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Truro, NS, 1889
Item · 1889
One black and white reproduction map created by D. D. Currie of Moncton in 1889. Shows hand illustrated streets, homes and large buildings throughout the Town of Truro and includes detailed labelled drawings of major businesses around the outer edge of the map. 94.137.1
Truro, NS, 1837
Item · 1837
A 1911 newsprint reproduction of an 1837 map of Truro NS. Shows homeowner names and buildings, businesses, main roads, Salmon River, Mill Race and Boyd's Brook. 88.92
Item · 1878
Street map of 1878 Truro and Bible Hill including names on many properties and a separate list of names and businesses identified. Shows railway, buildings and Salmon River. Very detailed and could be a mate to the A. F. Church Co. map series, but this is not confirmed. Appears very similar. 88.20
Truro Street Map, 1900
Item · [1900]
Original hand drawn map of downtown Truro, 1900.Shows Salmon River and named streets only. 2019.7.2
Item · [ca. 1900]
Drafting plan of Sheet no. 5 - Sections of Addition to the Truro Knitting Mills Co. (later Stanfield's), including side views, cross sections, dimensions and some construction details. Drawn/designed by C. R. Makepeace & Co., Mill Engr's & Archt's, Providence, R. I., ca. 1900. 2019.2.1
Item · 1889
An original reproduction color poster produced by J. F. Blanchard & Co. of Truro, NS in 1889. Features the styles of hats available for the spring and summer season. 91.62.2 and 2010.55.1
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
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 1 shows Elevation to Young Street, Cross Section and Basement Plan, 1st, 2nd and 3rd storey plans. Rooms are identified and includes some details. 2019.22.1
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