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Details of the Charity and Board of Directors.

This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada
 
The charitable organization leading the restoration of the Port Perry Grain Elevator—also known as the Currie Grain Elevator, named for its founding visionary George Currie—is Port Perry Grain Elevator Renovation and Revitalization Inc.
 
Established as a volunteer, not-for-profit charitable organization, its sole purpose is to restore and revitalize Canada’s oldest standing grain elevator. Construction of the elevator began in 1873 and was completed in 1875, making it a rare and nationally significant agricultural landmark.
 
This restoration project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Legacy Grant Program, which supports heritage projects celebrating milestone anniversaries of 100, 125, and 150 years. Importantly, no municipal or taxpayer funds are being used. All financial support for this project is secured through grants and community fundraising, provided entirely free of charge to the Town of Port Perry and its municipal partner, the Township of Scugog.
 
Located in the heart of Port Perry, the elevator stands as the oldest of its kind in Canada, and we are proud to begin its restoration without placing any financial burden on the local community.
 
The Board of Directors includes:
 
  • Christy Stone-Curry
  • Jeff Fleischmann
  • Steve Harrison
  • Rod Coward
  • Dan Stone
Together, the board brings a broad range of experience in heritage stewardship, governance, and administration to responsibly oversee this important work.
 
We look forward to working alongside the community to return one of Port Perry’s—and Canada’s—foundational agricultural icons to active community use, ensuring it is preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

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The Next 150 Years Begins
Restoration of the Currie-Ross Grain Elevator Officially Underway
[Scugog, Ontario] — [January 4th, 2026 ]
 
One hundred and fifty years after construction first began, the Currie-Ross Grain Elevator is entering a new chapter.
 
Originally built in 1875, the elevator stands as a rare and enduring symbol of Ontario’s agricultural and industrial heritage. Today, we are proud to announce the official beginning of its restoration—an important step toward preserving this historic landmark for future generations.
 
The restoration project will focus on stabilizing, conserving, and protecting the original structure while respecting its historic materials, craftsmanship, and setting. The work is guided by heritage conservation principles and reflects a commitment to authenticity, longevity, and public stewardship.
 
For more than a century, the Currie-Ross Grain Elevator served local farmers and the surrounding community, playing a vital role in regional trade and development. Its survival into the present day is exceptional. This restoration ensures that its story—of innovation, labour, and rural enterprise—continues to be shared.
 
This project marks the beginning of a multi-year effort to safeguard the building’s future while honouring its past. As restoration work commences, the community is invited to follow the project’s progress and to celebrate the enduring legacy of this landmark.

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Les 150 prochaines années commencent
Le début officiel de la restauration de l’élévateur à grains Currie-Ross
[Scugog (Ontario)] — [January 4th, 2026]
 
Cent cinquante ans après le début de sa construction, l’élévateur à grains Currie-Ross amorce un nouveau chapitre.
 
Construit en 1875, l’élévateur constitue un symbole rare et durable du patrimoine agricole et industriel de l’Ontario. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes fiers d’annoncer le lancement officiel de sa restauration—une étape essentielle pour assurer la préservation de ce lieu historique pour les générations à venir.
 
Le projet de restauration vise à stabiliser, conserver et protéger la structure d’origine, tout en respectant ses matériaux historiques, son savoir-faire et son contexte patrimonial. Les travaux s’appuient sur les principes de conservation du patrimoine et témoignent d’un engagement envers l’authenticité, la durabilité et la responsabilité publique.
 
Pendant plus d’un siècle, l’élévateur à grains Currie-Ross a servi les agriculteurs locaux et la communauté environnante, jouant un rôle clé dans le développement économique régional. Sa présence aujourd’hui demeure exceptionnelle. Cette restauration permettra de poursuivre le partage de son histoire—celle de l’innovation, du travail et de l’entreprise rurale.
 
Ce projet marque le début d’un effort pluriannuel visant à assurer l’avenir du bâtiment tout en honorant son passé. À mesure que les travaux débutent, la population est invitée à suivre l’évolution du projet et à célébrer l’héritage durable de ce lieu emblématique.
FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
English
 
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, which supports the preservation and celebration of local heritage, history, and community identity.
REMERCIEMENTS POUR LE FINANCEMENT
Français
 
Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise du programme Bâtir des communautés par les arts et le patrimoine, qui soutient la préservation et la mise en valeur du patrimoine, de l’histoire et de l’identité communautaire locales.