Literature
We have a great selection of books in store for your enjoyment. Below are some examples of what you can find.
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Affairs With Old Houses: Personal stories about preserving heritage houses in Nova Scotia / edited by Pat Lotz. |
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Buildings of Old Lunenburg By Terry James and Bill Plaskett. Superb collection of heritage homes in "Old Town" which was named a World Heritage Site by the U.N. in 1995. |
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Churches of Nova Scotia By Robert C Tuck. Churches of Nova Scotia is as much a human interest book as it is about ecclesiastical buildings. Both text and photographs tell the story of more than 30 Nova Scotia churches, but in the telling, the relationship between the interior life and history of the churches and the exterior and architecture of the church buildings is explored. The book is well balanced, containing a selection of churches from all parts of the province and representing a variety of denominational and ethnic identities, time periods, and architectural styles. |
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Gingerbread and House Finish of Every Description by Barbara R. Robertson. Halifax, Nova Scotia Museum, 1990. |
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Heritage Houses of Nova Scotia By Stephen Archibald, Sheila Stevenson 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. |
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Houses of Nova Scotia: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Style Recognition By Allen Penney 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. |
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Landmarks: Historic Buildings of Nova Scotia by Elizabeth Pacey, Alvin Comiter - 1994 |
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Researching A Building In Nova Scotia - Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia |
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Roger's Photographic Advertising Album - Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia |
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The Romance of Heating Stove - by George MacLaren |