The demolition is off the table because the board finally backed down. Those eight people thought they could bulldoze our history in secret but they were wrong. We keep our hall and we keep watching these cowards to ensure they do not try this again.
November 14, 2022
Final supporters
The Dining Hall at the fairgrounds in Ormstown, Quebec, built in 1920 for the Ormstown Exhibition, has been slated to be torn down. The decision was made by a very small group of people (8), without prior consultation with the whole of the membership of the nonprofit body in control of the grounds. The greater population that has funded and supported the fairgrounds and its buildings in a variety of ways for decades was also not consulted.
The simple, wooden, two-storey structure is a humble monument to a time when farmers, business people, and other citizens from the wider region came together in a cooperative effort to erect a building that would contribute to the public good. It is a symbol. Along with the other fair buildings of the era still present, it embodies history. It helps to create an irreplaceable atmosphere that is a huge part of what attracts people to events held at these grounds, and which is now, sadly, unique in Quebec.
The plan is to erect an ambitious new building on its foundation. If it is financially responsible to undertake such a project right now, there is place for it elsewhere—we do not have to tear down our historic Dining Hall.
We believe the Dining Hall should be kept and repaired and preserved.
La salle à manger du parc des expositions d'Ormstown, au Québec, construite en 1920 pour l'exposition d'Ormstown, doit être démolie. La décision a été prise par un très petit groupe de personnes (huit), sans consultation préalable de l'ensemble des membres de l'association de contrôle du terrain. La grande population qui a financé et soutenu le parc des expositions et ses bâtiments de diverses manières pendant des décennies n'a pas non plus été consultée.
Nous pensons que la salle à manger doit être conservée, réparée et préservée.
Updates
August 18, 2022
The board members are still hiding behind closed doors while they plot to scrap our history for their shiny new project. This silence from the leadership proves they know we are right to be furious about their backroom deal. Keep the heat on these people because they clearly hope we will just go away.
Reached 100 supporters
August 18, 2022
49 Comments
Its hard to see a group of people that havent been raised in small towns come down look at our most historically valued buildings and see so called "Oppurtunity" to improve. But they just want to build another building that ormstown clearly doest have the tax money to have (Look at our water situation) then have a newer building lay dormant its pretty stupid to even consider used the unused space if you must leave our history alone (Also extremly interested in having a supper in the hall with the community to raise money for the community)
Use this building as an opportunity to preserve the past experiences and contributions that have paved the way for what is to come. Future generations are losing the opportunity to know what a county fair and community gathering was all about. Yea times change, but it is only through remembering, learning about and paying homage to our culture that we evolve - erasure is a slippery slope.
Why!why!why! How can 8 people decide the demolishing of such a historic building I have been going to the fairgrounds since my very early childhood .i am 61 .my father played the bagpipes at the ormstown fair and parade and that building was part and still is a beautiful building of the fair .please reconsider and listen to the citizens .
Who has made the decision to tear down this wonderful example of can do spirit? New and shiny is certainly not always better. When we start messing with what little vernacular architecture we have that has escaped the madness of “modernization” we are doomed. Please - whoever can prevent this from happening please step forward and loudly say “no” we like and appreciate what we already have!
Wow. This place is still standing and in very good condition but they won't go after building that are old, rotten and barely standing, like the O'Connor building.. that building is falling apart but they won't touch that. They better not touch this building none whatsoever. At least people are still using this building and it's in good condition.
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The demolition is off the table because the board finally backed down. Those eight people thought they could bulldoze our history in secret but they were wrong. We keep our hall and we keep watching these cowards to ensure they do not try this again.
November 14, 2022
Final supporters
The Dining Hall at the fairgrounds in Ormstown, Quebec, built in 1920 for the Ormstown Exhibition, has been slated to be torn down. The decision was made by a very small group of people (8), without prior consultation with the whole of the membership of the nonprofit body in control of the grounds. The greater population that has funded and supported the fairgrounds and its buildings in a variety of ways for decades was also not consulted.
The simple, wooden, two-storey structure is a humble monument to a time when farmers, business people, and other citizens from the wider region came together in a cooperative effort to erect a building that would contribute to the public good. It is a symbol. Along with the other fair buildings of the era still present, it embodies history. It helps to create an irreplaceable atmosphere that is a huge part of what attracts people to events held at these grounds, and which is now, sadly, unique in Quebec.
The plan is to erect an ambitious new building on its foundation. If it is financially responsible to undertake such a project right now, there is place for it elsewhere—we do not have to tear down our historic Dining Hall.
We believe the Dining Hall should be kept and repaired and preserved.
La salle à manger du parc des expositions d'Ormstown, au Québec, construite en 1920 pour l'exposition d'Ormstown, doit être démolie. La décision a été prise par un très petit groupe de personnes (huit), sans consultation préalable de l'ensemble des membres de l'association de contrôle du terrain. La grande population qui a financé et soutenu le parc des expositions et ses bâtiments de diverses manières pendant des décennies n'a pas non plus été consultée.
Nous pensons que la salle à manger doit être conservée, réparée et préservée.
Updates
August 18, 2022
The board members are still hiding behind closed doors while they plot to scrap our history for their shiny new project. This silence from the leadership proves they know we are right to be furious about their backroom deal. Keep the heat on these people because they clearly hope we will just go away.
Reached 100 supporters
August 18, 2022
49 Comments
as a city visitor to the fair, nearly every years for the past 40 years i would like to see it preserved. i can see modern halls and buildings in Montreal, every day and all the time. it is a great pleasure to sit and eat in this building with its heart and soul of our agricultural past. please allow our children and their children to feel the spirit of farming folk.
Its hard to see a group of people that havent been raised in small towns come down look at our most historically valued buildings and see so called "Oppurtunity" to improve. But they just want to build another building that ormstown clearly doest have the tax money to have (Look at our water situation) then have a newer building lay dormant its pretty stupid to even consider used the unused space if you must leave our history alone (Also extremly interested in having a supper in the hall with the community to raise money for the community)
Use this building as an opportunity to preserve the past experiences and contributions that have paved the way for what is to come. Future generations are losing the opportunity to know what a county fair and community gathering was all about. Yea times change, but it is only through remembering, learning about and paying homage to our culture that we evolve - erasure is a slippery slope.
Why!why!why! How can 8 people decide the demolishing of such a historic building I have been going to the fairgrounds since my very early childhood .i am 61 .my father played the bagpipes at the ormstown fair and parade and that building was part and still is a beautiful building of the fair .please reconsider and listen to the citizens .
Who has made the decision to tear down this wonderful example of can do spirit? New and shiny is certainly not always better. When we start messing with what little vernacular architecture we have that has escaped the madness of “modernization” we are doomed. Please - whoever can prevent this from happening please step forward and loudly say “no” we like and appreciate what we already have!
Wow. This place is still standing and in very good condition but they won't go after building that are old, rotten and barely standing, like the O'Connor building.. that building is falling apart but they won't touch that. They better not touch this building none whatsoever. At least people are still using this building and it's in good condition.
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as a city visitor to the fair, nearly every years for the past 40 years i would like to see it preserved. i can see modern halls and buildings in Montreal, every day and all the time. it is a great pleasure to sit and eat in this building with its heart and soul of our agricultural past. please allow our children and their children to feel the spirit of farming folk.