Nova Scotia Archives
Built Heritage Resource Guide
"Admiralty House, Halifax, NS"
The Four Square buildings, 1895-1930, include the following characteristics:
- wood, stucco, brick and occasionally in cement block construction
- 2 ½ storeys
- hipped or pyramidal roofs with a large dormer or four undersized dormers
- chimney discreetly placed
- centered or off-centered doorways, symmetrical facade, and one-storey porch often spans front of house
Date: ca. 1881
Format: Glass negative and contact print
Photographer: Royal Engineers
Reference: Royal Engineers Nova Scotia Archives accession no. 1992-318 no. 314 (6779)