MRC PONTIAC
WRITING : Émilie Chazelas EDITING : Dominique Poirat, Service d’aide-conseil en rénovation patrimoniale (SARP) – sarp.ca TRANSLATION : Louise Guay and Christopher Seifried GRAPHIC DESIGN : François Lauzon - Modlab Design - modlabdesign.com
© MRC PONTIAC LEGAL DEPOSIT : 3rd TRIMESTER 2015 BIBLIOTHÈQUE ET ARCHIVES NATIONALES DU QUÉBEC ISBN : 978-2-924627-27-3
ECONOMY BEAUTIFICATION PRIDE HERITAGE?
A street, a house, a church, a landscape. These elements surround you and form the unique character of your municipality. To preserve this heritage is to lay claim to your community’s identity.
HERITAGE AND DEVELOPMENT
The buildings of today are tomorrow’s heritage. It is important that your municipality know how to preserve its legacy of the past, and how to integrate that legacy into a vision of sustainable development for the benefit of the overall image of the municipality.
HERITAGE AND THE ECONOMY
Above all, people seek a living environment that is pleasant and dynamic, as do businesses that want to open in a new area. Municipalities that are visually appealing, dynamic, and well organized are more attractive and generally enjoy greater economic stability.
HOW TO STAND OUT?
More and more, municipalities are competing to attract families and businesses. To distinguish themselves, they must build upon on what makes them different. For this, they need to invest in improving the natural or cultural features that set them apart.
WHAT DOES THIS GUIDE HAVE TO OFFER? This guide is your companion in the discovery of your built heritage. Here you will find the tools you need to make decisions that will help your municipality become more attractive.
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ATTRACTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS... AN ADDED VALUE FOR YOUR CITIZENS Built heritage: the treasure that sets you apart!
Clean streets, flower beds, well maintained green spaces, quality signage and the presence of natural attractions are all elements that contribute to the ambience and richness of your living environment. Buildings too, especially their facades, play an essential role in how your municipality is perceived. Many of them are inherited from past generations, and are precious witnesses of the history, knowledge and traditions which make up your community’s heritage. Heritage is what makes your area unique and what you want to transmit to future generations.
BUILT HERITAGE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Built heritage is present in many forms. A house, a church, a bridge, a factory, a barn, a wayside cross, or even a harmonious architectural grouping, such as the buildings of a farm or a street, may be part of the heritage of your community.
DID YOU KNOW THAT .... ? A heritage building is a structure whose history, architectural style, and sometimes the history of the people who occupied it, give it a heritage value. Its preservation is important because it serves as a reminder of the unique history of your community. Buildings constructed more recently will be part of the built heritage of tomorrow. It is important to make good choices that will stand the test of time.
2 INVESTING IN YOUR LIVING ENVIRONMENT ... IT PAYS! Heritage development does not necessarily require heavy investment. The protection and enhancement of the historic centre of the municipality does, however, have a number of economic benefits, including increased: • Market value of buildings • Municipal tax revenues • Retail sales • Number of businesses • Innovative projects aligned with local characteristics • Engagement and participation of citizens in the improvement and maintenance of their property
DID YOU KNOW THAT...?
Per person spending is higher in historic town centres than in other neighborhoods. According to the Travel Industry Association of America, visitors to historic districts on average spend $722 per trip, versus $457 for other travellers.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street, Baie-Saint-Paul. © Michel Corboz
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WORD FROM JEAN FORTIN, MAYOR BAIE-SAINT-PAUL Very often the awareness of the importance of culture to the development of a city or town begins with heritage. We all have in our cities and towns a place, a building, a street or a person that has influenced our community life and can contribute to its brand image. Increasingly, our municipalities will distinguish themselves by their development or enhancement of the best they have to offer. In our case, St-Jean-Baptiste street is distinguished by the presence of art galleries alongside shops, patios and residential homes. The municipality, in cooperation with merchants and citizens, completed a number of projects aimed at building improvements, the results of which are exceptional and make that street one of the economic engines not only of Baie-Saint-Paul, but also of our entire MRC.
