Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
"Old" Dalhousie and the Grand Parade
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 25, 2019
1. "Old" Dalhousie and the Grand Parade Marker
In a long, often acrimonious, debate, Dalhousie pressed the town's later (1841) city's governors to relinquish claim to the Grand Parade. The governors, equally adamant, insisted that the Grand Parade continue to be the central gathering place it had been since 1749. Dalhousie could not develop into the great university it has become, and the city was forced to operate in unsatisfactory rented space.
Sir William Young, a former Premier of Nova Scotia, negotiated an amicable resolution: he provided a financial gift to Dalhousie, the city five acres of land at now University Avenue and Robie Street, and the College relinquished its building and claim to the Grand Parade. Thereupon, Dalhousie built the first of its fine new buildings, on the Forrest campus, and the city demolished "old" Dalhousie and incorporated some of its stone and timbers in the new City Hall.
Erected by Halifax Foundation & Halifax Regional Municipality Millennium Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Halifax City Hall / Hôtel de ville d'Halifax (a few steps from this marker); The Grand Parade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Explosion Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilbert Stuart Newton (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul’s Church / Église St. Pauls (about 120 meters away); Cast Iron Facade / Façade en Fonte (about 150 meters away); William Thomas (about 150 meters away); South African War Monument (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Halifax City Hall
Also see . . . The "Old" Dalhousie College. (This link presents a clearly legible representation of the "Old" Dalhousie College cornerstone.) The cornerstone of the original Dalhousie College was laid on May 22, 1820 as George Ramsay, ninth Earl of Dalhousie’s
2. Marker detail: "Old" Dalhousie College
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 25, 2019
3. Halifax City Hall • south side
(marker visible left of entrance)
(marker visible left of entrance)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 25, 2019
4. City Hall Entrance • "Old" Dalhousie Cornerstone Replica
The "Old" Dalhousie Cornerstone Replica on the left side of the Halifax City Hall entrance reads:
The tablet below, a facsimile of that placed in the cornerstone of the original Dalhousie College, which occupied this site from 1820 to 1887, was unveiled with appropriate ceremony on August 21, 1924, when Sir James Fergusson, Admiral, on this station, and John George Pyke, of Liverpool, N.S., represented their respective great-grandfathers, the Earl of Dalhousie and John George Pyke.
In the year of our Lord 1820
and in the first year of the reign
of his Sacred Majesty George the IV
King of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain & Ireland
• • •
The tablet below, a facsimile of that placed in the cornerstone of the original Dalhousie College, which occupied this site from 1820 to 1887, was unveiled with appropriate ceremony on August 21, 1924, when Sir James Fergusson, Admiral, on this station, and John George Pyke, of Liverpool, N.S., represented their respective great-grandfathers, the Earl of Dalhousie and John George Pyke.
and in the first year of the reign
of his Sacred Majesty George the IV
King of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain & Ireland
• • •
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
