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COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSION
March 5, 2014 6:00p.m.
Committee Room No. 2
AGENDA Page
1.0 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
2.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes of February 5, 2014 3
3.0 PRESENTATIONS
3.1
4.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Demolition Inquiry – 819 Milton Street 10
5.2 Review of Heritage Conservation (Workshop) 11
- The Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
- Statement of Significance
- Heritage Conservation Plan
Please see the following website for the Standards & Guidelines:
http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx
A paper copy will be provided to you at the meeting.
6.0 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
6.1 City Heritage Program – Verbal Update (Standing Item)
6.2 Heritage Week 2014 – Verbal Update
Community Heritage Commission
March 5, 2014
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6.5 Demolition Permits Issued
505 Fourth Street Queen's Park
121 Carroll Street Victory Heights
244 Fenton Street Queensborough
638 Columbia Street Downtown
404 Ash Street (apartment) Uptown
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 New Westminster Historical Society Newsletter, No. 405, February 2014 12
7.2 Vancouver Heritage Foundation Newsletter, February 2014 14
7.3 2103 Hamilton Street – Letter to Owner regarding Demolition 22
7.4 1007 Dublin Street – Letter to Owner regarding Demolition 23
7.5 Heritage BC Quarterly, Winter 2014 24
8.0 NEXT MEETING
8.1 Next Meeting Date:
April 2, 2014 (in Committee Room No. 2) 6:00pm
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
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Please RSVP to: Kathleen Stevens [email protected]; 604.527.4656
Julie Schueck [email protected]; 604.527.4556
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COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSION
February 5, 2014 - 6:00p.m. Committee Room No. 2
MINUTES
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillor Jamie McEvoy - Chair Councillor Betty McIntosh - Vice Chair Wayne Janzen - Community Member Robert Johnson - Community Member Lynn Radbourne - Community Member Barry White - Community Member Tegan Cheremkora - Community Member Catherine Hutson - Heritage Preservation VOTING MEMBERS REGRETS: Gavin Hainsworth - Community Member John Davies - Community Member STAFF: Rob McCullough - Manager, Cultural Services Julie Schueck - Heritage & Community Planner Alison Worsfold - Committee Clerk The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.
1.0 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the agenda be amended by adding the following: Item 5.2 - 1007 Dublin Street – Demolition Application
Item 5.3 - Heritage Alteration Permit No. 057 – New Exterior Paint Scheme
Item 5.4 - Room Naming for the Anvil Centre CARRIED.
All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion.
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2.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes of January 8, 2014 MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the minutes of the January 8, 2014 Community Heritage Commission meeting be adopted. CARRIED. All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion.
3.0 PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Oath of Office and Committee Orientation – the role of the Community Heritage Commission (Alison Worsfold)
Alison Worsfold, Committee Clerk, distributed and reviewed the following documents with the Commission members:
Rules of Conduct: Advisory Committees & Bodies of Council Social Media Policy Terms of Reference Permission Forms
Members are to contact Kathleen Stevens regarding attendance at each meeting. If a member is unable to fulfill his/her duties, they are asked to notify staff as soon as possible so the position can be refilled. The Oath of Office was administered to the Commission members.
3.2 The Local Government and the CHC, Current Heritage Projects and Accomplishments – Presentation (Julie Schueck) Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
heritage projects and accomplishments of the City in 2013 and outlined the following:
The heritage tools utilized by the City are established in part 27 of the Local Government Act;
Part 27 heritage tools generally fall into two categories, planning and/or conservation;
Heritage buildings can be formally protected through a Heritage Designation, a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, being listed within a Heritage Conservation Area and through a Covenant;
A heritage register is a formal listing of properties with heritage significance; A heritage inventory is an informal list of properties with heritage significance;
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Council may issue temporary protection for a property that could have heritage value; and,
The City can only deny demolition permits for protected heritage property.
4.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 Heritage Week 2014 – February 17-23 2014: “Wait for Me, Daddy” Judging Date
Reminder
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, provided the following details regarding Heritage Week 2014:
Heritage Week 2014 falls between the dates of February 17 – 23, 2014 and will
highlight the ‘Wait for Me, Daddy’ photograph; There are two contests to celebrate Heritage Week. Kindergarten to Grade 3
will partake in a colouring contest, and grades 4 and 5 will partake in a heritage drawing, photography, or combination of both that recognizes this year’s theme;
The contest entry deadline is Monday, February 24, 2014; and, The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 7, 2014 in Council
Chambers. The following Commission members advised Ms. Schueck that they would like to
volunteer to judge the 2014 Heritage Week contest:
Wayne Janzen Lynn Radbourne Tegan Cheremkora Gavin Hainsworth
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 2103 Hamilton Street – Demolition Application
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, advised that a demolition application has been received for 2103 Hamilton Street. The Commission suggested that it would be ideal to save the trees surrounding the property.
5.2 1007 Dublin Street – Demolition Application (On Table)
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, advised that a demolition application has been received for 1007 Dublin Street.
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Discussion ensued and the following comments were noted:
It was suggested that the house appears salvageable, and that many elements of the house maintain their original character;
The house is located in a beautiful neighbourhood; and, It would be beneficial to research the background of the house, such as the
history of the original owner’s name, before a final decision is made.
The Heritage Commission requested that Ms. Schueck send each applicant a letter regarding heritage retention options.
5.3 Heritage Alteration Permit No. 057 – New Exterior Paint Scheme (On Table)
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, advised that a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property located at 431 Fourth Street has been received to alter the paint scheme on the exterior of the house. The Commission noted that the choices have been well thought out and would complement the house well.
MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the proposed paint scheme for the exterior of the property located at 431 Fourth Street be supported.
CARRIED. All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion. 5.4 Room Naming for the Anvil Centre (On Table)
Rob McCullough, Manager of Cultural Services, advised that the following names for the rooms at the Anvil Centre have been proposed:
Claudet Room Okumra Room Thompson Room Stride Room Mandrake Room Slater Room The Grant Room Gardner-Mercer Room Edison Room Herring Room Metro Room Columbia Room Kwong On Wo Room Ying, Tai Room Briggs Room Nelson Room
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Heaps Room De Beck Room Ewen Room Trapp Room
Mr. McCullough advised that the theme of the naming convention is “economic
change, business, finance and industry,” and that the list will be forwarded to city committees for input. Mr. McCullough noted that there are approximately twenty rooms that require naming.
Discussion ensued and the following comments were noted:
It was suggested that “Burr Room” and “Smokey Smith Room” should be added to the list of names;
The list should include more female names; Similar names should be grouped together in sections of the Anvil Centre; and, It was suggested that the names of prominent people who have not yet been
recognized throughout the city should be considered for the naming convention before those who already have received recognition, for example through a street name.
6.0 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
6.1 City Heritage Program – Verbal Update (Standing Item):
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, advised that a Heritage Revitalization Agreement application has been received for 508 Agnes Street.
6.2 “Queen’s Park Neighbourhood Working Group – Draft Terms of Reference” – staff report dated January 13, 2014
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, summarized the report from Beverly Grieve, Director
of Development Services dated January 13, 2014 regarding the Queen’s Park Neighbourhood Working Group draft terms of reference.
Discussion ensued and the following comments were noted:
Concerns were expressed regarding the potential redundancy of the Group, as the fundamental purpose outlined in the Terms of Reference is similar to the Community Heritage Commission Terms of Reference;
It was questioned if and how the progress of the group will be measured and evaluated; and,
It was suggested that all of the neighbourhoods in New Westminster should be included in the Working Group, rather than a focus on Queen’s Park.
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In response to the Commission’s concerns, Ms. Schueck advised that the city conducted a study in 2013 regarding the possible implementation of heritage conservation areas throughout the city. The survey concluded that there was not enough community support to continue with the study. Ms. Schueck noted that when a heritage home in Queen’s Park was demolished in 2013, executive members of two heritage groups provided a delegation to council regarding their concern at the loss of heritage houses in Queen’s Park. Subsequently, Council introduced the Queen’s Park Neighbourhood Working Group as a pilot project. Ms. Schueck advised that the Chair of Community Heritage Commission will sit on the Working Group to reduce redundancy between the two bodies.
6.3 “Heritage Revitalization Agreement – 746 Ewen Avenue – Preliminary Report” –
staff report dated January 20, 2014 Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, summarized the report from Beverly Grieve, Director
of Development Services, dated January 20, 2014 regarding the Heritage Revitalization Agreement at 746 Ewen Avenue.
6.4 “Heritage Register Update – Removal of 624 and 630 Columbia Street” – staff
report dated January 13, 2014 Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, summarized the report from Beverly Grieve, Director
of Development Services dated January 13, 2014 regarding the removal of 624 and 630 Columbia Street from the Heritage Register.
