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By Sara Lauzon Special to The Journal Mr. MacDonald hit the nail on the head, “The RCAFAbuilding is a support network. This is a meeting ground for the older generation; it is their personal Facebook, but in real life.” The RCAFA and its beautiful interior have survived 142 years. This makes it a big historical accomplishment that Cornwall should be very proud of. Time capsule: the history of the Cornwall canal Despite what most assume, the building holds many of its original features. As you enter the building, you are face to face with the original grand wooden staircase. The building also holds many of its original window and door frames. At one hundred and forty-two years old, I think it is remarkable to have so much of the original interior preserved. Since the historic Canal Lockmaster’s House has housed the local wing of the R.C.A.F. Association for the last 53 years, this building holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Mark A. MacDonald is one of these individuals. “The RCAFA facility is a jewel of the waterfront. The new bridge dumps traffic on Water street, and we’re right there!” But the building is more than just a historic site. During our phone call, I think
The construction of the Cornwall Canal began in 1834 and was completed eight years later, in 1842. The canal stretched 11.5 miles from Cornwall to Dickinson’s Landing. Its purpose was to bypass the treacherous Long Sault Rapids. The “RCAFA building” as we know it today, was originally used to house the Canal Lockmaster and his family. The canal superintendent was responsible for the upgrading, maintenance, and efficient operation of the series of locks which bypassed the Long Sault rapids. Employment as a canal worker was well respected, often political and at the higher levels of employment, permanent positions were held. Some superintendents included Mr. Godfrey, who remained Canal Lockmaster from November 1842 until September 1849, Duncan A. Macdonald from September 1849 to July 1st 1889, and Alexander P. Ross who started that same day. The first residence was built in 1866 by the government. It ended up being completely rebuilt in 1872, at the cost of $3,456, to better suit the Canal Lockmaster’s needs. The building was designed by Thomas S. Scott in July 1871, an architect fromOttawa. One year later, the building that still stands proudly today would be completed. The Canal Lockmaster’s House was built of the same materials as the Stormont Mill, a structure that once stood adjacent to the Canal Lockmaster’s House. The buildings matched, both built with red bricks, outlined by a yellow brick trim. The Stormont Mill was founded in 1870, by the Gault Brothers, and destroyed by fire in 1875. Five years later, the Gaults built a new mill which operated until 1959 as part of Canadian Cottons Ltd. The fire escape located on the current RCAFA building, is a remnant of this mill. The fire escape ladder was salvaged from the fire, moved, and placed on the current building. In front of the current structure, sits the Silver Star Jet. The jet was donated to the club, in April 1974. It is a 1974-T33 Jet, created in 1954. It is the first of its kind. This jet can even be linked historically to Cornwall. Multiple Cornwall citizens have taken their flight training with the R.C.A.F. in this jet. In 1958, following the completion of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the canal was closed. Owing to a lack of useful function, the Canal Lockmaster’s House became the club headquarters for the local wing of the R.C.A.F. Association in 1961 and the club has been situated there ever since. In 1990, the RCAFA group added a $67,000 extension. “Mossop Hall” enables complete access for those who live with disabilities.
Séance d’information – journée ‘Portes ouvertes’ Travaux 2014 de pavage, rabotement et béton sur certains chemins Une journée ‘portes ouvertes’ aura lieu dans la salle de réunion du rez-de-chaussée du bureau du Département de l’infrastructure et des services municipaux au 1225, rue Ontario, le mardi 25 mars 2014 de 9h00 à 12h00 , de 13h30 à 16h30 ainsi que de 18h30 à 20h00 afin de mieux vous renseigner sur ces projets et plans de réfections sur les routes suivantes et de répondre à vos questions:
Rue affectée rue Fourth rue William rue Albert ave. Champlain rue Adolphus
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Rue affectée À Rabotage et pavage / Enlèvement d’asphalte et repavage ou revêtement d’asphalte rue Second ave. Brookdale rue Cumberland ave. McConnell prom. Ridgewood rue Ninth rue Pitt rue Ninth rue Eleventh prom. Powerdam rue Grant rue Jane blvd. Holy Cross blvd. Glengarry rue Anthony blvd. Glengarry blvd. Holy Cross cr. Dundas S. ave. Riverdale rue Second rue Dover ave. Balmoral rue Station Limite est prom. Iroquois ave. Marleau cr. Haldimand S. rue York rue Water rue Second ave. Emma rue Pitt rue Cumberland co. Montcalm prom. Champlain prom. Champlain cr. Haldimand prom. Iroquois prom. Iroquois rue Morris rue St. Antoine Limite nord rue Jarvis rue Easton rue Walton rue Prince Arthur rue First rue Montreal ave. St. Michel rue Lemay ave. Balmoral rue Alma ave. Brookdale rue Alguire rue Demontigny Vincent Massey Limite sud rue Augustus rue Fourth rue Fifth ave. Ridley rue Sixth 80m nord rue Duncan rue Lennox Limite ouest rue Arthur rue William rue Montreal rue Edward rue Montreal rue William rue Lennox ave. McConnell rue Albert ave. Elsie rue Benny 50m ouestdeLottie rue Alfred rue Henry rue Fourteenth De
rue St. Felix
rue Guy
rue Marlborough rue Edward
rue Montreal
rue William
rue Lancaster S. ave. Lochiel
rue Tenth
rue Eleventh
rue Tollgate
ave. Brookdale CN Rail
Travaux de béton et pavage rue Sydney
rue Vimy
rue Thirteenth
rue Bedford ave. Gallinger
rue Twelfth rue Fifteenth
rue Anne
rue Fourteenth Coin sud-ouest
cr. Fennel rue Third rue Guy rue Fifth rue Third
rue Robert
ave. Brookdale rue Cumberland
rue Fifth
rue St. Felix
rue St. Felix rue St. Felix
rue Guy rue Alice
Reconstruction de rues complete rue Eleventh rue Pitt
rue Sydney
Nouveau Trottoir rue Thirteenth
rue Cumberland ave. Aubin
rue Leonia
rue Second rue Oliver
rue Walton rue Tenth
ave. McConnell
Nouvelle piste cyclable et réparations de piste cyclable rue Second prom. Anderson rue Boundary rue Boundary ave. Marleau SCM Way
Il est à noter que les travaux pour cette liste préliminaire devront d’abord être approuvés par le Conseil municpal selon les budgets prévus. Les personnes qui ne peuvent pas assister à cette séance d’information mais qui veulent examiner les plans de réfections peuvent contacter:
Jamie Fawthrop, Département de l’infrastructure et des services municipaux, Division de l’ingénierie, 1225, rue Ontario Cornwall (Ontario) K6H 4E1, au 613-930-2787, poste 2209.
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