Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotian Teaching and Learning Resources
House at Preston, formerly the Stag Inn
The Stag Inn built between about 1835 and 1840 and welcomed visitors until at least 1865. It was owned first by George Dear and then by William Dear. The Dears came from Maryland as refugees of the War of 1812. The William Dear family and their inn are described in some detail by Frederic S. Cozzens in Acadia; or, a Month With The Bluenoses (New York, 1859).
Date: 2 October 1934
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: Places: Preston - Gauvin & Gentzel
Questions to Consider
- What do you think is happening in the photograph?
- Who is shown in the photograph?
- What type of event is shown in the photograph?
- What do you think is the center of attention or focus of the photograph?
- Why do you think this photograph was taken? Who do you think the intended audience was?
- How do you think the photograph reflects the attitude and values of the time in which it was taken?
- Do you notice anything unusual or unexpected about the photograph?
If the photograph depicts an event:
- When do you think it took place?
- Where do you think it took place?
- Do you think this is a unique event or something that happened often?
- If you think the event is unique, then what do you think make it unique?
If the photograph depicts a person or people:
- Can you name the people in the photograph? What ages do you think they might be?
- Is the person well known or famous for something in particular?
- Where do you think the people lived?
- What do you think the people's main activities were?
- What sort of things can you tell about the people based on how they are dressed?