John Bryson House - Fort-Coulonge / Cindy Lottes Photography. Pontiac Tourism . 2014
Bicycle path - Shawville / Cindy Lottes Photography. Pontiac Tourism . 2014
Pine Lodge - Bristol / Cindy Lottes Photography. Pontiac Tourism . 2014
Fort William - Sheenboro / Cindy Lottes Photography. Pontiac Tourism . 2014
Culbute Museum - Chichester / Cindy Lottes Photography. Pontiac Tourism . 2014
Mill Dam Park - Shawville / Cindy Lottes Photography. Pontiac Tourism . 2014
Northfolk - Chichester / Cindy Lottes Photography. Pontiac Tourism . 2014
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OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP YOUR MUNICIPALITY The retention of resident families and the arrival of new ones, the opening of new businesses, or the number of tourist visits your municipality attracts all depend on the visual quality of your environment. A quality environment with landscaped parks, well maintained buildings and attractive streets contributes to local pride and has a major impact on the vitality of your community. The development of public and private spaces can help: • Reduce vandalism • Increase local pride and a sense of belonging • Stimulate the arrival of new families and businesses
Decaying communities tend to neglect their visual appearance and physical condition. Dwellings are not maintained, parks and gardens are no longer attractive, and so on. This visual degradation of the environment generally causes a decrease in civic pride and sense of belonging. On the other hand, it can be observed that in communities that have continued to make an effort despite economic and social difficulties it has been easier to fight decay because the population remains proud of its living environment and is more willing to participate in joint projects.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...? Your built heritage is unique. It is a reflection of your history. By preserving it, you are preserving the identity that distinguishes you from other municipalities.
LA VIEILLE USINE IN L’ANSE-À-BEAUFILS 3,289 INHABITANTS (IN 1971 MERGED WITH THE TOWN OF PERCÉ).
L'Anse-à-Beaufils suffered an economic crisis that led to the deterioration of its buildings and a drop in visits to the village. The community decided to transform an old cod fish factory to revitalize its harbour. The factory now houses a café-bistro, a theatre, an exhibition hall, a recording studio and artists' studios. In 2010, the organization's sales amounted to over $500,000 and generated 29 jobs.
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INVESTING IN YOUR LIVING ENVIRONMENT ... IS CREATING WEALTH! Throughout Quebec and Canada a growing number of municipalities are investing in the revitalization of their town centres with, among others: • Renovation of the facades of main streets • Greening and development of public spaces • Improvement of historic buildings Your municipality has a key role in setting an example to citizens. These improvements will result in: • Making your municipality more attractive • Motivating businesses to move in • Boosting tourism By developing your town centre, your main street and the historic character of its buildings, your municipality becomes: • An attractive location for businesses • A destination for tourist
DID YOU KNOW THAT...?
It is possible to renovate a period building and adapt it to today's needs. Effective management of heritage does not prevent development. Heritage protection does not require “exact” restoration. Your living environment and its older buildings can be adapted to current needs. It is enough to preserve the major elements characteristic of your community to give a unique look to your municipality.
City of Saint-Raymond before the architectural renovations. © Main Streets
City of Saint-Raymond after the architectural renovations. © Rues Principales
CITY OF SAINT-RAYMOND In Saint-Raymond, the municipality adopted a revitalization program. In four years: • 33 buildings renovated • $ 1.65 million in investments • Increased value of buildings • Increased consumer traffic • Return of young people to the municipality
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TAKING ACTION! Start gradually ....
On the next page, you can see a sketch of a street in your municipality. The sketch illustrates work that can be completed quickly, and, for the most part, at minimal cost. Sometimes it is enough just to repaint the front of a building, restore a vanished veranda, or add a crosswalk, a sidewalk, some benches, flowers or quality signage for the street to take on an attractive form.
SET A GOOD EXAMPLE!
Start with your own public spaces and buildings to inspire others. By improving its own properties, the municipality will lead by example. Property owners will then be more open to improving their properties and helping preserve historic features of heritage buildings.
Renovation project of the Fire Station, Municipality of Albanel. Sketch by Service d'aide-conseil en rÊnovation patrimoniale (SARP). Š SARP
MUNICIPALITY OF LITCHFIELD
Simulation - Sketch invalid for realization This sketch is intended solely to demonstrate the area’s potential. You must consult a landscape designer to verify the proposal’s feasibility, and to create a landscape design that takes into consideration the following: users, durability, minimal maintenance, proximity of services (electrical, sewers, etc.), allocated budgets, and municipal and Ministry of Transportation standards. To ensure its feasibility, an expert may modify the SARP concept.
