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Pace, Robert.
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Gardens, Victorian -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax -- History.
Gardens, Victorian -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax -- Pictorial works.
Gardens -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax.
Public Gardens (Halifax, N.S.)
Public Gardens (Halifax, N.S.) -- Pictorial works.
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Pace, Robert.
Gardens, Victorian -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax -- History.
Gardens, Victorian -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax -- Pictorial works.
Gardens -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax.
Public Gardens (Halifax, N.S.)
Public Gardens (Halifax, N.S.) -- Pictorial works.
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The
Halifax
Public
Gardens
: the creation, destruction and restoration of North America's finest
Victorian
public
gardens
/ Robert Pace, Robert Salah, Peter L. Twohig.
by
Pace, Robert.
Formac Publishing Company Limited, c2022.
Call #:
971.622 P115h
Subjects
Gardens
,
Victorian
--
Nova
Scotia
--
Halifax
--
History
.
Gardens
,
Victorian
--
Nova
Scotia
--
Halifax
--
Pictorial works.
Gardens
--
Nova
Scotia
--
Halifax
.
Public
Gardens
(
Halifax
, N.S.)
Public
Gardens
(
Halifax
, N.S.)
--
Pictorial works.
ISBN:
9781459506350 (pbk.)
Description:
144 p. : ill., map ; 22 cm. x 28 cm.
Notes:
"An extensively illustrated celebration and complete
history
of North America's finest
Victorian
public
gardens
in the heart of
Halifax
" --Back cover.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"As the oldest and finest
Victorian
public
gardens
outside the United Kingdom, the
Halifax
Public
Gardens
is a popular destination for visitors and city residents alike. In this book, readers will find the authoritative account of the
Gardens
'
history
. Initial designs from the 1830s are illustrated with historical images drawn from archival sources, while the vibrant and lush splendour of the present day is showcased in a breathtaking full-colour portfolio. The breadth and complexity of the
Gardens
' horticultural and architectural beauty is accompanied by the story of how the
Gardens
came to be, how it was planned and how it has been maintained over the decades. Authors Robert Pace, Robert Salah and Peter L. Twohig share little known stories about popular
Gardens
features like the bandstand, memorial fountains, stone bridges, water features and the impressive range of local and imported flora. Also detailed is the restoration initiated by a group concerned citizens
--
including the authors
--
in 2003 after the Hurricane Juan heavily damaged the
Gardens
. The process is illustrated with images of the damage and the resoration's stunning results. This beautiful book documents an important cultural landmark, and shows how public engagement and support over the decades has ensured the preservation of this irreplaceable public space." --Jacket flap.
Other authors:
Salah, Robert.
Twohig, Peter.
Holds:
1
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Adult Nonfiction
971.622 P115h
Core Collection - Adult
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Jul 09, 2024
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971.622 P115h
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971.622 P115h
Non-circulating
Local History Room - Central Library, 4th Floor
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Adult Nonfiction
971.622 P115h
Adult books
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