From ranch to realty: the landscape history and heritage of former settlement schemes in the Bow Valley, west of Calgary, Alberta

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dc.contributor.advisorDraper, Dianne L.
dc.contributor.authorBarge, Judith Victoria
dc.date.accessioned2005-08-16T17:16:22Z
dc.date.available2005-08-16T17:16:22Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 229-243en
dc.description.abstractThis research focuses on the historic landscapes and heritage of the former settlement schemes of Mitford, Glenbow and Bowness Estates in the Bow Valley west of Calgary, Alberta. These settlement schemes were founded by privileged British and American settlers who had come to western Canada with the original intention of taking up ranching. The settlement of Mitford was founded towards the end of the 19th century, while Glenbow and Bowness arose in the early 20th century. The author has explained how these settlement schemes originated, their nature and development, and the reasons for their demise. In this regard, the author has considered not only the physical historic environment, but also where possible, the roles and thoughts of the people involved. In addition, the author has included a comparative analysis of these settlement schemes. The geographic area containing the remnants of these former settlement schemes was previously utilized as one of the major ranches in southern Alberta. In the last decade this area of land has been altered at an unprecedented rate by increasing urbanization with the result that much potential heritage has been lost. Therefore the author has provided an inventory of the remaining heritage of these settlement schemes. The author concludes by suggesting a plan for a heritage/recreation trail that could incorporate the significant heritage of Mitford, Glenbow and Bowness Estates.en
dc.format.extentxiv, 243 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationBarge, J. V. (2004). From ranch to realty: the landscape history and heritage of former settlement schemes in the Bow Valley, west of Calgary, Alberta (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19066en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/19066
dc.identifier.isbn0612935264en
dc.identifier.lccAC1 .T484 2004 B37en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/41850
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleFrom ranch to realty: the landscape history and heritage of former settlement schemes in the Bow Valley, west of Calgary, Alberta
dc.typedoctoral thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineGeography
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1489 520492006
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
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