The Grey County Historical Society is pleased to announce that two Heritage Certificates of Recognition will be awarded at its 47th annual dinner in Keady on May 21st. One will be awarded to Barry Joseph More and the other to the County of Grey. This is the seventh year that the Society will award certificates that honour and recognize a work or works of heritage by an
individual, organization, institution or business that have made a significant contribution to the promotion or preservation of the history of Grey County.
More has purchased five houses built in the late 1800s to preserve these historic buildings. The Effrim Harrison is located at the Pottawatomi River Bridge. The “Eastcliff”, the 1908 Edward Brigham home, also known as the Manjuris mansion is located on the east hill. He owns the 1869 William Neeland’s home, across from his property. Eleven years ago, he purchased the 1891 Morley Lemon home. A
favourite of his is the 1874 Maitland house across the road from the former Grey County Court House.
In 2012, More wrote A Thing of Beauty to tell the history of the house and gardens at Morland Place. He also shared his views on the importance of preserving our historical places.
The County of Grey is being recognized for restoring Culvert 21 or the Henderson Heritage Bridge.The bridge was originally constructed to carry rail traffic on the Toronto Grey and Bruce Railway that eventually became the C.P.R. line from Toronto to Owen Sound. It is believed that the bridge was completed in 1873.
Grey County Council and its Planning Department are being recognized for preserving a unique and culturally important piece of our history and taking the leap of faith to proceed. The nomination submission documents this project.
NOTE: Deadline to purchase has been extended to May 12th. We need payment in advance.
Please join us at our annual dinner to congratulate our award winners. Advance tickets only and must be
purchased by May 12th. Contact us at info@greycountyhs.ca or 519-376-2015
to find out how you may purchase them. The evening costs $25.00. Non-members are certainly welcome to attend.
Oh yes, our guest speaker is Bill Murdoch, speaking about his experience in municipal and provincial politics.
Wednesday, May 21
5:30 to 6:30 social hour --- book tables; slide show of highlights and upcoming year
6:30 call to dinner -- Roast beef buffet
Award presentation
Speaker
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