Built Heritage and Quaker Register
Built Heritage
Built Heritage refers to a project to create a register of meeting houses (surviving or otherwise) and significant other
buildings and locations that have a Quaker history. By identifying
Quakers and their built heritage we can help educate others to
enjoy and preserve the
significance of the site. Ian writes, "The QUAKER REGISTER will cover the whole of Canada, coast
to coast. From research to date, there are an estimated 19,800 Quaker sites in
the country, with an estimated 16,700 in Ontario alone. All will be methodically
found and recorded by Province, County, Township and location. The earliest
sites appear to be in Newfoundland circa 1680. Information is requested from
all sources.
Quaker Register
Within many communities across Canada, small groups of Quakers left an important
built heritage legacy. While their meeting houses are by far the most recognizable
architectural contribution of Quakers, there are thousands of buildings that purposely
incorporate the Quaker values of quality and simplicity. The objective of the Quaker
Register is to document, recognize, and if possible preserve, Quaker built heritage in
Canada.
For more information about this project or to volunteer, please contact the Chair of CFHA.
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