Ladysmith Agricultural Hall and Sports Field
1110 First Avenue, Ladysmith, Colombie-Britannique, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1992/06/01
Autre nom(s)
Ladysmith Agricultural Hall and Sports Field
Ladysmith Recreation Ground
Aggie Hall
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2012/07/16
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Ladysmith Agricultural Hall and Sports Field site is located on a main thoroughfare in the town centre of Ladysmith, British Columbia. The Agricultural Hall is a large wood-frame building. The historic place includes the hall, the concrete sign reading "Ladysmith Recreation Ground" and the adjacent sports field.
Valeur patrimoniale
Developed in the early 20th century, the Agricultural Hall and Sports Field have historical and continuing value as community gathering points. In addition to hosting the annual agricultural fair, one of the biggest annual events in Ladysmith, the hall was the site of dances, concerts and numerous sporting events. Major sporting events took place at the sports field, with some events drawing thousands of spectators. The hall and field's value as public venues, in an era before in-home entertainment was widely available, was substantial. The sites continue to be used for community events.
Built in 1922, the Agricultural Hall is an excellent example of a large, utilitarian structure purpose-built for community sporting and social events. The architecture is uncomplicated with minimal detailing. The building has not been significantly altered since it was built, except for the removal of the main entrance from the east side to the north side, and the application of shingle siding. The concrete "Ladysmith Recreation Ground" sign was originally placed over a gate marking the entrance to the hall; it is now located in the field above the hall.
The Agricultural Hall and Sports Field are important examples of early community-driven building projects. Although currently owned and operated by the Town of Ladysmith, the hall and grounds were initially developed with funds raised by the community through subscription and the sale of shares. These projects speak to early community strategies whereby private clubs and organizations undertook major community projects. Over time, this approach waned as governments increasingly took over responsibility for construction projects.
The Agricultural Hall's large mass and location at a prominent intersection make it a highly visible community landmark.
Source: Town of Ladysmith
Éléments caractéristiques
The character-defining elements of the Ladysmith Agricultural Hall and Sports Field include:
- the spatial relationship between the hall and the sports field
- the original architectural elements of the Agricultural Hall including its general scale and massing, overall simplicity, wooden sash windows and gable brackets
- the concrete sign
- the location at a prominent intersection
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Colombie-Britannique
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (C.-B.)
Loi habilitante
Local Government Act, art.967
Type de reconnaissance
Désignation patrimoniale
Date de reconnaissance
1992/06/01
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1922/01/01 à 1922/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Exprimer la vie intellectuelle et culturelle
- Les sports et les loisirs
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Loisirs
- Centre d'exposition
- Loisirs
- Centre ou terrain de sports
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Town of Ladysmith
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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
DfRw-77
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
s/o