Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Halifax

Bank of Nova Scotia Building
The Bank of Nova Scotia Building in 2010
Interactive map of Bank of Nova Scotia Building
General information
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts architecture
Location1709 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Coordinates44°38′52″N 63°34′21″W / 44.647796°N 63.572583°W / 44.647796; -63.572583
Year built1930
OwnerBank of Nova Scotia
Technical details
MaterialSandstone
Floor count6
Design and construction
ArchitectJohn M. Lyle

The Bank of Nova Scotia Building is a six-storey sandstone building located in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, adjacent from Province House on Hollis Street.[1][2] Erected in 1930, the building was designed by the Canadian architect John M. Lyle in the Beaux-Arts style with classical features.[1] It was one of three banks commissioned from Lyle by the Bank of Nova Scotia which he began designing in 1907. The building is six storeys high, adorned with stone carvings of wildlife, flowers, and other symbols.[2]

The bank's large front doors are constructed of carved bronze.[1][3] Inside the bank, the floor of the main area is sheathed in marble, brass, bronze, and wood;[2] the entrance floor is adorned with a large circular coat of arms made of metal.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d McArthur, Glenn (4 March 2015) [3 May 2010]. "Bank of Nova Scotia, Halifax". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Toronto: Historica Canada. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b c The Bank of Nova Scotia. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  3. ^ Pacquette, Diane (4 June 2015). "Granddaughter of Hollis street Scotiabank architect visits Halifax". CBC News. Nova Scotia: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 December 2025.


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