The Olde Hide House is leaving Acton, Ontario but mayor promises heritage building will remain [Video]

An early rendition of the building that eventually became the home of the Olde Hide House in Acton.

The leather clothing will disappear but the building is here to stay.

That’s the word from the mayor of Halton Hills who lamented the loss of the Olde Hide House in Acton but reaffirmed the building and local traditions will remain.

“The closure of this iconic landmark will leave a hole in our community,” Mayor Ann Lawlor said adding that the leather origins the business took its name from are forever tied to the community.

Lawlor said because of the history of the building Acton is still known by its nickname of Leathertown. She said traditions will be kept alive through events such as the Leathertown festival held every summer.

The store that spawned the well-known advertising slogan “It’s worth the drive to Acton,” the Olde Hide House has been a fixture …