A Call-Out to Public from the Niagara Parks Commission
Posted November 15th, 2017 on Niagara At Large
The two century old Bertie Hall, with historical links to the Underground Railroad.
Fort Erie, Ontario – The Niagara Parks Commission will host a Public Information Centre (PIC) on Wednesday, November 22, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at its Old Fort Erie Visitor Centre, to seek input on an upcoming heritage evaluation study of Bertie Hall (657 Niagara Boulevard, Fort Erie), which will assist the Commission in its long-term planning and conservation of the site.
Niagara Parks will provide an overview of the preliminary research findings to date, as well as engage members of the public to provide feedback and to share comments and information on Bertie Hall. The session will be an opportunity for the public to speak to both Niagara Parks staff and its consultants, in order to contribute to the upcoming study.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
TIME: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Old Fort Erie
350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie, Ontario
Parking available on-site
WHAT: Opportunity for members of the public to meet with Niagara Parks staff and its consultants to contribute to and learn more about the upcoming heritage study on Bertie Hall.
About Niagara Parks – The Niagara Parks Commission is committed to a vision of Ontario’s Niagara Parks as one that Preserves a rich heritage, Conserves natural wonders, and Inspires people world-wide. Founded in 1885, The Niagara Parks Commission is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Its mission is to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while maintaining financial self-sufficiency.
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Hello, I’m wondering about the outcome of this meeting! I lived on Phipps Street growing up, and this place always held a fascination with the neighbourhood children. There is also some debate around the validity of the Underground Railroad designation.
I just finished reading “Romance of Niagara” by Charles W. Davies. He claims there was a house on the site of Bertie Hall that was removed before construction started about 1833. The house was moved to where Highland Avenue is now, and it’s still there, 8 Highland Avenue. If this house is about 200 years old or older, shouldn’t it be designated a heritage home by Ontario and/or Niagara Parks Commission?
The architecture is quite similar to that of the old homes in Niagara on the Lake. Surely this little house is worthy of some kind of designation to preserve its history?
Best regards,
Nancy Allen
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