Publications

Heritage Division collections management policy

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The Heritage Division, through the museums, developed historic sites, interpretive centres and archives it manages, is responsible for a unique and irreplaceable collection of millions of objects... More ≫

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The Heritage Division, through the museums, developed historic sites, interpretive centres and archives it manages, is responsible for a unique and irreplaceable collection of millions of objects that tell the story of Alberta. The collections management policy is meant to serve as a practical guide to assist staff in carrying out routine collection responsibilities. The policy was developed to ensure that decisions are made within the context of a consistent and clear policy framework.

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Managing historic places : protection and stewardship of your local heritage

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Municipal heritage programs and local historic places are a key to smart, sustainable community development, and an opportunity for municipalities to participate in a national conservation... More ≫

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Municipal heritage programs and local historic places are a key to smart, sustainable community development, and an opportunity for municipalities to participate in a national conservation initiative. This guide is intended to help municipalities: understand the processes and programs available for identifying, protecting and conserving local heritage; plan heritage initiatives and integrate these initiatives into other community plans and programs; identify significant historic places and determine ways to protect historic places; and access and develop conservation incentive programs. This publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve.

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Identifying historic places. Part 2. Heritage survey field guide

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. This booklet provides detailed information about three aspects of completing a heritage... More ≫

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. This booklet provides detailed information about three aspects of completing a heritage survey: fieldwork, including photographic documentation; historical research; and completing the Heritage Survey Form. The publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve. Each publication in the series describes the processes involved in identifying, evaluating and managing locally significant historic places in Alberta.

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Identifying historic places. Part 3. Heritage survey codes

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. Using the Alberta Heritage Survey Form helps ensure that this information is gathered in... More ≫

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. Using the Alberta Heritage Survey Form helps ensure that this information is gathered in a consistent way across the province and over time. This booklet provides detailed lists of the codes needed to complete the Alberta Heritage Survey Forms and is meant to serve as a reference tool to identify and record important information about resources included in a heritage survey. The publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve.

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Identifying historic places. Part 1. Conducting a municipal heritage survey

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Municipal heritage surveys are conducted to identify, document and understand potential historic resources in a community. This guide provides information on how to plan and manage a heritage... More ≫

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Municipal heritage surveys are conducted to identify, document and understand potential historic resources in a community. This guide provides information on how to plan and manage a heritage survey and discusses the survey documentation that will result. The publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve. Each publication in the series describes the processes involved in identifying, evaluating and managing locally significant historic places in Alberta.

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Evaluating historic places : eligibility, significance and integrity

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Under the Historical Resources Act, Alberta’s municipalities have the power to designate historic resources within their jurisdictions as Municipal Historic Resources. Some municipalities have... More ≫

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Under the Historical Resources Act, Alberta’s municipalities have the power to designate historic resources within their jurisdictions as Municipal Historic Resources. Some municipalities have found it helpful to create a heritage inventory that includes all historic places that are eligible for designation within the municipality. To guide municipalities in the selection of resources for inclusion in a municipal heritage inventory or designation as Municipal Historic Resources, the Government of Alberta's Historic Resources Management Branch has developed a standardized, three-part evaluation process, which is outlined in this booklet. This publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve. Each publication in the series describes the processes involved in identifying, evaluating and managing locally significant historic places in Alberta.

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Managing historic places : designating municipal historic resources

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Communities across Alberta have significant historic places that citizens would like to recognize and conserve. Municipal Historic Resources designation is a tool municipalities can use to ensure... More ≫

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Communities across Alberta have significant historic places that citizens would like to recognize and conserve. Municipal Historic Resources designation is a tool municipalities can use to ensure significant places are preserved. This guide explains how to designate a Municipal Historic Resource under Alberta’s Historical Resources Act. It also describes the implications of designation, particularly how alteration permits are issued. This publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve.

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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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