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Downtown Heritage District Celebrates Tremont Re-opening |
| Friday, September 17, 2010, was a special day in the downtown Collingwood Heritage District. This day welcomed everyone back to the Tremont for its official re-opening celebration. Built in 1889 by John McCormick as a 24 room hotel, the Tremont is one of the last remaining 19th century hotel buildings in the Collingwood Heritage Conservation District. The building survived a major fire in the 1920’s leaving burn marks still visible on the pine flooring. After a yearlong restoration, the Tremont is now home to the Bay School of Art, the Tremont Cafe and the Elihu Book Room, as well as artist studios and live/work spaces. The building incorporates sustainable and environmental measures, along with heritage preservation. Three facades of the building underwent a historically correct restoration and are protected by a conservation agreement. The Tremont’s south wall and roof garden, is inspired by Viennese painter and architect F. Hundertwasser. " We are grateful to the many people who played a part in saving the building. A heartfelt thanks to the skilled trades and crafts people who brought a wonderful and positive energy to the project. Also, many thanks to the community - your encouragement and support have been wonderful. Finally, thanks to the Tremont tenants for their trust and faith in the project from the beginning. It is our hope that you will visit the Tremont often and enjoy many happy hours there." - Rick and Anke Lex. For more information on the Tremont Hotel, visit Heritage Collingwood's web site at www.heritagecollingwood.com or visit the Tremont Hotel restoration web site at www.thetremont.ca. |