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Archival description
[1970s]
File · 1970-1979
Part of Lou Collins fonds
File consists of photographs documenting building renovations, an underground tunnel on George Street, signs for businesses in Historic Properties, exposed cobblestones, demolitions at Duke and Granville, the interior and renovations of Granville Mall, Law Courts demolition and renovation, the Historic Properties opening ceremony and plaque unveilings, and a visit by the crew of the Bluenose. Also shows Nelson's Seed, the Irving Arch, Jericho Warehouse, Ocean Tavern, Morse's Tea Warehouse, Cogswell Interchange, Smith's Wharf, Robertson's Hardware, Collins Bank, the Red Store, Simmons warehouse, Pickford and Black, L'entrepot, NSCAD renovations, Monreal Trust, Bank of Commerce, Bluenose docked at Clipper Quay, the Lion's Heads, Enos Collins plaque, Collins Complex, anchors discovered by excavations, Rogues Gallery. Textual record consists of a photograph return form from Canadian Heritage magazine accompanying negatives of the Barrington Inn and Granville Street. CR30K-3-2
[1980s]
File · 1980-[198?]
Part of Lou Collins fonds
File consists of images of the developments at Historic Properties and Granville Mall, including signs, plaques, wharves, public stocks, and an ice sculpture event at Clipper Cay CR30K-3-3
File · [198-? (originally created 192-?, 196-?)]
Part of Lou Collins fonds
File consists of a sheet containing two aerial photographs of the Simpson's department store building in the west end of Halifax. The store originally opened in 1919. The first photograph depicts the store probably during the 1920's. The second photograph depicts the store after it had been renamed Simpsons-Sears and after significant urban development had occurred around the store, possibly in the 1960's. CR30E.64
[Argyle Street]
File · 1964-1988
Part of Lou Collins fonds
File consists of images of the Argyle streetscape including: the Carleton Hotel interior and exterior; Royal Acadian School building; World Trade and Convention Centre; Five Fishermen/National School building; St. Paul's Hall; St. Paul's Parish Hall, Clark's Auction House, St. Ives Paint. CR30K-1-1
[Barrington Street]
File · 1964-1993
Part of Lou Collins fonds
File consists of images of historical architecture and architectural details, as well as urban renewal projects such as demolitions and the construction of Scotia Square, including the maquette for the development. The Grand Parade, Cenotaph, City Hall, Old Burying Ground and Government House are heavily featured. Specific buildings and businesses include: the Stirling Hotel; Power's Drugstore; Sisters of Service; Howards/Acadia Corner; Stoddard House; the Elmwood Hotel; National Film Board; Acadia Corner; Church of England Institute; the Dalhousie Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS) campus; Colwell's; a home identified as 'oldest house' and its demolition, Cornwallis Park and statue of Hon. Edward Cornwallis, and a view of Halifax at Barrington and Devonshire Avenue. Also includes images of historic plaques in the area. CR30K-1-3