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DISCOVERING YOUR HERITAGE ... BUT HOW? Heritage protection and the improvement of municipalities begin with a thorough knowledge of the area and a good understanding of how it evolved. But how can you know which are the heritage buildings in your area? The Inventaire du patrimoine b창ti (Inventory of built heritage) was developed for this purpose. It is an online database that identifies public and private architecture dating from the first settlements to the 1970s. The inventory imposes no legal or regulatory requirements. It is a reference document that aims to enrich our knowledge. New buildings are continuously added, and information about the history of buildings updated.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...? The inventory of built heritage for the Pontiac is an electronic database managed by the Cultural Department of the MRC Pontiac. It is possible to update information, add photographs, edit the existing entries, or create new ones.
12 DISCOVERING YOUR HERITAGE ... WITH YOUR CITIZENS. The Inventory of built heritage lists heritage buildings and rates their heritage value based on an evaluation of their historical and architectural importance. But another value may be added - their sentimental value. This is why it is so important that the municipality work with its citizens, business owners, committees and community associations in order to identify what elements are important in the eyes of the community. The municipality can then take action to preserve or enhance these elements. Whatever the project, it is important to start small with something that will deliver results. It will then serve as an example and will stimulate and sustain the interest of citizens!
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CREATE A DYNAMIC AND ESTABLISH A VISION. When you meet with your citizens, ask them the following questions: • What makes your municipality different from others? • What are the things that set you apart? That make you proud? (A building, local know-how, a tradition, a famous person, etc.) • What projects do you think could showcase these distinctive elements? • What help do you need to get there? • If you yourself have a historical building, what support would you need to properly maintain the building or do any necessary work? • In your opinion, what should be done to improve the visual appeal of your municipality?
Identify the community leaders that can help you in your work. They will help define the development vision and will help you achieve it sooner.
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SMALL ACTIONS SUFFICE The information you have collected during these meetings can be used immediately to plan simple and low cost projects. You could, for example: • Develop a heritage tour • Organize an evening presentation of old photographs and inviting the public to show their own photographs • Encourage your citizens by awarding plaques to recognize those who have preserved the historical features of their building with quality work • Organize a party or festival relating to local history and identity • Partner with schools to create a game about history and heritage • Promote the municipality with highlights of its heritage
You can also plan more ambitious activities such as: • Renovating a municipal building • Planning improvements to the main street and public spaces
DID YOU KNOW THAT...? There are a number of organizations that recognize municipalities involved in beautification activities. By becoming a member, you can receive expert advisory services. • The Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec • Les Fleurons du Québec • Fondation Rues Principales
Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu. © Plus beaux villages du Québec
Park in Papineau. © Fleurons du Québec
North Hatley. © Plus beaux villages du Québec
North Hatley. © Plus beaux villages du Québec
14 BUILDING YOUR VISION WITH EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT TOOLS There are a number of tools that can help you enhance your living environment and define the work to be performed on heritage buildings: • regulatory tools • citizen awareness-building tools Before putting them in place, it is important to have a well-defined vision to help you select the right tools. The development of your municipality requires a lot of effort and commitment. It may take several years to see results.
DEFINE YOUR VISION! The Diagnosis: This tool allows you to identify the high priority activities in a revitalization plan for improvements to your town. It lists the strengths and weaknesses of the area (e.g., lack of green spaces, too many dilapidated buildings ...) and identifies required actions. The Design Sketch: This is a drawing that presents a vision based on the requirements you have identified. The design sketch can mobilize citizens and elected officials around a common goal. Everyone can respond at their own pace, based on the common vision that guides the work.
Revitalization sketch of the Municipality of Lamarche. Sketch by Service d'aide-conseil en rénovation patrimoniale (SARP). © SARP
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REGULATORY TOOLS AT YOUR DISPOSAL Municipalities have various legal tools to oversee the work to be performed on heritage buildings. The use of these tools should be based on the vision you have defined. Regulatory tools should be used for: • Communicating and promoting knowledge of the cultural heritage of the municipality • Maintaining or improving the quality of life and the visual quality of the architectural landscape • Providing residents a quality architectural environment • Giving citizens a source of pride • Helping define an identity and a sense of belonging • Stimulating the local economy1 It is important to include these regulatory tools in the steps toward achieving the vision that your community has adopted, otherwise your citizens may have difficulty accepting the regulatory framework.
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Extract from: La Loi sur le patrimoine culturel. Guide pratique destiné aux municipalités. Québec, 2012.
