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Report To: Joint Committees
Date of Meeting: September 9, 2019
Submitted By: Faye Langmaid
Acting Director of Planning Services
Reviewed By: Andrew C. Allison, CAO
File Number: PLN 34.16.3 and 34.5.4.29
Report Number: PSD -035-19
By-law Number:
Resolution #: PD -095-19
Report Subject: Intent to Pursue Heritage Designation for two (2) Properties: 120
Wellington Street, Bowmanville and 2503 Concession Road 8,
Haydon
Recommendations:
1. That Report PSD -035-19 be received;
2. That the Clerk issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 120 Wellington Street,
Bowmanville, as a cultural heritage resource under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act;
3. That the Clerk issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 2503 Concession Road 8,
Haydon (Darlington) as a cultural heritage resource under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act;
4. That depending on the response to the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Clerk either
prepare the necessary by-law(s) or report back to Council regarding objection(s)
received; and
5. That the interested parties listed in Report PSD -035-19 and any delegations, be advised
of Council's decision.
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Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD -035-19
Report Overview
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The Municipality is responsible for the identification and conservation of heritage resources.
Central Public School and Haydon Community Hall are fine examples of their respective
architectural styles in Clarington, and are identified as Primary resources on the Municipality's
cultural heritage resources list.
The Clarington Heritage Committee and staff recommend the designation of these properties
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act to ensure the future of these significant cultural
resources is appropriately conserved and they continue to be part of Clarington's history.
1. Background
1.1 The Region of Durham and Municipality of Clarington have policies in their Official Plans
that speak to the protection and conservation of cultural heritage resources.
1.2 The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) evaluated the properties subject to this report,
and made recommendations to designate the properties under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act. Council may designate a property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
if it considers the property to meet at least one of the criteria establishing cultural heritage
value or interest in accordance with Ontario Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The criteria is based upon three overarching values related to physical/design,
associative/historical, and contextual. Central Public School and Haydon Community Hall
have been evaluated as having cultural heritage significance that merits designation, as
shown on the Index Map (Figure 1), and summarized below.
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2. Central Public School
2.1 120 Wellington Street, known as Central Public School, is identified as a primary heritage
resource in the Municipality's inventory of cultural heritage resources, and is one of the
finest examples of the Richardson Romanesque style of architecture in Clarington. The
building has been well maintained, and appears to be in excellent physical condition. The
school was built in 1889 on a large parcel of land in the centre of Bowmanville, and is a
striking two-storey, red brick structure with a cross gable roof, and Ashlar cut granite
foundation. Its Richardsonian influences result in a unique and simplified application of
the style with its classically symmetrical front fagade.
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Figure 2: Central Public School Figure 3: Aerial of 120 Wellington Street
2.2 The gable itself exhibits details indicative of the Richardson Romanesque style, including
intricate patterned brickwork within and above blind arches over the second storey
windows, pressed terra cotta spirals and decorative banding and corbelling. The building
also features narrow pilasters with capitals, and variation in the grouping of windows.
2.3 Central Public School, along with its surrounds, illustrates the substantial importance the
community placed on education and public access dating back to the late 19th century,
and is reminiscent of the community's past civic events and celebrations. The complete
description of the cultural heritage attributes of this property is included in Attachment 1.
3. Haydon Community Hall
3.1 Built in 1876, the Haydon schoolhouse located at 2503 Concession Road 8 is a fine
representation of the simple brick building style used for one -room schoolhouses
throughout the Township of Darlington in the 19th century. The building is particularly
significant because it is one of the oldest rural schoolhouses in Darlington Township still
remaining.
3.2 The one -storey, red brick building has a gable roof, six over six windows with brick lintel
detailing, and a granite fieldstone foundation. The interior of the schoolhouse still features
the original slate chalkboard. Haydon Public School was built for "School Section 21 ".
The building's use as a school ceased in 1965, and on December 20th of that year the
Public School Board of the Township School Area of Darlington sold it to the Corporation
of the Township of Darlington for public purposes. After 1965 the building was referred to
as Haydon's "Club 21 ", originally a Home and School club. Today it continues to be well
preserved and used as a local community hall and gathering place, and is a well-known
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local landmark. The complete description of the cultural heritage attributes of this property
is included in Attachment 2.
