Yeah, I'd love to know more about the changes that it's seen over the years. For being a bit of a landmark building in the city there's surprisingly not a lot of information that I was able to find. I was hoping the Forums website might have a timeline but the "History" section was only short. It does make mention though of the "cattle shed and accompanying horse barns" on the grounds so I'm assuming at this point that's what they were.
I was excited to see this 2014 proposal where the plan (among other things) was to restore it's original appearance....to when it had character, lol. I believe though as of Aug. 2018 the cost was estimated at $60 million and that council would be making a decision within 18 months.
2014 Proposal and images:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=w...avhUZpUTqGTujZpTOJ3M&cshid=1570191052705
I wish when they had made the alterations that they didn't just brick it up. I'm sure it had something to do with renovations inside the building/structural issues/money/time/etc. but still..... it's lost a lot of it's charm now that you can't see the windows.
I'm curious, you mentioned that Citadel Motors was across the intersection. Would that have been on the Young St. side in the now fenced off lot or on the Windsor side where the apartments are?
There's a great video on YouTube posted by "hamiltonkeith" titled "Halifax Nova Scotia 1970's" where starting at the 55 sec. mark you can see that Citadel Motors lot (along with some other nice views).
Source:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1RqM_DEE1yw
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