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YUKON HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS: CASE STUDIES AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

by REBECCA JUNE JANSEN

A THESIS Presented to the Interdisciplinary Studies Program:

Historic Preservation and the Graduate School of the University of Oregon

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science December 2010

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"Yukon Heritage Conservation Districts: Case Studies and Strategies for Success," a thesis prepared by Rebecca June Jansen in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science degree in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program: Historic Preservation. This thesis has been approved and accepted by:

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Dr. Michael Hibbard, Chair of the Examining Committee

Date

Committee in Charge: Accepted by:

Dr. Michael Hibbard, Chair Barbara Hogan

Dean ofthe Graduate School

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? 2010 Rebecca June Jansen

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An Abstract ofthe Thesis of

Rebecca June Jansen

for the degree of

Master of Science

in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program: Historic Preservation

to be taken

December 2010

Title: YUKON HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS: CASE STUDIES AND

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

APprov

Dr. Michael Hibbard

The success of heritage conservation districts as a more holistic approach to heritage resource management has been documented around the country. Yukon, Canada has expressed a desire to move beyond traditional approaches to establish district designations. Through detailed examinations of the evolution of districts and of the progression of historic sites management in Canada and the Yukon, best practices will be established and measured against the unique challenges faced in the Territory. Further, an examination of the potential benefits and challenges are discussed and measured against three case studies: downtown Dawson City, Takhini North in Whitehorse and Carcross, Yukon. The case studies provide tangible evidence for the successful implementation of heritage conservation districts as a way to preserve and enhance the Yukon's historic sites.

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CURRICULUM VITAE NAME OF AUTHOR: Rebecca June Jansen

GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED: University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

DEGREES AWARDED: Master of Science, Historic Preservation, University of Oregon, 2010 Bachelor of Arts, History, Bishop's University, 2004

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST: Heritage Conservation Districts Vernacular Architecture Rural Heritage Conservation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: John Yeon Graduate Research Fellow, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon, Eugene, 2008-2010 Historic Sites Researcher, Government of Yukon, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, 2009 Executive Director, Yukon Historical & Museums Association, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, 2004-2008

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Michael Hibbard and Barbara Hogan for providing me with guidance in the preparation of this document am for sharing with me their expertise. Special thanks go to my colleagues and professors in the Historic Preservation Program who served as invaluable resources and sounding boards as I endeavoured to complete this study. I also thank everyone who graciously gave up their time to take part in interviews and to provide me with their valuable input.

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For Tyler and Tennyson, whose love and affection have taught me that anything is possible if only we put our mind to it.

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Chapter

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION

1

Why Preserve?

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The Benefits of Heritage Conservation Districts

4

A New Heritage Management Approach for the Yukon

7

Statement of Purpose and Research Methodology................................................ 10

II. HISTORIC SITES AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

IN CANADA

13

History of Heritage Resource Management in Canada......................................... 13

Heritage Conservation Districts: Background and Rationale

37

III. THE YUKON SITUATION

55

A Brief History of the Yukon

55

History of Historic Sites Management in the Yukon............................................. 63

Yukon Heritage Conservation Districts

85

Designating Heritage Conservation Districts............................

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Designation Procedures

105

Conclusion

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IV. YUKON HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CASE STUDIES

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Introduction to Case Studies....

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Case Study I: Downtown Heritage Character Area, Dawson City, yukon

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Rationale for Designation

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Boundaries

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Buildings To Be Included

124

Incentives

126

Cultural History

127

Architecture & Construction............................................................................ 131

Integrity

136

Character Defining Elements........................................................................... 137

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