"This was the first permanent European Settlement on the American Continent north of the Gulf of Mexico. Built by Sieur De Monts in 1605, destroyed by English troops from Virginia 1613, and restored by the Dominion Government in 1939". Colour postcard.
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: Post Cards: Places: Port Royal: Habitation
Nova Scotia Archives — https://archives.novascotia.ca/habitation/archives/?ID=43
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