In many cases, contributors have uncovered street name histories that were once completely obscure. Here, we highlight almon street to discover the history behind. The first street grid of downtown dartmouth, built on traditional and. Weve scanned every page in the 190708 directory all 1556 of them. Learn more about halifax distilling companys full line. Welcome to word on the street halifax one of atlantic canadas premier book and magazine festivals, and the largest free literacy event in nova scotia. With dozens of photos and contributions from 60 writers, it manages to explain the names of more than 700 streets in halifax regional municipality. Aarestrup, lottie 31 veith street, halifax, nova scotia 40 19171206 aarestrup, foster william 31 veith. Estimated to have been installed during the 16th century, it was used as an alternative to beheading by axe or sword. Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop. Anyone who knows milwaukee and has a curious mind needs this book. Halifax district hospital opened its doors to the community on january 3, 1928.
With dozens of photos and contributions from 60 writers, it manages to explain the names of more than 700 streets in halifax. A look at a map of halifax from 1894 reveals some street names. History of halifax streets names city clerks office file. Rich in fact and shocking images, the story sets a blistering pace following one mans search through a ruined city for the love of his life as he confronts the wreckage of his past. Click on more details to find the book in bookstore or library.
Word on the street halifax is thrilled to welcome back our cbc nova scotia host for our 25thanniversary festival video journalist nic maloney. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The space is extensive, giving lots of room to browse and revel amongst its glories. It allows you to go beyond the similarities of a name, which can provide a lot of inspiration. The result is a wonderful new book, halifax street names. If you didnt find an alternative name that you like better than halifax, try our name generator. You can also figure out geographically where a particular civic number is as the listing for each street is divided by cross street and direction. The word on the street wots is canadas largest free book and magazine festival, which happens in halifax every september, at the halifax city public library. Nova scotia archives mcalpines nova scotia directory. Halifax street guide halifax street, london se26 nearby.
You can also figure out geographically where a particular. Aalto place sumter unit 692 villa san antonio 1 sumter county villa abaco path sumter unit 197 9. Walking by, schooner books can easily be overlooked with its humble semblance. The towns and cities that make up halifax regional municipality have a fascinating street level history, spelled out in names that memorialize community leaders, important events and landmarks. The structure of this book is somewhat similar to that of halifax street names, except instead of just street names, author peter mcguigan offers engaging histories of the south ends most interesting people and places. List of street names in halifax, nova scotia, maps and. Wots halifax festival lineup updates as of september 1st. The towns and cities that make up halifax regional municipality have a fascinating streetlevel history, spelled out in names that memorialize community leaders, important events and landmarks.
Halifax is famed for the quality of several of its neighbourhoods. The halifax explosion remembrance book is the first really definitive listing for. All branches of the library will be closed until april 30, 2020 as a precaution to help limit the spread of covid19. City powerbrokers have been immortalized in such names. Dec 05, 2017 black snow is a love story set during the halifax explosion. Cbc halifax ran segments featuring glooscap stories, and children could write in and receive a pamphlet featuring micmac as it was then spelled vocabulary. Street directories of halifax and the sydneys alphabetical directory for the magdalen islands how do i use it.
Tom murphy is the anchor for cbc nova scotia news, the host of land and sea on cbc television and the maritimes national correspondent for cbc news. Update to our branch opening hours open 10am to 2pm. The success in halifax attracted attention from other towns and cities and soon street angels were spreading their wings. Skana gee the daily news the result is a wonderful new book, halifax street names. In terms of popularity, its everything thats been made a movie, and any books. Since were canadas rumdrinking capital it just makes sense to have one thats made right here. You can learn more about the archives and explore thousands of photos, textual records, maps, art, and more on their website. The halifax explosion remembrance book was originally developed in 2002 as a commemorative project sponsored by the halifax foundation and its chair, the late edmund morris, a former city mayor, to mark the 85th anniversary of the halifax explosion. An extraordinary account of rebuilding a classic wwii bomber and creating the yorkshire air museum to house it 1st edition by ian robinson isbn. If youve lived in halifax for more than a few months, you begin to recite streets like youve always known them. Who survives when disaster strikes and why, local, on herri. I grew up in milwaukee but have lived all over the u.
But who are these people who have been memorialized along our routes. Canadian directories collection library and archives canada. Halifax street names includes contributions from writers with a lively interest in local history, giving derivations and brief histories of more than 180 streets in bedford, dartmouth, halifax and sackville. I have no plans to join my ancestors anytime soon, but when i do the information on this website may disappear. These 16 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like halifax. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Of the names of the 248 communities and neighbourhoods that have been identified to date in greater halifax, 72 29. The pictures and text call up memories for the former and generate interest in the later. An illustrated guide edited by shelagh mackenzie with scott robson. Word on the street, halifax book and magazine festival. Halifax street names an illustrated guide book closure update. Twentyone years after amalgamation, hrm is still home to 1800 duplicate street names. Dec 01, 2009 historic south end halifax, by peter mcguigan. The towns and cities that make up halifax regional municipality have a fascinating street level hist.
