Readings
While there are some excellent studies of different facets of Alberta's architecture, there is no one comprehensive history that sets out building types and styles as well as eras.
Because of the leadership of Alberta Culture and Community Spirit in the designation and protection of historic buildings enshrined in legislation, the Ministry in its various incarnations (Alberta Culture, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, and, finally, Alberta Community Development) has played an important role in promoting and publishing research on the architectural heritage. Important publications include:
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Bryan P. Melnyk, Calgary Builds: The Emergence of an Urban Landscape (Regina: Alberta Culture and the Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina, 1985) |
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Trevor Boddy, Modern Architecture in Alberta (Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism and the Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina, 1987) |
 and Useful Pleasures (1990)','Town Life: Main Street and the Evolution of Small Town Alberta, 1880-1947','Image copyright The University of Alberta Press');) |
Donald G. Wetherell and Irene R. A. Kmet, Town Life: Main Street and the Evolution of Small Town Alberta, 1880-1947 (Edmonton: The University of Alberta Press and Alberta Community Development, 1995) |
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Donald G. Wetherell and Irene R. A. Kmet, Homes in Alberta. Buildings Trends and Design, 1870-1967 (The University of Alberta Press, 1991) |
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Various authors, Heritage Notes: Planning for Heritage Resources, Alberta Community Development. |
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Various authors, Legacy Magazine |
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Various authors, Heritage: The Magazine of the Heritage Canada Foundation, Heritage Canada |
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Various authors, Capital Modern, (Edmonton: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2007) |
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John Gilpin, Responsible Enterprise: A History of Edmonton Real Estate & the Edmonton Real Estate Board (Edmonton: Edmonton Real Estate Board, 1997) |