Category Archives: Architecture
The Barriefield Debate
Kingston agonizes over development in old Pittsburgh township. The City of Kingston has given approval for a new assisted housing development which will be constructed on an old pasture bordering on the historic village of Barriefield. The site is poorly … Continue reading
Home not a Castle
Stepsides or corbiesteps in Ontario are not evidence of a military or uppercrust past. Continue reading
Another Historic Building Lost: The Walker House Hotel, Odessa, Ontario
Yet another significant building gone from Lennox and Addington county. Continue reading
Built Heritage and the City of Kingston (Ont.): the struggle continues
A report by Bray Heritage [Consultants] recommends making Sydenham Ward an Heritage Area under the Ontario Heritage Act. But is this just another nice idea which will be tossed aside at the first challenge? Continue reading
Ontario Ministry of Culture offers pre-packaged presentation aimed at municipal councils.
Will the pre-packaged presentation distributed by the Ontario Ministry of Culture help us establish more heritage committees? Continue reading
Is Our Earliest Methodist Church Nationally Significant?
In an effort to make our history and heritage more fair and inclusive we may now be neglecting elements of our past. Continue reading
Filed under Architecture, History, Ontario, Material culture
WHAT’S AN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO DO?
Are traditional historical societies unsuitable for the twenty-first century, or are they guardians of a role which is worth preserving? Continue reading
THE ROLE OF THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION REVIEW BOARD (ONTARIO)
In Ontario, the Conservation Review Board arbitrates conflicts about heritage designation, but is the process really a workable tool for defence of built heritage? Continue reading
Filed under Architecture, History, Ontario, Material culture
Heritage and the Home Renovation Tax Credit
Implications of the new Home Renovation Tax Credit for Canadian heritage buildings are cause for concern. Continue reading
Filed under Architecture, History, Ontario, Material culture, Uncategorized
