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Halifax Municipal Archives is the official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax, and also holds community records from the region. All researchers are welcome to view those records either here on-line, or through requests and visits to the Archives. Our staff are ready to assist you.   Learn about the Archives' origins.

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1841-1996

Black and white image of the east side of Gottingen Street, after a heavy snowfall in February 1960.  Shows Metropolitan Stores, J. Macy Co. Ltd. ladies wear, Coombes Drug Store and Luncheonette, Withrows Drugs, and [Allen and Son Ltd. hardware

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