Figure 4: Haydon Community Hall Figure 5: Aerial of 2503 Concession Rd. 8
4. Protecting Cultural Heritage Resources
4.1 The conservation of significant architectural, cultural, historical and archaeological
resources is a matter of provincial interest identified in the Provincial Policy Statement
(PPS), 2014 which is reinforced by the Growth Plan, 2019 and the Ontario Heritage Act
itself.
4.2 Section 2 of the PPS, 2014 directs that significant built heritage resources that have been
determined to have cultural heritage value or interest shall be conserved. The Province is
currently undertaking a review of the PPS, 2014. The proposed changes to the PPS,
2014 relating to cultural heritage generally consist of clarification and alignment with
amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act recently introduced through Bill 108, and do not
appear to affect the designation of the subject properties going forward. Planning staff
will continue to monitor the Province's review.
4.3 Section 4 of the Growth Plan, 2019 identifies cultural heritage resources as valuable
assets that must be conserved in order to foster a sense of place, and benefit
communities. It is necessary to plan for growth in a manner that protects cultural heritage
resources and maximizes their benefits to make our communities unique and attractive
places to live.
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5. Legislation
Ontario Heritage Act
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5.1 The Ontario Heritage Act empowers a municipality to pass a by-law to designate a
property that is considered to be of cultural heritage significance. The Clarington Heritage
Committee (CHC) is in support of the designation of the subject properties.
5.2 The Ontario Heritage Act outlines the process for designation. The CHC has
recommended the designation, as noted above. If Council concurs, the next step is
publishing the Notice of Intention to Designate in the locally circulated newspaper. A
summary description of the heritage designation process is attached to this report as
Attachment 3.
5.3 Once a property is designated by by-law under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, the
property owner is required to obtain the consent for any proposed significant alterations to
the building's heritage features that are listed in the designation by-law, or for demolition
of all or part of the structure.
5.4 On June 6, 2019 the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal
Assent. Bill 108 amends the Ontario Heritage Act, among numerous other pieces of
legislation. Such changes are due to come into force on a day to be named by
proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor. Staff will continue to monitor the status of the
Ontario Heritage Act amendments, and implement the changes as necessary. A
summary of the changes to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced by Bill 108 was included
in Planning Services Report PSD -027-19.
Region of Durham Official Plan
5.5 Section 2 of the Regional Municipality of Durham Official Plan sets out goals for the
preservation of historic and cultural heritage, including built heritage. The Region's
Official Plan encourages Councils of the area municipalities to utilize the Ontario Heritage
Act to conserve, protect and enhance the built and cultural heritage resources.
Clarington Official Plan
5.6 Section 8 of the Clarington Official Plan, 2018 directs the designation of cultural heritage
resources under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with assistance from the CHC, in
support of achieving the Municipality's cultural heritage objectives.
6. Public Notice
6.1 Under the Ontario Heritage Act notification is required before Council passes a by-law to
designate a property. Staff has advised the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board by
way of a letter in June 2019. Staff has also been in contact with Clarington's Operations
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Department, and the Haydon Community Hall Board. Notice of this report was provided
to property owners in mid-August.
7. Concurrence
Not applicable.
8. Conclusion
8.1 The Clarington Heritage Committee and staff are in support of the designation of 120
Wellington Street and 2503 Concession Road 8 as individual designations under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act.
8.2 Should no objections be received by the Municipal Clerk within 30 days of publishing the
Notice of Intention to designate, the proposed by-laws designating the properties will be
forwarded to Council for approval. Alternatively if an objection(s) is received the Clerk will
provide a report to Council.
8.3 Upon designation the owners of the properties will be presented with a bronze plaque
signifying the significance of the property to the community and the Municipality as a
whole. Owners of designated properties are eligible to apply for the Municipality's
Heritage Incentive Grant Program, which provides an opportunity for financial assistance
with the costs of repair and restoration of designated heritage properties.
