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Halifax

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This section contains nine photos and photo postcards showing triumphal arches constructed in downtown Halifax to welcome back troops returning home from overseas in 1919, including the 25th Battalion (Nova Scotia Rifles), the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) and the Royal Canadian Regiment.

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Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

The location of this arch is not postively identified but it is believed to be on the south end Barrington Street. Note the crest for the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) located just above the Welcome.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-32.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

This arch is located on Cunard Street. The view is looking east with the Halifax Armoury in the background.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-34.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

This arch is located at the entrance to Grand Parade from Barrington Street. The view is looking west across Grand Parade and up George Street (now called Carmichael Street) toward the Halifax Town Clock and Citadel Hill. The inscription on the front of the postcard indicates that this arch was for the return from overseas of the Royal Canadian Regiment.

Photographer: F.G. Goodenough
Ref. Number: 18-9 (2-5.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo postcard
Source: Scott Isenor Postcard Collection, Halifax, NS

Reverse of Above Postcard

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

This is the same arch as shown in the previous photo image. It is located at the entrance to Grand Parade from Barrington Street. The view is looking west across the Grand Parade and up George Street (now called Carmichael Street) toward the Halifax Town Clock and Citadel Hill.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-38.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

This is the same arch as shown in the previous two photo images. It is located at the entrance to Grand Parade from Barrington Street. The view is looking east over the Grand Parade fountain and down George Street toward the harbour.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-35.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

This arch is located on Spring Garden Road at the intersection of South Park Street. The view is looking east down Spring Garden Road toward the harbour. The spire of St. Mary's Basilica is just visible in the background behind the larger tower.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-40.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

The location of this arch has not been identified.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-41.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

This arch is believed to be located on Barrington Street and is made up of ladders from the fire department.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-42.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

Triumphal Arch

Halifax, NS

Circa 1919

This arch is located somewhere near the Halifax waterfront. The crowds are present to greet the home coming soldiers from the troopship visible in the background.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  15-11 (2-39.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source:  Jim MacDonald/Donald Hamm

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