12-22-09
“This is where the Ministry can be so effective and important”
An email to the Minister of Heritage this morning from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario president:
On behalf of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario I want to thank the Minister for her prompt and, we hope effective action in saving 7 Austin Terrace. There are many such houses and buildings in Ontario that fall through the cracks and are lost, and most don’t have such active and effective citizens fighting to save them.
This is where the Ministry can be so effective and important. I look forward to working with you to protect Ontario’s heritage and to ensure that this kind of abuse doesn’t happen again.
Congratulations and thank you.
Regards,
Lloyd Alter B.Arch OAA
President, Architectural Conservancy of OntarioIncorporated in 1933 to help communities save buildings and structures of architectural merit and places of natural beauty or interest.
12-20-09
A letter from author Glenn McArthur
To Whom It May Concern
RE: 7 Austin Terrace, Toronto
This residence was designed for Col. J.B. MacLean in 1910 by John M. Lyle who was one of the pre-eminent architects of the first half of the twentieth century in Canada. Lyle is perhaps best known for championing an authentic regional consciousness in building design, and attempting to pave the way for a uniquely Canadian architecture.
12-20-09
“Action on 7 Austin Terrace”
Charles Hazell, Principal, Taylor Hazell Architects Ltd. writes:
I am writing in support of the actions taken by those seeking to halt the destruction of the MacLean House. As an architect working on the restoration of Casa Loma since 1997 I have come to appreciate this historic district and the contribution it makes to our City. Retaining buildings such as John Lyles MacLean House is essential to this effort. The loss of buildings that are architectural landmarks and cultural acheivements goes against our the most fundamental city building principles. For this reason I find the most recent and wilful damage done to this heritage structure personally offensive and of intense concern.
12-20-09
“Support of Preservation of Austin Terrace”
Hello= I would like to write in support of the preservation in all aspects of Austin Terrace!
Our national heritage is being erroded by GREEDY developers= THIS HAS GOT TO STOP.
Please PRESERVE our Built Heritage and stop the developer from altering this structure!!!
Susan Stock
Shaftesbury Avenue resident
12-20-09
“Why is Toronto so slow in designating its heritage buildings?”
Dear Ms Hanson:
I’d like to register my dismay and anger at what has happened to 7 Austin
Terrace.Why is Toronto so slow in designating its heritage buildings?
12-19-09
Community History Project
A letter from Jane Beecroft, President of the Community History Project:
12-19-09
“I approve of preserving the architectural heritage”
I have a house on Hilton Ave facing the school and when I walk downtown I walk passsed the Mcclean House. It has character and history that fit in the neighborhood. How can a historical house simply be torn down? I am very much interested in preserving what Toronto has to offer especially in my own neighbourhood, Keep the face intact at the least and replace with heritage details.Diane Pollack
Hilton Avenue resident
The Casa Loma Residents Association ("CLRA") is a volunteer organization of residents living in the Casa Loma area of Toronto committed to strengthening and preserving the distinctive character, heritage and quality of life in the Toronto neighbourhood bounded by Bathurst to Spadina and St. Clair to Davenport.
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