Choose a potential heritage building in your community that is threatened or slated for demolition or remodelling in some way that will undermine its heritage value. (You may not choose a designated building). Write a short discussion of approximately 1,500 words that details how you would set about researching this building. In your discussion, you must
identify the questions you would ask about the history of the building, its architecture and materials, and its environmental context.
identify the specific sources you would consult, where you might find them, and what sort of information you could glean in seeking answers to these questions. You will need to search out some local history sources for context.
include a short description of the building and its history as best you can based on your preliminary research efforts. (No more than one page (250 words) for this description.)
Return to unit 2 to consider online sources. For either option, your essay must refer to the required readings in unit 8 to provide a framework for your answer. Be sure to reference the readings appropriately.
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