6.5 Demolition Permits Issued
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, advised that the following demolition permits have been issued:
501 Twelfth Street Brow of the Hill 503 Twelfth Street Brow of the Hill 505 Twelfth Street Brow of the Hill 833 Fourth Street Glenbrooke North 57 Sixth Street Downtown 1104 Nanaimo Street Kelvin 487 E Eighth Avenue Sapperton
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7.0 CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 New Westminster Historical Society Newsletter, No. 404, January 2014 MOVED and SECONDED THAT the New Westminster Historical Society Newsletter, No. 404, January 2014 be received for information. CARRIED. All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion.
8.0 NEXT MEETING
8.1 Next Meeting Date - March 5, 2014 (in Committee Room No. 2) 6:00pm
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Certified Correct, Councillor Jaimie McEvoy Alison Worsfold Chair Committee Clerk
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Memorandum
To: Community Heritage Commission
Date: March 5, 2014
From: Julie Schueck,
Heritage and Community Planner
File: 13.2606.03
Subject: Demolition Inquiry – 819 Milton Street
The realtor for the owner of 819 Milton Street is inquiring about the demolition
process for this house.
The house was constructed in 1890 for F.J. Forfar. It is not listed on the Heritage
Register nor is it protected heritage property. Because it was constructed prior to
1900, a demolition permit application would be forwarded automatically to the
Heritage Commission for comment.
At this point, the realtor is looking for informal comments from the Heritage
Commission regarding the potential demolition of this house.
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Memorandum
To: Community Heritage Commission
Date: March 5, 2014
From: Julie Schueck,
Heritage & Community Planner
File: 13.2605.01-2014
Subject: Heritage Conservation - Workshop
The “Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada” is used
by the City of New Westminster for the review of all heritage projects. It is a pan-
Canadian document that presents conservation principles and guidelines and offers
results-oriented guidance for heritage conservation projects.
A Statement of Significance is a succinct and very precise document that identifies why a
place has heritage value and what specific elements must be retained in order for that
heritage value to continue.
A Heritage Conservation Plan is a document that outlines the character-defining elements
of a place being conserved and then identifies what work each elements needs and how
and when that work will proceed. It typically also includes a maintenance plan.
The City of New Westminster requires a Statement of Significance and a Heritage
Conservation Plan for each Heritage Revitalization Agreement. As members of the
Community Heritage Commission, you will be expected to understand the principles
within the “Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada”
and to use this understanding to review and critique Statements of Significance and
Heritage Conservation Plans.
At the meeting on March 5, 2014, we will review the salient points of the “Standards &
Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada” and examine sample
Statements of Significance and Heritage Conservation Plans.
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VHF house tours provide inspiration for turning older buildings into wonderful 21st Century homes. Now in its 12th year our largest event of the year, the Heritage House Tour, offers a unique opportunity in Vancouver to tour 10 private homes of different sizes, eras and styles. Witness the potential seen by owners and learn how they unlocked it. Whether you are seeking design inspiration, conservation know-how or just an enjoyable day out with a good dose of history and architecture, you can find it on this tour.
Open on the 2014 Heritage House Tour is this great example of the smaller Vancouver heritage home that many heritage buyers will come across; the B.C. Mills ‘kit’ house. Located in Grandview-Woodlands and built in 1906, this home has seen several renovations over the years including a major rear-addition in the 1920s. With heritage features from several early eras, the home is beautifully restored and updated. Using great care to understand its history and construction, the home retains a modern aesthetic while allowing the character of the home to shine.
Every home on the tour, from grand to modest, illustrates a part of Vancouver’s history. In the full colour guidebook you’ll learn the history of each house and information about any renovations. Some homeowners, heritage experts, and restoration and renovation professionals will be on hand to answer your questions. To further whet your heritage appetite, VHF is bringing back the Heritage Info Fair in 2014. This backyard event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from heritage experts, contractors and suppliers. If you would like to include your expertise in the 2014 Fair, please contact our office.
Come by yourself and meet people along the way, tour by bike, or carpool with friends. Don’t miss this highlight in the calendar!
February 2014
Sunday, June 1st10am - 5pm$40
2014 HERITAGE HOUSE TOURDiscover the Possibilities
Credit: Martin Knowles Photo/Media
Tickets now available on our website or call 604-264-9642Get Involved! Sign up to volunteer on our website
VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION
NEW for 2014!The Vancouver Special House Tour is now on April 26th!
details on page 3
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EDUCATION INFORMATION & REGISTRATION www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Vancouver as a Sustainable City: Rhetoric or RealityJanuary 21, 7pm - 9pmw/ Dr. Tom Hutton, Professor at UBC SCARP
Challenges and Trends: Public Engagement for Community PlanningMarch 4, 7pm - 9pmw/ Dr. Maged Senbel, Assistant Professor at UBC SCARP
The Arts & Crafts Movement in the Pacific NorthwestApril 15, 7:30pm - 8:45pmw/ Larry Kreisman, Author and Historian
OLD SCHOOL BUILDING WORKSHOPS FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION
1489 McRae Avenue$12/lecture
BROWN BAG LUNCH AND LEARN BCIT DOWNTOWN
The HiVE: 128 West Hastings February 26w/ Eesmyal Santos-Brault, Sustainability Designer and founding member of HiVE
The Yale Hotel RestorationMarch 26w/ Brent Beatson, Rize Alliance
Crofton House Restoration and RehabilitationApril 30w/ Simon Richards, Cornerstone Architecture
Heritage 101: Understanding Heritage ConservationFebruary 26 & March 5, 5pm - 9pm $130How and why we should keep old buildings. New format! Now presented over two evenings.
Historic Paint SchemesFebruary 27, 7pm - 9pm, no charge (registration required)History of paint schemes in Vancouver & personalized consultations.
Interior Wood Paint StrippingMarch 11, 7pm - 9:30pm $25How to safely remove paint and prepare wood for repainting.
Researching the History of a Building• Vancouver Public Library: April 1, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
• COV Archives: April 8, 6:30pm - 8:30pm $15
Energy Retro-fits for Older BuildingsApril 2, 7pm - 9:30pm $25Ways to increase efficiency while maintaining heritage integrity.
Neighbourhood Zoning Walk: StrathconaApril 5, 9am - 12pm $30Explore Strathcona and learn how zoning shapes development.
Windows: Storefront WalkMay 21, 5:30pm - 7pm $25Take a closer look at windows and storefronts to learn how and why wood windows stand the test of time.
Old School courses teach homeowners and professionals skills and knowledge for the care and maintenance of older buildings. Taught by experienced professionals and specialists, the program ranges from conservation concepts to practical techniques, from understanding historic paint schemes to getting to grips with zoning, and approaches and solutions to improve energy efficiency in older homes and buildings.
Join us on your lunch break for illustrated talks about three heritage revitalization projects. Hear the challenges and successes of each project from the archictects and designers behind them. Bring your lunch!
The 2014 Evening Lecture series welcomes guests from the UBC School of Community and Regional Planning and author Larry Kreisman. Mr. Kreisman’s talk is in partnership with the Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation.
EVENING LECTURES UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB AT HYCROFT
“I’ve been frequenting VHF’s courses for over a year now, and each has been a worthwhile experience for me. All the information was practical, and imparted in the most effective manner. The courses are relevant to home-owners, professionals in the conservation field, and those whose interest is purely to see Vancouver’s buildings maintained and preserved. This skill set is fundamental to my work with the Heritage Commission, and
gave me greater understanding of the City’s Heritage Registry. I highly encourage you to take a look at the new courses coming up in 2014. It’ll be worth your while!”
-Britney Quail, Richmond Heritage Commission
555 Seymour Street - Rm 870Wednesdays, 12pm – 1:30pm$12/talk
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TOURS
LANEWAY HOUSE TOURSaturday, October 25th 1pm - 5pm$30
SUNDAY MORNING AT HINGE PARK
Laneway homes offer the possibility of retaining older homes while adding density. This October, VHF will open several great examples that are built behind existing properties. Look for more details soon.
Saturday, September 20th 1pm - 5pm$100 by Bus$85 by Car(All tickets receive a $50 tax receipt)
Vancouver’s Mid-Century Modern homes explored new forms, construction techniques and concepts of living that focused on interaction with landscape. Visit 5 homes that offer insight to the style, the architects and the legacy. A post-tour reception is included in your ticket.
MID-CENTURY MODERN HOUSE TOUR
Sunday, February 23rd 9am - 11am (coffee service from 8:30am - 9am)Tickets $28
Hinge Park is a newly designed public space which combines a century of industrial heritage with the creation of a naturalized wetland in Southeast False Creek. Join us at the new JJ Bean location nestled in the heart of this historically significant area for a morning of coffee and history. The morning includes a JJ Bean specialty coffee and baked good, a coffee tasting led by JJ Bean founder and owner John Neate, and a talk about the café’s design by Brady Dunlop, Associate Architect with DIALOG. Derek Lee of PWL Partnership Landscape Architects will then talk about the industrial history of Southeast False Creek and lead a guided tour of Hinge Park.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER VISIT: www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
NEW DATE! VANCOUVER SPECIAL HOUSE TOUR
Saturday, April 26th1pm - 5pm$30 Presented by
HERITAGE WEEK 2014Monday, February 17th – February 23rd
Heritage Week celebrates built heritage across BC. In 2014 the focus is ‘Heritage Afloat’, BC’s connection to waterways and the coast.
