Smokestack District Tour
Heritage Tour of the Smokestack District in London
with Elisabeth Edwards MA, CAHP Intern (she/her)- Cultural Heritage Specialist – TMHC Inc
September 28, 2024 2pm to 4pm
Meet at TMHC Inc.
1108 Dundas Street
London ON, N5W 3A7
Details:
Step back into East London’s golden age of industry and explore the architectural treasures of the “Smokestack District.” From the advent of London East to the mid-20th century, this stretch of Dundas Street would have been bustling with workers at Kellogg’s cereal factory, the Empire Brass Manufacturing Company, and McCormick’s Biscuit Factory that contributed to the working class neighbourhood of Old East Village. Today, many buildings are part of exciting adaptive reuse initiatives which have revitalized their industrial charm. We’ll explore the development of Dundas Street, the architecture of the Smokestack District, and how cultural heritage conservation is rapidly transforming this up-and-coming area.
Bio:
Elisabeth Edwards received her BA in English Literature and Media & Information Studies from Western University in 2020 before completing her MA in Public History at Western University in 2021. Elisabeth’s research and career centers around Indigenous history and community engagement with focuses on Indigenous perspectives of heritage and natural conservation. As an interpreter with Parks Canada, Elisabeth developed educational programming and facilitated ongoing Indigenous cultural engagement initiatives to build stronger relationships with local First Nations and Métis communities. As a public historian, she has conducted genealogical research and Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Studies for the Métis Nation of Ontario, as well as produced public-facing digital history projects. Elisabeth joined TMHC Inc. in London, Ontario in 2023 as a Cultural Heritage Specialist and is involved in cultural heritage evaluation, impact assessments, and community engagement. Elisabeth is a volunteer with the London chapter of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario where she creates built heritage reports for local homeowners and engages in local heritage policy.