Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall
46°06′03″N 60°44′57″W / 46.10076°N 60.74912°W
| Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall | |
|---|---|
Baddeck, NS | |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1885 |
| Completed | 1886 |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Sandstone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Fuller |
| Type | Provincially Registered Property |
| Designated | 1983 |
Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall is a historic building in
History
The building was originally built as the Baddeck Post Office and Custom House, Opening in 1886.
Design
The building is three storeys tall and built of red sandstone excavated from Boularderie, Nova Scotia. It was designed by Thomas Fuller, Chief Architect of Canada and co-designer of Ottawa's first Parliament buildings.[1] Its design is typical of 19th-century Canadian post offices, featuring Romanesque Revival elements. The face of former local Member of Parliament Charles J. Campbell is carved into the stone above the entrance. The clock, located on the west gable, was added in 1912.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ Bethune, Jocelyn. "History of Baddeck's Old Post Office". The Past. Baddeck.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2004. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ "Old Becomes New in Baddeck". News Releases. Government of Nova Scotia. Retrieved 12 April 2012.