Heritage Week begins on the national celebration of Heritage Day with the theme of ‘Have Fun with Heritage: Places Made for Play’.
To honor both these celebrations, VHF is hosting a week of walking tours and special events. Visit our website for full event listings including prices and registration.
Baseball, the Olympics, and an Arboretum‘Places Made for Play’ in Riley ParkFebruary 17, 10am - 12pm
Up the Coast and OverseasShipping history in Burrard InletFebruary 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunday Morning at Hinge ParkThe industrial legacy of Southeast False CreekFebruary 23, 9am - 11am
The Kitsilano ShorelineFalse Creek to English BayFebruary 23, 1pm - 4pm
All walking tours $15/each
Our full program of walking tours begins this month. Explore the fascinating history and architecture of Vancouver which is essential for understanding where the city has come from and where it is going. Hear the stories of well-known sites, and lesser known corners of our city with expert guides. Check our website for full details.
WALKING TOURS START FEBRUARY
The 2014 Vancouver Special tour, on its new spring date, features a Van Special bought and renovated by a couple who had never liked the style. After seeing the potential from other updated Specials, the couple realized that renovating a Special offered the space their growing family needed, but for less money, including the renovation, than a new house. Also featured in 2014 is an example of 1970s design similar to Specials but uniquely Strathcona known as the ‘Joe Wai Special’ after their architect. Joe Wai homes were built to replace homes destroyed during the first phase of the proposed freeway that would have cut through Strathcona.
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COMING SOON
THE WALL PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Places That Matter PLAQUE PROJECT
In 2013, VHF celebrated the history of over 20 Places That Matter sites, including Hogan’s Alley, Nellie Yip-Quong House, The WISE Hall and Nat Bailey Stadium.
Thanks to our incredible plaque sponsors and dedicated supporters who have helped us to raise awareness of Places That Matter, and to engage communities in discovering Vancouver’s layered history. A big thank you also to everyone who has come out to one of our presentations, sharing in Vancouver’s history.
We are continuing to commemorate the history of people, places and events that matter in Vancouver, by celebrating exciting new sites in 2014 including Robson Square, The Commodore Ballroom and the legacy of Pauline Johnson.
NEW! MUSQUEAM TOUR:WITNESS IT, REMEMBER IT, TELL IT
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VHF is pleased to partner with Musqueam First Nation on a new series of bus tours exploring Musqueam history in today’s Vancouver.
Proposed stops for the tour include xʷməθkʷəyə̓m, the main village of the Musqueam people; ʔəy̓alməxʷ, a Musqueam village site at the time of the warrior Capilano, which is present day Jericho Beach; and cəsnaʔəm, an ancient village and burial site of the Musqueam people.
In March an exciting new exhibit will be installed on The WALL at CBC plaza. Now entering its 5th year, this public art project explores Vancouver’s built environment utilizing the CBC archives for inspiration.
The work by artist, Laiwan, will focus on the metaphor of water and expressions of fluidity in the city’s built environment. To complement the printed piece, she is also creating an interactive web work, exploring ideas of contemporary information flow and sharing, and the changing nature of the archive in our digital age. The work is curated by Joni Low in collaboration with the arts organization Centre A.
The WALL exhibits are funded through the generous donation of a percentage of revenue from the JJ Bean kiosk on the CBC Plaza. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters has been a WALL project partner with VHF and the CBC since its inception.
Look for more information soon about the launch of the new exhibition and in the meantime, please support the project by filling up your coffee cup at JJ Bean at the CBC.
Photo credit:At the CBC media archives (left to right): Joni Low, CBC archivist Colin Preston, and Laiwan. Photo by John Fukushima.
NEW! INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE VANCOUVER HERITAGE REGISTER
VHF has been developing a new webtool that will make the Vancouver Heritage Register more user friendly. The tool plots each site on a map and includes specific location information and images.
It will be a valuable resource for anyone wanting more information on current Heritage Register properties as well as those exploring the city. The webtool is expected to be live in coming weeks.
PLACES THAT MATTER
Hogan’s AlleyNat Bailey StadiumWISE Hall
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming events, information and news about sites, and for presentation photos. Check out our regular feature exploring the history of Places That Matter sites on Vancouver Is Awesome.
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VHF GRANTING PROGRAMS
VHF hosted our 5th Vancouver Special House Tour in late September. The rain held off and the sun broke through as ticket holders toured through 5 homes and saw just how adaptable this home design can be. All
offered wonderful surprises for those stepping through the front door, from light-filled spaces and luxurious finishes, to reconfigured accommodations to suit modern family needs, and even an indoor pool.
The number of laneway homes continues to grow across the city and a recent expansion and update of the City’s program boosted interest in our 4th Laneway House Tour in October.
Considerable variety in design and lots of inspiring ideas were offered through 7 homes. In all cases, the principal residence had been retained and the lane home built as additional accommodation, for family members or rental income. Several offered ultra-modern spaces, others more traditional styling. One built behind a 100 year old home took its design cues from the main house to become part of the streetscape.
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN: FILMS AT THE HOLLYWOOD
After a very popular first run, VHF presented a second series of film nights in the fall of 2013. Featuring four nights of architecture and design themed films, VHF once again enjoyed the hospitality of The Church at the Hollywood in the historic Hollywood Theatre on West Broadway. A highlight to the series was Vancouver Shorts night where we screened 3 Vancouver based films including ‘Rainbow War’, the Oscar nominated 1986 film made for Expo 86.
At time of going to press, the future of the Hollywood Theatre remains uncertain but we are hopeful for a positive solution that will see this now rare venue retained for many more to enjoy.
Once again sold out, Sunday Morning at the Marine saw 60 people enjoy coffee, baked goods and architectural history on a Sunday morning in September. Hosted in the JJ Bean café in the Marine Building, a talk by DIALOG and a tour of the spectacular lobby by historian Maurice Guibord highlighted this successful blend of old and new.
SUNDAY MORNING AT THE MARINE
In 2013 VHF gave 9 grants which aided in the maintenance and repair of heritage buildings.
Restore It grants were given to 4 projects to assist with a new roof, 2 window restoration projects, and a sleeping porch and roof repair.
True Colours grants repainted a Kitsilano home, the Marpole Museum/Colbourne House, the Hollywood Theatre façade and a Queen Anne in Strathcona.
Get On The Register helped add 1 house to Vancouver’s Heritage Register when, after 30 years of carefully maintaining their home, the homeowners were frustrated watching surrounding houses demolished one by one. Their desire was to have the 1922 house formally recognized and keep a piece of the neighbourhood’s history intact.
Applications for our 2014 granting cycle will be accepted up until 12pm noon Monday, February 3rd. For more information visit www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/granting
VANCOUVER SPECIAL HOUSE TOUR
LANEWAY HOUSE TOUR
LOOKING BACK
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HERITAGE ACTION PLAN
On December 4th 2013, Council approved a Heritage Action Plan to update the city’s existing Heritage Conservation Program. The Plan identified a total of fourteen action items with five immediate actions including updating the Vancouver Heritage Register. To read the full report visit the Resources and Research section of our website (under Learn with Us).
UPDATES
It has been a very busy few months getting up to speed with programming at VHF, meeting the many
people involved in our efforts, and hearing from those who attend our events. I am grateful to VHF
staff and Directors, and to former Executive Director, Diane Switzer, for supporting me during the
transition and planning ahead for VHF.
In 2014, we will continue to focus on sharing the many benefits of retaining and reusing older buildings
and historic places within our growing city, backing that up with information and training to help build-
ing owners and professionals undertake projects. Please help us to continue to expand our community and increase our impact – share this newsletter with a friend, invite someone to join you at one of our events, and let us know if you
see other ways we can help.
I look forward to seeing you at a VHF event during the year.
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Owners of heritage homes sometimes feel ‘trapped’ by high heating bills but we’re not sure how to make our homes more energy efficient while maintaining heritage value. Starting in 2014, Vancouver homeowners will be steered toward professional advice by the new Vancouver Building By-Law (VBBL):
• Where the construction value is greater than $5,000, a current energy assessment (EnerGuide report) is to be provided, and where the scope includes a new boiler or furnace, it must be rated AFUE 90 or higher• Where the construction value is greater than $25,000 and the air leakage is greater than 5 air
changes per hour (in a blower-door test), air sealing measures are required• Where the construction value exceeds $50,000 additional insulation may be required in attics and
ceilings
The city has conducted affordability analysis on each of the energy-related measures and concluded they will result in cash savings for most homeowners within a modest 5-year timeframe. My experience suggests the city may have underestimated the energy-savings benefits. An energy assessment, furnace/boiler upgrade, air sealing and attic insulation would have paid for themselves in almost every one of the 400 homes I’ve assessed. I advise the owner of every character or heritage building to obtain both a heritage assessment and an energy assessment before beginning work on anything. The best, and most affordable renovations result from carefully balancing professional advice with clearly stated objectives.
