We can use this as an attraction for tourists: ‘Come see our well-preserved Victorian streetscapes’Published Jul 30, 2026Last updated 19 minutes ago1 minute readThis registered heritage house on North Street in Halifax was home to one of Halifax’s first Black doctors Clement Ligoure. Photo by Ryan Taplin /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentIt seems that every time we walk or drive down a street in Halifax, we see gaping holes where lovely houses once stood.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn many cases, they’ve been torn down to make room for yet another high-rise apartment building. There’s no question that we need more housing for a growing population, but there is plenty of room for those buildings in areas outside the peninsula. And, with all the new shopping centres and other facilities, those areas are not without the amenities residents need.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOur city is expanding, and that is good, but our beautiful houses in the Victorian and other architectural styles are a treasure. We should be preserving them. Think of Lunenburg, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly because of its well-preserved old houses. The UNESCO website states that Lunenburg is “an excellent example of a sustained vernacular architectural tradition.” Let’s keep that tradition alive here in Halifax. We can use this as an attraction for tourists: “Come see our well-preserved Victorian streetscapes.”Article contentI’m sure visitors will appreciate them as much as we should.Article contentAnne Emery Article contentHalifaxArticle content
Letter: Let’s preserve our architectural heritage
