Old Halifax

[Hali87]

I think it would do a lot for Gottingen Street if a few signs like this, or those vertical art-deco signs went (back) up in that neighbourhood.

[beyeas]

Thanks for posting that microfiche high res map. Awesome find.
Amazing to see the level of detail, and even individual names of who own the properties, the names of business etc. Amazing.

My street had made it on the map, but at that point had nothing built on it (still about 20 years away from it getting built up). Cool in that neighbourhood to see the layout of all the old "estates" and who owned them.

[worldlyhaligonian]

They should build more flatiron style buildings in Halifax... we have so many corners that they would address efficiently given those previous pics. This is why I like the int'l centre proposal so much.

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by beyeas

Thanks for posting that microfiche high res map. Awesome find.
Amazing to see the level of detail, and even individual names of who own the properties, the names of business etc. Amazing.

My street had made it on the map, but at that point had nothing built on it (still about 20 years away from it getting built up). Cool in that neighbourhood to see the layout of all the old "estates" and who owned them.

Yes it really is fascinating. Planarchy posted it several months ago and I have re-posted it a couple times.

I enjoy finding buildings that are shown in the 1878 Atlas (city maps). I have spent a few hours looking through it from time to time over the past several months. One of the most interesting details that I found was a map showing the covered skating rink on the Public Gardens (reportedly the first covered skating rink in Canada). It is on page 161/220 of the pdf document (Plate P) - http://ia700208.us.archive.org/2/ite...cihm_13042.pdf . But I was even more amazed when I was able to find the skating rink in this picture taken in 1880 from the Halifax Citadel, which is online at the Nova Scotia Archives - http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/virtual/N...ves.asp?ID=406

[someone123]

Cross-posted from the Canada section:

Here are some interesting (early?) 80s era shots of Halifax from this gallery: http://www.panoramio.com/user/161168...1&photo_page=1

Duke and Granville


Spring Garden and Queen


Morris Street


View from the Citadel


Back end of buildings on Bedford Row that would be incorporated into an office building a couple of years later


Old Ginger's Tavern location. Somewhere on Hollis Street:

[halifaxboyns]

I wonder what part of Morris Street that is? I can't remember it. So weird not to see the pedway from the Purdy's Tower - granted at that point they hadn't been built! God I remember that Radio Shack building - so glad it's gone!

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

I wonder what part of Morris Street that is? I can't remember it.

As it appears now:Google Street view

[Hali87]

Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

I wonder what part of Morris Street that is? I can't remember it. So weird not to see the pedway from the Purdy's Tower - granted at that point they hadn't been built! God I remember that Radio Shack building - so glad it's gone!

The main building in that photo has been occupied by one of the Hamachi House restaurants (possibly the original?) for a number of years now. It's near the Vic.

[Hali87]

Originally Posted by someone123

View from the Citadel

I always wondered what the "old" Palace looked like. Not quite as palatial as I expected. Also, when did the narrow brown and right midrise above and to the left of the Palace in this photo come down? This must be whatever used to be at the top end of George St?

One other thing, the bilingual stop sign. When did these disappear?

[Dmajackson]

I found this interesting article on 2112 Gottingen Street; The Old North End and the Lives of 2112 Gottingen Street

Timeline of 2112 Gottingen Street, Halifax:

1866- ca. 1930 - North Baptist Church
ca. 1935 - ca. 1947 - Community Theatre
1948-1972 - Vogue Theatre (Famous Players Movie Theatre)
1972-1974 - the Eve Theatre (Adult Pornography Theatre)
1974-1985 - the Cove Theatre
1987 - 1995 - Rumors dance club, owned by GALA
1995 - 1997 - Wormwood's Dog and Monkey Cinema
1997 - 2007 - various bars and dance clubs
2007 - 2012 - Palooka's Gym
2012 - present - Global Television Studio

[kph06]

Originally Posted by someone123

Cross-posted from the Canada section:

Here are some interesting (early?) 80s era shots of Halifax from this gallery: http://www.panoramio.com/user/161168...1&photo_page=1

Duke and Granville

Great photos! It is interesting to note that the Morse's Tea building had different signage then.

Another great shot from that album

[spaustin]

Originally Posted by Hali87

I always wondered what the "old" Palace looked like. Not quite as palatial as I expected. Also, when did the narrow brown and right midrise above and to the left of the Palace in this photo come down? This must be whatever used to be at the top end of George St?

