Chris Erskine Artist
I like to wish everyone the very best during the holiday seasons. Here are a few moments of the Hermitage Ruins landscape covered in snow from earlier this month. Unfortunately, it looks like a green Christmas this year, so please enjoy this short video as my Xmas card to you.
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
This week:
1. The Ebola Outbreak
2. Hamilton’s 1854 Cholera Outbreak
3. Hermitage Update
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
A quick update on the latest developments for the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster, Ontario.
Please don’t forget to email 159 words of support to Hamilton City Council prior to Wed’s vote on saving the Hermitage.
http://www.hamilton.ca/YourElectedOfficials/WardCouncillors/
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
Call to Action – Email 159 words of support to Hamilton City Council by 5 pm, Sept 24, 2014 to save the Hermitage Ruins that are located in Ancaster, Ontario. One word for every year that the Hermitage has existed. Council needs to know that the community will support their decision to save the Hermitage.
Here is the link to the Councillors emails
http://www.hamilton.ca/YourElectedOfficials/WardCouncillors/
Thank you in advance for your support
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
This week, Artist Chris Erskine continues his painting sketch of the Hermitage Ruins in Ancaster. He also provides a quick update on the recent decision by Hamilton City Council to resolve the fate of the designated heritage buildings to the new year. He also provides a brief update on the formation of a Facebook group entitled Save the Hermitage.
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
Update on the fate of the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster, Ontario.
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
Artist Chris Erskine provides an update on his efforts to use social media to promote his art.
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
This week: painting the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster (Ont).
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 – The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee said no to the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s proposal to demolish the majority of the Hermitage Ruins that is located in Ancaster, Ontario.
The Hamilton Conservation Authority wanted to reduce the surviving walls of the 1855 Mansion to a height of 3 feet. The HCA expressed concerns over public safety; from falling stones to people climbing the walls and then falling.
The Authority was also concerned about the cost of restoring the structure. They were unwilling to invest more money in the designated heritage structure than the current proposal of $150,000 to $200,000. The same amount that it would cost to completely demolish the mansion.
At the meeting, it was also revealed that the HCA would also refuse greater restoration efforts even if private money available.
The members of the Permits Committee have struggled with the fate of the Hermitage Ruins over three meetings. The committee seemed to be exhausted over the unwillingness of the HCA to do more in saving the designated building and finally voted 4-0 to reject the HCA proposal.
The issue now moves to the Heritage Committee, assuming the HCA still wishes to partial demolish the mansion.
Chris Erskine
chriserskineartist@gmail.com
@erskinec
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