Help Tell the Story of Kelowna’s Heritage Conservation Area
The history of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area lives not only in archives and official records, but in the memories, photographs, research and stories of the people who have lived here, worked here and loved this neighbourhood.
We’d love your help preserving and documenting that history.
What You Can Share
Whether you have lived in the neighbourhood for decades or simply have something interesting to contribute, we welcome material that helps document the history, character and everyday life of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area.
Historic Photographs
Old photographs of homes, streets, gardens, trees, businesses and everyday neighbourhood life.
House & Property Histories
Stories, photographs, documents or research about individual homes and properties in the HCA.
Memories & Stories
Personal memories of growing up, living, working or spending time in the neighbourhood.
Documents & Research
Historic records, newspaper clippings, maps, plans, directories or other research relating to the area.
Trees, Gardens & Landscape
Information and photographs documenting significant trees, gardens, streetscapes and the neighbourhood’s natural heritage.
Interviews & Oral Histories
Help us preserve first-hand accounts from residents, former residents and others with a connection to the HCA.
How to Contribute
Sharing something with us is easy. You don’t need to be a historian or know everything about a photograph, property or story. Even a small piece of information may help us build a more complete record of the neighbourhood.
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Tell Us What You Have
Give us a brief description of the photograph, story, document, property or other material you would like to share.
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Add What You Know
Add any details you know — the approximate date, address, names of people, photographer, source, or the story behind the material. Even partial information can be helpful.
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Send It to Us
Upload photographs or documents and include your contact information so we can follow up if we have questions.
Share Your Story
Have a photograph, memory, document or piece of neighbourhood history to share? We’d love to hear from you. Your contribution can help build a richer record of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area for current and future generations.