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Plan Showing Arc Street Lights in Truro, 1900
Plan Showing Arc Street Lights in Truro, 1900
Item · 1900
Original hand drawn map of downtown Truro, 1900, labelled with red dots to indicate present location of arc street lights - 48 in all. Red circles indicate I.C.R. (Intercolonial Railway) lights. Shows Salmon River and part of the railway through Truro. 2019.7.1
Science School Building, Truro, NS, 1900, sheet 2
Science School Building, Truro, NS, 1900, sheet 2
Item · 1900
Blueprint copy of the architectural plans of the present day Colchester Museum and Archives, once known as the Science Building of the Normal School (building next door). Original plan designed and drawn in May 1900 by Elliott & Hopson, Architects. Contractor was Charles Reid. Original drawing was redrawn in 1978 by E. Bye.Sheet 2 shows roof framing, second and third storey framing, rear elevation and side elevation. 2019.22.2
Plan of New Marsh, Lower Village, 1901
Plan of New Marsh, Lower Village, 1901
Item · 1901
An original hand drawn map of the New Marsh, Lower Village (aka: Lower Truro, Colchester County, NS), showing numbered lots of land with owner names and acreage. Shows New Dyke Road, Soley's Creek, Cobequid Bay, Savage's Island and existing marsh area. Whole area = 51 ac, 2 qrs, 38 rods. Surveyed by Edmund Archibald, Land Surveyor, August 14, 1901. 2005.41.1
Residence, Truro N.S. for Frank Stanfield Esq.
Residence, Truro N.S. for Frank Stanfield Esq.
Collection · 1903
Architectural drawings for residence at 38 Dominion Street, Truro, NS.Built in 1903, this 2.5 story wood frame structure was designed by E. D. Vernon. It is an excellent example of the Queen Anne Style with many classical details including bays, gables, fluted Corinthian columns, Palladian windows, and dentils. It was built by Frank Stanfield Sr. for his bride beside the original family property #44. 87.2.2 to 87.2.9
Prince Street West, Truro, NS, 1908
Item · 1908
Hand drawn map showing Prince St. West - building lots and some owner names including Leaman, Bowden, Paris, Ashe, Sheppard. Surveyed for Messrs L. & Rettie by J. K. Eaton, D. C. L. Surveyor on Oct. 3, 1908. 88.69
Truro Foundry & Machine Co.., Roof Truss
Truro Foundry & Machine Co.., Roof Truss
Item · 1908
Part of George Mosher Collection
Architectural drawing of Roof Truss construction for T. F. & M. Co. (Truro Foundry and Machine Co.)Includes dimensions and material list for lumber, bolts and angle irons.Drawn by George Mosher, November 1908. 2019.1.26