Historic buildings--British Columbia--Conservation and restoration

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Administrative and site files

  • GR-2940
  • Series
  • 1960-1983

The series consists of records which document the administrative and management functions of the Heritage Conservation Branch and its predecessor agencies. It consists of two sub-series: administrative records pertaining to a wide range of heritage resource management, and site records that pertain to the planning and development of specific sites.

The administrative files originate from the Heritage Conservation Branch and predecessor agencies of the Ministry of Recreation and Conservation and Ministry of Provincial Secretary. These records document policies, planning and management of heritage resources and some specific sites. The administrative files include correspondence, memos, agreements, reports, inventories, plans and various published materials. Several sets of records pertain to the advisory boards: Historic Sites Advisory Board (1972-1977), Archaeological Sites Advisory Board (1960-1977) and Heritage Advisory Board (1977-1983) as well as some records regarding the British Columbia Heritage Trust (1977-). Included in these records are minutes of meetings of the Historic Sites Advisory Board not available elsewhere.

The site files originate from the Heritage Conservation Branch, Administration and Development Division and its predecessor, Parks Branch, Historic Parks and Sites Division. They were accumulated during the years 1960 to 1983. They document the designation, planning and development of specific heritage sites in British Columbia. Heritage sites include buildings, settlements, artifacts, museums, points-of-interest, and heritage projects. The files are organized alphabetically primarily by the name of the site or project. Site files contain correspondence between the government and the public, inter-governmental correspondence, memos and agreements, reports and studies, published articles and newspaper clippings.

British Columbia. Heritage Conservation Branch

Administrative and site files

  • GR-3684
  • Series
  • 1963 - 2006

The series consists of administrative files and site files created by the Heritage Conservation Branch between 1963 and 2006. Different types of files may be mixed together, and multiple filing systems were used by the creator over time.

Administrative files document policy development relating to providing advice and information to the minister, local governments and other clients on legislation and conservation practices in order to enable effective conservation of heritage properties by the provincial government and communities. This included researching and providing advice on specific properties identified by the community as having heritage value.

Site files document the designation, planning and development of specific heritage sites. These sites include buildings, settlements, artifacts, museums, points-of-interest, and heritage projects. Records concern the administration, maintenance and operation of the sites, curator’s records, and the funding of and specific work carried out on the preservation and restoration of heritage sites.

Records include: correspondence, research and issue papers, studies, briefing notes, architectural plans and drawings, photographs, various published materials and saved reference materials (articles, newsletters, brochures), working papers, agreements, inventories, contracts for restoration work, invoices for work done, information for contractors and bidders, business plans and case analyses, progress reports, cost estimates, and legal documents regarding lease agreements and property transfers.

The series includes ca. 4200 photographs, in the form of 35mm colour slides and prints, of heritage buildings and sites throughout BC. These include images of the restoration of sites, including “before and after” photographs.

British Columbia. Heritage Conservation Branch

[Craigdarroch Castle]

News item. Silent footage of Craigdarroch Castle and the old homes around it. Close-ups of architectural details. The Heritage Awards for 1979 are included in this item.

[Hayes -- heritage tax]

News item. Victoria City Council has passed a heritage protection by-law which covers 77 homes, many of which will be given full heritage designation. The City of Victoria has a Heritage Advisory Committee which advises council on whether a home should be given a heritage designation. If so, the owner does not have to pay any property tax. Some excellent footage of heritage homes.

[Heritage awards]

News item. Heritage Awards are presented to Mr. Woodland and Mr. Miller. Pierre Berton, the master of ceremonies, he talks about how well preserved Victoria's heritage is, as compared to Toronto.

Heritage restoration project files

  • GR-1548
  • Series
  • 1977-1982

This series consists of project files compiled by the Heritage Conservation Branch's Restoration Services Division. These files concern the restoration of heritage buildings throughout the province. Included in the files are photographs, maps, architectural drawings, consultants' reports, and interdepartmental correspondence.

British Columbia. Heritage Conservation Branch

Jean Thompson interview

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Craigflower Manor PERIOD COVERED: 1856-1973 RECORDED: View Royal (B.C.), 1973-08-23 SUMMARY: In an interview by Professor E. Colchester, curator Jean Thompson discusses the history of Craigflower Manor from 1856 to 1973, including how the Thompsons came to the Craigflower in 1962, and the government takeover and restoration of the manor. (NOTE: Transcript only.)

