Woodside, Nova Scotia
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Woodside is an
History
Woodside originally referred to the rural estate of John E. Fairbanks in 1830. Around this time, Henry Mott ran a brickyard and a chocolate factory in the area. The area began to expand in 1858 with the construction of the Nova Scotia Hospital, and then again in 1884 following the construction of a sugar refinery. In 1917, the Imperial Oil Refinery was built, leading to further growth. In 1921, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and St. Alban's Anglican Church were built on hospital land. The following year, Woodside-Imperoyal Presbyterian Church was established. Because the local economy was driven by the refineries, Woodside was predominantly a working class community. There was at one point consideration to incorporate Woodside as a town, but the idea was rejected by the provincial government.[2]
Geography
Woodside is divided into two areas; North Woodside and South Woodside. North Woodside covers about 183 ha (450 acres), and South Woodside covers approximately 345 ha (850 acres).[1] The total area of the community is 528 ha (1,300 acres).[citation needed]
Businesses
Several businesses reside within the
Development
A new development called Russell Lake West is planned for both single family and multiple family dwellings. On the grounds next to the Nova Scotia Hospital, the NSCC Ivany Campus has been built. Also a new shopping mall, Dartmouth Gate, is under development at the site of the former Hershey Moirs chocolate factory.
Schools
Current
Previous
Notable places
- Woodside Atlantic Wharf
- North Woodside Community Centre
- NSCC Ivany Campus
- Dartmouth Gate
References
- ^ a b "Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan" (PDF). halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- OCLC 48398897.