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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
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 · 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
Item · 1908
Part of George Mosher Collection
Architectural drawing of Fire Doors for T. F. & M. Co. (Truro Foundry and Machine Co.)Includes dimensions and details. Lists requirements to furnish 3 right and 3 left doors in cast iron for dutch ovens.Drawing #1 by George Mosher, October 1908. 2019.1.25
Item · 1908
Part of George Mosher Collection
Architectural drawing of Fire Door Frame construction for T. F. & M. Co. (Truro Foundry and Machine Co.)Includes dimensions and details. Lists requirements for cast iron dutch ovens (3) and 12 anchor boltsDrawn by George Mosher, October 1908. 2019.1.24
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
Mine Building
Drawing of mine building showing Shaft House, Landing Deck, Breaker Floor, pulleys, Plate Table Room, Engine Room and Tram Way. Unknown date and creator. Perhaps related to Acadian Mines in Londonderry, Colchester Co., NS. 87.13(i)