Heritage Houses Of Nova Scotia

Winner of the best published book of the year award, presented by the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Assocation. Nova Scotia has a rich heritage of houses dating from the 1700s. Here, the best examples of every important house style over the past 250 years are brought together in full colour. The authors have travelled to all parts of the province to select the finest examples of architectural heritage. Most of these buildings are accessible to the public and some have been carefully restored, allowing you to revisit the way people lived in Nova Scotia's past. You'll read how each house style reached Nova Scotia and discover how to identify not only its characteristic features but variants unique to the province. The authors also explain how new technologies have affected architectural style, and how the most available building material -- wood -- was used for houses designed to be constructed of brick, stone and mortar.

From grand mansions to mobile homes, Houses of Nova Scotia offers an unparalleled understanding of the province's built heritage. This is a field guide to Nova Scotia houses, from the grand to the humble. It is an indispensible tool for anyone who has ever been intrigued by an interesting old home and wanted to find out more about it. It will help even a complete novice understand the built heritage of Nova Scotia more fully. Written by a noted architect and teacher, Houses of Nova Scotia is a remarkable companion to any house-watching expedition.

This beautifully illustrated book profiles the architectural heritage of Nova Scotia and describes the personal and loving efforts of a number of residents to restore these fabulous buildings.

Mount Uniacke, Acacia Grove, Winckworth, Saint's Rest, Spruce Tree Cottage. Ever wonder how Nova Scotia houses got their names? The better-known names are largely connected with prominent historical figures who resided in commodious homes with sprawling grounds, but the naming tradition was far more prevalent than that. Historic House Names of Nova Scotia provides a fascinating look at the house-naming tradition in Nova Scotia. What sorts of names did Bluenoses create, and what did the names mean? Author and historian Joe Ballard has amassed a wealth of historical information and photos on the subject.