Staff Contact: Sarah Allin, Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2419 or sallin(a-clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — 120 Wellington Street; Statement of cultural value and heritage attributes
Attachment 2 — 2503 Concession Road 8; Statement of cultural value and heritage attributes
Attachment 3 — Heritage designation process
Attachment 4 — Proposed Draft By-law for 120 Wellington Street
Attachment 5 — Proposed Draft By-law for 2503 Concession Road 8
A list of interested parties is on file with the Planning Services Department.
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Attachment 1 to
Report PSD -035-19
120 Wellington Street; Central Public School
Statement of Significance and List of Character Defining Features
Description of Property
120 Wellington Street, Bowmanville is known as Central Public School, and has
occupied the site at the northeast corner of Wellington and Elgin Streets since its
opening in December 1889. Its school yard extends north to Horsey Street, and the
building itself offers a striking terminating vista at the north end of Silver Street.
Statement of Cultural Heritaae Value or Interest
Central School at 120 Wellington Street was built in 1889 on a large parcel of land in the
centre of Bowmanville. The School is an imposing two-storey red -brick structure with an
Ashlar cut granite foundation built in the Richardson Romanesque style designed by
A.A. Post of Whitby. Its Richardsonian influences, which were popular between 1880
and 1900, result in a simplified application of the style with its classically symmetrical
facade clad in red brick laid in running course. The building does not appear to have the
heaviness generally associated with Romanesque architecture. The original structure
featured a square tower and cupola 80 feet high, within was a 400 pound Meneally bell
from the Bell foundry in Troy, New York. The central section of the symmetrical front
faQade projects forward, terminating in a triangular gable. The gable itself exhibits
details indicative of the Richardson Romanesque style, including intricate patterned
brickwork within and above blind arches over the second storey windows, pressed terra
cotta spirals and decorative banding and corbelling. The building also features cross
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gables, narrow pilasters with capitals, dentils, wide arches, and variation in the grouping
of windows.
The interior of the building was originally organized into ten classrooms off of two
corridors, which exhibit an arcade effect typical of the Romanesque style. A play area
was included in the basement of the school to be used during rainy or stormy weather.
Wainscoting in the interior classrooms and corridors is white pine and beaded, finished
in oil, and varnished. The original Smead-Dowd heating system was a progressive
system of its time and considered to be the best and most economical manner of
heating schools.
The Central Public School building that exists today replaced an earlier school on the
site. The former building, built in 1855, served as the Union School and Town Hall. The
Union School took over the entire building when the present Town Hall at King and
Temperance Streets was built. Then the Union School burned in 1887 the public
sought a centrally located district school that integrated the best aspects of the
elementary school program of the time. The high school portion of the former Union
School was relocated to the school that formerly occupied 105 Queen Street.
The building has undergone modifications over its 130 year history. In 1926 an addition
was constructed on the east side of the school. The original slate roof was removed in
favour of asphalt shingles around 1955, which have since been replaced by a metal
roof. In 1976, the upper portion of the bell tower, including the bell itself, was removed.
The bell now occupies a spot on the front lawn. More recently, certain finials have been
removed, windows were replaced in 2013, the playground was redone in 2015, and the
main entrance was remodeled in 2016.
Historical and Contextual
In its 130 years of service, Central Public School has reinforced its sense of local
comfort, security and public access through its built form (William Humber, Preface,
Central Public School, 1889-1989). Central Public School is an institution in
Bowmanville, and the building is representative of a period of educational reform in
Ontario.
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Thousands of students have received their elementary school education at Central
Public School. Over the years, there have been a number of graduates who have made
notable contributions to local and national history. Dr. Ross Tilley and Hubert Hooper
were honoured by the British Empire for their actions during World War Two. Dr. Ross
Tilley was recognized for his innovative treatment of burned airmen during World War
Two, and went on to become one of Canada's most successful plastic surgeons.
George James and his nephew John became known for their editing and operation of
the local Canadian Statesman newspaper. Nina Neads was one of the first successful
business women in Bowmanville with her proficiency and entrepreneurship in the
insurance industry. Brent Hughes enjoyed a successful career in the National Hockey
League, and World Hockey Association, and Elford Cox became a renowned sculptor
whose work has been exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and Vacouver Art Gallery.
The school yard at 120 Wellington Street has hosted a circus, carnivals, and local
softball games, and still functions as the staging area for Bowmanville's annual Santa
Claus Parade in November. The Central Public School Band has been a Parade staple.
Central Public School, along with its surrounds, illustrates the substantial importance
the community placed on education and public access dating back to the late 19th
century, and is reminiscent of the community's past and civic events and celebrations.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Key heritage attributes that exemplify the heritage value of the Central Public School
(12ington Street) as an excellent example of Richardson Romanesque
arc re include:
ill massing of the building and two-storey facades
)rick construction, including the intricately patterned brickwork
to stone foundation
�d roof with its cross gables and finials
ymmetrical front fagade with its projecting central bay and triangular gable
ment of the chimney
ment and variation of the grouping of the windows, including the brick lintels
ite patterned brickwork within and above blind arches over the second
i windows
vays topped with semi -circular arches
ed terra cotta spirals in the gable, and decorative banding and corbelling
the second storey windows
w pilasters with capitals, dentils, wide arches
ally bell (and its placement on the property)
889" date stone and "Public School" lettering on front fagade
;r stone marking the School's centennial (1889-1989)
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arcade effect along the corridors, typical of the Romanesque style
ite pine beaded wainscoting in the classrooms
defining elements include:
The location of the building on the property, and in the centre of old Bowmanville,
and its physical and visual relationship to the streetscape
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Attachment 2 to
Report PSD -035-19
2503 Concession Road 8; Haydon Community Hall (formerly Haydon
Schoolhouse)
Statement of Significance and List of Character Defining Features
Description of Progert
2503 Concession Road 8, known as Haydon Community Hall, is located on the south
side of Concession Road 8, east of Charlesville Lane in the hamlet of Haydon in the
former Township of Darlington.
Statement of Cultural Heritaae Value or Interest
The lands on which the Haydon schoolhouse was built were originally part of the
Weldon property, according to the Durham County Map (1861). Built in 1876 as the
settlement was expanding, the Haydon schoolhouse is fine representation of the simple
brick building style used for one -room schoolhouses throughout the Township of
Darlington in the 19th century. The building is particularly significant because it is one of
the oldest rural schoolhouse in Darlington Township still remaining, in addition to the
fact that it has been relatively unaltered. The one -storey, one -room, rectangular and
symmetrical red brick building has a gable roof, and six over six windows with brick lintel
detailing, and a granite fieldstone foundation. The interior of the schoolhouse still
features the original slate chalkboard.
Although the structure appears much as it was when it was constructed, the entrance
porch on the west side was enlarged, and its west wall clad in metal siding. The original
belfry has been removed.
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The schoolhouse was likely based on a design first published in the Canada Farmer
newspaper in the 1860s, which set a pattern for schoolhouses built in rural communities
as they were needed.
The hamlet of Haydon was originally known as the village of Charlesville, and
Concession Rd. 8 was once known as Charles Street. The settlement of Haydon grew
around a tributary of the Bowmanville Creek, and a three-storey grist and saw mill
established by Charles Somers Bates in 1847, who had been a Leiutenant in the local
militia. At one time, the mill existed amongst the forest, and lumber contributed to the
growth of the local economy. The mill was later owned by John Rowse, and Robert and
Arthur Reid, and is thought to have operated until approximately 1940 and was
demolished in 1973.
Haydon Public School was built for "School Section 21". The building's use as a school
ceased in 1965, and on December 20th of that year the Public School Board of the
Township School Area of Darlington sold it to the Corporation of the Township of
Darlington for public purposes. After 1965 the building was referred to as Haydon's
"Club 21 ", originally a Home and School club. Today it continues to be well preserved
and used as a local community hall and gathering place, and is a well-known local
landmark. There are several old trees on the property that contribute to its contextual
and historical significance.
Keyge attributes that demonstrate the heritage value of the Haydon Community
HallM former schoolhouse) include:
�d brick construction with gable roof
iginal location, size, and massing
ndows, each 6 over 6
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1. Desiqnation by Municipal Bvlav
(Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act)
Designation proposed 1
Council consults with MHC
Council Decision: NO
Proceed with designation? Property not designated
YES
Notice of Intention to Designate:
1. Served on property owner
2. Served on OHT
3. Published in newspaper
YES
Objections within 30 days? Objection referred to Notice of Hearing
CRB for hearing published in newspaper
NO
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CRB hearing and report
Council Decision:
Designate property?
