Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Rural heritage tours of Peterborough County
The purpose of this research project was to assemble the information needed for the TVA to offer two tours (one for adults, one for students) of the rural heritage of Peterborough County. In order to address these goals and to develop an effective fieldtrip, an analysis of literature that was relevant to the research topic was required in the form of a literature review., I. Abstract -- II. Research objective -- III. Literature review. Introduction. Historical and cultural geographies. The study area. Activity-based learning. Methods. Conclusion -- IV. Methodology. Site selection criteria. Field trip development. Education kit development -- V. Results. Education kit. Adult tour -- VI. Conclusions and recommendations -- VII. References. Literature review. Methods. Township books -- VIII. Appendices. 1. Grade 7/8 curriculum. 2. CORTS theme listing and site identification chart. 3. Fieldtrip package. 4. Fieldtrip map. 5. Photographs. 6. Answer key for Activity #4., by Stephanie Attley. --, Includes: literature review, final research report, bibliography, curriculum., Completed for: John Marsh at the Trent Valley Archives; Supervising Professor: Susan Wurtele, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-Based Education., Date of project submission: April 2005., Includes bibliographic references., GEOG 470, Research in Human Geography, Community-based research project.
Heritage designation for the Hope Sawmill
The Hope Sawmill, in the village of Keene, is currently under renovation to repair damages caused by arson. The renovation of the Mill will return the building to a working museum and preserve the historical heritage of the site., Part one: The designation process. What is the process for designating a heritage site. Reasons for designation. Registration. Restrictions on alteration. Restrictions on demolition or removal. Offences [sic] and penalties -- Part two: Should heritage deisgnation [sic] be sought for the Hope Sawmill? Introduction. What? Why? Conclusion -- Part three: Heritage challenge fund. Introduction. Is there enough community endorsement? Current funds raised. Current funds available. Conclusion -- Part four: Recommendations. Introduction to the issue. Otonabee Region Conservation Authority's issue. Stakeholders. Problems ORCA faces. Solutions to ORCA's problems. Funding limitations. In conclusion -- Bibliography., A research report by: Adam Parker. --, A research report by Adam Parker, for the Otonabee Region Conservation authority., Date of project submission: April 11, 2002., Includes bibliographic references (p. 30)., Geography 470: Research in Human Geography.
A plan for heritage conservation in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan
Heritage planning in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan currently lacks momentum. In order to involve the general public, awareness of heritage preservation and assets are essential. To best interest the public, the economical and aesthetical benefits of a good heritage preservation strategy have been deemed a necessity by the current [sic] however small heritage committee of Cavan-Monaghan., By: Kyle Golloher, Carl Kemp and Jim Sackrider. --, Includes bibliographic references., ERSC 3160H: Community-Based Natural Resource Management.
Historical, architectural and culturally significant inventoried sites within Peterborough County
The purpose of this project is to primarily inventory those lands previously identified as being historically or culturally significant by township or heritage group officials found within the City of Peterborough [sic] within Peterborough County. As time allows, in conjunction with other group members, other northern townships will also be inventoried under the same criteria., Binder 1. Report. I Research objective. II. Research development for site inventory. III. Agencies establishing national, provincial and [sic] IV. Challenges and obstacles. V. Tips for researching. VI. Township description of conservation efforts. VII. Recommendations and conclusions. VIII. References -- Kawartha Heritage Conservancy information. Tax reduction and conservation. The Kawartha Heritage Conservancy: Sustaining our community's heritage. Original project [sic] preposal: Project #269. Trent Centre for Community-Based Education: Research placement agreement -- Research log -- Asphodel-Norwood Township -- Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan Township -- Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Township -- Supplementary contact information -- Conservation information -- Documents and pamphlets., By: Elizabeth Eberhardt. --, Submitted to: Susan Wurtele, Wednesday, April 25th 2001., Includes references.
Recommendations for the future use of the Hope Mill as a tourist attraction and public programming ideas through the comparison of other historic mills
This research was conducted under the request of the Hope Mill Restoration Committee, Otonabee Conservation Foundation. The reason such research was needed was to find ways to return the Hope Mill to a fully operational site, as well as promoting it as a tourist attraction., Abstract -- Introduction to case study area -- Aims and objectives of Hope Mill restoration project -- Aims and objectives of research -- Definitions -- Research methods -- Non-operational mills in Southern Ontario -- Operational mills in Southern Ontario -- Future suggestions for the operation of the Hope Mill -- Problems with research -- Conclusions -- Figure 1: Map of the Hope Mill Conservation Area -- Figure 2: Map of the location of historic mills in Southern Ontario -- Photographs of the Hope Mill -- References -- Special thanks., By Crystal Martin. --, Date of project submission: April 2002., Includes bibliographic references., GEOG 470: Research in Human Geography.
Peterborough's designated heritage properties
This report will describe the project [sic] i completed as my contribution to laying the groundwork of the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy. The documented information of heritage and historically designated buildings in the City of Peterborough, Ontario was the step I contributed towards this detailed project., By Elizabeth Eberhardt. --, ERSC 384H: Community Research Placement.

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