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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 10:22:18 -0700
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To: Kristi Benson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Fw: BC Lightstations

Kristi - could you send this for me?? It won't let me as I don't subscribe the Hist . Arch.

Thanks! 
Tony


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Subject: BC Lightstations


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I have thus far conducted archaeological impact assessments at 11 coastal lightstations along British Columbia's coast. We have been contracted by the Canadian Coast Guard to conduct the assessments as part of their Lightstation Rejuvenation project, whereby old, outdated facilities at a number of the stations are being upgraded and/or replaced. Our focus, however, is not necessarily historical but rather primarily prehistoric native sites. Most stations along the BC coast were established in the early parts of the 20th century and many were constructed atop, beside or in the general area of native shell middens/villages, campsites, burials, lithic scatters, rock art sites, etc. Under direction from BC's Heritage Conservation Act and working with various First Nations, we have been re-recording the known sites (many of which were recorded in the 1960's/1970's but need updating), identifying any previously unrecorded sites and presenting recommendations to the Coast Guard on site avoidance and/or impact mitigation.

Perhaps the folks at the Canadian Coast Guard (Pacific Region) here in Victoria would be of some help. In doing background research for the AIA's I have seen some pretty interesting photos of early structures at many of the stations, including some of the damage they have incurred during the severe winter storms we get here on the west coast. Bob Ferguson (Lightstation Project Manager) or Kent Akhurst (Environmental Officer) should be able to help (or point in the right direction). They are at:

Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Canadian Coast Guard - Pacific Region
25 Huron Street
Victoria, B.C.
V6V 4V9
tel: (250) 480-2620
fax: (250) 480-2702

Please feel free to contact me if there is any info. you think I may be able to provide.

Cheers, 

Tony Hewer, RPCA
I.R. Wilson Consultants Ltd.

 

Tony Hewer ([log in to unmask]) is in the process of  conducting 
Archaeological Impact Assessments of many lighthouses on the west coast 
of Canada. His research may be of some help; and he may be able to 
direct your friend to some sources as well.
Kristi

michael slack wrote:

> Does anyone know of research papers etc concerning archaeology of
> lighthouses in the USA, Canada? A friend is completing her honours
> examining Australian colonial lighthouses with particualr reference to the
> keepers residences, looking at how the individual has changed their
> environment (landscape and houses themselves) and the way that the
> environment has determined their own behaviour.
> 
> any refernces are greatly appreciated
> 
> Michael Slack
> School of Archaeology and Anthropology
> Australian National University
> Canberra, ACT
> Australia