One other thing, the bilingual stop sign. When did these disappear?

You can also see the Birks Building. What was lost on that block was a real shame, especially considering it has been a parking lot now for 2 decades and counting. What is that really tall brick building to the right of the Joe Howe Building? Is it just an edge of the Roy that I'm seeing or is it part of something that disappeared when Founders Square was built?

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by spaustin

What is that really tall brick building to the right of the Joe Howe Building? Is it just an edge of the Roy that I'm seeing or is it part of something that disappeared when Founders Square was built?

I believe that is the Roy building.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by someone123

http://www.panoramio.com/user/161168...1&photo_page=1


Duke and Granville

There is the orange neon Morses Tea signage that was taken down a bit later.

Old Ginger's Tavern location. Somewhere on Hollis Street:

Funny, I was in a Gingers Tavern way back when but I didn't remember it looking like this. The one I recall was on Hollis where Metropark is now. Seemed to me is was an old stucco or cement building on the outside.

[Aya_Akai]

Originally Posted by kph06

I love that picture to death. lol I think it's cool to see the addition going up, a good picture to show someone if they ask 'why is it 2 different colours?" haha. I would love to see a picture of the original part of the building under construction.. something I know I've not seen before. 2 cranes in older downtown? Yes please. lol

[alps]

There's also a great photo in that album of the Dalhousie rink under construction. The lobby, grounds, and street-level exterior of the building could've used a big renovation/redesign but I think the roof was a real loss. Anyone know what the site looks like now, and how the new building is coming along?

[JET]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

There is the orange neon Morses Tea signage that was taken down a bit later.





Funny, I was in a Gingers Tavern way back when but I didn't remember it looking like this. The one I recall was on Hollis where Metropark is now. Seemed to me is was an old stucco or cement building on the outside.

That is the Gingers Tavern that was on the west side of Hollis between Morris and South. I don't know of any other Gingers at that time. Gingers eventually 'moved' to the Henry House, Granite Brewery.
There was a Sam's bar that was further North on the same side of Hollis in the early 80's and sounds like your description, but I don't recall it being as far north on Hollis as the metropark.
http://www.openfile.ca/halifax/blog/...ax-bar-history
"What is now a parking lot on Hollis between Sackville and Blowers
Sam’s Tavern
Silver Bullet
Double Deuce (1990-1994)
Stonewall Tavern"

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by JET

That is the Gingers Tavern that was on the west side of Hollis between Morris and South. I don't know of any other Gingers at that time. Gingers eventually 'moved' to the Henry House, Granite Brewery.
There was a Sam's bar that was further North on the same side of Hollis in the early 80's and sounds like your description, but I don't recall it being as far north on Hollis as the metropark.
http://www.openfile.ca/halifax/blog/...ax-bar-history
"What is now a parking lot on Hollis between Sackville and Blowers
Sam’s Tavern
Silver Bullet
Double Deuce (1990-1994)
Stonewall Tavern"

You know, I think that is what I recall, Sam's. I don't believe now that I was ever in the Ginger's shown. This would have been around 1984 or so.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by someone123

Cross-posted from the Canada section:

Here are some interesting (early?) 80s era shots of Halifax from this gallery: http://www.panoramio.com/user/161168...1&photo_page=1

From that same gallery:



Anyone recognize this place?

It is the site of the recently-closed Ela!, formerly Opa!, formerly the Graduate and Blues Corner, on Argyle and Blowers, from 1983.

The bookstore on the left was run by the infamous O'Brien, a fixture in town in those days, a wizened, rumpled, heavily bearded old fellow who always had a cigar in his mouth and who for years was squiring around town a young female companion. They were the subject of much gossip. After a few years you would always see her smoking a large cigar as well as they made their rounds. It was a much-discussed relationship.

[teddifax]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

From that same gallery:



Anyone recognize this place?

It is the site of the recently-closed Ela!, formerly Opa!, formerly the Graduate and Blues Corner, on Argyle and Blowers, from 1983.

The bookstore on the left was run by the infamous O'Brien, a fixture in town in those days, a wizened, rumpled, heavily bearded old fellow who always had a cigar in his mouth and who for years was squiring around town a young female companion. They were the subject of much gossip. After a few years you would always see her smoking a large cigar as well as they made their rounds. It was a much-discussed relationship.

Thank heavens, HT didn't want to reserve these buildings as is... the one to the left was an eyesore. I wonder what will become of this site now that Ela is leaving this site?