Alexa Thompson, Debi Van De Wiel,

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ISBN: 9781551093970

ITEM: NB0518 Categories: Atlantic Heritage, Heritage, Nova Scotia Tags: Alexa Thompson, Atlantic Heritage, Debi Van De Wiel, Heritage, Nimbus Publishing, Nova Scotia, Paperback

Pier 21: An Illustrated History

Author: Alexa Thompson, Debi Van De Wiel,
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing

This extraordinary collection of historical photographs and informative text tells the story of one of Canada’s most important historic sites: Pier 21 on the Halifax waterfront. It was through this “Gateway of Hope” that over one million new Canadians passed on their way to a new life in Canada. The facility, which operated continuously from 1928 to 1971, was also the processing site for endless numbers of soldiers, prisoners of war, displaced persons, and refugees as well as “war brides” and “guest children” caught up in the tragic drama of two world wars.
Pier 21: An Illustrated History includes an introductory chapter on Pier 21’s precursor, Pier 2, and its role in Halifax’s development as a strategic port of destination, not to mention its significant contribution to our country’s nationhood, at war and at peace.

tagged: Alexa Thompson, Atlantic Heritage, Debi Van De Wiel, Heritage, Nimbus Publishing, Nova Scotia, Paperback

Details and Specs

ISBN associated with this title:	9781551093970
Item	NB0518
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Published on	January 5 2002
Language	ENG
Pages	140
Format	Paperback
Dimensions	8(in) x 10(in)
Shipping weight	325(g)
Status	ACTIVE TITLE