The document discusses the restoration of the Tipton Investment Company Building in Old Strathcona, Edmonton from 1984-present. It describes the Old Strathcona Building Front Improvement Work Program from 1985-1989 which aimed to preserve original materials and restore buildings authentically without imposing false history. The restoration of the Tipton Investment Company Building in the 1980s was considered one of the most complete at the time. However, neglect of historic buildings causes rapid deterioration, and Old Strathcona suffers loss of authenticity as original buildings are demolished. The authenticity and protection of the Tipton Investment Company Building is important due to its historic value in Old Strathcona, a designated provincial historic area.