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Men in the Mines

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

"Loading wharf at Purcell's Cove"

Granite taken from this quarry was faced and used to line the pier walls of the new Deep-Water Terminals, Halifax Harbour; 7 September 1915.

Date: 1915

Photographer: Gauvin & Gentzell

Reference: Foley Brothers  Nova Scotia Archives  no. 143   /  negative N-7984

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