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 CNHS - Hatley Park Posted by:  Weathervane
N 48° 26.113 W 123° 28.388
10U E 465004 N 5364783
The plaque related to this National Historic Site is located on Sooke Road in Colwood (Victoria). La plaque reliée à ce site historique national est située sur le chemin Sooke à Colwood (Victoria).
Waymark Code: WMEYM2
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/23/2012
Views: 15
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
This superb example of an Edwardian park was laid out for James and Laura Dunsmuir in the early 20th century. At its centre stands a Tudor Revival mansion, whose picturesque design is enhanced by a rich array of decoration and fine craftsmanship. The grounds, featuring a variety of native and exotic vegetation, unfold from formal gardens to recreational spaces, farmlands and forests. Acquired by the Canadian armed forces in 1940, Hatley Park evolved to meet the needs of Royal Roads Military College in a manner that has preserved its essential Edwardian character.
Le texte sur la plaque se lit comme suit:
Conçu pour James et Laura Dunsmuir au début du XXe siècle, ce superbe parc est d'esprit édouardien. Un manoir néo-Tudor, rehaussé d'ornements richement exécutés, s'y dresse au centre. Des jardins classiques, des aires récréatives, des terres agricoles et des forêts l'entourent dans une profusion de plantes indigènes et exotiques. Acquis par les forces armées canadiennes en 1940, Hatley Park s'est transformé selon les besoins du Royal Roads Military College tout en conservant son caractère d'origine.
Classification: National Historic Site
Province or Territory: British Columbia
Location - City name/Town name: Colwood (Victoria)
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]
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