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A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

"Ironstone at Queen's Quarry, Northwest Arm near Halifax, NS"

This stone was used by the military in the construction of the Halifax Citadel in 1828.

Date: ca.1878

Photographer: Royal Engineers

Reference: Royal Engineers  Nova Scotia Archives  no. 199   /  negative N-2081

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