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The Royal Engineers in Halifax

Dockyard, Halifax

Piers note: No. 339. Dockyard: Office Building, western front with 3 porticoed entrances with Doric Columns. Wood, 2½ storeys, hipped roof, facing the Official Residences. Probably built in 1785 (similar in style to Commissioner's house), and demolished by Great Explosion, 6 December, 1917. Looking East from near Store with Clock Tower.

Date.: ca. 1882

Reference: Royal Engineers Nova Scotia Archives number 6846 (Piers 339) / negative N-1181

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