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HERITAGE AND THE LAND USE AND PLANNING ACT? The planning program A basic tool of every municipality, it is also the primary means of integrating heritage into local development. The Act Respecting Land Use Planning and Development authorizes municipalities to include in their planning program: • zones to be renovated, restored or protected • a special planning program (SPP) for the town centre • a site planning and architectural integration program (SPAIP) • adoption of a revitalization program for a specific sector, including financial assistance, granting of tax credits, and the terms and conditions governing implementation.
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Through its planning program, a municipality may ensure that its heritage sector: • is fully connected by walkways that allow visitors to stroll through the historic district • has utility poles removed and lines placed underground • has a revitalization program to encourage owners of heritage buildings to maintain or renovate heritage facades The planning program enables the municipality to work on the visual impacts of a heritage sector and / or revitalization area.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...? To maintain the commercial activity of the main street, your planning program can be used to prevent: • Commercial to residential conversion • Obstructing display windows These measures can help stop the decline of commercial activity.
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Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (SPAIP)
DID YOU KNOW THAT ...?
This more flexible program permits the assessment of projects using architectural and landscape quality criteria rather than standards. A municipality may select the area to be included in the SPAIP based on streets, a sector, or building type or age, to better define:
More and more municipalities in Quebec use the SPAIP to guide their development. It is important that the enacting by-law be well written and provides for rigorous assessment systems. The municipal planning committee has a key role in the success of the application of the by-law. Consider using the services of a professional planner or a heritage organization (see Page 22) to assist you in the development of the by-law.
• Development, construction and integration of new buildings or renovations to properties • Landscaping • Allotment, building layout, drainage • Vehicular traffic • Outdoor advertising, lighting, etc. This type of planning program allows a municipality to enhance the built heritage and improve the physical quality of the living environment. The SPAIP does not necessarily require the most expensive work, but it does encourage owners to make better quality and more sustainable choices. Quality work may also affect property assessments, and may result in higher tax revenues for the municipality. Sample criteria for roofing: a) Encourage the restoration of the original roofing of buildings; b) Favour roof modifications that respect the original character of the building and which complement roofs of surrounding buildings; c) Prefer conservation and restoration of original roof ornamentation, or its replacement by similar elements
SPAIP in the municipality of L’Anse-Saint-Jean. Unknown source.
18 By-law on the demolition of buildings A municipality may use this by-law to prevent the demolition of buildings that may constitute cultural property. The Act provides that a municipality may establish categories of buildings that must be submitted for consideration by a demolition committee.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT ...? The SPP provides a means of direct intervention on buildings. The municipality may enact by-laws to establish:
Special Planning Program (SPP)
• a revitalization program, which focusses on the construction, renovation or conversion of buildings
The visual quality of a municipality depends also on the integration of new streets and buildings with existing ones.
• a program for the renovation of commercial facades
The SPP is prepared entirely by a municipality that wishes to do its own detailed planning which may include: • land use designation, i.e., the intensity of planned development • the proposed layout and type of traffic lanes • the nature, location and type of equipment and infrastructure for community use - equipment: library, a community hall - street furniture: streetlamps, benches, traffic and pedestrian signals • the type of work planned: - development of parks and public places - redevelopment of streets, bridges - building restoration
In this context, the municipality may enact a by-law to provide financial assistance to developers who undertake work in compliance with the SPP. For more information on various planning regulations, see the website of the Ministère des affaires municipales et occupation du territoire du Québec.
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HERITAGE AND THE CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT? This provincial legislation allows a municipality to enact by-laws to preserve heritage buildings or other assets at the request of an owner, a citizens’ group, or because of political will. A municipality can decide to protect a building or group of buildings even if they are not subject to threats of demolition. The Cultural Heritage Act allows municipalities to enact by-laws to recognize heritage property. A municipality may, by by-law, use heritage property recognition to protect a building, a site, documents or objects whose protection, enhancement or transmission are in the public interest. Heritage property recognition also empowers the municipality to establish terms and conditions for any work on a heritage property (e.g., the type of materials to be used, the colour of surface materials, etc.). These powers are delegated to the municipality through the by-laws that it enacts. Responsibilities of the municipality: The municipality grants special status to an asset by enacting a by-law. The municipality does not become the owner of the property and it is not held financially responsible for any work to be carried out. It must, however, follow up with the owner to ensure the heritage property is properly maintained and that any work satisfies the criteria listed in the by-law.
