Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Blog Guelph: Goldie Mill
Today's series of six photos focus on Goldie Mill.
Located on the banks of the Speed River, just off Cardigan Street and Norwich, Goldie Mill has lead a varied life in our community that has span 178 years.
Sue Richards
Click the pic to see more terrific images by Dezso.
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Blog Guelph: Goldie Mill Then
In 1864, the mill was destroyed by fire. The same year, the Goldie family purchased the burnt out ruins and rebuilt the mill.
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Sunset on Goldie Mill
Mill operations ceased in the 1930's and Goldies operated as a warehouse until 1953 when fire once again destroyed the location.
When the ruins were threatened to be flattened into a parking lot - suddenly a Joni Mitchell song is running through my mind - the Grand River Conservation Authority purchased the ruins in 1976. Several groups worked to stabalized the ruins and have the location designated as a public park.
Sue Richards
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Goldie Mill Today
And so, the mill continues to add value to our community.
Currently it may be reserved for performances or other events like weddings, film nights, art events and lectures. A projection screen and hydro is available. The main area inside the walls will hold up to 160 persons. There are two other smaller defined spaces as well. Public washrooms are available at 75 Cardigan Street, adjacent to the Mill. Important to note - the mill has no roof.
Sue Richards
Beautiful photo by: Lio2006. Click the pic.
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Permanent Vs. Temporary
One of the comments that came up at the Community by Design event on Saturday was the difference between building something with an intent that it be permanent versus temporary.
Permanent structures add value to a community in both the present moment and far into the future. Even though the mill was ravaged by fire twice, the quality of the stonework with stood the passage of time. Now imagine a similar situation happening to a big box store.
Sue Richards
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Goldie Mill - Big Idea?
Obviously someone had a big idea for Goldie Mill that was somewhat more inspired than 'must build parking lot'. Plus a whack of somebodies had the energy and resources to take a ruins and turn it into a historic gem, public park and nice chunk of cultural capital for the City of Guelph.
Let us say thank you to the visionaries who saw - then moved this project forward.
Sue Richards
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Thanks to both Lio2006 and Dezso for this series of Goldie Mill photos.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Blog Guelph: Why did the Christmas tree cross the street?
Today's photos are charming and odd.
Just like Guelph.
And I've posted a couple more videos. Enjoy and while you're at it - tell one more person about Blog Guelph.
Merci and thanks to Denim for the pic.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Bob Marley on TV - Literally
Photographer Denim shows us how we can make our own TV program.
Sue Richards
Please tell your friends about Blog Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Beware....
......of stencils with eye patches?
Photo Credit: Scratched Cornea
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Blog Guelph: Part of our perfect day..
Who doesn't like beer and chips in the snow - eh!
See more of Joseph and Sam's Moms perfect day by clicking on the pic.
Sue Richards
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: If Steve Purves were Prime Minister...
David Suzuki was in Guelph February 14th as part of a Cross-Canada tour asking people what they would do for the environment if they had the chance. If you missed the event but would like to listen to the entire lecture and question period - courtesy of CFRU 93.3 FM click on this link.
And take 7 seconds to hear what Mr. Steve Purves would do for our environment - just press play.
Sue Richards
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: If Barb Minnett were Prime Minister...
Barb Minnett is co-owner of Guelph's finest independent bookstore - The Bookshelf on Quebec Street in downtown Guelph. If you have 21 seconds to spare, click the play button to hear what Barb would do for our environment.
Sue Richards
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Monday, February 26, 2007
Blog Guelph: My Big Idea
I'm starting the week off with a series of Big Ideas.
At Saturday's Communities By Design Discussion at the River Run Centre, participants - perhaps 400 plus Guelphites - contributed their Big Ideas for Guelph on these recipe sized blue cards, then displayed them for all to see. This is Downtown Lynn's Big Idea(s).
My blue card simply said www.blogguelph.com.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: River Run Centre
Big Ideas are the easy part. Successful implemention is the real meal deal.
Our community had a Big Idea when it decided to create a performing arts centre. The implementation of this idea took a heroic effort over many years.
From the River Run Website: "River Run Centre was built with funding from the City of Guelph, Government of Ontario, Government of Canada, and from more than 1,400 companies, foundations and individuals under the leadership of fundraiser Doug Bridge. The cost to build the centre was close to $15 million. River Run Centre is owned by the City of Guelph and managed under the auspices of the River Run Centre Board of Directors."
Sue Richards
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Downtown Guelph
Over my year's in Guelph, there has been much talk about the health of our downtown. Millions of ideas have been tossed about by thousands of people.
But so far the implementation of many of these ideas has lagged.
Who will step up to the plate, with the vision and courage required to move the job to the action stage?
Sue Richards
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Covered Bridge
Another big idea that saw the light of day - our beautiful covered bridge. Someone had the idea - hundreds of people helped implement.
If you're enjoying Blog Guelph and would like to help with the implementation by telling one friend about the site, please pass on our URL. Or add our link to your website, signature or blog.
With a high on-line ranking, Blog Guelph will be better poised to offer help with implementing lots of other Big Ideas.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: If Marva Wisdom were Prime Minister...
This week I'll continue to feature the Big Idea's from "If I Were Prime Minister" clips recorded at David Suzuki's Guelph talk on February 14th.
This video is well worth the 1.5 minutes needed to watch and listen. Marva is currently running for the Liberal Party of Canada nomination for our riding. She's an incredibly dedicated member of our community (go here to see for yourself) and, bless her bloggy heart - a new blogger! (Now listed in the Blog Guelph Roll on the right under News and Politics)
If you're remotely interested in how Guelph gets represented in Ottawa, do visit Marva's website and check the woman out.
Sue Richards
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Friday, February 23, 2007
Blog Guelph: Sign of Snow
Today's series should get you through the weekend quite nicely.
We've got a bit of song, political pontification, smooth dancin' and a photographic essay of Mother Nature's date with Old Man Winter.
Have a jolly weekend.
Sue Richards
PS: Do check out Edeva Art's beautiful blog too.
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Blog Guelph: Winter Wonderland
Snow classification: Sticky.
Image by Digitalambition.
Sue Richards
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Community Rinks
This could be the last weekend for outdoor rinkdom - weather being like it is. Consider wearing a helmet if you do partake.
Should you be more of a couch skater, why not visit Guelph Mercury writer Tony Saxon's Blog, Saxon on the Storm.
The ubiquitous Denim provides this excellent pic.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: So Guelph!
I doubt very much if this coating of snow stopped the rider. Guelph bikers are hardcore.
Sue Richards
Thanks to Joseph and Sam's Mom for being quick with the camera.
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada was founded by John Galt on April 23, 1827. We currently boast a population of 129,295 Guelphites including several thousand students from The University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Shake Your Money Maker in Guelph
Presenting a musical tour of Guelph's dance clubs.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: If Arik Mahler were Prime Minister...
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Blog Guelph: If Heather Hendrie were Prime Minister...
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Blog Guelph: Tannis Slimmon and Lewis Melville
Guelph's own Tannis Slimmon and Lewis Melville perform 'Underground Railroad' at the Fifth Lah Lah Lounge - Manhatten's Pizza.
Sue Richards
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
Blog Guelph: Guelph Church Silhouette
Perhaps today's series theme is simply "looking up".
Gdnarch offers much fodder for thought with this Guelph church tower image.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Brick and Stone
There's so much detail in this downtown Guelph roofscape. Do you know where this building is located?
Sue Richards
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