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- Architectural drawing
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[ca. 1890] (Creation)
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- McCurdy, Robert Oliphant (R.O.), 1855–1929
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3 architectural blueprint plans
35 x 27 cm
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Building Contractor. The Town of Truro is noted for its many beautiful old homes. Many of these were built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries by R. O. McCurdy. Robert McCurdy was born in Middle Musquodoboit, the third of eight children of Isaac and Ruth (Yuill) McCurdy, and great grandson of Alexander McCurdy of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, one of the Scots-Irish settlers of Londonderry Township, Colchester County, Nova Scotia. Left fatherless at the age of twelve and forced to earn his own living, young Robert went to Clifton, Colchester County, then a busy ship building area. Here he apprenticed for five years and became a master carpenter. In 1879 he married Nancy Christie MacKenzie. The marriage produced seven children: Arthur, Frank, Ruth, Dexter, Leslie, Lily and Leona. After moving from Old Barns to Truro in 1896, he was a partner in a furniture factory on King Street and an organ factory on Court Street, as well as a building contractor. When his two eldest sons were old enough, they worked with him – Arthur as a mason and Frank as a carpenter. From 1896 until his death he built a great many houses and public buildings in Truro and Colchester County. Among these are Immanuel Baptist Church, and houses at 11 and 135 Victoria Street, 63 Duke St., 62 King St. (his own home), 44, 96, 102 and 114 Queen St., 135 Willow St., 38 Dominion St., 7 and 21 Muir St., as well as many others. Always a faithful member of the First Presbyterian (later First United) Church, Mr. McCurdy and his wife were honoured by their church on their fiftieth wedding anniversary for their many endeavors. Mr. McCurdy is buried in the cemetery in Old Barns, Colchester County, NS.
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3 blueprint plans for a house on Prince Street, Truro, NS. Either designed by or to be built for Walter McLellan.
Building was built by R. O. McCurdy ca 1890. Plans include Front Elevation, First Floor and Second Floor Plans.
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flat in folder, unscanned