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Grimsby shows the way to making heritage sites accessible
Timeless beauty requires a makeover: The Grimsby Carnegie Building (1912) was built in the Beaux-Arts Classicism style. While a timeless beauty, accessibility was unfortunately not a priority in the original design. Since then, the building has undergone a series of modifications to meet today’s standards in accessibility.
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February 2022
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Historic places and cultural sites define a community’s sense of identity and provide a touchstone to the past. They are a tangible link to the stories of the past, places of spiritual and historic value, and landmarks that connect and inform generations who call a place home. Historic places are also an economic driver that attract visitors to historic downtowns and cultural sites in search of an authentic experience and stories.
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