The Belleville Arena was taken over by the Belleville council and was dedicated as a memorial to the military heroes who served in the Second World War. It has since been dedicated as a heritage site by the council.
On June 3, 1946 the City of Belleville passed By-law No. 5163, which states:
“WHEREAS for the purpose of providing a memorial in commemoration of
the persons who served in the Armed Forces of His Majesty or His
Majesty’s allies during the recent war, the Council of the Corporation
of the City of Belleville deems it advisable and expedient to purchase
the Hume Arena and to maintain the same as a memorial as aforesaid.”
