Use for records related generally to structures and edifices. For records related to the process of construction, use [Building]. For records related to the design and style of structures use [Architecture].
File contains a blueprint set of six sheets of drawings of additions and alterations to the Macdonald Library, which was for the stack room constructed in 1920.
File contains drawings of additions and renovations to 6104 - 6112 University Avenue, which is now the site of the Kenneth Rowe Building. Drawings include foundation plan and details; plot plan; floor plans; elevations; sections and details.
Display of 18 New Glasgow businesses including: M. M. Rhude meat shop, Crescent Jewelry Co., Jackson's Druggist & Florists, C.L Beck dry goods, Waldren's Studio, Pictou county power board, Barker's stores, Mineral Springs, J.J. Hoare Chevrolet, Thompson 7 Sutherland's Hardware & Sporting Goods, D. Porter & Sons Builder's Supplies, J.O. McLeod Frigidaire, Perns Shoppe, Osborne McDonald Plumbing, McKay Bros. Ltd., C. F. M Quarrie electrical fixtures and the New Glasgow Printery
Item is an aerial photograph of Dalplex during construction. The photograph shows a crane in the middle of the unfinished building. The name "Morris" is written on the back of the photograph.
Item is an aerial photograph of Dalhousie University's Studley Campus, including Shirreff Hall, King's College, the Provincial Archives (Chase Building), Science Building (Chemistry Building), Arts Building (University Club), and Macdonald Library (Macdonald Building).
Item consists of two copies of an aerial photograph taken during the construction of the F. H. Sexton Memorial Gymnasium on Dalhousie University' Sexton Campus, formerly the Technical University of Nova Scotia.
File is an aerial photograph of Halifax's IWK, Dalhousie University Carleton campus. Inscription on verso estimates date based on post-construction of IWK but pre-construction of the Rehabilitation Centre on the corner of Summer and University. Also pre-construction of the Nova Scotia Public Archives.
Item consists of a photograph of the station located at the new western lighthouse on Sable Island, taken from atop that lighthouse, likely in early 1918.
File contains a blueprint set of eight sheets of drawings of alterations and additions to the Macdonald Library and nine drawings from 1955, both by architect Leslie Fairn.
File contains ground and second floor plans created by Andrew Cobb for a building (never constructed) for Dalhousie College to be located opposite the Macdonald Library. File also contains basement, ground, second and third floor plans for a new arts building, along with an elevation and site plan showing the building located across from the Archives.
Antigonish Railway Station showing the buildings, carriages waiting beside them, people on the platform, one train coming into the station and several train carriages stationary
File contains 12 presentation drawings signed by Andrew R. Cobb, Architect, and dated between August and September 1921. There are six drawings of the north elevation and five of the south elevation, each featuring variations in window design, and some containing notes indicating suggestions or preferences of F.D. (Architect Frank Darling), A.S.M. (President Arthur Stanley MacKenzie) and G.F.P.
Item is sheet no. 1 of an original set of ten construction drawings of Dalhousie's arts building (now the University Club), which was built on Studley Campus in 1921. The basement plan was drawn by A.M.K, traced by P.K.A. and checked by A.R.C. (Andrew R. Cobb).
Item is sheet no. 8 of an original set of ten construction drawings of Dalhousie's arts building (now the University Club), which was built on Studley Campus in 1921. The east elevation was drawn by A.M.K, traced by P.K.A. and checked by A.R.C. (Andrew R. Cobb).
Item is sheet no. 2 of an original set of ten construction drawings of Dalhousie's arts building (now the University Club), which was built on Studley Campus in 1921. The first floor plan plan was drawn by A.M.K, traced by P.K.A. and checked by A.R.C. (Andrew R. Cobb).
Item is sheet no. 3 of an original set of ten construction drawings of Dalhousie's arts building (now the University Club), which was built on Studley Campus in 1921. The second floor plan was drawn by A.M.K, traced by P.K.A. and checked by A.R.C. (Andrew R. Cobb).
Item is sheet no. 7 of an original set of ten construction drawings of Dalhousie's arts building (now the University Club), which was built on Studley Campus in 1921. The west elevation was drawn by A.M.K, traced by P.K.A. and checked by A.R.C. (Andrew R. Cobb).
File contains a 1916 Canadian Government Railways and Halifax Ocean Terminal Railway plan showing a proposed bridge for Coburg Road and access to Birchdale; an undated property survey showing existing buildings, including the Birchdale Hotel, Acadia Cottage, a bathing house, boat house and the north and south wharfs; two plans of proposed jetties on the Birchdale property; a floor plan by architect R.A. Johnson showing an addition to "Birchdale," which indicates a large playroom; and a floor plan for "Birchdale Annex" showing eight bedrooms. The annex addition probably dates to ca. 1920, when Birchdale Hotel was purchased by Dalhousie to house students. The file also contains a 1925 blueprint plan of a survey of the Allison Property on the west side of Oxford Street, which was purchased by Dalhousie University to use as the president's residence.
File contains drawings created by Andrew Cobb for an arts building commissioned by the Board of Governors as part of their building plans during the late 1920s/early 1930s, which also included a gymnasium, power plant, men's dormitory, and extensions to the Science Building and Shirreff Hall. The planned site for the building, which was cancelled due to financial restraints, was adjacent to the temporary arts building, which had been built in 1921 to house the law school. Drawings include a preliminary sketch of the front (north) elevation; west, east, south and north elevations; skeleton section; and detailed floor plans.
Building housing the Canadian Bank of Commerce on the lower level and the offices of John Doull, Barrister on the upper level, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
File contains one photograph of the Collin's Horticulture building at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College with the old science building in the background. The science building burned down in 1947.
File contains documents related to Barbara Hinds' involvement in the Halifax Landmarks Commission, including correspondence; lists of contact information; agendas; minutes; memorandums; a manuscript called "An Annotated List of Buildings and Places of Historic and Architectural Significance in Halifax," which contains sketches and descriptions of historic buildings in Halifax; "Proposal for Restoration & Development of Historic Buildings: Halifax Waterfront" by Stevens & Fiske Ltd., including folders containing appendices; and "Call for Proposals, Restoration and Development of the Historic Waterfront Buildings, Halifax, Nova Scotia" from the Halifax Landmarks Commission; an illustration of a street; a photograph of an old wooden beam; a photograph of an unidentified building; "Historic building restoration gathers tempo" by Barbara Hinds, from the November 27, 1973 issue of the Chronicle-Herald; typed drafts; and promotional material, maps, and other information about historic buildings on the Halifax waterfront.
Store front of the Crescent Gift Shop showing two windows with a door in the centre. On the awning is the name: "Crescent Jewelry Co. Ltd.". To one side is advertising for a theatre in a box headed: "Showing Today" with four scenes below
