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Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Cornwallis Statue and the Destruction of Heritage

February 5, 2018 BuiltHalifax
The removal of the Cornwallis statue was cited by many as the destruction of heritage. While the statue itself was integral to the original design of the park, and the lands surrounding it, Cornwallis was a dubious character in history, and despite being the "founder" of Halifax, doesn't really warrant a statue on a pillar…Read More

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