TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln intends to designate the following property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
- Ball’s Falls Conservation Area
- 3292 Sixth Ave., Vineland
THE REASON for the proposed designation is to recognize the cultural heritage value and interest of the property. The original buildings meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under all three categories of design, associative and contextual value.
Ball’s Falls Conservation Area known municipally as 3292 Sixth Avenue is located between Victoria Avenue and Glen Road in Vineland and is positioned between the downtown core of Vineland, Jordan and Campden, in Town of Lincoln, Regional Municipality of Niagara. Ball’s Falls Conservation Area is a landmark in the Town of Lincoln and has become a tourist destination for the community, attracting many people to the area every year.
The property and the original buildings which include the Grist Mill, Woollen Mill ruins, Outbuildings, Big Barn, Field Centre, and Ball Home are all associated with the Ball Family who were among the earliest settlers in the area and were members of the Butler’s Rangers who tried to establish the village of Glen Elgin. The Grist Mill on the property also was significant to British troops during the War of 1812.
The Grist Mill, Ball Home, Big Barn, Field Centre, Outhouse, Meat Smoking Shed, Woollen Mill ruins, and Gardening Shed on the property have stood in their location, in some instances, for over 200 years. While some elements of these buildings have changed over time, the property tells the story of an industrial village in the area, as well as the Ball family who is fundamentally connected to the area.
ANY PERSON may within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, send by registered mail or deliver to the Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln their objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If a Notice of Objection is received, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln will refer the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION respecting the proposed designation is available from the municipality by contacting:
- Monika Cocchiara
- Manager of Planning & Development:
- 905-563-8205 ext. 270