War Department Survey Markers - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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N 44° 38.648 W 063° 34.347
20T E 454603 N 4943578
These two War Department survey monument markers are located on the sidewalk, below a plaque providing information on the presence of the former War Department Building at this location.
Waymark Code: WM12FV8
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Views: 4
Inscription on the plaque:
Military Headquarters - 1862 - 1917
The former residence of Robert Noble (1792-1872)
a Halifax merchant, on this site was Head-
Quarters for Imperial Forces from 1906 to 1917 and continued
as military pay office from 1920 to 1927. These
War Department survey monuments marked the
property and the right of way to Hollis Street.
Nova Scotia Historical Society - December 14, 1977
Type of survey mark: Two grey granite square markers approximately 15 X 15 inches
What indicators are near the mark to help people identify where it is located?:
The marks are on the sidewalk, in front of a dark orange concrete wall on which this plaque is mounted. The bus stop is only a few feet from it.
What property is this mark defining?:
It marked the property and the right of way to Hollis Street.
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