Halifax City Hall - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The Halifax City Hall is located on the north end of the Grand Parade at 1841 Argyle St, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/17/2017
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The Halifax City Hall occupies the site of the old Dalhousie College. The city acquired the property in exchange for five acres of rela estate at the present site of Dalhousie University. The college building was demolished and the current City Hall built.
An historical marker on the east end of the City Hall describes the history and architecture of Halifax City Hall. The marker is inscribed.
HALIFAX CITY HALL
The Halifax City Hall, erected between 1887 and 1890, is the
largest and one of the oldest municipal buildings in Nova Scotia.
Designed by a local architect, Edward Elliot, its elegant facade
features an attractive and eclectic blend of decorative elements
often found in Victorian architecture. This historic building is
representative of city halls found during the 19th century in
progressive moderately sized Canadian cities with highly developed
municipal services. Civic pride an optimism are symbolized by
its monumental scale, elaborate design and prominent location
on the Grand Parade.
Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada