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RECENT ITEMS
JUNE 16, 2010
DINNER MEETING
CANCELLED
Due to low sign-up numbers, our June Dinner meeting at the Breadalbane
Inn in Fergus has been cancelled.
NEXT MEETING :
SEPTEMBER 2010
Stay Tuned.....
UPCOMING MEETING
Our May 2010 meeting is going to be a bit
different than usual. We've assembled a panel to lead us in a
discussion about the future of heritage in our commuity. Please
join us and bring a friend.
MAY 19, 2009
ROOM 112, GUELPH CITY HALL
7 P.M.
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR GUELPH’S URBAN FUTURE?
A conversation between local
organizations to talk about future directions for urban design in Guelph
Please join us for a freewheeling discussion on where Guelph is heading
in areas of Heritage, Architecture, Landscape and Civic Design as it
experiences increased pressures for future urban growth.
The following groups have been invited to participate:
City of Guelph Heritage and Civic Design staff
Guelph/Wellington ACO
Heritage Guelph
INTBAU – International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture
and Urbanism.
GUFF – Guelph Urban Forest Friends
Transition Guelph
We look forward to a free and lively conversation.
Bring your best ideas.
For more information, contact
Paul Ross
519 821 6268
anna.paul@rogers.com
SPRING 2010
NEWSLETTER
2010 HERITAGE AWARDS
Nomination Forms Now Available
HERE
Deadline April 1, 2010
2010 ACO HERITAGE AWARDS!
The Guelph & Wellington Branch of the ACO is pleased to announce
our inaugural heritage recognition awards program. Two
awards have been created to recognize outstanding achievement of
individuals and/or projects in our community.
NOMINATIONS CLOSED for 2009. Watch for the announcement of
winners at the Guelph Awards of Excellene Gala Dinner.
DOWNLOAD
NOMINATION FORM for 2010
© Guelph & Wellington
ACO Branch
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Spotlight on....
"Idylwyld"
27 Barber Avenue
J.D.
Williamson, proprietor of the “Golden Lion” department store, began
construction of “Idylwyld” in 1880 on a large estate on London Road
West. The architect-designed house was adapted from a similar house,
since destroyed, built in Montreal by Mrs. Williamson’s parents. Local
limestone was used in construction of this French-Mansardic styled
house with three floors, basement, and tall corner tower.
It remained with members of the Williamson family until 1927. A large
sun-room of matching stone was added to the west side in the early
1930’s. The original ornate verandahs were removed in 1942-44. The
present owners are restoring much of the house to its original
condition, possibly including the original verandahs.
Significant exterior features include the limestone masonry
construction, the ornate, decorative wood cornices, and the unique
tower with slate roof and cast-iron cresting. Two carved stone lions
guard the front steps.
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