Recipients Of Vaughan Heritage Preservation Awards Recognized At Council
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Recipients of the 2012 Vaughan Heritage Preservation Awards were recognized at a Council meeting on February 21 for their efforts in the restoration and conservation of Vaughan buildings of cultural heritage value. These projects support the City’s vision of maintaining its historic streetscapes and unique architectural heritage.
“This year’s recipients undertook the important and culturally significant task of preserving our historical buildings and our heritage,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “On behalf of the City of Vaughan, I would like to thank the special individuals whose efforts have helped promote and conserve Vaughan’s cultural heritage resources. Their commitment serves as windows to our past as we continue to grow and move our City forward.”
Heritage Preservation Awards are given out during Heritage Week in the province of Ontario. Nominations are put forward for Council’s consideration and approval by the Heritage Vaughan Committee, a statutory advisory committee to Council on heritage matters.
The three award recipients and their respective projects are:
Jim and Victoria Globocki – the restoration of their Victorian home and town barn at 9986 Keele Street, Maple, supporting the Maple Heritage Conservation District.
Francis Dawson, Oliver Dawson and Lisa Johnston – the preservation of the Stanley Bennett Barclay House, 82 Monsheen Drive, Woodbridge. The modernist structure was built in 1958 and designed by architect Stanley Bennett Barclay as his personal residence.
Paul Fallone and Cinzia Recine and Starbucks Canada – the conversion of the McNeil House, 10499 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, into a Starbucks coffeehouse, retaining as well as enhancing the character of this heritage designated building.
“The recipients of the 2012 Vaughan Heritage Preservation Awards have invested in the community to ensure our historic core areas are revitalized and maintained,” said City Manager Clayton Harris. “These projects support the City’s overall goal of community sustainability.”