Long Sault in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Forbes Memorial Reading Room / Salle de Lecture Commémorative Forbes

Forbes Memorial Reading Room Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 11, 2022

1. Forbes Memorial Reading Room Marker

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Forbes Memorial Reading Room , Originally built as a Reading Room (Library) in 1901, the Forbes Memorial Reading Room was a gift to the community of Newington by George C. Forbes, in honour of his mother, Isabella (Mrs. Peter) Forbes. A framed plaque in the Reading Room states: "This Reading Room - It is hoped its usefulness will honour the memory of Mrs. Peter Forbes, who was a kind, self-sacrificing mother, like many in the community, among whom she lived many of her happiest years, formed many of her pleasantest acquaintances and sincerest friends. May our filial piety cherish the memory of all good mothers.", The Reading Room served the residents of Newington and vicinity as a library until 1990. In the mid-1940s, it served as a high school, housing the first two forms., Due to financial constraints, the library was closed by the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and the building and property were thence maintained by the Township of Osnabruck/Township of South Stormont. For a short period of time (1996-1998) the building was used by the Recreation Association of Newington. However, in 1999 this association informed the Township of South Stormont that they no longer wished to use the building., A meeting was held in 2000 with residents of the community of Newington and a Forbes family member, Mr. Alan Forbes. Residents felt the need to preserve the building, and two proposals were forwarded to Council for the Township of South Stormont. They wished to see it designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, and they wished to have it moved to the Lost Villages Museum. There it would house the Fran Laflamme Memorial Resource Centre., The building was moved to the Lost Villages Museum on October 11, 2001. On July 1, 2002, members of the Forbes family and citizens from the community gathered for the formal opening. On August 9, 2002, a wine and cheese party was held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lost Villages Historical Society and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Lost Villages Museum. At that time, the Fran Laflamme Memorial Resource Centre was dedicated on the main floor of the building, and the basement was dedicated as the Ontario Hydro Power Generation Room.,

Forbes Memorial Reading Room
Originally built as a Reading Room (Library) in 1901, the Forbes Memorial Reading Room was a gift to the community of Newington by George C. Forbes, in honour of his mother, Isabella (Mrs. Peter) Forbes. A framed plaque in the Reading Room states: "This Reading Room - It is hoped its usefulness will honour the memory of Mrs. Peter Forbes, who was a kind, self-sacrificing mother, like many in the community, among whom she lived many of her happiest years, formed many of her pleasantest acquaintances and sincerest friends. May our filial piety cherish the memory of all good mothers."

The Reading Room served the residents of Newington and vicinity as a library until 1990. In the mid-1940s, it served as a high school, housing the first two forms.

Due to financial constraints, the library was closed by the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and the building and property were thence maintained by the Township of Osnabruck/Township of South Stormont. For a short period of time (1996-1998) the building was used by the Recreation Association

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of Newington. However, in 1999 this association informed the Township of South Stormont that they no longer wished to use the building.

A meeting was held in 2000 with residents of the community of Newington and a Forbes family member, Mr. Alan Forbes. Residents felt the need to preserve the building, and two proposals were forwarded to Council for the Township of South Stormont. They wished to see it designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, and they wished to have it moved to the Lost Villages Museum. There it would house the Fran Laflamme Memorial Resource Centre.

The building was moved to the Lost Villages Museum on October 11, 2001. On July 1, 2002, members of the Forbes family and citizens from the community gathered for the formal opening. On August 9, 2002, a wine and cheese party was held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lost Villages Historical Society and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Lost Villages Museum. At that time, the Fran Laflamme Memorial Resource Centre was dedicated on the main floor of the building, and the basement was dedicated as the Ontario Hydro Power Generation Room.

Salle de Lecture Commémorative Forbes
Construite à l'origine comme salle de lecture (bibliothèque) en 1901, la salle de lecture commémorative Forbes était un cadeau à la communauté

Forbes Memorial Reading Room image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 11, 2022

2. Forbes Memorial Reading Room

de Newington par George C. Forbes, en l'honneur de sa mère, Isabella (Mme Peter) Forbes. Une plaque encadrée dans la salle de lecture indique: "Cette salle de lecture - On espère que son utilité honorera la mémoire de Mme Peter Forbes, qui était une mère gentille et dévouée, comme beaucoup dans la communauté, parmi laquelle elle a vécu de nombreux de ses plus heureuses années, forma plusieurs de ses plus agréables connaissances et de ses plus sincères amis. Puisse notre piété filiale chérir la mémoire de toutes les bonnes mères.

La salle de lecture a servi de bibliothèque aux habitants de Newington et des environs jusqu'en 1990. Au milieu des années 1940, elle a servi de lycée, abritant les deux premières formes.

En raison de contraintes financières, la bibliothèque a été fermée par les comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, et le bâtiment et la propriété ont ensuite été entretenus par le canton d'Osnabruck/ canton de South Stormont. Pendant une courte période (1996-1998), le bâtiment a été utilisé par la Recreation Association of Newington. Cependant, en 1999, cette association a informé le canton de South Stormont qu'elle ne souhaitait plus utiliser le bâtiment.

Une réunion a eu lieu en 2000 avec des résidents de la communauté de Newington et un membre de la famille Forbes, M. Alan Forbes. Les résidents ont ressenti le besoin de préserver

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 11, 2022

3. Forbes Memorial Reading Room Marker

le bâtiment et deux propositions ont été transmises au conseil du canton de South Stormont. Ils souhaitaient qu'il soit désigné en vertu de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario et qu'il soit transféré au Musée des villages perdus. Il abriterait le Centre de ressources commémoratif Fran Laflamme.

Le bâtiment a été transféré au Lost Villages Museum le 11 octobre 2001. Le 1er juillet 2002, des membres de la famille Forbes et des citoyens de la communauté se sont réunis pour l'ouverture officielle. Le 9 août 2002, une fête du vin et du fromage a eu lieu pour célébrer le 25e anniversaire de la Lost Villages Historical Society et le 10e anniversaire de la création du Lost Villages Museum. À cette époque, le Centre de ressources commémoratif Fran Laflamme était dédié au rez-de-chaussée du bâtiment et le sous-sol était dédié à la salle de production d'électricité d'Ontario Hydro.

Erected by The Lost Villages Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 45° 1.968′ N, 74° 51.035′ W. Marker is in Long Sault, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is on Fran LaFlamme Drive (Ault Park Road), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Sault ON K0C 1P0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. The Stuart House / La Maison Stuart (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandtown Advent Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); S.S. #17 - Roxborough Township School / S.S. #17 - L'Ecole du Canton de Roxborough (within shouting distance of this marker); MacLeod Log House / Maison en Bois MacLeod (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lost Villages of the St Lawrence (about 90 meters away); Manson / LaPierre General Store (about 120 meters away); Corn Crib (about 120 meters away); Zina Hill Barber Shop / Le Salon de Barbier de Zina Hill (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Sault.

Regarding Forbes Memorial Reading Room / Salle de Lecture Commémorative Forbes. This building is part of the Lost Villages Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.