From sketches by A.J. Hill, C.E. in Canadian Illustrated News, December 9, 1876, p. 345. "Town of Amherst" is a wood engraving. Canadian Illustrated News reported that Amherst has four hotels, six churches, three or four factories, and two weekly newspapers.
Date: 1876
Artist: A.J. Hill
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: Places: Amherst: General View / negative N-7568
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