Prince Edward County Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee

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County Heritage,
Role of PEHAC


A Photo Tour of PEC
Heritage: A National
Cultural Landscape?


Prince Edward County
Historic Notes


List of Designated
Properties in PEC


Advantages of
Heritage Designation


Criteria


Guiding Principles in
the Conservation of
Historic Properties


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Subject Areas Criteria
1. Natural heritage ..representation of unique or natural features
..diversity of site habitat/landforms
..ecological, natural evolution, degree of alterations
2. Areas of scientific interest ..special features, habitat; presence of rare, threatened, vulnerable or endangered species
3. Archeological sites ..artifacts of historic significance
..sites of archeological significance
..best representation of a theme
4. History and Historic sites/structures ..event of significance: local, regional, provicial, national
..person of historic significance
..formative aspect of activity or trend
..activity of industrial significance
..activity of substantial duration
..activity affecting large population
5.  Built heritage Historic
..illustrate important historic theme
..association with person or event
..significant phase of development
Architecture
..visual quality in context of architecture
..functional design, engineering history
..quality of craftsmanship materials
..illustration of a designer
Setting
..integrity of historic relationship to associated landscape
influence of building on present
..character of the area
..nature of bldg's. identity in community
6. Historic Cemeteries ..linkages to historic events
..current state of protection
..access
7. Cultural heritage ..shows evolution of culture
..artifacts or events
8. Urban Streetscapes ..represent special character
..consistency of a theme
..absence of intrusions
9. Rural Landscapes ..pleasing scenery, mixture of views
..thematic or portrays several themes
..absence of intrusions
10. Scenic routes ..portray sequences of themes
..mosaic of themes
..safe for casual travel
..suitable for appropriate signage

Jim Collinson
November 19, 1999

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