A long-time fixture of the heritage vocabulary has been the word “save.” To save something is not unnoble; in fact, it connotes heroism and valour. It implies that the advocates for historic places are defenders against an omnipresent threat. However, it also implies we are reactionary.
15 Queen Street Initiative
In May of 2021, ACO NextGen partnered with the Cookstown Community Development Team (CCDT) to provide a small group of students with real-world experience in architectural preservation.
Becoming a Heritage Detective: Identifying Historic Wallpapers in the Mann House (1861)
After a stack of old wallpaper is discovered behind some plaster in a heritage home, Sarah Harrison tries to figure out how old each layer is.
NextGen Job Shadow: Insights from our participants in the age of COVID-19
As the 7th annual Job Shadow Program came to a close, we asked some of our participants to reflect on their epxeriences.
Thank you to our 2021 Job Shadow Hosts
In February of 2021, ACO NextGen celebrated Heritage Week by offering its annual Job Shadow program for students and emerging professionals. We would like to express our gratitude to all of this year's Job Shadow Hosts. Despite the challenges and uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, these organizations welcomed students or emerging professionals into their virtual workplaces this month, providing … Continue reading Thank you to our 2021 Job Shadow Hosts
The Rise and Fall of “The Prettiest Street in Ontario”
In 1988, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village in Whitby proposed expansion to include a street of heritage Victorian homes. It was a project doomed to fail.
Call for ACO NextGen Executives: 2020-2022
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