Early Township Map of Truro, 1788

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• 1788

Map shows Truro Township along the Salmon River, including the first main roads of the Town. Includes grantee lots and owner names with inset of Birch Island in Upper Village.

Truro Township (Town and along Salmon River), 1788

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• 1788

Truro Township map showing grantees and lots as drawn by Thomas Harris in 1788.This is a "true copy" of the original as stated on the map.

Truro, NS, 1837

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• 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.

Enlarged Plan of Truro, 1838

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• [1838]

Original hand drawn map shows early downtown Truro, "Sept. 9, 1838" appears in pencil as well as "44".Shows the first streets in Truro with placement of homes and homeowner names. Includes Salmon River, Bible Hill (center), You...

Sherriff's Sale

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• 1855

Part of Frank Patterson Collection

A public notice of a Sheriff's Sale at Colchester Supreme Court, Truro, January 29, 1855. Alexander Campbell, Plaintiff vs. William Bell, Defendant - to be sold at public auction 100 acres of land. Signed by Sheriff Charles Blanchard and Adams G. ...

Plan of Truro Town Lots, 1866

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• 1866

Map of downtown Truro showing intersection of Prince and Outram Streets with proposed subdivision of Dr. John Waddell property lying between Prince Street and the Pictou Railway line. Includes lots with measurements and some businesses. Surveyed b...

Cobequid Lodge No. 37 Certificate

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• 1872

Original reproduction certificate issued to J. L. Peppard. Certifies that, "...he having expressed a desire to withdraw from the Lodge, is fully paid and has complied with the requirements, his leave is therefore granted." Signed at Trur...

Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of Nova Scotia

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• 1872

Original reproduction certificate issued to J. L. Peppard. Certifies that he "...is raised to Degree of Master Mason in the Lodge Cobequid No. 37. Given at Masonic Hall, Halifax this 10th day of February in the year of our Lord 1872 and of L...

Truro, Colchester County, NS, 1878

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• 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...

Spring/Summer 1889 Hat Collection

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• 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.