Kincardine Council was able to hear an update from the Friends of the Kincardine Pavilion.
The Pavilion was able to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, and it’s the last of seven dance and event halls built along the shore of Lake Huron.
Barb Fisher from the Friends of the Pavilion, says that they recently dealt with a small termite issue this year.
“[The] thinking is that because they were doing the roadways in front of the building with heavy machinery it excited them alive again, and it’s been taken care of already.”
She says the non-profit organization is working toward replacing the original spring-loaded dance floor, as it is at the end of its lifespan.
Fisher says after that, they’re hoping to form a partnership with a charitable organization.
“As a non-profit, we shouldn’t be sitting on any money, and we don’t sit on any money. Right now, we’re putting money together for the floor, but once that’s done, I think we’d be in good shape to be contributing as well. You have people that are very sincerely dedicated to the hospital and to healthcare in this community on this board… When we have something that we don’t need to keep for us, that’s where we’ll be heading as well.”
The Pavilion was slated to be demolished in 2005, at a time when it had fallen into a state of disrepair before the Friends of the Kincardine Pavilion stepped in.
The building was a long-time landmark for Kincardine and the surrounding area for decades and played host to acts like Guy Lombardo, Tiffin’s Orchestra, and Ozzie Williams.
It now serves as a venue for events, such as weddings.
