Saving Our History One Photo At Time

Our history is like a vast tapestry interwoven with countless stories, events, and significant moments. These glimpses into the past enable us to understand our roots, learn from our mistakes, and marvel at the accomplishments of our ancestors. As time marches on, however, these precious memories can fade away, becoming lost or forgotten.

The Importance of Preserving History

Saving history is not merely a nostalgic endeavor; it is crucial for the preservation of our cultural heritage. Our past experiences shape who we are as a society and as individuals. By safeguarding our history, we ensure that future generations can connect with the past and gain a deeper appreciation for the struggles and triumphs that came before them.

Various Architectural Styles in Ontario in Colour Photos: Saving Our History One Photo at a Time

by Barbara Raue (Kindle Edition)

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One powerful way to preserve our history is through photographs. These frozen moments in time capture the essence of an era, allowing us to see the world through the eyes of those who lived before us. Every photo holds a story, and it is our responsibility to preserve and share these stories for generations to come.

The Challenges of Historical Preservation

While photographs have the potential to immortally capture historical moments, they are not immune to the passage of time. Over time, photos can become damaged, faded, or lost, leading to irreplaceable pieces of history being permanently erased. Additionally, as technology advances and formats change, older photos can become inaccessible if not transferred to more modern mediums.

Lack of awareness regarding proper preservation techniques can also pose a threat to historical photographs. Many people are unaware of the correct methods for storing and handling these delicate artifacts, resulting in further degradation.

Pioneering Preservation Efforts

Despite the challenges, there are individuals and organizations dedicated to saving our history one photo at a time. Archivists and historians partner with technology experts to digitize and restore old photographs, ensuring their longevity and accessibility for future generations.

Through advanced imaging techniques and photo editing software, damaged and faded photos can be restored to their former glory. This process involves meticulously repairing tears, removing spots and stains, adjusting colors, and enhancing details. The end result is a revitalized image that evokes the true beauty of the captured moment.

Preserving Your Own History

Each one of us has a personal history that is worth preserving. Our family photos, whether they depict significant events or simple everyday moments, hold immense value in telling our unique stories. By taking the necessary steps to protect and digitize these photos, we ensure that our personal history is passed down through generations.

Digitizing our photos not only safeguards them from physical damage but also allows us to easily share and enjoy them in the digital age. With cloud storage and online platforms, we can easily preserve our memories and access them whenever we desire.

Saving our history one photo at a time is a collective responsibility. Whether it's preserving significant historical moments or cherishing our own personal memories, the act of safeguarding our past ensures that its legacy lives on. Let us embrace this role and contribute to the preservation of our rich heritage, one photo at a time.

Various Architectural Styles in Ontario in Colour Photos: Saving Our History One Photo at a Time

by Barbara Raue (Kindle Edition)

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This book is dedicated to a sampler of more than twenty-five styles of architecture in Ontario: Art Deco, Art Moderne, Arts and Crafts, Byzantine Revival (or Neo-Byzantine), Cape Dutch/Dutch Colonial Revival, Chateau, Craftsman, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, Edwardian, Georgian, Gothic, Greek Revival, Italianate, Neo-Colonial, Neo-Classical, Neo-Georgian, Neo-Gothic, Neo-Tudor, Palladian, Queen Anne, Regency, Romanesque, Second Empire and Tudor.

The Art Deco Style was adopted in Ontario by wealthy and very fashionable patrons who wanted Art Deco detailing to make their buildings look lavish and exotic.

The overlying theme of the Arts and Crafts style - the house was based on the function of the house. Rooms were oriented to take advantage of the movement of the sun for warmth and light during daylight hours. Side entrances allowed for useable space on the front facade for light or garden use. Features include: wood, stone or stucco siding; low-pitched roof; wide eaves with triangular brackets; exposed roof rafters; porch with thick square or round columns; stone porch supports; exterior chimney made with stone.

Promoters of the Beaux Arts style sought to express the classical principles on a grand and imposing scale. Many of the Beaux Arts buildings were banks, post offices, and railway stations. The Ontario Beaux Arts style is eclectic mixing elements of Classical, Renaissance and Baroque. Often the designs have a temple-like façade, porticos with pediments, balustrades, and capitals in many styles.

Cape Dutch architecture is a traditional Afrikaner architectural style found mostly in the Western Cape of South Africa. When the Dutch came to Ontario, they brought with them building concepts from their own native lands. Dutch Colonial Revival is distinguished by its gambrel roof, with or without flared eaves, and the frequent use of dormers. The gambrel style allowed an almost complete second floor without the expense of two-story construction.

The Classical Revival style was an analytical, scientific, and dogmatic revival based on intensive studies of Greek and Roman buildings, concerned with the application of Greek plans and proportions to civic buildings. Schools, libraries, government offices, and most other civic buildings were built in the Classical Revival style.

Edwardian Classicism provided simple, balanced facades, straight rooflines, dormer windows, large front porches, smooth brick surfaces, and many windows. Cornice brackets and braces are block-like; most doors and windows have flat arches or plain stone lintels.

Georgian buildings have balanced, symmetrical facades around a central door, medium-pitched gable roofs, and small paned windows.
And many more…

For more details on each style, please check out the following books with many more pictures of each:

Queen Anne Architecture in Ontario
Second Empire Architecture in Ontario
Italianate Architecture in Ontario
Gothic Architecture in Ontario
Georgian Architecture in Ontario
Edwardian Architecture in Ontario
Romanesque Architecture in Ontario
Regency Cottage Architecture in Ontario
Tudor Architecture in Ontario
Beaux Arts Architecture in Ontario
Art Deco, Art Moderne, Classical, Neo-Classical and Neo-Colonial Architecture in Ontario

All books are available from Amazon.