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George Mosher Collection
Collection · 1885 - 1916
A collection of 33 original hand drawn inventions, technical and architectural plans for a variety of applications and clients. 2019.1.1 to 2019.1.33
W. H. Faltenhine House, 114 Victoria Street, Truro, NS
Item · 1938
Architectural drawings of 114 Victoria Street, Truro. A Municipally Registered Heritage Property of Art Moderne style with flat roof and curved window section. Designed in 1938 by Truro architect E. D. Vernon for William H. Faltenhine, founder of the "Craftsmen" building supply store which merged with Ontario company to form Halliday Craftsmen Limited in 1923. The house is unique in the town and the drawings show the front and south elevation, ground floor and second floor plans, plan of lot, west and east elevation, basement floor plan, cross section and front of fireplace. 87.2(iii) a & b
Dr. D. H. Muir House Details
Item · c1880
Original drawing of Victorian architectural details for Dr. D. H. Muir House on Prince St., Truro, NS, c1880.Shows Mantle in the Drawing Room and the Arch to Nook. 87.20(ii)
D. B. Cummings Tower
Item · c1900
Architectural rendering of details of the roof line and "tower" at 16 Young Street, probably built c1902 by Dimock B. Cummings. The house is built in the Queen Anne style with a shingle texturing at the second story level and a fan motif in the pediment. The builder may have been R.O. McCurdy, well known Truro builder, but that is unconfirmed. 87.20(iv)
M. W. Purdy Collection
Collection · ? - 1930
Drawings include home and floor plans, elevations, furniture and technical drawings of shapes and perspective. 89.4.1 to 89.4.34
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Smoke Connections
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Smoke Connections
Item · 1910
Architectural drawing of the Smoke Connections for the McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Liverpool, NS.Includes elevation, side views, plan of neck, measurements, diameters, and description of flue and smoke box requirements.July 1910. 2019.1.13
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Brick Boiler House
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Brick Boiler House
Item · 1910
Original architectural drawing of the Brick Boiler House for the McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Liverpool, NS.Drawing No. 3, including cross sections and elevation diagram of the end of the building. July 1910. 2019.1.10
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Details of Chimney
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Details of Chimney
Item · 1910
Original architectural drawing of the Details of Chimney for the McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Liverpool, NS.Drawing # 1, July 1910. 2019.1.11
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Roof Truss and Strong Backs
McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Roof Truss and Strong Backs
Item · 1910
Original architectural drawing of the Roof Truss and Strong Backs for the McLeod Pulp Co. Ltd., Liverpool, NS.Drawing # 4, including cross section and dimensions. July 1910. 2019.1.12
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