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  • Asbestos Sign
    White pipe labelled in black stencil "ASBESTOS"

  • Pipes Labelled in Black Stencil Asbestos
    White pipes labelled in black stencil "ASBESTOS"

  • HRC Mission Statement and Philosophy
    HRC's Mission Statement and Philosophy plaque found in the artifact room.

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    Huronia artifact room with Fresh Produce sign

  • Guide to Cottages
    A map on wall with arrows to the resident canteen, cottage K, personnel, cottage A, main stores, complex T, cottage C, Complex S, Cottage M, Cottage D, Cottage R, Complex G, and laundry

  • Huronia - Visit with Kate - 16.jpg
    Posted paper sign on a white wall that read: "FOR YOUR INFORMATION. This receptacle will trip the breaker when the toaster is used with all the other appliances. Use the Toaster in the receptacle on the stove. When the breaker is tripped you need to call an electrician to reset it. Thanks for your cooperation. Mike"

  • Avalon Sign
    Black sign on white wall that reads "AVALON" in stencil letters.

  • Mural of Jesus and Children on Chapel Doors
    Mural of Jesus and children on the light blue chapel doors. Jesus is wearing white robes with a blue, red and green sash and has his arms outstretched, with his right hand in a beckoning gesture. There is a shining sun in the mural and the words "Thank You, God." A poster on the right door features buildings and construction workers and the phone number for Infrastructure Ontario's Property Services.

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    Huronia site cemetery sign

  • Black Metal Plaque on Grounds
    A black metal plaque with silver text on Huronia grounds that reads: "From 1876 to 2009 many thousands of children and adults with developmental disabilities and other conditions resided in the wards, called "cottages", of this institution. In 2013, the Government of Ontario issued an apology to the former residents for the conditions over time." The plaque includes a French translation of this text.

  • Cottage "D" Sign
    Exterior view of Cottage D that features an off-white sign with black lettering that reads "COTTAGE 'D' BLDG 44." The first 4 on 44 is damaged.

  • Morgue and Senior Staff Room Signs
    Two long white wood signs with dark stencilled letters.

  • Huronia Visit - artifact room - 037.jpg
    hand pointing to mission list stating: "That people should participate in decisions which affect them"

  • HRC Human Resource Shelves
    Wooden mail shelves that display human resource materials are designated by white labels for Notice of Termination, Canada Life - Dental OPSEU, and Payroll Deductions Table

  • Med Cups Label
    A red and white Med Cups label made with a vintage label maker stuck to the front of a wooden shelf.

  • Alex Visit IMG_0194.JPG
    Sharps (razors) may be taken to C.S.R. Tues., Wed., Thurs. sign

  • Detail of The Former Huronia Regional Centre Site Access Map
    The former Huronia Regional Centre Site Access Map. Note on yellow paper stuck to map with masking tape: No access to buildings 20 + 21 due to a safety issue

  • Plaque for Opening of HRC Pool
    A wooden plaque commemorating the official opening of the Mark Johnston Memorial Pool at the HRC. The plaque displays a photograph of the HRC building that contained the pool.

  • HRC Flag
    A large blue rectangular flag with yellow font that reads: Huronia Regional Centre

  • HRC Orillia Banner
    A blue banner with yellow font that reads: Canada, HRC, Orillia, Ontario

  • HRC Pennant
    A yellow pennant for the Huronia Regional Centre's Santa Claus Parade in 1975

  • X-Ray and Morgue Signs
    A photograph of two signs. 'X-Ray' reads in white font on a black sign and 'Morgue' with black font on a white sign.

  • HRC Mission Statement and Philosophy
    Huronia Regional Centre Mission Statement A photograph of a plaque of the HRC's mission statement. The plaque reads: Mission Statement- "To promote the integration of our clients into the community and to enhance the quality of life of clients while at the HRC". Philosophy - That we will be an organization which is both caring and progressive. That we will be an organization that will provide for the safety and health of all our people. That we will show dignity and respect for the rights of others. That we will share common goals. That we will foster an environment of trust and open communication emong all employees. That we will enhance opportunities for growth and development. That we will show appreciation for effort and achievement. That people should participate in decisions that affect them.