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Reports confirm historic value of properties in Village Square
Heritage Burlington has completed a review of the three historic properties in Village Square, and concluded that they all have historic value worthy of heritage designation.
The properties are:
- 416 Pearl Street “The Inglehart House – Mitchell Dairy”
- 415/417 Elizabeth Street “The Stinson –Morrine House"
- 423 Elizabeth Street “The Bastedo – Redmond – John Kenter House
Village Square is a unique historic pocket in the downtown that is worth preserving, especially as the blocks around it are developed with modern buildings. I have and continue to meet with the current owners and prospective purchasers to convey the community's interest in preserving Village Square, and share the results of the heritage studies.
Business sought for beach pumphouse
Thanks to the members of the Burlington Waterfront Committee (formerly the Waterfront Access & Protection Advisory Committee) for spearheading this initiative
Burlington's Freeman Station to be Moved this Spring
The Friends of Freeman Station are hoping to move the historic train station to a new home in April, on land provided by Ashland-Hercules on Fairview Street, just east of the fire station.
Citizens present heritage recommendations
The recommendations will provide a service to heritage property owners, rather than a penalty for being on a municipal registry.
Freeman Station lease signed with Ashland
Congratulations to the Friends for obtaining the land lease and moving ahead with the relocation and restoration plans.
A pub in the old beach pump house? Maybe.
The Waterfront Citizen's Advisory Committee has recommended that the city explore a future commercial use for the old pump house on the beach strip, for example a coffee house or pub.