Gilmour Depot, heritage building recognized by the Municipality of Otter Lake. Š MRC
The owner must ensure the preservation of the heritage value of the asset, must comply with the conditions established by the by-law, and must obtain any necessary work permits. A municipality may acquire, by agreement or expropriation, a building under its protection.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ...? A municipality may award a grant to a property owner for the renovation of a recognized heritage property.
20 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Planning Program • Section 84 of the Act Respecting Land Use Planning and Development authorizes a municipality to include zones to be renovated, restored or protected in its planning program, as well as the nature, location and type of the public services and infrastructure intended for community use. • Section 85 allows a planning program to include a special planning program for the town centre. • Section 85.2 entitles a municipality, despite the Municipal Aid Prohibition Act, to adopt, by by-law, a revitalization program for a specific sector. The program determines the nature of the financial assistance that may be granted, including a tax credit, as well as the terms and conditions governing its implementation. The planning program provides sufficient means for a municipality to intervene in planning and land use that can have an impact on the heritage sector. However, a planning program cannot guarantee the protection of specific buildings from demolition. For this, a municipality must enact a by-law on demolitions, a by-law on a Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (SPAIP), or make use of the Cultural Heritage Act.
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The Cultural Heritage Act • Once the municipality has issued a heritage recognition by-law, the property owner may not alter, restore, renovate or demolish the asset without first obtaining the consent of the municipality. The work proposed by the owner must comply with the conditions stipulated in the by-law. •The municipality shall obtain the opinion of the local heritage council or its Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) before enacting a heritage recognition by-law and every time a work request is made for a recognized heritage building. The local heritage council or the PAC may invite experts to its meeting to obtain advice on projects proposed by property owners. • In the case of a property owner who has not complied with the terms of the municipal by-law, the Act provides that a municipality may resort to sanctions that can go up to $190,000 in the case of a person, and $ 1.14 million for a corporation. Sample criteria, heritage recognition by-law, City of Jonquière. To ensure the conservation of the overall image of the building, only that work is permitted that promotes the maintenance or restoration of the original state of the building envelope (...): • The shape, size and appearance of the original doors and windows are preserved or restored; • The shape of the roof, the roofing materials, and the cornices are maintained or restored.
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ENCOURAGING YOUR CITIZENS TO GET INVOLVED A municipality does not always need to use regulatory tools to preserve the built heritage. It can develop awareness tools to encourage property owners and inform the public, such as: • Technical support program The municipality can work with an architect or heritage organization to offer advice and design sketches. These sketches can help property owners make the right choices for any improvement by giving them a visual example of possible outcomes of the proposed work.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ...? The best way to ensure the participation of property owners is to implement both the regulatory and the awareness tools at the same time. Regulation then becomes a guideline whose implementation is facilitated by the presence of awareness tools. Examples have shown that there is more private investment and higher quality work in municipalities that have provided access to expertise2 such as an architect and design sketch services.
• Recognition Program An owner who has completed a restoration or renovation project that has maintained or improved the heritage value of a building can be awarded a recognition plaque. • Financial assistance The Cultural Heritage Act authorizes municipalities to provide financial or technical assistance “to promote the knowledge, protection, transmission or enhancement of an element of cultural heritage identified or recognized as such by the municipality” (section 151). Some municipalities grant a subsidy equal to the municipal tax on the property as a way to encourage owners to invest in the renovation of their building.
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Lautier, Virgile et François Varin (dir.). 2009. Les retombées de la mise en valeur du patrimoine. Rues Principales.
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SPECIALIZED CONSULTANTS You can turn to professionals to help you in your efforts. Make sure their skills correspond to the requirements of your project. This list is not exhaustive. Other professionals can help you as required.
FONDATION RUES PRINCIPALES 11, de l’Ancien-Chantier Street, Québec 1877-694-9944 www.fondationruesprincipales.qc.ca
SOCIÉTÉ D’AIDE-CONSEIL EN RÉNOVATION PATRIMONIALE (SARP) 1671, du Pont Nord Street, Alma 418-668-2606 www.sarp.ca
PATRIARCH 1365, Frontenac Street, Québec 418-648-9090 www.patri-arch.com
RURALYS 1642 de la Ferme Street, Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière (418) 856-6251 www.ruralys.org
You can also call the Cultural Department of the MRC Pontiac for advice or information.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM : SKETCHES The sketches offer renovations that match the building's architectural style . The architect can prepare several sketches to adapt to the financial capacity of the owners.