Monte will lead an Old School workshop April 2nd, ‘Energy Retrofits for Older Buildings’ at Vancouver City Hall. To sign up for the course or read Monte’s full report on the new by-laws, visit www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/learn-with-us
Monte Paulsen operates Red Door Energy Advisors, an energy modelling, green building and Passive House planning consultancy. He lives in a heritage home in East Vancouver.
ENERGY ASSESMENTS AND HERITAGE HOMESA guest feature from Energy Advisor Monte Paulson
Judith Mosley, VHF Executive Director
The ‘Energy Retrofits for Older Buildings’ workshop is sponsored by
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Marta Farevaag, VHF Chair
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HONORARY PATRONSMayor and Council of the City of Vancouver
DIRECTORS
Jane Banfield
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Principal, PFS Studio
Heather Keate
UBC Emeritus
Baila Lazarus
Media, Press and Public Relations Consultant
Alix Noble
John Quinton
President, Quinton Construction Limited
Andre Rowland
Principal, Andre Rowland Architect
Karen Russell
Manager, Development Services UBC
Mark Shieh
Co-founder, Take Root Properties Inc .
David Toole
Consultant, Director
Barbara Vanderburgh
Partner, Fasken Martineau LLP
Shayla Walker
Donation & Program Administrator, Tides Canada Foundation
STAFFJudith Mosley, Executive Director
Rebecca Bishop, Programming Manager
Kathryn Morrow, Communications Manager
Karen Estrin, Special Project Coordinator
Jen Baynes, Administrative Assistant
Vancouver Heritage Foundation is a charitable
organization supporting the conservation of
Vancouver’s built heritage through public awareness
and education activities, granting programs that
encourage financial investment in built
heritage and fundraising to protect Vancouver’s built
heritage in perpetuity.
Last year brought some significant changes at Vancouver Heritage Foundation with Judith Mosley taking over as the Executive Director from Diane Switzer who left after 14 years of leadership that saw the organization grow and expand its programming more each year. Diane ensured that VHF was on a strong footing and ready to put on an interesting program during the fall of 2013.
One of VHF’s recent initiatives was the research paper and public survey into citizens’ opinions on the value of heritage buildings in our city and their effect on our sense of place. The results of the paper demonstrated that our community feels deeply about its heritage resources and enjoys their contribution to the fabric of our neighbourhoods.
VHF was pleased to see the survey results quoted in City staff’s recent report to Council on a Heritage Action Plan to Update Vancouver’s Heritage Conservation Program in November. The Heritage Register will receive a review after 25 years that will bring it up to date with the status of the existing buildings on the list and with current heritage conservation practices. Many other strategies in the City’s Plan are of interest to VHF and its Board – we hope to follow and participate in the upcoming engagement process.
The spring will see new tours, classes, and lectures and more presentations of Places That Matter plaques. A new project that will make information on buildings on the City and Federal heritage lists available through a user-friendly map interface on our website is an initiative that I think many people will find engaging and useful.
ABOUT VHF
2013 was a busy year for volunteers with the addition of the Mid-Century Modern Tour and Film Nights at the Hollywood Theatre to our already packed year. 2014 promises to be just as busy, with the return of house tours including the Vancouver Special House Tour which is moving to Saturday April 26th!
Returning volunteers can sign up via the email invitation, while new volunteers are invited to get in touch and share a bit about themselves and their past volunteer experience. Send an email to [email protected] and we will
respond right away. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for VHF. Our programs depend on your time and efforts so we like to make it fun and worthwhile. Volunteers continue to enjoy free seats in our courses, talks and lectures after making some volunteer commitments.
VOLUNTEERING
photo credit: Martin Knowles Photo/Media
FUNDRAISING AND PARTNERSHIPS
Thank you to all who supported VHF during our Fall Campaign. Your generosity helps us with programming and our ability to build information resources that support heritage conservation. Thank you also to our 2013 sponsors who generously supported our programs and helped us to get the word out about VHF.
We are always interested to hear from anyone about potential partnership opportunities. Please contact Judith Mosley, Executive Director to discuss.
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VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION
February 2014 Newsletter
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS EDITION:
• 2014 Heritage House Tour
• NEW Workshops, Lectures and Talks
• NEW date for Vancouver Special Tour!
• NEW Interactive Heritage Map
• Updates on Vancouver heritage
current events
• Fall Recap
• AND MORE
February 2014 Newsletter
Suite 402 - 510 West Hastings StreetVancouver BC V6B 1L8
www.facebook.com/TheVancouverHeritageFoundation www.twitter.com/VanHeritage
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Corporation of the City of New Westminster Development Services Department – Planning Division
511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 T 604.527.4532 F 604.527.4511 W www.newwestcity.ca
February 11, 2014 File: 13.2606.03
BP009248
Bernadette S. Rafer
2103 Hamilton Street
New Westminster BC V3M 2P8
Dear Ms. Rafer:
Re: Heritage Retention Options for 2103 Hamilton Street, New Westminster
It has come to the attention of the City of New Westminster’s Community Heritage
Commission that you are considering the demolition of the house at 2103 Hamilton
Street . The Heritage Commission would like to let you know that there are heritage
retention options, such as Heritage Revitalization Agreements, which might interest
you. To that end, please find enclosed some information on how you could take
advantage of your heritage building.
At this point, the property at 2103 Hamilton Street is not formally protected heritage
property and you have the right to seek a demolition permit for it. This letter is only to
advise you of other options with which you may be unfamiliar.
If you are not interested in heritage retention options, you do not need to contact me
and may proceed with your plans. If, however, you have any questions and/or would
like to investigate heritage retention options, please feel free to contact me by
telephone at 604-527-4556 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Kind Regards,
Julie Schueck,
Heritage Planner
:jcs
cc: New Westminster Community Heritage Commission
Doc# 520294
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Corporation of the City of New Westminster Development Services Department – Planning Division
511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 T 604.527.4532 F 604.527.4511 W www.newwestcity.ca
February 11, 2014 File: 13.2606.03
BP009259
Xiao L. Yuan
6243 Imperial Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 1G7
Dear Xiao L. Yuan:
Re: Heritage Retention Options for 1007 Dublin Street, New Westminster
It has come to the attention of the City of New Westminster’s Community Heritage
Commission that you are considering the demolition of the house at 1007 Dublin
Street. The Heritage Commission would like to let you know that there are heritage
retention options, such as Heritage Revitalization Agreements, which might interest
you. To that end, please find enclosed some information on how you could take
advantage of your heritage building.
At this point, the property at 1007 Dublin Street is not formally protected heritage
property and you have the right to seek a demolition permit for it. This letter is only to
advise you of other options with which you may be unfamiliar.
If you are not interested in heritage retention options, you do not need to contact me
and may proceed with your plans. If, however, you have any questions and/or would
like to investigate heritage retention options, please feel free to contact me by
telephone at 604-527-4556 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Kind Regards,
Julie Schueck,
Heritage Planner
:jcs
cc: New Westminster Community Heritage Commission
Doc# 520334
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WINTER 2014
Heritage AfloatSS Sicamous
Heritage WeekFebruary 17-23 2014
Dorothy: A Living Legend Sets Sail Again
Who Will Pay for Heritage? By Briony Penn
Webinars Workshops & Training
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Heritage BC is a not for profit, charitable organization supporting heritage conservation across British Columbia through advocacy, training and skills development, capacity building in heritage planning and funding through the Heritage Legacy endowment Fund.
We are passionate about building links between heritage conservation and tourism, economic and environmental sustainability, community pride and an appreciation of our common history.
Programs include workshops, annual conferences, publications and grants for the conservation of historic buildings and special places. We are funded through membership fees, program and service revenues, charitable gifts and donations as well as sponsorships.
Today we have a growing membership of individuals, groups and business members who share a common interest in heritage conservation, historic places, and promoting the value of British Columbia’s heritage for all.
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executive Director Messagei am firmly ensconced in my new role as the executive director of Heritage BC. After three months of exploration and learning, i am ready to take a running start into the new year.
Although 2014 will still be a year of transition for Heritage BC, i expect it will set the tone for how we complete our strategic plan and become a resource hub for the heritage community of British Columbia. We still have a way to go before being financially self-sufficient, but the groundwork is being laid with budding new partnerships and opportunities.