Council considers CRB Report
YES
NEWO
Designating bylaw passed &
Notice of Withdrawal of
registered on title
Intention to Designate:
1. Served on property owner
2. Served on OHT
3. Published in newspaper
Notice of Designation:
1. Served on property owner
2. Served on OHT
3. Published in newspaper
Property not designated
Property listed on municipal
and provincial registers
Property listed on
Canadian Register
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Designating Heritage Properties • Appendix: Flowcharts
Attachment 4 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -035-19
The Corporation of the Municipality Of Clarington
By -Law 2019 —
Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as
120 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic
or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990,
Chapter 0.18;
Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O., 1990, c.0. 18 authorizes the Council of the
Municipality to enact by- laws to designate properties to be of historic or architectural
value or interest for the purposes of the Act; and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has caused to
be served upon the owner of the property known for municipal purposes at 120
Wellington Street, Bowmanville and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Notice of
Intention to Designate the aforesaid real property and has caused such Notice of
Intention to be published in the Clarington This Week, a newspaper having general
circulation in the area of the designation on ; and
Whereas the reasons for the designation of the aforesaid property under the Ontario
Heritage Act are contained in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this by-law;
and
Whereas the Clarington Heritage Committee has recommended that the property known
for municipal purposes as 120 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, be designated as a
property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; and
Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served upon the
Municipal Clerk within the period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington hereby
enacts as follows:
1. The property known for municipal purposes at 120 Wellington Street, Bowmanville
which is more particularly described in Schedule "B" which is attached to and
forms part of this by- law, is hereby designated as a property which has historic or
architectural value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S.
O. 1990, c., O. 18.
2. The Solicitor for the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized to cause a
copy of this by-law to be registered against the title to the property described in
Schedule "B" hereto.
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3. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be
served upon the owner of the property described in Schedule "B" hereto and on
the Ontario Heritage Foundation. The Municipal Clerk also is authorized to cause
notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in the Clarington This Week, a
newspaper having general circulation in the area of the designation.
Passed in Open Council this day of , 2019
C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
Adrian Foster, Mayor
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Schedule 'A'
To By-law 2019 -
Statement of Significance and List of Character Defining Features
Descriotion of Prooertv
120 Wellington Street, Bowmanville is known as Central Public School, and has
occupied the site at the northeast corner of Wellington and Elgin Streets since its
opening in December 1889. Its school yard extends north to Horsey Street, and the
building itself offers the striking terminating vista at the north end of Silver Street.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Central School at 120 Wellington Street was built in 1889 on a large parcel of land in the
centre of Bowmanville. The School is an imposing two-storey red -brick structure with an
Ashlar cut granite foundation built in the Richardson Romanesque style designed by
A.A. Post of Whitby. Its Richardsonian influences, which were popular between 1880
and 1900, result in a simplified application of the style with its classically symmetrical
fagade clad in red brick laid in running course. The building does not appear to have the
heaviness generally associated with Romanesque architecture. The original structure
featured a square tower and cupola 80 feet high, within was a 400 pound Meneally bell
from the Bell foundry in Troy, New York. The central section of the symmetrical front
fagade projects forward, terminating in a triangular gable. The gable itself exhibits
details indicative of the Richardson Romanesque style, including intricate patterned
brickwork within and above blind arches over the second storey windows, pressed terra
cotta spirals and decorative banding and corbelling. The building also features cross
gables, narrow pilasters with capitals, dentils, wide arches, and variation in the grouping
of windows.
The interior of the building was originally organized into ten classrooms off of two
corridors, which exhibit an arcade effect typical of the Romanesque style. A play area
was included in the basement of the school to be used during rainy or stormy weather.
Wainscoting in the interior classrooms and corridors is white pine and beaded, finished
in oil, and varnished. The original Smead-Dowd heating system was a progressive
system of its time and considered to be the best and most economical manner of
heating schools.
The Central Public School building that exists today and replaced an earlier school on
the site. The former building, built in 1855, served as the Union School and Town Hall.
