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How to research and evaluate government and commercial buildings

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The buildings of government and business form an important part of Alberta’s built heritage. This Heritage Note is intended to provide guidance and suggestions on research into government and... More ≫

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The buildings of government and business form an important part of Alberta’s built heritage. This Heritage Note is intended to provide guidance and suggestions on research into government and commercial buildings in Alberta and evaluating their historical significance. This is the ninth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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How to research historic houses

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One popular method of preserving the built environment is through the designation of a building as a heritage structure deemed significant for certain reasons. These reasons may include the... More ≫

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One popular method of preserving the built environment is through the designation of a building as a heritage structure deemed significant for certain reasons. These reasons may include the building's age, its architectural style, or perhaps a notable architect or occupant. This Heritage Note provides a brief historical background on houses in Alberta as well as guidance on researching houses to determine their significance. This is the tenth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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Structural and subfloor repairs

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Some heritage buildings may suffer from floor problems that require attention. This Heritage Note examines the elements that make up the subfloor’s structural system, identifies the problems one... More ≫

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Some heritage buildings may suffer from floor problems that require attention. This Heritage Note examines the elements that make up the subfloor’s structural system, identifies the problems one might expect to encounter, and offers possible solutions for some of the problems a homeowner may encounter. This is the eighth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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Late Quaternary studies in Beringia and beyond, 1950-1993 : an annotated bibliography

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This annotated bibliography is designed as a research tool for Quaternarists interested in Beringia and adjacent areas. Beringia comprises the northern hemisphere region centred on Siberia and... More ≫

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This annotated bibliography is designed as a research tool for Quaternarists interested in Beringia and adjacent areas. Beringia comprises the northern hemisphere region centred on Siberia and Alaska-Yukon and bounded by the Lena River to the west and the Mackenzie River to the east. Other areas covered in this volume include western Siberia, northeasten China, northern Korea, and Japan. The bibliography includes references to research papers, books, monographs, short notes, theses, conference abstracts, conference reports, popular articles, and commentaries published between 1950 and 1993. The citations deal with surficial geology, glacial history, climate history, palaeontology, archaeology, and palaeoenvironments in Beringia between about 50,000 and 10,000 years before the present.

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The basics of site drainage

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Site drainage is an important component of good historic resource management. This Heritage Note is intended to assist building owners, managers and contractors in finding the source of common... More ≫

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Site drainage is an important component of good historic resource management. This Heritage Note is intended to assist building owners, managers and contractors in finding the source of common drainage problems, and offer some possible solutions. This is the seventh in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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Edmonton historical walking and driving tour : the Highlands

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Presents historical walking and driving tours of the Highlands area of Edmonton.

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District of Oliver : Edmonton historical walking and driving tour

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There are two tours in this booklet: Oliver West and Oliver East. Both tours begin and end at the Lemarchand Mansion (11523-100 avenue). Each takes about one hour to complete.

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Turner Valley District driving tour

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This booklet is comprised of one self-guided tour, which can be conveniently broken down into three segments.

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the Heart Creek trail : Kananaskis country

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A guide on what wildlife to watch for while hiking the Heart Creek trail in Kananaskis

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