This is one of two homes torn down(one at the corner of May and Arthur) and this historic structure and for what reason?? Why would the city(or whoever) remove this building?? Does anyone know?? They sure did it in a hurry so no historical club or so called bleeding hearts would try to save it, or would anyone even bother!
It would be nice to get rid of Victoriaville the same way...It doesn't have any historical value and it still stands dividing a MAIN street in two. I sure wouldn't stop that from happening!
Here is the article that was found in the Chronicle Journal published by our museum in 1985 with reference to the building in question. NEXT - Today!
Here is the empty property today with both buildings gone but specifically the beautiful Mansard roofed three-story 122plus year old historic building. All we can now say is "Oh Well, too late!"
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I didn't know the building was that old, it looked much more recent. It was demolished, along with a building at the opposite corner, for the new DSSAB building. The heritage committee said the building wasn't of any significance and allowed its demolition. I guess they didn't do their research very well. You can see this in the heritage committee minutes, available on the city council minutes page of the city's website. (It's in one of the city council meetings, where the go through all committee minutes and OK them.)
Not sure what DSSAB stands for?? Thanks for your comments. If the heritage committee was not interested in saving a heritage building, why have the committee at all! It's all about research before the fact.
Hi Dave,
DSSAB - District Social Services Administration board
Lex
Thanks Lex...
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