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 dallas
      
Location: seattle
Gender: Female
So long and thanks for all the fish
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< on 4/23/2012 8:37 PM >
|  | | | here is an article about these amazing houses and the city attempting to save them..... beautiful places...
http://www.durhamr...awa-residents-told
amazing wife to Narf. Don't look him up or ill cut you. |
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amandie
Location: South Brook, Newfoundland
Gender: Female
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 1 on 4/23/2012 9:48 PM >
|  | | | whats sad is that when there is a heritage house on a property and the developers want it to be demo'd there's always a case of "arson". I remember a few years back (2007 or 2008ish) there were 2 houses in Oak Ridges (Richmond Hill) where I lived that were heritage houses and the developers wanted to build on the land and in one night both houses went up in flames! coincidence? I don't think so
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dallas
Location: seattle
Gender: Female
So long and thanks for all the fish
| | | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 2 on 4/23/2012 9:51 PM >
| | | | Your very right. Im afraid some "arsonist" will take care of the moving these houses issue soon. Im gonna try to explore them soon or ill regret it forever...
amazing wife to Narf. Don't look him up or ill cut you. |
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Spiritwalker
Location: Canada
Gender: Female
What is the difference between exploring and being lost?"
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 3 on 4/24/2012 12:55 AM >
| | | | Posted by dallas1983
Your very right. Im afraid some "arsonist" will take care of the moving these houses issue soon. Im gonna try to explore them soon or ill regret it forever...
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I guess we had better get there and git er done then
“Develop a built-in bullshit detector.”Ernest Hemingway
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L'Ali
Location: Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 4 on 4/24/2012 1:26 AM >
| | | | I was driving by there yesterday and saw the Minto signs up. This house is one I haven't gone to as up until recently it was occupied. By far this is the most beautiful Windfields home, IMO.
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
http://www.flickr....hotos/11765127@N08 |
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dallas
Location: seattle
Gender: Female
So long and thanks for all the fish
| | | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 5 on 4/24/2012 1:28 AM >
| | | | We MUST go! Time is of the essence ;)
amazing wife to Narf. Don't look him up or ill cut you. |
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Spiritwalker
Location: Canada
Gender: Female
What is the difference between exploring and being lost?"
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 6 on 4/24/2012 1:32 AM >
| | | | Posted by dallas1983
We MUST go! Time is of the essence ;)
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11 More Sleeps LOL
“Develop a built-in bullshit detector.”Ernest Hemingway
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Spiritwalker
Location: Canada
Gender: Female
What is the difference between exploring and being lost?"
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 7 on 4/24/2012 1:33 AM >
| | | | Wait a sec I know that HOUSE,,its gorgeous THEY CANT Tear it down!
“Develop a built-in bullshit detector.”Ernest Hemingway
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mohavewolfpup
 
Incredibly Noble Donor
Location: Las Vegas NV & Toronto Canada
Gender: Male
| |  |  | | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 8 on 4/24/2012 12:08 PM >
| | | | Posted by amandie
whats sad is that when there is a heritage house on a property and the developers want it to be demo'd there's always a case of "arson". I remember a few years back (2007 or 2008ish) there were 2 houses in Oak Ridges (Richmond Hill) where I lived that were heritage houses and the developers wanted to build on the land and in one night both houses went up in flames! coincidence? I don't think so
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goes on everywhere. they did that with the moulin rouge here. I believe it was finally 3rd times the charm, in conjunction with the fire department. barely had the ashes cooled and the fire department dragged in a crane and started ripping it to pieces, citing "we need to get rid of the hot spots" sure... why every day I see removing hot spots involving completely ripping buildings down to their concrete pad!
Anytime something magically goes up in flames here, it's always blamed on kids with fireworks, or homeless people. Rarely is either the actual truth
"It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. I've got that nice raspy sound." - Wolfman Jack on his legendary voice. Farewell Wolfman, you will be missed. |
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Spiritwalker
Location: Canada
Gender: Female
What is the difference between exploring and being lost?"
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 9 on 4/24/2012 2:00 PM >
| | | | Posted by mohavewolfpup
goes on everywhere. they did that with the moulin rouge here. I believe it was finally 3rd times the charm, in conjunction with the fire department. barely had the ashes cooled and the fire department dragged in a crane and started ripping it to pieces, citing "we need to get rid of the hot spots" sure... why every day I see removing hot spots involving completely ripping buildings down to their concrete pad!
Anytime something magically goes up in flames here, it's always blamed on kids with fireworks, or homeless people. Rarely is either the actual truth
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I agree,there was a recent article about just that.The building caught on fire and the whole place was demo'd siting "safety issues" they blamed kids for starting the fire,but alot of us know better
“Develop a built-in bullshit detector.”Ernest Hemingway
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L'Ali
Location: Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 10 on 5/4/2012 1:49 AM >
| | | | Went by last weekend and there is already something being built on the property. They are working quickly!!!
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
http://www.flickr....hotos/11765127@N08 |
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Sheena_Spoontixx
Gender: Female
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 11 on 5/10/2012 2:37 AM >
| | | | Even without "arson", nothing's really stopping developers from demolishing heritage buildings, unfortunately. Even if the building's designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, there isn't much a municipality can do once the building is torn down. Sigh. We totally need to strengthen our heritage laws; set steep fines for developers who allow heritage buildings on their properties to burn down or get demolished. Even if a fire is set by arsonists (highly unlikely), blame should still rest on the property's owner for not properly protecting the building from such intruders.
Aaaaannnddd....I'll step off my soapbox now, lol.
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Therrin
 
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Location: North of Chicago, IL
Gender: Male
*Therrin puts on the penguin-suit
| | | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 12 on 5/10/2012 7:00 AM >
| | | | Posted by Sheena_Spoontixx
Even without "arson", nothing's really stopping developers from demolishing heritage buildings, unfortunately. Even if the building's designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, there isn't much a municipality can do once the building is torn down. Sigh. We totally need to strengthen our heritage laws; set steep fines for developers who allow heritage buildings on their properties to burn down or get demolished. Even if a fire is set by arsonists (highly unlikely), blame should still rest on the property's owner for not properly protecting the building from such intruders.
Aaaaannnddd....I'll step off my soapbox now, lol.
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Who do you suggest pays for all of that added protection?
Also, what about when it starts collapsing on itself? Does the property owner get fined for that as well, for not going in and shoring it up or "maintaining" it?
Can it be maintained with modern supplies or does it have to keep its authenticity by trying to mimic supplies from when it was built?
I assume that people should be able to see these buildings, despite what state they're in, but who gets sued when someone breaks a leg on the property?
Just wondering.
Give a person a match and they'll be warm for a minute, but light them on fire and they'll be warm for the rest of their life. =) |
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crazymike
| | Re: windfields soon to be demo'd
<Reply # 13 on 6/3/2012 4:53 PM >
| | | | If anyone wants a group tour and history lesson of Winfield's I worked there several years. I've done a few covert tours for reporters and an author. Always love touring that place.
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