings designed by Dumaresq include St. James Anglican Church (1884), the Charlotte Street School (1884), Everett House, the provincial Legislature Assembly building (1880), Edgecombe House (former Lieutenant Governor's Office), the H.M. Clark Building (currently occupied by the Robert Simmonds store), St. Paul's Church (York & George St.) and the old Gleaner Building (now owned by the Greenarm Corporation, next to Phoenix Square).
Mr. Shutlak noted that J.C. Dumaresq and his work are described in the book "Architects of Nova Scotia" as well as in a 2005 book entitled "The Life and Times of J.C. Dumaresq" copies of which were shown. Dumaresq was a prolific and well-regarded architect whose family has provided architectural services from 1865 to the present time, a total of over 145 years. His grandson and great-grandson currently practice in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Mr. Shutlak ended by explaining his special, personal interest in this family of architects. Mr. Shutlak's residence at the corner of Young Avenue and Inglis Street in Halifax was designed by J.C. Dumaresq for Mr. George Wright, a wealthy businessman of the time (1902). Mr. Wright lost his life during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The Wright building is one of many Dumaresq-designed residential buildings, which give Halifax its colour and distinctive historical character. A period of questions and answers ensued.
Area Councillor Stephen Kelly was to have spoken, however he was unable to attend and instead sent a detailed email outlining his support for retaining York House.
The next presenter was Ian Robertson, an architect in private practice (and President of Fredericton Heritage Trust). Mr. Robertson, in conjunction with architect Carl Smyth, had developed two conceptual floor plans, copies of which were shown to the meeting and are included here.
The designs showed how the new spaces (particularly for the contemporary worship space, common lobby adjacent the existing church, and accessible washrooms) required by Brunswick Street Baptist Church could be provided by using new infill construction on one or more of the large unoccupied areas of the church-owned property, while allowing a renovated York House to remain/serve other church purposes. It would be fully accessible by a new elevator and pedestrian bridges. The second plan had been developed after a discussion with Pastor Terry Atkinson, and responded to concerns of possible sound contamination from simultaneous services in adjacent traditional and contemporary worship spaces. Carl Smyth emphasized the importance of maintaining the image/identity of the existing church, and for any additions or new construction to be respectful of the existing church while at the same time portraying a readily-understood image of contemporary church function.
It was emphasized that these were only two of many possible alternative concepts available to the Church, done without having a detailed list of specific space or size requirements, and that it was up to the Congregation as to how they might proceed.
At this point moderator Pat Flanagan opened the floor to questions and comments.
An attendee noted that in some senses the exteriors of prominent buildings belong to everyone (the "visual city") hence the outpouring of community concern over the potential loss of York House as a part of Fredericton's streetscape.
Peter Pacey, a BSBC adherent, articulated his concern that the Church had absolute control over the future of this building and that no one should try and tell them what to do. However he also hoped that there could be a way for the community and the church to meet half-way and avoid unproductive relationships.
Another participant pointed out that an alternative scenario that had been developed for the Brunswick Street Baptist Church for the same cost as the demolition/big box proposal had been discarded without proper examination. Ian Robertson responded that he did not know the details of the previous architectural alternative, but understood that it had involved primarily a cost analysis for the complete interior renovation of York House to modern standards for use as offices, meeting rooms and classrooms and for the construction of new "infill" space for contemporary worship services, accessible washrooms and a large common lobby/gathering space to be shared or connected to the existing church. He also believed that the roughly $100,000 - 150,000 estimated cost of demolishing York House could go a long way towards its renovation to modern standards.
There was a question pertaining to possible alternative uses for York House; would the Church entertain other uses such as housing? Ian Robertson stated that York House belongs to the Church and that is their decision, but that he understood they wanted to maintain a downtown presence, and that the City of Fredericton would likely be open to possible rezoning requirements to allow for other uses on the site.
Two participants noted that in various countries they have visited, many heritage buildings are integrated into the functions and sites of contemporary buildings, thus showing strong links between the past and the present, and leaving a richer architectural legacy for future generations. Reference was made to several old building conversions in Fredericton.
Moderator Pat Flanagan suggested that the York House issue has perhaps reached a turning point, evolving from one of confrontation to one of constructive dialogue between pro- and anti-demolition forces within the community.
The meeting adjourned shortly after 9:00 p.m. Those interested in receiving more information from the Coalition were asked to sign their names on a sheet.
For more information, please contact the Fredericton Heritage Trust:
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