The City of Oshawa has given three new properties ‘cultural heritage value’ under the Ontario Heritage Act.
They are Union Cemetery (760 King St. West), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (72 Queen St.) and Memorial Park (110 Simcoe St. South).
Union Cemetery was established in 1837 and is the resting place of some of Oshawa’s earliest pioneer families.
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery was established in 1967 as a permanent home for the arts in Oshawa. It is the largest gallery in Durham Region with 6,000 square feet of exhibition space, offices and vault storage.
Memorial Park is a large green space in Oshawa’s downtown core that contains a number of commemorative features such as full-size murals commemorating Oshawa’s Ontario Regiment, the McLaughlin Bandshell and the War Memorial and Cenotaph.
“By designating these properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council shows its dedication to supporting and recognizing Oshawa’s rich heritage,” said Mayor Dan Carter. “These newest designations further honour and expand our City’s heritage and culture.”
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