Category Archives: buildings

A quiet day at Bayport

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Katherine

A quiet day at Bayport, looking over Lower South Cove toward Feltzen

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In 1851, Rev. Robert Stewart came from Ireland to the community of Wilmot and Melvern Square, preaching in the local schoolhouse. In 1853-54 the Covenanter Congregation was officially organized and David Cruikshanks and Daniel Morrison were named elders. The church … Continue reading →

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Melvern Square United Baptist Church

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

Melvern Square United Baptist Church – Stronach Mountain Road

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The houses of Nova Scotia

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

One of the abandoned houses of Nova Scotia – Annapolis Valley

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Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Katherine

A Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5 at the former CFB Cornwallis in Deep Brook, Nova Scotia. The Mk. 5 carried a type A barrel 20-pounder (84mm) main gun. Weight: 51 long tons (52 t) Length: Hull: 25 ft (7.6 … Continue reading →

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Cornwallis Inn

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Katherine

The Cornwallis Inn in Kentville began as the Aberdeen Hotel, a wooden second empire style hotel built in 1892 behind the Kentville Station. It was purchased by the Dominion Atlantic Railway in 1919, renovated, landscaped, and renamed the Cornwallis Inn. … Continue reading →