Peter Neve Cotton fonds

  • PR-1332
  • Fonds
  • 1893-1979

The fonds consists of Cotton's diaries, essays from school, personal correspondence, financial records, business correspondence, project files, architectural plans of commercial and residential buildings in Victoria, photographs, galleys of an unpublished history of Government House, note cards, and rough drafts.

Cotton, Peter Neve

Project Pride Task Force records

  • GR-3602
  • Series
  • 1979-1987

The series consists of correspondence, hearing schedules and transcripts, recordings of public hearings, studies, discussion papers, and lists of recommended legislation changes. The records were created in 1987 by the Project Pride Task Force, which was chaired by then-MLA Kim Campbell. Hearings took place in May and June of 1987 in Chilliwack, Cranbrook, Fort St John, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nelson, Prince George, Sandspit, Skidegate, Terrace, Vancouver, and Victoria, although participation was encouraged from other communities via community-organized forums and correspondence with members of the Task Force. Over 200 submissions were received from the hearing process and a further 140 were received through the mail. The series documents the public consultation process and provides evidence that supports the decisions ultimately made by the Task Force.

Records in containers 891777-0009 and 891777-0010 contain responses to questions posed in a discussion paper issued by the Task Force in an effort to solicit input from across the province. These records are organized by question. In the front of each folder is a list stating which briefs addressed each particular question. Records elsewhere in the series are organized by brief number. Audio recordings of public hearing sessions are organized by date and hearing session. The series also consists of reports and studies that appear to have been received as part of a submitted package, or were used for comparative reference. Reports and studies submitted with a package bear the brief number, usually in the upper right hand corner. Container 937039-0001 contains an index to the audio cassettes, including the name of the speaker/organization, time of submission, location of hearing, and tape time.

Material in containers 891777-0011 and 937039-0001 appeared to have been thrown into boxes without folders. Records were arranged into folders based on the existing transfer list from the originating ministry and the archives’ staff’s best judgement. Photographs in container 937039-0001 appeared to be loose and were not associated with specific files when they entered the Archives’ custody.

Some records in 891777-0003 appear to duplicate records in 937309-0001.

The series is covered by ORCS 60100-30 of schedule 143298.

British Columbia. Heritage Conservation Branch

Records of the Deputy Provincial Secretary

  • GR-1661
  • Series
  • 1954-1983

This series contains records of the Deputy Provincial Secretary relating to the operations of the Ministry's branches. Many of these records deal with heritage conservation, museums, and cultural organizations. Records also deal with the administration of Royal Canadian Humane Association awards for bravery and life-saving.

GR-1661 is a pot-pourri of records accumulated by the office of the Deputy Provincial Secretary and by his various Assistant Deputy Ministers.The diversity of this collection is testimony to the multi- faceted operations and responsibilities of the Provincial Secretary's department.

A substantial number of the files deal with Heritage Conservation policies and heritage sites, such as Craigflower Schoolhouse, Barkerville, and Fort Steele.Many of the files also deal with cultural organizations and activities, with provincial fitness and recreation programmes, and with special interest groups.Other files in this unit pertain to the Royal Canadian Humane Association awards for bravery (which were coordinated by the ministry), to specific legislation re:the provincial flag, the provincial tartan, etc., and to the organization of out-of-town cabinet meetings.

British Columbia. Dept. of the Provincial Secretary

Webster! : 1984-11-22

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack asks if Edgar Kaiser Jr. can save the Bank of BC as their new president. Mr. Kaiser has suggested a way to refinance the Bank of BC’s $72 million deficit. Jack shows film of him asking questions of Mr. Kaiser at the news conference held the previous day. Ormskirk Investments have been drawn into questions about their involvement. Jack speaks with BCMA President-Elect, Dr. Gerry Karr. Dr. Karr talks about money being spent on advertising designed to improve the BCMA’s public image, growing disparity between services requested and funds available, the availability of billing numbers, and fees for counselling. Live from Victoria, Jack has a quick chat with Ombudsman Karl Friedmann on his Supreme Court of Canada victory regarding BCDC (British Columbia Development Corporation) and the King Neptune restaurant. Mr. Friedman explains that he has waged a three year legal battle, fighting the BC Legislature's stance that a corporation was not a person who could make a complaint. The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that a business can make a complaint to the Ombudsman, and enable the Ombudsman to act. Jack speaks by telephone to Dennis Almas, who operated the King Neptune restaurant. To end the show, Jack speaks with Michael Kluckner, author of “Vancouver: The Way it Was”.