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THE HERITAGE OF THE PONTIAC: YOUR DISTINGUISHING ELEMENTS Traditional materials Log buildings
House and details of dovetail joints, L'Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
Stone buildings
Brick buildings
House, Portage-du-Fort
Bank, Campbell’s Bay
John Bryson House, Fort-Coulonge
School, Portage-du-Fort
26 Types of heritage Recreational
Cottage, Bristol
Pine Lodge, Bristol
Building at Pontiac Lodge, Lac-Nilgaut
Town Hall, Shawville
Court House, Campbell’s Bay
Institutional
School, Thorne
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Types of heritage Agricultural
Group of farm buildings, Thorne
Group of farm buildings, L窶凖四e-du-Grand-Calumet
Barn, Clarendon
Timber chute, Waltham
Forest village of Nichabau, Chichester
Forestry
Tugboat, Bryson
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Religious
Convent, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
Calvary, Litchfield
Church, Clarendon
Hydroelectric power station, Waltham
Bridge, Rapides-des-Joachims
Industrial
Hydroelectric power station, L’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
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Residential Queen Anne Revival style architecture
Gothic Revival architecture
Neoclassical architecture
Early settlement architecture
Shawville
Thorne
Portage-du-Fort
Chichester
Portage-du-Fort
Bryson
Fort-Coulonge
Otter-Lake
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Gable roof architecture
Pyramid roof architecture
Half hip roof architecture
Alleyn-et-Cawood
Litchfield
Shawville
Shawville
L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
Bryson
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The remarkable heritage of Pontiac
George Bryson House, Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Chutes Coulonge, Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Chat Falls Canal, Bristol
Horse railway, Bristol
Vessels of the Upper Ottawa Improvement Company (ICO), Bristol
Vessels of the Upper Ottawa Improvement Company (ICO), Bristol
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Beehive Burner, Rapides-des-Joachims
Buildings at Fort William, Sheenboro
Gilmour Depot, Otter Lake
Court House, Campbell’s Bay
Saint-Alphonse-de-Liguori, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
Covered Bridge, Mansfield-et-Pontefract
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Some details that make a difference: Brickwork with ornamental components
Shawville
Fort-Coulonge
Shawville
Fort-Coulonge
Decorative elements of porches, balconies and railings
Shawville
Campbell’s Bay
Clarendon
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Decorative gables
Clarendon
Shawville
Bryson
Decorative sheet metal rooďŹ ng
Clarendon
Shawville
Bristol
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THE INVENTORY OF BUILT HERITAGE: IT’S ALL YOURS! You will find your inventory of built heritage at the end of this guide. The inventory of the Pontiac's built heritage was prepared between 2008 and 2011. The Quebec Religious Heritage Council completed the inventory of places of worship. This document is not exhaustive. More buildings can be added to the inventory, and the historical information on buildings in the inventory can be updated. Each building is assigned a 'heritage value' based on a combination of the building’s distinctive features, namely: age, conservation status, authenticity, the surrounding environment, how it what used, its uniqueness, and its historic value.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE HERITAGE ASSESSMENT?
L'Isle-aux-Allumettes
Heritage value Exceptional:
Heritage value Superior:
This building stands out for its architectural integrity, for the quality of its architecture and for its rarity. It has retained all of its components and original materials.
This building stands out for its architectural and aesthetic qualities. Almost all the old components and materials have been preserved. Shawville
36 Heritage value High: This building is endowed with material qualities and is particularly old, but it has been altered.
Campbell’s Bay
Heritage value Average: This building is not as old as the one with high heritage value, and/or it has lost most of its original components and materials. Bristol
Heritage value Poor: This building has no value relating to its age or function, and/or it has lost its original cladding, openings and decorative components. Chichester
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PHOTO CREDITS:
Photographs for the inventory of the Pontiac's built heritage were taken by Claude Bergeron and Émilie Chazelas. The photographs of the churches were taken as part of the Inventaire des lieux de culte du Québec compiled by the Quebec Religious Heritage Council. © Quebec Religious Heritage Council, 2003.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
A big thank you to Madame Dominique Poirat, Director of Service d’aide-conseil en rénovation patrimoniale (SARP), for her valuable advice.
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