Heritage BC Priorities for 2014:
• Building our membership and offering expanded resources
• A new and improved conference in late September
• our first ever webinar: Dynamic Downtowns with Maria Stanborough on March 6, 2014 (see page 12)
• The relaunch of our granting program – we hope to be open for submissions in this spring with grants disbursed in the fall of 2014
• Update of our website with more online networking resources: - member profile pages - interactive message boards to support individual and group knowledge sharing - online library for photos and videos to share best practices and projects - advertising options for heritage related products and services
• Training and skills development for heritage professionals, heritage societies and commissions, local and senior government, trades and heritage property owners
• improving our financial security by diversifying our revenues including business sponsorships, more advertising, building relationships with other grantors to fund some of our programs, increasing individual donations and building the Heritage Legacy Fund endowment so we can continue to support our members with education, networking opportunities and grants
This is my first time coordinating the Heritage BC Quarterly and it has been great to get so many submissions from our members. i look forward to hearing more of your stories.
2014 will be a year of developing fresh relationships, enhancing current ones, building our membership, improving member services and working towards financial independence.
Please contact me with your ideas, your thoughts and your concerns.
Kathryn Molloy executive Director email: [email protected]
KATHRYN MOLLOY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
604.428.72431.855.349.7243
www.heritagebc.ca
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The SS Sicamous Paddle WheelerThe SS Sicamous is a beautifully restored heritage paddle wheeler (aka sternwheeler) built in 1914. once upon a time it graced the waters of okanagan Lake as a vital link for news, passengers and cargo to valley communities.
Sicamous was one of three luxury-class passenger liners operated by CPr, the main carrier on the lake. it departed from Penticton at 5:30am, arriving in Vernon mid afternoon, and returning by 8pm. Tickets cost between 25 cents to $2 depending on the destination. Many passengers boarded the Sicamous as a short holiday to experience the first class service and the luxury of hot water, electricity and fine fittings of mahogany, teak and brass. For 75 cents they could enjoy a three course meal on monogrammed silverware and china, and for 50 cents they could have a private hot bath heated by the steam boiler.
With its passenger and freight connections via the CPr, the Sicamous formed part of the national transportation network. As a freight vessel, it was altered to carry fewer passengers and more cargo – to the right you can see a rail car pulled up on tracks at the dock. The 1935 archival photo, with Captain Joseph Weeks and his crew, was taken during The Great Depression. in 1936, the ship was retired from service completely.
The SS Sicamous, along with the steam tug naramata, now rests on the waterfront in Penticton with cabins and exhibits ready for you to explore. operated by the SS Sicamous restoration Society, this iconic vessel celebrates its Centennial in 2014 and is an example of the importance of our waterways, lakes, rivers and ocean coastline to British Columbia’s history.
Learn more about SS Sicamous restoration Society: » www.sssicamous.caFind the Statement of Significance and more here: » www.historicplaces.ca
For PoSTerS
PLeASe ConTACT US!
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & FACEBOOK
FOR MORE ABOUT HOW
COMMUNITIES ACROSS BC
ARE CELEBRATING
HERITAGE WEEK 2014
Heritage Afloat
HERITAGE WEEKFeBrUAry 17-23 2014
PoSTer PHoTo iLLUSTrATion By SHirLey L. AnDerSon ArCHiVe iMAGe SiCAMoUS HeriTAGe MUSeUM PMA5285
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The care of a classic wooden boat can be a delicate, uncertain thing. The fact that Dorothy has survived not only intact, but as a fast and sea-kindly little yacht for more than a century is owed in equal parts to her luck, her beauty and her solid Pacific northwest timbers.
At 117 years old, the 30 foot fantail cutter Dorothy is considered Canada’s oldest still-functioning sailboat. This lovely classic yacht is currently undergoing a full restoration commissioned by the Maritime Museum of BC, to prepare her for a new life this fall as a “living artifact” of maritime history. Dorothy is also the subject of a film, Between Wood and Water, documenting her restoration at the hands of Gabriolan boatbuilder and marine artist Tony Grove, and her life sailing the Pacific northwest.
Built in 1897 in Victoria by J.J. robinson for W. H. Langley, an avid sailor and clerk of the legislature, Dorothy attracted admiration and drama from the start. Her european design and gorgeous 6 foot fantail were taken from plans by england’s Linton Hope, a gold-winning olympic sailor. Langley wanted a fast yacht to race his contemporaries in the newly-established Victoria yacht Club, and he got it in Dorothy’s efficient lines, racing her to many first place wins.
The comprehensive documentation on Dorothy includes transatlantic letters between Hope and Langley that detail her construction. included are gentlemanly disagreements on her sail plan, Langley’s meticulous lists of races won, and annual maintenance and sailing logs, making this a fascinating record of early 20th century coastal Victoria. Langley was reputedly heartbroken after the Great War when he returned to find his Dorothy sadly neglected, but he continued to sail her as a pleasure yacht for almost 40 years.
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over the next four decades, Dorothy changed hands ten more times. Those who fell in love with her did their best to keep the pretty little boat alive. Vandals set fire to her in 1955, destroying her cabin and engine. She was neglected, then rescued, neglected again, then painstakingly restored until she shone as “oldest Vessel” at expo 86.
in 1995, just shy of her 100th birthday, Dorothy was donated to the Maritime Museum of BC. opting to keep the historic boat active rather than relegating her to a static display, the institution found keeping her afloat as great a challenge as her former owners. After almost a decade in storage, her future uncertain, a determined group of volunteers pulled Dorothy to the light in 2011, entrusting her restoration to shipwright Tony Grove.
once she is seaworthy again, Dorothy will be used in keeping with the museum’s mandate “to engage – particularly the young – in our history,” said John West, chair of the committee charged with her care. “A society that doesn’t know where it came from doesn’t know where it’s going. Dorothy is probably the clearest example we have on this coast on where we come from.”
Two of Dorothy’s former owners, David Baker (1984-1991) and Angus Matthews (1973-84) are assisting the Museum with
The Dorothy: A Living Legend to Sail Again
a long-term maintenance and fundraising strategy for “their” Dorothy. “We must cherish icons of our shared heritage,” said Matthews. “Dorothy represents classic artistry, harmony with the environment, simplicity, beauty and handmade craftsman-ship. She has a special place in enriching the awareness and education of kids.”
“As a classic BC heritage vessel,” Matthews continued, “Dorothy is the only remaining example of a nautical era, from not only the last century, but from before. She will soon sail again and it is up to each of us to help make that happen.”
The care of a classic wooden boat can be a delicate, uncertain thing.
For more information on Dorothy’s future, visit the Maritime Museum of BC: » www.mmbc.bc.caFor more about restoration and the documentary: » www.tonygrove.com » www.dorothysails.com
PHoToS FroM LeFT: LoGBooKS (MMBC) DoroTHy AT SAiL eArLy 1900 (MMBC) DoroTHy in Tony’S yArD 2012 (T. GroVe) TONY GROVE WORKING ON DOROTHY 2012 (T. eLLioT)
TOBI ELLIOT IS THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER WHO MADE ‘BETWEEN WOOD AnD WATer’ ABoUT DoroTHy. ToBi LiVeS on GABrioLA iSLAnD.
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KICK STARTTECHNOLOGIES
www.kickstart-tech.com
3D HD Laser Scanning / 3D Modelling / CAD Drafting / Blueprint to CAD
Kickstart Technologies can quickly capture highly accurate and detailed as-built conditions of historical structures and buildings with our High Definition 3D laser scanner. Our scanner collects a 360-degree point cloud data set that Kickstart can use to create accurate 2D/3D drawings and models used in building restoration or historic preservation plans.
SCANNING S E R V I C E S
[email protected] 3D HD Scan Data of 1922 Seaforth School at Burnaby Village
recording Heritage in 3DCyArk is an organization that was formed to digitally preserve and share the world’s cultural heritage. in 2009, CyArk completed the three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning of the royal tombs of Kasubi in Uganda. The scans turned out to be the equivalent of a fortuitous computer backup, when the tombs were destroyed by arson in 2010. Those 3D scans are now being used to reconstruct the tombs.
Closer to home, companies like Vancouver’s Kickstart Technologies, are using the same technology to make a difference to heritage here. The applications extend from conservation to education. 3D Laser scanning, sometimes called ‘reality capture’, can capture a single historical artifact, a building or an entire street scene.
A recent heritage application project on Vancouver’s west side, benefitted directly from 3D laser scanning technology. Project architect James Wu of TKL Architect, brought Kickstart Technologies in early to deal with the measurements and data collection necessary to create an accurate revit 3D model, and develop the elevations and site drawings necessary to complete his work.
“From the colour 3D scans i was able to pick up house and property details that would normally be very difficult to collect, like roof slopes and heights. i was blown away by the level of detail and accuracy,” says Wu.
“To capture the house exterior, we took multiple full colour scans from different locations around the house and property,” said Gary Ponting general manager of Kickstart Technologies. “We then tie the scans together through our post processing applications and build a single complete, dimensionally accurate, 3D representation of the project. This point cloud data can be used to create extremely accurate 2D and 3D drawings and models.”
Scanning can also be used to assess damage and erosion to existing structures by comparing a current 3D scan to a previous one. This allows conservationists to plan for maintenance and refurbishment more accurately.
