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Amazing Historical Video Of The Construction Of The Little Lake Fountain
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This film below on the design and construction of the Centennial Fountain in Little Lake via Chex Daily is some of the best historical footage you'll ever watch.
The fountain, installed in 1967, is the highest jet fountain in Canada. This is ingenuity at its finest.
Watch this video below...
Post by Chex Daily.
[via CHEX Daily on Facebook]
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We Built A Zoo: 23 Historical Photos Of The Riverview Park & Zoo Exhibits
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Read MoreHere Are The Engineers & Designers Behind The Lift Lock & Trent Canal
/Ever wondered who designed and oversaw construction of the Trent Canal and Lift Lock? Well Trent Valley Archives tell us it was Peterborough's Richard Birdsall Rogers—aka R.B. Rogers—a civil and mechanical engineer from Peterborough who studied at McGill.
In preparation for such an enormous undertaking, Rogers actually went to France, Belgium and England to study other (smaller) lift locks around the world. The whole canal project took many years—the Lift Lock itself was begun in 1896 and completed in 1904—and Rogers was the superintendant for most of the work. The lock officially opened to the public to a huge crowd in July 1904. Here are pictures below...
RB Rogers, pictured in the dark jacket near the centre, with his team of engineers (and a dog).
Opening Day
Here Are Photos Of A $80 Million Cham Shan Buddhist Temple Being Constructed Near Peterborough
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There is a massive $80 million Cham Shan Buddhist retreat temple project under development on Ski Hill Road near Bethany (about 30 minutes south of Peterborough) by the Buddhist Association of Canada that I toured. It will be a re-creation of the Sacred Mountains of China. The largest Buddhist complex outside of China, it is being constructed over the next 20 years, with the main temple opening in the next couple of years. Conservative estimates are it will attract about 45,000 visitors annually from around the world, a potential boom to tourism in the area. The site was chosen because of its serenity and tranquility in a natural environment, perfect for a retreat.
The wooden temple was actually built in China, then taken apart and shipped to Canada. It will take about two years to re-assemble. There are no nails or glue, just interlocking rosewood brackets. The site, which will be a meditation centre, will also eventually feature a gift shop, restaurant and onsite accommodation. Here are pictures of what it looks like now during construction, and what it will look like upon completion. —Jamey Coughlin
Current aerial view (supplied photo)
Conceptual aerial view (supplied photo)
photo by Jamey Coughlin
photo by Jamey Coughlin
photo by Jamey Coughlin
photo via Drew Van Parys
photo by Jamey Coughlin
photo via Drew Van Parys
photo by Jamey Coughlin
photo via Drew Van Parys
photo by Jamey Coughlin
Conceptual drawing
Trent U Looking Beautiful At 50
/Here's some great photos Trent University sent us of the campus, as they prepare to celebrate their big 50th Anniversary Alumni & Friends Reunion Kick-Off Weekend August 7th to 10th—which will also be a community celebration of Trent being in Peterborough 50 years. For more info on the weekend—which includes an Ideas That Change The World Symposium and much much more—click here.
2014 Doors Open Peterborough Is This Saturday
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Every year, Doors Open gives you the opportunity to discover first-hand Ontario’s hidden heritage treasures. Doors Open Peterborough is this Saturday (May 3rd), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will give you the chance to visit...
- Auburn Generating Station (908 Water Street)
- Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Historical Pumper Truck (Del Crary Park)
- Kirkland Engineering (570 Water Street)
- Peterborough Airport (925 Airport Road)
- Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne Street West)
- Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame (151 Lansdowne Street West)
- Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter Street East - Museum Drive)
- Confederation Square (501 George Street North)
- TV COGECO (1111 Goodfellow Road)
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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DBIA Featured Post: Lett Architects
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Peterborough is home to many amazing restaurants, clothing shops, and unique boutiques of many varieties—especially in the downtown core. What most people probably don’t consider are the people behind the design of the buildings that house these great businesses!
Peterborough's Lett Architects houses some of this country’s greatest architectural minds, and is responsible for quite a few of the very buildings you see and have stepped foot in in this very city. The company, which is one of the youngest firms in the province with staff ranging from 25 to 42 years of age, provides architectural, planning and interior design services to its many satisfied customers you can find across the province.
Lett-Smith Architects was established in 1973 in Toronto, opening a branch in Peterborough in 1995 on Reid St. The business eventually moved to its current location of 171 King St., and in 2004 became simply known as Lett Architects. Bill Lett Sr originally started the business, and in 1998 was joined by his son Bill Jr who took over the business in 2008 and works with seven outstanding staff members on numerous projects in and around the city and throughout Ontario.
Working in cultural, institutional, and commercial fields, Lett Architects has a reputation that proceeds itself. Also focusing on health care, Lett has taken part in many local projects that most people will immediately recognize. They have worked on Market Hall (with Trevelyan Architect), Showplace Peterborough, the Peterborough Medical Arts building on Charlotte St which is now under construction, and are currently working with Hospice Peterborough, Peterborough Museum and Archives, and the Brandhealth façade restoration on George St.
Being located centrally in the city has allowed Bill and the staff at Lett Architects to be in the center of creativity that our city offers. It has been a great place to attract employees and potential customers, and provides the best amenities around for both professional and personal use. Bill loves the appeal of our great downtown and knows for a fact that it offers better opportunity that many of its larger surrounding cities.
Working across the city covering all aspects of the architectural trade has allowed for the staff at Lett Architecture to branch out and become involved with different groups. One staff member is currently a DBIA Board member while the firm is a member of Sustainability Peterborough.
To really appreciate the beauty of some of the great buildings both new and old around town, we suggest you take a look into their backgrounds. Chances are that Lett Architects has had a hand in quite a few of them!
Market Hall restoration
Peterborough Lift Lock Gets A-List Treatment At Toronto International Boat Show
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Parks Canada are showing off a historic piece of Peterborough all week at the Toronto International Boat Show.
Helping to promote tourism here in our city, the Peterborough Life Lock are front and centre at their booth.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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