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The Almond Art CentreCirca 1850
Originally in Shigawake, Québec moved to the site in 1993
Credits:Photo: Gestion Cap-Noir
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The Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World defines vernacular architecture as:"...comprising the dwellings and all other buildings of the people. Related to their environmental contexts and available resources they are customarily owner- or community-built, utilizing traditional technologies. All forms of vernacular architecture are built to meet specific needs, accommodating the values, economies and ways of life of the cultures that produce them."
The collection of Vernacular Architecture in the Gaspesian British Heritage Village is a unique treasury of everyday dwellings; this 'collection' along with the jumble of objects which were deposited in them by the local communities - all tend to share the caracteristic that they are artifacts which would have been demolished or discarded; renovated or modified out of existence; if they had not been placed in safekeeping.
This is a barn from Shigawake - it was given a new lease on life by author and film maker, Paul Almond, in its transformation into the Almond Art Centre.
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The Campbell BarnCirca 1850
Originally in New Richmond moved to the site in 1992
Credits:Photo: Gestion Cap-Noir
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The Campbell barn is unique in its three levels.Built by John Archibald Campbell.
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School No.9Circa 1901
Originally in New Richmond moved to the site in 1989
Credits:Photo: Gestion Cap-Noir
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School no.9 is a gem of simple functionality.20
Sillarsville ChurchCirca 1908
Originally in Sillarsville, Québec moved to the site in 1994
Credits:Photo: Gestion Cap-Noir
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Presbyterian simplicity or austerity?22
W.H. Willett Store - an old hardware and farm equipment store.Circa 1910
Originally in New Richmond moved to the site in 1989
Credits:Photo: Gestion Cap-Noir
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The W. H. Willett Store.24
The Gendron StoreBetween 1890 & 1920
Originally in Caplan, Québec moved to the site in 1985
Credits:Photo: Gestion Cap-Noir
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The Gendron Store was built (or evolved) over a long period of time - 1890-1920 - and, while it developed a certain architectural cachet, it remains uniquely vernacular.26
The Gallon StoreCirca 1910
Originally in New Carlisle, Québec moved to the ste in 1992
Credits:Photo: Gestion Cap-Noir
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The Gallon Store was built by Alfred Gallon. |
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