Paul Erickson

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ISBN: 9781551094984

ITEM: NB0614 Categories: Atlantic Heritage, Heritage, Nova Scotia Tags: Atlantic Heritage, Heritage, Nimbus Publishing, Nova Scotia, Paperback, Paul Erickson

Historic North End Halifax

Author: Paul Erickson
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing

Halifax’s North End is an historical and photographic sketch of a major section of Atlantic Canada’s largest city. Both in war and in peace the North End has played a vigorous and vital part in the history of Atlantic Canada’s “Warden of the North.” The strategic importance of military forts, the naval presence, housing, and heavy industries that developed in this area, all contributed to the rapid growth of the North End during the late 19th century. As Paul Erickson points out in fascinating historical photos, the Halifax Explosion dramatically changed the fate of this historic section of Halifax and brought the astonishing growth to a screaming halt in 1917. During the 1920s, the distinctive neighborhoods began to thrive again. Erickson profiles the unique communities of the Hydrostone and Africville. Chapters include: Old North Suburbs, Foreign Protestants, Royal Naval Dockyard, Wars and Peace, Expansion North, Age of Rail, Age of Industry, Halifax Explosion, Rebuilding the North End, Africville, Second World War, and Eve of Urban Renewal.

tagged: Atlantic Heritage, Heritage, Nimbus Publishing, Nova Scotia, Paperback, Paul Erickson

Details and Specs

ISBN associated with this title:	9781551094984
Item	NB0614
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Published on	October 31 2004
Language	eng
Pages	181
Format	Paperback
Dimensions	9(in) x 6(in)
Shipping weight	370(g)
Status	ACTIVE TITLE

Paul Erickson

Paul Erickson is professor and chair of the anthropology department at Saint Mary's University. He holds degrees from four universities, including a doctoral degree from the University of Connecticut. His academic and community interests include educational anthropology, urban archaeology, and the history and built heritage of Halifax. Dr. Erickson is the author or editor of more than ten books, including Historic North End Halifax and Underground Halifax.

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