Conserving Our Heritage for Over 50 Years
ACO London has encouraged and actively participated in the drive to designate outstanding heritage properties – starting with Eldon House in 1977. Since then, we helped to compile the City’s first Inventory of Heritage Resources which is continually being updated. ACO London also actively advocated for the seven Heritage Conservation Districts designated so far. The branch has produced five publications to date – and we participate in the research, recording and archival conservation of the area’s architectural heritage resources.
ACO London continually monitors developments, acts to avert threats to the region’s heritage architecture, and informs the community on its potential to act and conserve our architectural resources whenever possible!
In an ongoing effort to make the community and visitors aware of the rich history contained in the buildings of the London area:
We organize events throughout the year including tours, speaker nights, and workshops, as well as our signature annual fundraiser, the Geranium Heritage House Tour, and our annual Heritage Awards Gala presented in partnership with Heritage London Foundation.
We influence public policy at municipal and provincial levels to help conserve and adapt heritage structures. We partner with other community groups in programming and advocacy on built-heritage related issues such as sustainable development, smart city-building, homelessness and affordable housing.
We encourage young people’s interest in heritage conservation through the ACO London Heritage Scholarship, and we provide small grants to owners of heritage properties to help with their restorations.
Celebrating Our Heritage
We love to celebrate great people and great projects!
Since 2006, ACO London and Heritage London Foundation have come together each year to jointly recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation of London’s built heritage. Nominations are now open, click here for more information.
We celebrate these achievements with an annual Awards Gala with live music, good food, and great company! Like us on Facebook and Instagram, and follow us on Twitter to be alerted when we start accepting nominations for the 2023 Heritage Awards.
You can play an important role!
We need your help to continue this important work. There are a number of great ways that you can get involved with ACO London.
Hang Out a Shingle
Own a heritage home and want to show your pride? Our Historical House Sign package includes a sign featuring the name of the original owner and their occupation as well as the year of construction, and a print monograph including history of the home and its owners that is uncovered by our research team.
It's a great glimpse into your neighbourhood's history and the cost is only $200.00 for non-members and $175.00 for members per municipal address. It makes a great housewarming gift.
If you would like your address removed from the map, please contact info@acolondon.ca