Laser scanning will contribute significantly to the way in which we record the historic environment. never before has the heritage world been able to record to this level of detail in such a timely and cost effective manner. GAry PonTinG, KiCKSTArT TeCHnoLoGieS
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‘Modern Analogue’
Wet Plate CollodionWith all the perceived advantages of the modern digital age, why would anyone bother with the mess and trouble of a photographic process that has been “obsolete” for almost 130 years?
over the past decade, wet plate collodion photography has been making a significant come back in to the worlds of fine art and commercial image making. invented by Frederic Scott Archer in 1851, the process almost entirely replaced the first practical photographic process, the daguerreotype, but by the 1880’s it in turn had largely been replaced by the relative convenience of gelatin dry plates.
What the wet plate collodion process lacks for in convenience, it more then makes up for with its unique aesthetic and contemporary appeal to both photographers and patrons seeking an antidote to the constant flow of disposable digital imagery.
All steps in the process, from the mixing of raw and potentially volatile chemistry, to the coating and development of the plate, demand superior technical and mechanical knowledge and skill from the photographer. Popularly known as tintypes, if made on blackened metal (usually aluminum), they can also be made on glass to create either a negative (on clear glass) or on blackened glass to make a luminous, positive image called an ambrotype. in all cases the plate material must be coated with collodion, a mixture of guncotton, ether and grain alcohol, sensitized, exposed and developed within about a fifteen-minute window while the plate is still wet. This necessitates the use of a portable darkroom for fieldwork away from the studio. Sensitive only to blue and ultraviolet-light (orthochromatic), and with an iSo value of less then 1, (exposures tend to be relatively long, generally from one to twelve seconds) the wet plate process yields a distinctive rendering of tone and a unique look due to the long exposure times. renowned for its exquisite and virtually unmatched levels of detail, the distinctive look, and handmade qualities, many photographers are being drawn back to this historic process.
“our focus is on what we call ‘Modern Analogue’, a practice of working in a contemporary visual language, but with a deep appreciation for the qualities and characteristics of this historic photographic process,” says Luz Studio’s Diana Millar. “We aren’t trying to recreate historic images,” adds Quinton Gordon. We want to use the beauty of the collodion process to make new portraits and landscapes that will stand the test of time both technically and aesthetically.”
QUinTon GorDon & DiAnA MiLLer oFFer WorKSHoPS, PorTrAiT SeSSionS, STUDio USe AnD PrinTinG SerViCeS AT LUZ STUDioS, ViCToriA BC.
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everyone wants to see heritage properties protected, but no one wants the responsibility. The Land Conservancy of BC went to court last month, as part of the restructuring process, to clarify our legal position on whether we could sell heritage sites, provided that the heritage values are protected. TLC is arguing that they were unable to manage their heritage properties through philanthropy alone and that selling into the private sector is at least ensuring that someone will pay for their upkeep. one question before the judge is: Can a charity be held to maintaining a heritage site without the resources to do it?
The Land Conservancy is smarting from past attempts to do just that, where others knew better than to tread. And now Britain is moving into the same risky experiment on this front. The British government recently announced they are offloading the nation’s heritage sites. Stonehenge, Dover Castle, Charles Darwin’s home and 420 other places that adorn the postcards will no longer be managed by a Government-funded agency. rather, with a pat on the head and $80 million endowment, it has given that enviable task to a newly-created charity which “will have more freedom to generate commercial and philanthropic income and eventually become self-financing.” Can heritage self-finance? The Land Conservancy of BC can attest to a number of problems and the main one is the math doesn’t add up.
The interest on $80 million dollars at three percent only generates $2.4 million dollars a year. That amounts to about $5,500 per property for annual maintenance. That will cover one month’s work for one person with a small budget. Thankfully, TLC has never owned a castle, but five thousand dollars will not even maintain Darwin’s lawn where his earthworms roamed, let alone the rest of his house, the leaking roof, the ant control services, the heating bill, the heritage consultants’ fees or the girl selling the tickets. even with a hoard of volunteers clipping the hedges and shining the brass, there is a need at least for a full-time person to manage the volunteers and send out the thank you notes.
no, the new charity will have to raise money—lots of it. in today’s bleak philanthropic landscape that is more than a challenge. Try raising money for a leaking roof or an endowment for an old house when issues like poverty, climate change, endangered species, affordable housing, responsible journalism and more have been off-loaded into the non-profit sector. relying on “heritage philanthropy” is a risky business.
Another problem is this new english charity will also be in competition with an existing charity, the national Trust of england and Wales, which emerged—like TLC did—when government agencies capped the number of sites they would protect. (Heritage continues to be created despite caps.) The UK national Trust relied on huge memberships coupled with tourism to fund new sites and management while retaining the public interest. But they are already stretching the extent of “heritage philanthropy.” And what appetite is there for funding sites that people assume are looked after by the state? From Britain with its Stonehenges to BC with its more modest, contemporary Abkhazi Gardens, ross Bay Villas and Binning Houses, enough people have to care to give at a scale necessary for their long term maintenance—the voter, the donor or the owner or a combination of all three.
The significance of the recent UK decision is that this has occurred with sites that are internationally known, has 63 million people to draw on for membership and where heritage sites underpin a $17.2 billion tourism industry. Canadian cultural heritage (not top of the destination hotspots) has no chance in this current political climate for reviving support. The federal and provincial government both got out of the business decades ago and did what Britain did: set up self-financing charities with a pat on the head and a paltry endowment for existing properties. Heritage Canada (Canada’s national Trust) just moved straight into a covenant-and-sell model. Heritage covenants
Who will pay for Heritage?
“everyone wants to see heritage properties protected, but no one wants the responsibility.”
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are agreements between the charity and landowner to meet a certain level of protection and they flow with land title. it provides flexibility for both owner and covenant holder, including the option of limited public access, but so far they are only available in ontario. (Conservation covenants exist for ecological protection across Canada and TLC has been using this tool for years). nathalie Bull, eD of Heritage Canada illustrates the value of a covenant-and-sell example with their heritage headquarters in ottawa. “We bought it as business move, and sold it for similar reasons. Selling it was the very best solution all around: the building is now protected with a covenant, it is now in the hands of an owner with deep pockets, and the covenant requires them to open the building to the public on a limited basis.”
new Zealand also adopted the same model after failing to emulate the UK national Trust, not having the membership base. They transformed their two national trusts (natural and cultural) into covenant-monitoring organizations like Heritage Canada and the interest on government endowments at least covered the costs of the annual monitoring of the covenant. Janice Henry of Heritage BC points to the rare BC success story of the Mackie House in Vernon where the donor left a million dollar endowment to cover maintenance of the buildings and grounds. revenues are supplemented by bookings for private functions and is also open to the public at certain times, meeting the donor’s wishes for public accessibility. Privatised ‘repurposing’ is where most roads lead in the heritage world today. City of Victoria has been doing it for years. The Hudson’s Bay, Craigdarroch Castle, Saint Anne’s and royal roads are prime examples. As Bull argues, “Heritage advocates definitely need to think outside the box and pretty much forget the traditional house museum as the “go-to” solution. Covenants, new ownership models and commercial partnerships are essential tools in our new tool box.” But this is where the question of government versus private responsibility raises its interesting head. Can you or should you sell Stonehenge? Should Darwin’s house be privatized except for a few public open houses? What about Binning House or ross Bay Villa?
enter a naïve The Land Conservancy of BC 16 years ago who adopted the UK national Trust model of bringing membership and tourism dollars to keep the doors open to the public. Cultural heritage was always a secondary focus for TLC, but one that increased as government dropped the ball. TLC’s primary focus was ecological properties, but what kept TLC on rocky path of heritage was the assumption that memberships and tourism dollars would flow where the people flock—heritage sites in the cities.
it was a risky experiment from the start, pointed out by richard Goodacre, a heritage specialist. But it was a well-meaning one. every one of the heritage properties that TLC saved or accepted had a compelling story that made it worthy of preservation. When people left properties to us with no endowments, or they came to us asking us to save them it was difficult to refuse, and we believed the money and members to look after them would follow. They didn’t. Part of the problem was that none of them were Stonehenge or Darwin’s House. even if they had been, it is doubtful that the kind of money needed to maintain them while keeping noble aims like public access would ever have materialized. Which begs the question: Will english heritage sites survive without big entrance fees, advertising plastered over the stones, or being privatized?
TLC is now where new Zealand found itself years ago: in debt and needing to find good homes for their heritage properties as it has proved impossible to finance their maintenance through memberships and tourism. We have to eliminate our debt and build an endowment to ensure the 250 covenants we currently hold will be monitored and defended. if we survive, TLC will return to its primary mandate of conserving natural areas and monitoring our existing conservation covenants. Land donations will have to come with endowments or they will be refused. Conservation covenants will continue to be placed on properties, which can then to transferred or sold to local government or appropriate agencies, like we have done with many other properties, including the Sooke Hills. This is the plan we put before the judge last month and was granted under a restructuring process.
