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REPORTS:
 Posted
Dec 27, 2011
MPP Taras Natyshak
addresses the Ontario Legislature Re: The Historic Bellevue
House
Mr.
Taras Natyshak: I rise today to commend the efforts and the
successful initiatives of the dedicated members of the Amherstburg
Heritage Committee. ....[read
more]
Posted
May 18, 2011
Spring 2011 Update on damage at Bellevue
It's
been a tough winter for our beloved structure. There has been
damage to the windows, both front and back, as shown in the
attached pictures. ....[read
more]
Posted
March 22, 2011
Friends
of Bellevue get green light for working group
by Karen Fallon, River Town Times
John
McDonald, from the Friends of Bellevue, sought support of
council for the formation of a working group to explore options
for the restoration of the Bellevue House, on March 21. ....[read
more]
Posted
May 27, 2010
The
Third Leg
by Sarah Bedal, The Essex County Crier
The "third
wheel" is never a label happily accepted. In fact, it
is actually typically looked upon with pity. Naming Bellevue
House as the third leg of the historical sites in Amherstburg,
however, solidifies it as a stabilizing resource to the town.
....[read
more]
Posted
May 19, 2010
 |
Friends
of Bellevue grateful for support
by Judy Ouellette Bezaire, Amherstburg Echo |
"Bellevue
- Amherstburg's Jewel" presentation on April 25 at Christ
Church was a moment to embrace citizenry and to reassure our
souls of the value of retaining this historic site. ....[read
more]
Posted
April 28, 2010
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Friends
of Bellevue group trying to raise awareness /
Group holding concert at Nazrey AME Church May 8
by Ron Giofu, The Amherstburg Echo |
A
historic building many in town feel is endangered was the
topic of an educational event held at Christ Church Sunday
afternoon. ....[read
more]
Posted
December 15, 2009
Bellevue
denuded by Amateurs
The
Town of Amherstburg in mid year ordered the current ownership
to secure the main Bellevue building and remove the poison
ivy on the perimeter of the property....[read
more]
posted
September 26, 2009
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Amherstburg
takes action to secure historic building by Star
Staff |
Amherstburg
has stepped in to secure an historic heritage site Friday
after the building's owners failed to comply with a municipal
property standards order. The town had ordered the owners
of the Bellevue House to secure the unused building in early
July to prevent vandalism or fire. When the owners didn't
comply, the town took action and boarded up the windows and
doors....[read
more]
posted
July 10, 2009
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A
sorry history of neglect Anne Jarvis, The Windsor
Star |
Grand and historic,
Bellevue House is a link to a war that shaped Canada, a foundation
of Amherstburg and a rare example of stately Georgian architecture
in Ontario....Except it's a sad, embarrassing disgrace now,
a "scandalous case of demolition by neglect," says
the Heritage Canada Foundation, which named it one of Canada's
top 10 endangered places...[read
more]
posted
July 8, 2009
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A'burg
historic site endangered by Sharon Hill, The
Windsor Star |
The historic Bellevue
House, which dates back to 1816, was named one of the country's
top 10 endangered places Tuesday by the Heritage Canada Foundation.
The grand brick house at 525 Dalhousie St. in Amherstburg
made the list as a "scandalous case of demolition
by neglect."...[read
more]
posted July
7, 2009
HCF’s
2009 Top Ten Most Endangered Places List. The Heritage
Canada Foundation released its fifth annual Top Ten Most Endangered
Places List on July 7, 2009...[including] Bellevue
House, 525 Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario -
AT RISK OF DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT....[read
more]
posted July
5, 2009
THREE OF
HERITAGE CANADA’S MOST ENDANGERED IN ONTARIO
The Ontario Municipal Board has declared war on Ontario’s
Heritage Conservation Districts making them one of Canada’s
10 most endangered places in the process. Also making the
top 10 are Bellevue House in Amherstburg...[read
more]
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