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Historic
Building
Research Guide
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Vancouver Heritage Register Nomination Form
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Please complete fully all relevant sections of the Vancouver Heritage
Register Nomination Form and attach all copies of key research
documents
for reference. "It is recommended that you refer to the Historic
Building Research Guide for assistance in completing the Nomination
Form." |
1. Property Description
- Source: Land Title Documents; Survey Plan of
Property
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Legal Address of Property:
Legal Description:
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2. Historic Building Construction Information
Water Service/Permit Records
- Sources: Water/Sanitation
Inquiries, Main Floor, City Hall; City Archives
- Steps: Attach copy to Nomination Form/Fill
in box (Alternative: attach copy of Building Permit)
Building Permit(s)
- Sources: Property Information
Counter, Data Resource Centre, 2nd Floor, East Wing, City Hall; City
Archives
- Steps: Attach copy to Nomination Form/Fill
in box
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Date of Building Permit:
Builder:
Original Owner:
Architect (if applicable):
Date of Additions (if applicable):
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Property Tax Assessment
Attach a copy of Property Tax Assessments, only if there is no other
information available for water or building permits and if your
building is pre-1889 or post-1930.
- Source: City Archives
- Step: Attach copy to Nomination Form
Architectural Plans
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Source and Reference Number Where Found:
Architect Listed:
Date of Plan:
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Fire Insurance Maps/Plans
- Sources: City Archives; Vancouver Public Library;
UBC Special Collections
- Steps: Attach copies of maps or plans/Fill
in box
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Maps consulted: (e.g. Point Grey 1922 vol
xi page 2)
Date of Earliest Fire Insurance Map/Plan Where
Building is Shown:
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Historic Photographs
- Sources: City Archives;
Vancouver Public Library; UBC Special Collections; British Columbia
Archives
- Step: Attach copies of
original photographs as part of Attachment 2
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Date of Construction Based on Sources Referenced
Above (specify estimated date or actual date):
Describe and date any alterations/additions
made to your building since its construction (Note: these may be
documented in the Building Permits and Fire Insurance Maps/Plans):
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3. Historic Ownership Information:
List of All Pre-1950 Owners and Dates
- Sources: City Directories;
Historical Land Title Search
- Steps: Complete Attachment 1/ Attach copy of
Title Search
- Optional Steps: Include list of owners since
1950/Research further biographical information on significant owners
or events associated with the building/ Attach copies
4. Current Building Information
Current Photographs of the Building
- Step:
Include photographs with Attachment 2, including front, rear and side
views, with a focus on uniques details and any alterations (if applicable)
- Optional Step: Include photographs of significant exterior or interior
features (if applicable)
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Zoning:
Use:
Name of Neighbourhood:
Describe the condition of the building:
(i.e. Generally excellent, good, fair or poor)
Additional Comments on Building Condition:
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Context
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Describe the neighbourhood and how the building
relates to the general character of the area and the surrounding
land uses.
(Example: Does this house make up a larger row of heritage /character
homes or is it a lone survivor surrounded by more modern development?)
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Describe the property's landscape/garden and
any special trees and/or features. Include any notes about the building's
status as an area or neighbourhood landmark, and how the building
is sited on the lot.
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Are you the current owner?
If not, is the owner aware of this nomination
and supportive?
(Attach a letter of support from the owner or indicate why it cannot
be provided.)
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Attachment 1: Provide a complete list of all owners and dates
prior to 1950
Atachment 2: Provide current and archival photographs (if available)
Attachment 3: Provide copies of plans and maps
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