Six second streets and 11 maples city halifax, nova scotia the. Jubilee road was named for king george iiis jubilee year, but barrington street, halifax s main downtown thoroughfare, has an unknown pedigree. The towns and cities that make up halifax regional municipality have a fascinating streetlevel history, spelled out in names that memorialize community leaders. Civic addressing staff manage and assign all civic addresses within the municipality. Ardmore school, halifax, nova scotia, 2790 oxford street. Halifax street is a street in the southeastern sector of the centre of adelaide, south australia.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Others say the street name is derived from a misspelling of the earl of. Civic address history source guides halifax halifax. Following the governments confirmation of new measures to tackle coronavirus covid19, our branches will remain open, but we need to make some changes to our existing services and opening hours. Shore rum is distilled right here in nova scotia, canada. The nearest station to halifax street is sydenham railway station which is about 8 minutes to the south east. Please bookmark this page add it to your favorites. Jubilee road was named for king george iiis jubilee year, but barrington street, halifaxs main downtown thoroughfare, has an unknown pedigree. Halifax explosion book of remembrance maritime museum of. Halifax street names includes contributions from writers with a lively interest in local history, giving derivations and brief histories of more than 180 streets in bedford, dartmouth, halifax and. To gain access to complete books and documents, visit deslibris through the discovery portal of a member library, or take out an individual membership. This has become the organisation to help support, resource, develop and celebrate nighttime economy work such as street angels.
Schooner books bookstores 5378 inglis street, south end. Welcome to our guide for the area around halifax street in lewisham. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Easily find directions to halifax st in adelaide, sa 5000 using whereis. Civic addressing street list new addresses halifax. It was named after sir charles wood later charles wood, 1st viscount halifax, british member of parliament for halifax. Details of early adelaide street names as originally compiled by reg butler local historian, hahndorf sa the data includes certain additional information. Nov 12, 2010 the nova scotia archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in nova scotia. In order that it does not get lost to posterity i have turned all four lists of street name. An illustrated guide by formac publishing company limited at indigo. List of street names in halifax, nova scotia, maps and street.
Barrington street is a major street in halifax, nova scotia, canada, running from the mackay. This old style home turned book bearer is a lovely addition to halifax s south end area. In 1985, the hospital was designated as the areas only level ii trauma center and changed its name to halifax medical center. In 2008 to help with the growth, and to support existing projects, cni network was launched. Get better acquainted with your city over a good book. Schooner books bookstores 5378 inglis street, south. Tom murphy is the anchor for cbc nova scotia news, the host. Apply today for bank accounts, savings accounts, isas, loans, mortgages, credit cards and more. An online version of the book with all the names, plus additional information, is available from the nova scotia archives. Canada book fund presents paul oregan hall 1st floor. Halifax street names book halifax public libraries. The halifax central library is a public library in halifax, nova scotia, canada on the corner of spring garden road and queen street. You can also figure out geographically where a particular civic number is as the listing for each street is divided by crossstreet and direction.
We surveyed vancouver, toronto, edmonton, halifax and ottawa to find out the challenges in naming the thousands of streets that dot our cities. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online white pages phone book and directory. The book racks owner david roberts says his store is where students go when theyre looking for a book to complete a specific project. Photographs of the atlantic provinces, before 1920 by scott robson, shelagh mackenzie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bob murphy is the host of cbc radios weekday callin and current affairs show maritime noon. Mary guildford halifax herald the result is a wonderful new book, halifax street names. If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the url address below this line. Halifax is known for mackintoshs chocolate and toffee products including rolo and quality street. Following the governments confirmation of new measures to tackle coronavirus covid19, our branches will remain open, but we need to make. Halifax street names will appeal to the longtime resident and the newcomer seeking a better understanding of his or her adopted home. It was fun reading this book to learn how they got their names. The regional municipality has taken steps to reduce duplicate street names for its 911 emergency dispatch services. Find and contact people in our halifax, ns white pages on 411.
It serves as the flagship library of the halifax public libraries, replacing the spring garden road memorial library. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia 19171206 aitken, jessie d. Lane memorial building at the qeii health sciences centre in halifax is named was a dynamic force in halifax for many years. They also approve all new street names and confirm community. Historically in the west riding of yorkshire, the town has been a centre of woollen manufacture from the 15th century onward, originally dealing through the piece hall. It has been taken as is directly from his computer files 2015. Who are the people who have been memorialized along our halifax routes. Learn about the history and facts of halifax health. Then and now a look at a map of halifax from 1894 reveals some street names that have changed over the last century and several are gone completely. Mcalpines halifax city directories and mights halifax dartmouth city directories besides listing people and businesses, the street directories included in these volumes list what was at every address on every street and which ward it is in. They also approve all new street names and confirm community boundaries. It runs eastwest between east terrace and king william street, crossing hutt street and pulteney street and passing through hurtle square. Halifax street names lou collins research file, 1988. I noticed that milwaukee has some of the most unusual street names of most cities.