Tag Archives: Doors Open Halifax 2014

5 Buildings I’m Going to See During Doors Open.

June 2, 2014 BuiltHalifax

Doors Open Halifax is almost upon us. here are 5 buildings I'm going to see, because I missed them last year. 1. Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue Built as a residence for George Wright, Who died on the Titanic, he willed it to the Womans Council. See our post for more 2. Cambridge Military… Read More

5 Buildings that Are not on Doors Open, But should be

May 27, 2014 BuiltHalifax

Doors Open Halifax is coming June 7/8. In preparation, we will go through a series of posts highlighting some things to look out for, and what we are going to see. The organizers have done a good job of assembling an impressive slate of buildings that will open their doors for the public to see. To start the… Read More

George Wright Residence

June 19, 2013 BuiltHalifax

Located on the Corner of Inglis St and Young Ave. in the south End, this house has some significant history. The House was designed by J.C. Dumaresq, in 1902 for Geroge Wright. (Note that this will not be the last time we hear of this Client/Architect relationship)Wright himself Was quite weathy, owning both the St.… Read More

Government House

June 12, 2013 BuiltHalifax

Built in 1800 by Governor Sir John Wentworth, this is the third Government House. Wentworth succeeded in convincing the Legislature that the second Government House was in poor condition and had been quickly built of poor materials. The Legislature agreed and the current Government House began construction in 1800. The house was designed by Isaac… Read More

Bank of Nova Scotia

June 8, 2013 BuiltHalifax

The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 to compete directly with the Merchants bank of Halifax. Its first branch was located in John Romans's building at the Corner of Duke and Granville Streets. By 1836, the bank had… Read More