The Union School took over the entire building when the present Town Hall at King and
Temperance Streets was built. Then the Union School burned in 1887 the public
sought a centrally located district school that integrated the best aspects of the
elementary school program of the time. The high school portion of the former Union
School was relocated to the school that formerly occupied 105 Queen Street.
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The building has undergone modifications over its 130 year history. In 1926 an addition
was constructed on the east side of the school. The original slate roof was removed in
favour of asphalt shingles around 1955, which have since been replaced by a metal
roof. In 1976, the upper portion of the bell tower, including the bell itself, was removed.
The bell now occupies a spot on the front lawn. More recently, certain finials have been
removed, windows were replaced in 2013, the playground was redone in 2015, and the
main entrance was remodeled in 2016.
Historical and Contextual
In its 130 years of service, Central Public School has reinforced its sense of local
comfort, security and public access through its built form (William Humber, Preface,
Central Public School, 1889-1989). Central Public School is an institution in
Bowmanville, and the building is representative of a period of educational reform in
Ontario.
Thousands of students have received their elementary school education at Central
Public School. Over the years, there have been a number of graduates who have made
notable contributions to local and national history. Dr. Ross Tilley and Hubert Hooper
were honoured by the British Empire for their actions during World War Two. Dr. Ross
Tilley was recognized for his innovative treatment of burned airmen during World War
Two, and went on to become one of Canada's most successful plastic surgeons.
George James and his nephew John became known for their editing and operation of
the local Canadian Statesman newspaper. Nina Neads was one of the first successful
business women in Bowmanville with her proficiency and entrepreneurship in the
insurance industry. Brent Hughes enjoyed a successful career in the National Hockey
League, and World Hockey Association, and Elford Cox became a renowned sculptor
whose work has been exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and Vacouver Art Gallery.
The school yard at 120 Wellington Street has hosted a circus, carnivals, and local
softball games, and still functions as the staging area for Bowmanville's annual Santa
Claus Parade in November. The Central Public School Band has been a Parade staple.
Central Public School, along with its surrounds, illustrates the substantial importance
the community placed on education and public access dating back to the late 19th
century, and is reminiscent of the community's past and civic events and celebrations.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Key heritage attributes that exemplify the heritage value of the Central Public School
(12lington Street) as an excellent example of Richardson Romanesque
arc re include:
Ext
erall massing of the building and two-storey facades
fed brick construction, including the intricately patterned brickwork
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Wanite stone foundation
tapped roof with its cross gables and finials
1e symmetrical front fagade with its projecting central bay and triangular gable
Racement of the chimney
Racement and variation of the grouping of the windows, including the brick lintels
ntricate patterned brickwork within and above blind arches over the second
Forey windows
Foorways topped with semi -circular arches
Ressed terra cotta spirals in the gable, and decorative banding and corbelling
Move the second storey windows
Farrow pilasters with capitals, dentils, wide arches
[neally bell (and its placement on the property)
D 1$$9" date stone and "Public School" lettering on front facade
',orner stone marking the School's centennial (1$$9-1989)
arcade effect along the corridors, typical of the Romanesque style
ite pine beaded wainscoting in the classrooms
�acter defining elements include:
The location of the building on the property, and in the centre of old Bowmanville,
and its physical and visual relationship to the streetscape
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Schedule 'B'
To By-law 2019 -
Legal Description:
Pt Lot 12, Con. 1; Lot 204 Blk H, Bowman Estate Plan Bowmanville
Pt Lot 12, Con. 1; Lot 211 Blk H, Bowman Estate Plan Bowmanville
Pt Lot 12, Con. 1; as in DNP697, Bowmanville
Municipality of Clarington
Regional Municipality of Durham
PIN 26626-0095 (R)
PIN 26625-0060 (R)
Legal Description of unnamed lane:
Pt Lot 12, Con. 1; unnamed lane between Union School & Lot 204, Blk H, Bowman
Estate Plan, Bowmnaville
PIN 26626-0103 (LT)
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Attachment 5 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -035-19
The Corporation of the Municipality Of Clarington
By -Law 2019 —
Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as
2503 Concession Road 8, Darlington, Municipality of Clarington as a property of
historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990,
Chapter 0.18;
Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O., 1990, c.0. 18 authorizes the Council of the
Municipality to enact by- laws to designate properties to be of historic or architectural
value or interest for the purposes of the Act; and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has caused to
be served upon the owner of the property known for municipal purposes at 2503
Concession Road 8, Darlington and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Notice of
Intention to Designate the aforesaid real property and has caused such Notice of
Intention to be published in the Clarington This Week, a newspaper having general
circulation in the area of the designation on ; and
Whereas the reasons for the designation of the aforesaid property under the Ontario
Heritage Act are contained in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this by-law;
and
Whereas the Clarington Heritage Committee has recommended that the property known
for municipal purposes as 2503 Concession Road 8, Darlington, be designated as a
property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; and
Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served upon the
Municipal Clerk within the period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington hereby
enacts as follows:
1. The property known for municipal purposes at 2503 Concession Road 8,
Darlington which is more particularly described in Schedule "B" which is attached
to and forms part of this by- law, is hereby designated as a property which has
historic or architectural value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage
Act, R. S. O. 1990, c., O. 18.
