The City of Barrie’s 2020 Heritage Awards have been handed out.
They were presented at last night’s City Council Meeting.
These awards are presented annually by Barrie’s Heritage Committee to buildings, individuals and groups who have contributed to the heritage of our community.
The three award winners for 2020 are as follows:
-62 William Street (residential)
-24 Collier Street (institutional)
-113 Collier Street (commercial)
Buildings must have at least two of the following attributes to be considered for the Awards:
- at least one hundred years old
- the property and buildings are well maintained
- are sensitive to the heritage features of the property, especially if the property has been restored, rehabilitated or adaptively re-used
- enhances the streetscape
- assists in revitalizing the community through heritage conservation
Mayor Jeff Lehman also proclaimed February 15 to 21 as Heritage Week in the City of Barrie. The week, a province-wide celebration, is a recognition of heritage in all its forms, its diverse traditions and cultural expressions.
2020 #BarrieHeritage Awards were presented at last night's (Feb 8) #BarrieCouncil meeting https://t.co/O7X48yAHkF. The awards recognize properties of historical significance. Winners:
▪️ 62 William St
▪️ 24 Collier St
▪️ 113 Collier StLearn more: https://t.co/DB5LjkrUHR pic.twitter.com/sd98kByClF
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) February 9, 2021