HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 9, 1972
PICKERING TOvtNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD
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A meeting of the Pickering
TO\~1ship Museum Board was
held on THURSDAY, MARCH the
NINTI1, 1972 at EIGHT 0'c10ck
p.m. at the Municipal Building
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PRESENT: Mr. H. Cook, Chairman
Mrs. D.. Earle
Mr. R. Miller
Mr. U. Clark
Mr. R. Freeman
Mr. D.. McLean
Mr. J. Alma
Mr. H. Parkin
N. C. Marshall, Secretary
1" Minutes-
Mrs. Earle noted that the resolution dealing with the
dis-continuance of the parade should have made reference
to the fact that more emphasis will be placed on provid-
- ing entertailtment this year.
On motion of I1r. McLean, seconded by Mrs. Earle and
- carried the minutes of the meeting of February the 10th
were approved as amended.
2. Accounts-
On motion of Ivlr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Freeman and
carried the following accounts were approved for
payment:
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Ontario Hydro
Mrs. Marr - Miscellaneous Items
Re: Restoration
R.O.M. - 1972 Membership
D.. X. Oil
$ 31.08
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11.16
25.00
22.49
3. Administrator's Report -
Mr.. Miller asked for con£i~ïnation of the colours selected
for painting the various buildings.. The group agreed to
the fo1lovling:
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Harness Shop
Hotel
Blacksmith Shop
Cole House
Oddfe11o\'ls Hall
Steam Barn & Gas Barn
- Bro'Vm
- Hhite with suitable trim
- Red with white trim
- Hhite with green trim
- Hhite with Venetian Red trim
- Light Grey with White trim
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- Mr. Miller advised that t1a1ter Hope will be starting
work on the Saw r-1i11 in the very near future and should
be available for the restoration work scheduled for the
beginning of April.
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- He noted that new pamphlets would be required for the
current year and that the stock of Hasti-Notes had
been exhausted. He hoped that the booklet prepared
by the Secretary would be up-dated prior to opening
day.
- He mentioned an old Ma^~rell Flower Mill dating
approximately 1832 owned by Mr. Purcell. He inquired
as to whether or not the Board would be interested in
acquiring this mill. It was agreed that he would have
a look at the building and report back to the Board.
- Mrs. Marr has assumed responsibility for the administra-
tion of the Cole House.
- Mrs.. Annis is to meet with Mr. Miller and Mr. Marshall
to determine her duties for the current year.
- He wished the Board's cOùfirmation on the dates to be
attached to the various buildings.
Beef Ring Barn
Church Shed
Blacksmith Shop
Harness Shop
Oddfe11m'ls Hall
Collins House
Cole House
Log Cabin & Log Barn
- 1870
- 1860
- 1850
- 1855
- 1869
- 1850
- 1860
- 1832
4. Pub1icitX-
Mr. Freeman advised the Board that he had written to
the County Board of Education inviting the students to
participate in a poster contest.
Following a short discussion he agreed to up-date the
brochure and arrange for the re-production of a :-.;uf:ë:'..::ir=nt
number of copies for the current season.
5. Future of Museum -
The Chairman inquired of the group concerning their
opinion as to the feasibility of continuing the present
restoration program. In particular he was interested in
the refreshment building to be built to the rear of the
school..
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Alma and carried
it was agreed that the Museum Board should proceed with
the building and restoration program as originally
conceived.
It was agreed that the refres1Lment shed would measure
30' x 30' and that if should incorporate a 9' ceiling on
the ground floor plus a sizable loft on the second
floor.
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6. The suggestion was put forth that a spinning wheel should
be obtained for the Cole House.. Evidently Þ-1r. ¡Tilson
is presently working on a small wheel. It was noted that
the walking wheel was commonly used up to the year 1860
and that this would be the proper spinning wheel for thi.s
particular building.
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7. History In Action -
- The Administrator agreed to follow up on the sign to
be located below the existing one advertising the
dates of History In Action.
- It was agreed that any information sheets published
throughout the Province on the Museum should refer
any inquiries to the Secretary at the Municipal Build-
ing and also show the phone n~~er of the municipal
building.
- Committees - The Chairman reviewed briefly the
composition of the Committee's for History In Action
which are as follows:
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Building Security
Entertainment
- Messrs. Miller, Parkin & Clark
- Mrs. Earle
- Mr. Freeman, Mr. Davidge &
I'iiss Green
- Mr. Cook
- Mr.. Marshall
Machinery
Demonstrations
Publicity
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Some discussion took place on the areas in which th~
various demonstrators would be located. Mr. McLean
offered to assume responsibility for this.. Mrs. Earle
agreed to prepare a list of the demonstrators in order
that he would have sufficient notice in which to
locate the various activities.
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- It was suggested that a proper P.A. System be acquired
for History In Action similar to that provided by
Mr. Paterson of the TO\¥l1 of ~1hitby.
- Another suggestion made was that possibly those attend-
- ing the festivities could be given a lapel button
identifying the event and giving them something in
return for their admittance fee. It was suggested
that perhaps some local company might be prepared to
unde~lrite the cost of such a pin. Messrs. Freeman
and Marshall are to investigate this further and report
back.
8. Notice of Meeting -
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It was suggested that it might be of assistance to the
new members if a notice of meeting was sent out well
in advance of the meeting reminding them of the date.
The Secretary agreed to look after this.
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9. Auction Sale - Historical 80ciety -
Mr. Freeman explained that the Historical Society wished
to coincide the opening of the Museum property with an
Auction Sale.
In the discussion that followedq mention was made of
the unique security problems that would arise if the
buildings were opened during the Auction Sale. The
matter was resolved with the suggestion that the build-
ings be kept open from possibly 1:00 - 3:00 in the
afternoon and that the Auction Sale be held following
the closing of the buildings at this time.
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On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Freeman it
was recolIDnended that the Historical Society be permitted
to conduct an Auction Sale on the Museum Property in
conjunction with the opening of the Museum on May the
13th providing the question of building security is
resolved and that the Museum Board receives any general
admittance fees charged during the afternoon.
10.
Museum Board Members - Responsibilities -
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A suggestion was put forth that a master list of the
Museum Board members should be prepared detailing the
various activities in which they are involved. This
would be of assistance to members of the public who
wished information and yet did not know to whom they
should direct their inquiries.
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11.
Historical Society Work Parties
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The Board was advised by Mr. Freeman that the Historical
Society had set aside their July 20th meeting and also
the meeting immediately proceeding History In Action for
purposes of conducting any vJork required at the Museum
property at that time.
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12.
Implications of Airport -
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It was suggested that this article be placed on a future
agenda for a more detailed discussion.
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On motion of ~1r. 14cLean the meeting adjourned.
DATED
Chairman
Secretary
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