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St. George’s Church has stood at the corner of Brunswick and Cornwallis Streets in the north end of Halifax since 1800. Its unusual round design was influenced by Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, in his fondness for the round “Palladian” style of architecture.

Robert Fitzgerald Uniacke (1797-1870) was the rector of St. George’s church at the time Confederation. He held this position from 1825-1870 and during his tenure he created many initiatives to help the poor of his parish. Uniacke was the son of politician Richard John Uniacke (1753-1830), one of the early advocates of a united British North America.

Date: 1908

Reference: Halifax Public Libraries Postcard Collection Halifax Central Library HPL-PC-0115

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