An online petition to keep the CASM in its premises can be signed here.
Background:
On Tuesday September 20 2011 the Canadian Air & Space Museum was handed a notice of eviction by its landlords, the Crown Corporation Parc Downsview Park. The locks were immediately changed and the Museum was essentially closed with no notice. The building, which has been recognized as a Federal Heritage Building since May 14th 1992, is planned to be demolished and replaced with a four pad arena.
The Canadian Air & Space Museum is a non-profit organization that has been proud to host and showcase Canada’s rich aviation history. It is not government funded and credits its creation and upkeep to hundreds of volunteers and thousands of volunteer hours. In addition to opening its doors to visitors, tours and special events, the Museum is part of the Toronto Board of Education’s Grade 6 science and Grade 10 history curriculums — hosting thousands of students each year.
The building at 65 Carl Hall Road, along with the artifacts it currently holds, needs to be protected. This petition asks that the building be granted a long-term reprieve and the protection of the Federal Government and that the Museum be granted the opportunity to continue its work in preserving the memory of Canada’s place in aviation and aerospace history.
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This is an important part of Canadian history and should be kept open for future generations
My father was flying at the time of the Avro Arrow and was present for the first test flight, which shook the runway due to it’s great speed. My belief is that the Avro Arrow which did 1800 miles an hour in level flight and 1200 miles an hour in a climb peeling the paint off it’s own wings should be kept for our future generations to learn about.
My granfather used to talk about the Avro Arrow, when it was sitting on the runway when the CF100 flew over top the Arrow began to move, by the time the CF100 was at the end of the runway, the Arrow was out of sight and I believe it is some thing ALL Canadians should be proud of.
My grandfather loved the Avro Arrow and it is a great Canadian accomlisment and I would love my children and grand children to be able to see it.
Save the museum! I am tired of seeing developers come in and destroy anyone’s historical heritage for the sake of a few dollars. Hang in there members of the Canadian Air & Space Museum! Shame on you Crown Corporation Parc Downsville Park. Give them a long term lease for a Loony. Go find another place to develop. It’s a big country.