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H.A.L.P.
Historic Architectural Linking Program

Buyers in Ontario are often unaware when vacant historic buildings become available for sale: Properties off the beaten path; part of a larger site slated for redevelopment; not listed with a real estate company or only listed locally.

Through its electronic referral service H.A.L.P., the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario publicizes the availability of vacant, at-risk historic buildings threatened by neglect, demolition or inappropriate alteration, and links prospective purchasers with the property owner.

A building in Ontario will qualify for H.A.L.P. if it meets all three of the following criteria:

  • It has architectural merit
  • It is vacant and is unlikely to sell to a sympathetic owner in the near future
  • It is, or may be, threatened with neglect, demolition or inappropriate alteration

To nominate a building for H.A.L.P., please e-mail the ACO the exact location of the building, a brief description, photograph(s) and the contact information for the current owner.


Current Listings

Pines Chapel
85 Grand Avenue West
Chatham...more

 

The Winder House
129-131 Wellington Street
London...more

 

Woodholme Manor
1384 Wonderland Rd. N.
London...more

 

FOR SALE: OLD UNIONVILE FARMHOUSE
10 Station Lane, Unionville
Unionville...more

 

Porter/McKinlay Block
Main Street
Ridgetown...more