Who
is Heritage Winnipeg?
Heritage
Winnipeg is a non-profit charitable organization, established
in 1978 which promotes the restoration, rehabilitation and
preservation of Winnipeg's built environment.
Mission
To promote and encourage
the conservation of historic/heritage structures and sites
and attend to those matters which enhance and complement this
purpose. Emphasis will be on restoration, revitalization,
preservation, education and advocacy, in order to augment
the cultural inheritance of the community, with consideration
for pertinent logistics and feasibility.
How
was it Organized?
Heritage
Winnipeg was established in 1978 as a cooperative effort between
the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba and the Heritage
Canada Foundation to promote the establishment of a heritage
conservation area in the City of Winnipeg.
It is an independent
organization which operates under the direction of a Board
of Directors representing the general public, the City of
Winnipeg, Heritage Canada, the Manitoba Historical Society
and the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage. A staff implements
the policies and objectives set by the Directors.
What
does Heritage Winnipeg Do?
Planning,
Advocacy and Conservation
Through
advocacy we speak on behalf of the preservation of worthwhile
buildings threatened by demolition or neglect. Initial efforts
included the Bank of Hamilton, the Bank of Commerce and the
Bank of Nova Scotia. This advocacy work continues.
Some more recent
efforts include the Raleigh Apartment Block on Vaughan Street,
the King building in the Exchange District, the Wilson building
on Main Street, the Crocus building (formerly the J.H. Ashdown
Store), and Chelsea Courts on Broadway to name a few.
Projects
and Fundraising
Heritage Winnipeg
is funded by a combination of public grants and private donations.
If the work of Heritage Winnipeg is to continue, our funding
must come from a wider community base. Your financial support
is appreciated. Your donation and/or membership fee will go
towards any of the following projects:
- Educational Outreach Program - Schools and Community
groups.
- Walking Tours
- Doors Open Winnipeg
- Manitoba Day Celebration
- Annual Preservation Awards Program
- Research and Publications
- Resource Centre
- Virtual Website Project
- Heritage Fairs
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