2. The Solicitor for the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized to cause a
copy of this by-law to be registered against the title to the property described in
Schedule "B" hereto.
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3. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be
served upon the owner of the property described in Schedule "B" hereto and on
the Ontario Heritage Foundation. The Municipal Clerk also is authorized to cause
notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in the Clarington This Week, a
newspaper having general circulation in the area of the designation.
Passed in open Council on this day of , 2019
C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
Adrian Foster, Mayor
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Schedule 'A'
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Statement of Significance and list of character defining features.
Descriotion of Prooertv
2503 Concession Road 8, known as Haydon Community Hall, is located on the south
side of Concession Road 8, east of Charlesville Lane in the hamlet of Haydon in the
former Township of Darlington.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The lands on which the Haydon schoolhouse was built were originally part of the
Weldon property, according to the Durham County Map (1861). Built in 1876 as the
settlement was expanding, the Haydon schoolhouse is fine representation of the simple
brick building style used for one -room schoolhouses throughout the Township of
Darlington in the 19th century. The building is particularly significant because it is the
oldest rural schoolhouse in Darlington Township still remaining, in addition to the fact
that it has been relatively unaltered. The one -storey, one -room, rectangular and
symmetrical red brick building has a gable roof, and six over six windows with brick lintel
detailing, and a granite fieldstone foundation. The interior of the schoolhouse still
features the original slate chalkboard.
Although the structure appears much as it was when it was constructed, the entrance
porch on the west side was enlarged, and its west wall clad in metal siding. The original
belfry has been removed.
The schoolhouse was likely based on a design first published in the Canada Farmer
newspaper in the 1860s, which set a pattern for schoolhouses built in rural communities
as they were needed.
The hamlet of Haydon was originally known as the village of Charlesville, and
Concession Rd. 8 was once known as Charles Street. The settlement of Haydon grew
around a tributary of the Bowmanville Creek, and a three-storey grist and saw mill
established by Charles Somers Bates in 1847, who had been a Leiutenant in the local
militia. At one time, the mill existed amongst the forest, and lumber contributed to the
growth of the local economy. The mill was later owned by John Rowse, and Robert and
Aurther Reid, and is thought to have operated until approximately 1940 and was
demolished in 1973.
Haydon Public School was built for "School Section 21". The building's use as a school
ceased in 1965, and on December 20th of that year the Public School Board of the
Township School Area of Darlington sold it to the Corporation of the Township of
Darlington for public purposes. After 1965 the building was referred to as Haydon's
"Club 21 ", originally a Home and School club. Today it continues to be well preserved
and used as a local community hall and gathering place, and is a well-known local
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landmark. There are several old trees on the property that contribute to its contextual
and historical significance.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Key heritage attributes that demonstrate the heritage value of the Haydon Community
Hall (and former schoolhouse) include:
Red brick construction with gable roof
Original location, size, and massing
Windows, each 6 over 6
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Schedule 'B'
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Legal Description:
Part of Lot 13, Concession 7, Darlington,
As In N39491
Municipality of Clarington
Regional Municipality of Durham
PIN 26735-0081 (LT)
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