What’s left out of the plan is something that we cannot do—own and provide public access to heritage sites whether it is Abkhazi Gardens, ross Bay Villa or Binning House—that will be the challenge for others.
There are key missing elements in BC for protecting heritage: enabling legislation for heritage covenants, sizeable endowments and/or government support so it begs the question who will take on that challenge? All eyes interested in heritage should be watching the judge’s decision. Like Britain and new Zealand, society will need to decide where the line between public and private responsibility are drawn.
Briony Penn iS A Co-FoUnDer AnD A CUrrenT ViCe-CHAir oF THe LAnD ConSerVAnCy oF BC.
THiS ArTiCLe WAS PUBLiSHeD in FoCUS JAnUAry 2014
Court Blocks Binning House Sale Update: on January 22, 2014 BC Supreme Court Justice, Shelley Fitzpatrick, stopped the sale of the Binning house. Her decision was based on evidence that the property was transferred to TLC to be preserved for future generations. TLC can still look for a buyer willing take on this work, but the conservancy cannot sell the property to deal with its other financial and operational concerns.
For more information: » blog.conservancy.bc.ca
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Advocacy, Awareness & PlanningoUTSTAnDinG ACHieVeMenT:
“Test of Time: the enduring Legacy of Victoria City Hall” Victoria Civic Heritage Trust; Donald Luxton, Donald Luxton and Associates; Lis Bailly, Portfolio Art Services
“Time Travel Sunshine Coast” Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives; Bruce Devereux, Good Samaritan Christenson Village
AWArD oF HonoUr:The Hallmark Society: Forty years of Advocacy
“echoes Across Seymour” Janet Pavlik, eileen Smith & Desmond Smith
“esquimalt Centennial 1912 – 2012” Sherri K. robinson and the esquimalt Centennial Committee
Heritage Conservation oUTSTAnDinG ACHieVeMenT:
Heritage renovation Daycare Project Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall, Vancouver
Conservation of the Hollow Tree Stanley Park Hollow Tree Conservation Society; Cascade engineering Group inc.; Macdonald & Lawrence Timber Framing Ltd.
The MV Saravan restoration Project The Ladysmith Maritime Society
restoration of the Brilliant Bridge, Castlegar regional District of Central Kootenay; Concreate Ltd.; McGinn engineering and Preservation
Heritage BC Awardsrecognizing Achievementit is time to start thinking about Heritage BC awards 2014. We offer awards for Heritage Conservation, Advocacy, Awareness and Planning, as well as the ruby nobbs Award for exemplary volunteer commitment by an individual.
We look for a wide variety of projects in all regions of BC that will honour achievement by individuals, non profit organizations, government and business. Projects that demonstrate dedication to the principles of heritage conservation, technical skills, creative solutions, investment, political will and personal commitment are given priority.
Heritage BC depends on nominations to recognize deserving recipients. if you know an individual, organization or project that deserves to be honoured and recognized, please consider submitting a nomination.
Heritage BC Awards recipients 2013AWArD oF HonoUr:
Conservation of the B.C. Permanent Building eric Cohen, owner; Ted Murray Architect inc.; Donald Luxton and Associates
Conservation of the Dixon Farmstead The Langley Heritage Society
rehabilitation of the nanaimo railway Station The island Corridor Foundation; Tectonica Management inc.; young Professionals of nanaimo
restoration of H. D. riggs House, Kelowna Dave and Donara Krysko, owners; Davara Holdings Ltd.; TeAM Construction
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION97 & 50 Water Street, Vancouver Bensen inc.; CMM industries; McGinn engineering and Preservation
rehabilitation of napier residence extraordinary League Contracting
W.J. Mathers estate ‘Altnadene’ City of Burnaby; McGinn engineering and Preservation; Cedar Crest Lands (BC) Ltd.
restoration of the Dunne Barn Friends of Historic Hat Creek ranch Society
restoration of the Duncan & Margaret McGregor estate ‘Glen-Lyon’ Amacon; ron Allen Architect inc.; Birmingham & Wood Architects
rehabilitation of ridgeway School, robert Lemon, Architecture; north Vancouver School District; DA Architects + Planners
ruby nobbs Award Lorainne McLarty, Kelowna
2014 nominations DeadlineMarch 31, 2014
Find all the details and online nomination form
www.heritagebc.ca/awards
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Building Conservation SpecialistsM&L Heritage
repairs • condition assessment • non destructive testing • structural analysis • roped access •
repair specification • survey
www.macdonaldandlawrence.ca
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Heritage Lighthouse UpdateLighthouses may be critical in coastal navigation and look gorgeous in pictures and postcards, but heritage lighthouses are an integral part of Canada’s identity, culture and heritage. That is the view of Parks Canada.
Parks Canada implemented the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act to provide an opportunity for Canadians to participate in the conservation and protection of heritage lighthouses. Currently, across the country, 11 lighthouses have been designated and other designations will follow in the months ahead.
Heritage BC, along with BC Heritage Branch of the Ministry of Forest, Lands and natural resource operations, supported the first phase of this initiative through communication to their respective province-wide networks. These efforts increased the total number of BC sites nominated, from an intitial three to 41 between May 2010 and May 2012. Four lighthouses have been designated to date: • estevan Point lighthouse• Active Pass lighthouse on Mayne island• east Point lighthouse on Saturna island• Fisgard Lighthouse national Historic Site of Canada
The Active Pass, east Point and Fisgard lighthouses are administered by Parks Canada. in BC, 31 lighthouses are not considered surplus to need, and will remain in federal jurisdiction for the foreseeable future. of the still undesignated surplus sites, the following have designation potential:• race rocks adjacent to Pearson College of the Pacific• Discovery island east of oak Bay• Sisters islet near Powell river• Ballenas island off nanaimo• Amphitrite in the District of Ucluelet
Parties wishing to aquire, or be responsible for sites, must develop a business plan approved by DFo before the site will be considered for designation. Time is limited for processing these requests, so act quickly. For a complete list of nominations and designations, or to learn more about the implementation of the Act, explore: » www.parkscanada.gc.ca/lighthousesread a recent Victoria news article about Active Pass and estevan Point lighthouses: » www.vicnews.com/neighbourhoods/sidney/241849491.html
Heritage BC is Hiring! Are you a hard working, fun-filled, creative and independent person looking for a professional career in heritage conservation in British Columbia? Heritage BC is building a team of passionate employees who will help build the links between heritage conservation and tourism, economic and environmental sustainability, community pride and an appreciation of our common history.
Capacity Building Planner (Full Time 35 hours/week, Permanent Position) A new position for Heritage BC, the role of Capacity Building Planner will primarily provide heritage planning services to municipalities, develop training and skills development programs, and manage our granting process.
office Administrator (Part Time 30 hours/week, Permanent Position) This position provides administrative services to ensure effective and efficient operations of Heritage BC, as well as the granting process of Heritage Legacy Funds.
our offices are moving soon to Metro Vancouver where these positions will be based. Find out more: » www.heritagebc.ca
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Using Heritage to Build Strong Dynamic DowntownsJoin us for a one hour webinar to explore best practices in heritage conservation for downtown revitalization. Communities are seeing their downtowns become less vibrant as big box stores set up outside of the community centre. The webinar material is based on a thorough analysis of downtown heritage conservation projects throughout BC, and is meant to provide a framework for all communities that are considering heritage as part of downtown revitalization.
Learn about:• Steps for successful heritage conservation and downtown revitalization • British Columbia heritage legislation• other planning tools including zoning and design guidelines• Best practices of case studies from throughout BC• economic impact analysis of heritage conservation projects Presenter Maria Stanborough is an urban planner with expertise in heritage, economic analysis, and sustainable development. She was the project manager for the Dynamic Downtowns Workbook: Using Heritage to Build Strong, Vibrant Downtowns, and has presented the workbook material at a number of conferences and workshops throughout BC. She is currently a senior policy analyst with the Union of BC Municipalities.
registration: one registration allows all staff members at one location to participate in the webinar. Access to the archived recording is included. $35 Heritage BC members / $50 non-members register online through ‘events’: » www.heritagebc.ca
THe WeBinAr HAS Been CreATeD in PArTnerSHiP WiTH HeriTAGe BC, C+S PLAnninG GroUP, AnD THe BC HeriTAGe BrAnCH oF THe MiniSTry oF ForeST, LAnDS AnD nATUrAL reSoUrCe oPerATionS, ProVinCe oF BC.
DynamicDowntownsA one hour webinar
to explore best practices in heritage conservation for
downtown revitalization
FriDAy MArCH 6, 201410:30 AM
www.heritagebc.ca/events
MARIA STANBOROUGH
PeoPLe in THe neWSBC Museums Association Announces new executive DirectorThe BC Museums Association announced the appointment of Theresa Mackay to the position of executive Director. Ms. Mackay, a prominent leader in the fields of marketing and culture and a former director with the royal BC Museum, succeeds interim executive Director, John Grimes.
