File contains a set of construction drawings by architects John Preston and Associates for an 84-bed residence on South Street, later named Eliza Ritchie Hall.
Interior view of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd.'s Wood Car House showing stacks of wood, trestles and partially built wooden Box Cars. Annotated: "Eastern Car Co" and "Wood Car House"
Interior view looking the length of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant. A number of workmen, machinery and equipment can be seen. In the centre one piece of equipment is marked: "Cincinnati Hydro"
Interior view looking the length of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant. A number of workmen, some machinery and equipment can be seen. Across the centre is a steel beam and pulley marked: "Shaw 10 Ton Crane"
Interior view looking at part of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant. A rail line runs along the centre. Several workmen are standing in the area. Some equipment and piles of filings can be seen. Across the centre is a steel beam and pulley marked: "30 Ton Northern"
Interior view at the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant showing a close-up view of one corner in which two men are producing equipment. In one lower corner is a container marked: "Nickel Moly"
Interior view at the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant showing a close-up view of two tall pieces of equipment each with a cylinder on top and pipes around it. They are stamped with the letter "D"
Interior view at the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant showing a close-up view of one corner in which is a long piece of equipment labelled: "Bertram Craven". One man is standing beside the object
Interior view looking from one side of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant. A number of workmen, some machinery and equipment can be seen. Across the centre are two steel beams with pulleys attached marked: "30 Ton Northern" and: "Shaw 10 Ton Crane". On one wall two signs read: "Fitters Tool Store" and: "Finished Metal Store"
Interior view looking the length of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant. A number of workmen, some machinery and equipment can be seen. Across the centre are two steel beams with pulleys attached marked: "30 Ton Northern" and: "Shaw 10 Ton Crane"; at one end of each an operator is seated near roof level
Interior view at the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant showing a close-up view of one section in which one man is working behind a large circular saw. The unit he is working with is labelled: "Espen-Lucas". One other man can be seen seated in the background
Interior view at the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant showing a close-up view of a tall piece of equipment with a cylinder on top and pipes around it. It is stamped with the letter "D". One man is somewhat visible at the side
Interior view at the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant showing a close-up view of a large circular saw on an axle and several other pieces of equipment. Wooden steps and a trestle have been built to access the work
Interior view at the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant showing a close-up view of a large circular saw on an axle and several other pieces of equipment. Wooden steps and a trestle have been built to access the work
Interior view looking from one side along the length of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. production plant. A number of workmen, some machinery and equipment can be seen
View of the site of the Eastern Car Co. Ltd. plant and offices. In the fore-ground are rails, on which sits Intercolonial Canada Box Car 81141 pulled by locomotive 120. The plate is stamped: "Eastern Car Co New Glasgow N S". Print copy is included
File contains architectural drawings from the refurbishment of the Forrest Building at Dalhousie University, including deconstruction plans. The drawings were produced by Duffus, Romans, Kundzins, Rounsefell Ltd. The file includes a page of set ID arrangement details.
File contains floor plans, sections and elevations for the corridor link between and renovations to the houses at 6206, 6214 and 6220 University Avenue.
File contains five unsigned drawings for a proposed new library for Dalhousie College, dated almost a decade before the purchase of Studley. Drawings include a front elevation and ground floor plan in ink on waxed linen, and a less detailed front elevation, as well as floor plans for the basement, first and ground floors, in ink on paper.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
