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Canadian Urbanism Uncovered

  • From the Vaults: Halifax Transportation

    The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...

  • From the Vaults: Spring Garden Road

    The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...

  • From the Vaults: Africville

    The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...

  • From the Vaults: Up in the Air

    The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...

  • From the Vaults: Halifax Movie Theatres

    The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...

  • From the Vaults: Scotia Square

    The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...

  • From the Vaults: Dartmouth

    The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...

  • From the Vaults: Sydney

    Sydney was founded in 1785, and named after Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney. From 1784 to 1820, Sydney was the capital of the British colony of Cape...

  • From the Vaults: Grand Parade

    Halifax's Grand Parade has long been seen as the heart of the city. It is one of the oldest places in Halifax, having been mapped out in 1749.

  • From the Vaults: Spring Garden Road Memorial Library

    Excitement is building for a new central library for Halifax. The new central library will replace the Spring Garden Road Memorial Library, which was...

  • From the Vaults: The Capitol Theatre

    Before the Maritime Centre opened its doors in 1977, the corner of Barrington St. and Spring Garden Rd. was home to the Capitol Theatre, which was...