Ms. Mackay has worked across Canada and internationally for such companies as the royal BC Museum, Harbourfront Centre and HSBC, and through these roles has worked in partnership with such organizations as The Jewish Museum (nyC), the new york City Ballet, the British Museum and roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. She is an Associate Faculty member at royal roads University, a certified Communications and Advertising Accredited Professional, holds a BA from Simon Fraser University and is completing her Master of Letters in Scottish history with the University of the Highlands and islands, Scotland.
Heritage BC looks forward to working with Theresa and we have already begun discussions about collaborative projects.
THERESA MACKAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BCMA
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BOARD MEMBERS Janice Henry
PresidentKelowna, BC
Helen Cain, Vice PresidentVictoria, BC
Bjorn SimonsenSecretary/Treasurer
Victoria, BC
eric PattisonPast President
new Westminster, BC
Helen edwardsHeritage Canada Governor
Victoria, BC
ranjit GillDirector
Prince George, BC
Zlatan Jankovic,Director
Vancouver, BC
Perry HaleDirector
nelson, BC
JAniCe HenryPreSiDenT
President’s Message2014 is off to a roaring start. our first board meeting of the year, held in Kelowna, confirmed our annual priorities and set the stage for this next year of transition.
The Kelowna meeting involved a Friday night Meet and Greet with Central okanagan Heritage Society, as well as a number of heritage non-profits from the area. over 25 people from across the region filled the hall at Benvoulin Heritage Church to share their successes and challenges in heritage conservation. it was a great way for the Heritage BC board to continue to understand the needs of our members and be inspired by the grassroots work in our
communities.
Things continue to evolve at Heritage BC. Using our Strategic Plan and Business Case as our road-map, we are developing ways to bring our members the services and support you need. As a member service organization, we need contributions from every member to forward a successful agenda of community heritage conservation. To be part of that success i invite you to:
• ensure your membership is up to date
• Make a donation to aid our strategic goal of financial self sufficiency
• Sign up for Heritage BC Update, our email newsletter. if you haven’t liked us yet on Facebook, that is another easy way to receive regular updates.
• Plan to attend our Annual Conference. We are working with the Surrey Heritage Society to co-host the 2014 conference in late September to create a conference that will bring our diverse membership together
• Participate in member surveys. We will be inviting you to answer questions about what kinds of services your community requires to forward the heritage agenda
• Advertise in the Heritage BC Quarterly. With a loyal and growing circulation of 2000, this unique full colour magazine is read cover to cover
• Host a Heritage BC board meeting. To reach more communities, the Heritage BC board wants to spread out the quarterly board meetings across the province. To find out more about hosting a meeting, send an email to our executive Director, Kathryn Molloy
Thank you for your continued support of Heritage BC. i look forward to the coming year and meeting many of you at a conference or community meeting.
For membership renewals, donations and more, please visit us online: » www.heritagebc.ca
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Heritage education & Training opportunitiesHeritage BC WorkshopsHeritage BC will bring the expertise to you with these new interactive community workshops. need something specific that is not listed here such as a presentation on heritage incentives, revitalization agreements, or establishing conservation areas? Heritage BC will work with you to develop educational workshops to meet your community’s goals. Fee will be dependent on work-shop content and length. To discuss options, get more information or book a workshop, call our office at 604.428.7243.
introduction to Heritage (TWO HOURS)
This workshop is for communities new to heritage conservation or those that want to incorporate new legislative tools or values-based management into already existing heritage programs. This is a great workshop for heritage society members, planners, elected officials, community heritage commissions, heritage property owners, the business and tourism community and the general public.
The workshop can be tailored to reflect your community’s needs, goals and capacity. We’ll talk about the benefits of heritage conservation (social, environmental, economic) and help you identify your heritage values to guide decision making. We can include an environmental sustainability component if your community has integrated sustainability into your official Community Plan.
Participants will gain an understanding of values centred heritage conservation, including benefits, challenges, opportunities and possible next steps for their community. no heritage background necessary.
Fee: $500 PLUS TrAVeL AnD ACCoMMoDATion WHen reQUireD (non MeMBer $600)
identifying Heritage Values (FULL DAY)
Are there places in your community that have special meaning but may not conform to conventional ideas of what ‘heritage’ may be? This workshop is for communities that want to understand the big picture of their own heritage values to inform their
official Community Plan or to develop their Community Heritage register (whether new or existing).
This is a great opportunity to engage a variety of ages and backgrounds in community heritage planning. The workshop is aimed at local governments and a diverse cross-section of the community, including business and tourism sector, educators, heritage and recreation advocates, and First nations representation.
Participants will be encouraged to think beyond the heritage label and consider places that are special to them for social and community reasons. residents of your community may be some of the best ‘experts’ you have. This workshop is an opportunity for all participants to express their ideas about special places.
Fee: $1100 PLUS TrAVeL & ACCoMMoDATion WHen reQUireD (non MeMBer $1200)
Writing Statements of Significance(FULL DAY)
This hands-on workshop helps participants develop a Statements of Significance (SoS), part of the necessary documentation for identified sites on a Community Heritage register. Participants will get tools to update their Community Heritage register to meet the documentation standards of both the BC register of Historic Places and the Canadian register of Historic Places.
The SoS is an essential part of historic place record documentation and should function as a planning tool to inform decision-making in the heritage conservation process. it provides guidance to property owners, architects, developers and others who are making an intervention to an historic place. By identifying key elements of an historic place, the SoS becomes a critical link between heritage values and conservation actions.
Participants will gain an understanding of what an SoS is, how it can be used and what elements to include in a well-written document. We will offer guidance on how to research and develop a draft SoS. The workshop is aimed at local governments and heritage advocates with an existing understanding of values-based management and heritage conservation concepts
Fee: $1100 PLUS TrAVeL & ACCoMMoDATion WHen reQUireD (non MeMBer $1200)
other opportunities in Heritage education and Training
College of new Caledonia The College of new Caledonia in Prince George offers a Heritage Building Conservation Certificate. This accredited program, offered through Continuing education, focuses on wood structures. The program includes 22 weeks of theory and hands-on work experience. it is competency based and will incorporate online eLearning, classroom instruction, and field experience. Fee: $5,896 FULL-TiMe or PArT-TiMe. QUeSneL ConTinUinG eDUCATion 1.250.991. 7500.
Athabasca University Athabasca University offers The University Certificate in Heritage resources Management (HrM). This is a comprehensive program of study designed for people who want a broad perspective on heritage resources management, who wish to pursue careers, with heritage resources practice, who are working or volunteering in the field or those who wish to improve their skills in heritage practice. 1.800.788.9041, exT 6955 eMAiL: [email protected]
University of VictoriaUniversity of Victoria offers Studies in Building Conservation: Materials A primary goal of this on campus course is to understand the fundamentals of heritage building materials. improve your understanding of typical building material properties, such as wood and stone. Learn to identify various historic building materials and their properties, understand the nature and diagnose the extent of decay in various building materials, determine an appropriate material conservation plan, understand material conservation techniques, assess conservation needs and develop a range of conservation options in the contexts of both preservation and renewal.
Mon, MArCH 24 – SAT, MAr. 29 / 9AM–4PM CoDe: HA489D (1.5 UniTS) / on CAMPUS Fee: CAD $705.36 + GST reGiSTrATion DeADLine: FeB. 14, 2014 LATe reGiSTrATionS ACCePTeD iF SPACe PerMiTS
Vancouver Heritage Foundation VHF offers ‘Brown Bag Lunch and Learns’, evening lectures and a variety of other workshops and talks.
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HERITAGE ON TAP: Microbreweries and old buildingsPATRIMOINE À DÉGUSTER : Microbrasseries et bâtiments anciens
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Donald Luxton & Associates
eileen Fletcher, Architect
Golder Associates Ltd
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Jonathan yardley Architect, inc
Kickstart Technologies Ltd
MacDonald & Lawrence Timber Framing Ltd
McGinn Engineering & Preservation Ltd
McLeod Masonry international Corp
Pattison Architecture
Portfolio Art Services
TrB Architecture inc
Vintage Woodwork inc
We invite you to join us!Heritage BC is a non-profit charitable society that provides leadership for sustainable conservation of British Columbia’s unique cultural heritage. our members represent the interests of community heritage conservation and help set policy and strategic direction. We work collaboratively with government, private sector and community partners.
Help us to meet our goals of being a collective and independent voice for heritage conservation in BC. our modest membership dues account for only a small portion of our annual budget, but play a significant role in helping us leverage other donations. in return for your annual membership fee you receive: • Heritage BC Quarterly • regular email Updates • Voting rights • reduced registration fees at the annual conference, webinars and other workshops
• 30% discount on Heritage Canada The national Trust Memberships (see page15)
• The satisfaction of supporting a dynamic and worthwhile organization
neW! For a limited time we are offering FREE Student Memberships. Watch for more changes and opportunities for members coming soon!
Join our Heritage BC community today. Together we will continue to grow an economy of heritage conservation in BC.
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