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The '''Historic Properties''' (also known as Privateers' Wharf) are warehouses that were first built during the [[Napoleonic Wars]] by Nova Scotian businessmen such as [[Enos Collins]], a privateer, smuggler and shipper whose vessels defied [[Napoleon]]’s blockade to bring American supplies to the [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington|Duke of Wellington]]. These properties helped make Halifax prosperous in Canada's early days by aiding trade and commerce, but they were also frequently used as vehicles for smuggling and privateering. During the [[War of 1812]], two of the most successful Nova Scotian privateer ships during this time period were the [[Liverpool Packet]] and the [[Sir John Sherbrooke (Halifax)]]. |
The '''Historic Properties''' (also known as Privateers' Wharf) are warehouses that were first built during the [[Napoleonic Wars]] by Nova Scotian businessmen such as [[Enos Collins]], a privateer, smuggler and shipper whose vessels defied [[Napoleon]]’s blockade to bring American supplies to the [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington|Duke of Wellington]]. These properties helped make Halifax prosperous in Canada's early days by aiding trade and commerce, but they were also frequently used as vehicles for smuggling and privateering. During the [[War of 1812]], two of the most successful Nova Scotian privateer ships during this time period were the [[Liverpool Packet]] and the [[Sir John Sherbrooke (Halifax)]]. |
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[[File:Enos Collins.jpg|thumb|left|[[Enos Collins]]]] |
[[File:Enos Collins.jpg|thumb|left|[[Enos Collins]]]] |
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The original buildings began to be constructed by Halifax 's earlier settlers in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the area has 10 of the cities oldest buildings, including 7 which have been designated National Historic Sites. The Privateer's Wharf includes: |
The original buildings began to be constructed by Halifax 's earlier settlers in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the area has 10 of the cities oldest buildings, including 7 which have been designated National Historic Sites. The Privateer's Wharf includes: |
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* Privateer Warehouse (c.1790); which eventually house the Halifax Banking Company by Enos (1832) |
* Privateer Warehouse (c.1790); which eventually house the Halifax Banking Company by Enos (1832) |
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* The Red Store (1812) |
* The Red Store (1812) |
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* King’s Warehouse built (1831) - (now The Carpenter Shop) |
* King’s Warehouse built (1831) - (now The Carpenter Shop) |
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* Simon’s Warehouse (1854) |
* Simon’s Warehouse (1854) |
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* Wooden Storehouse/Loft |
* Wooden Storehouse/Loft |
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== Pickford and Black Building == |
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The firm of Pickford & Black, a Nova Scotia shipping firm, was established by partners Robert Pickford (1841-1914) and William Anderson Black (1847-1934) in 1876. Pickford & Black were ship chandlers and grocers of Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1877, the firm purchased Seeton's Wharf at 51 Water's Street. By 1887, they had expanded into the steamship line, purchasing the Cunard ships Alpha and Beta, and establishing a shipping service between Halifax, Cuba, and Bermuda (1889). Pickford and Kirke also operated steamers in the Atlantic provinces. Pickford & Black acted as agents for several leading marine insurance underwriters, including Lloyd's of London, and for several European steamship lines. Robert Pickford retired in 1911 and the company became Pickford & Black Ltd. Following the death of W.A. Black (1936), the company was involved in several mergers. In 1946, Pickford & Black Ltd. managed the Maritime Stevedoring Company, and the Pickford & Black Agency, a customs brokerage. In 1975 Pickford and Black Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of McLean Kennedy Limited, and in 2002, a branch of F. K. Warren.<ref>http://www.mun.ca/mha/viewresults/Accession_No/mha00000335</ref> |
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Folk singer [[Stan Rogers]] made the Privateers Wharf famous in his song [[Barrett's Privateers]] and [[Bluenose]]. |
Folk singer [[Stan Rogers]] made the Privateers Wharf famous in his song [[Barrett's Privateers]] and [[Bluenose]]. |
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Revision as of 23:22, 10 September 2012
The Historic Properties (also known as Privateers' Wharf) are warehouses that were first built during the Napoleonic Wars by Nova Scotian businessmen such as Enos Collins, a privateer, smuggler and shipper whose vessels defied Napoleon’s blockade to bring American supplies to the Duke of Wellington. These properties helped make Halifax prosperous in Canada's early days by aiding trade and commerce, but they were also frequently used as vehicles for smuggling and privateering. During the War of 1812, two of the most successful Nova Scotian privateer ships during this time period were the Liverpool Packet and the Sir John Sherbrooke (Halifax).
The original buildings began to be constructed by Halifax 's earlier settlers in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the area has 10 of the cities oldest buildings, including 7 which have been designated National Historic Sites. The Privateer's Wharf includes:
- Privateer Warehouse (c.1790); which eventually house the Halifax Banking Company by Enos (1832)
- The Red Store (1812)
- King’s Warehouse built (1831) - (now The Carpenter Shop)
- Simon’s Warehouse (1854)
- Wooden Storehouse/Loft
Pickford and Black Building
Collins built in the building in 1830 and it was later owned by Pickford and Black (1876). The firm of Pickford & Black, a Nova Scotia shipping firm, was established by partners Robert Pickford (1841-1914) and William Anderson Black (1847-1934) in 1876. Pickford & Black were ship chandlers and grocers of Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1877, the firm purchased Seeton's Wharf at 51 Water's Street. By 1887, they had expanded into the steamship line, purchasing the Cunard ships Alpha and Beta, and establishing a shipping service between Halifax, Cuba, and Bermuda (1889). Pickford and Kirke also operated steamers in the Atlantic provinces. Pickford & Black acted as agents for several leading marine insurance underwriters, including Lloyd's of London, and for several European steamship lines. Robert Pickford retired in 1911 and the company became Pickford & Black Ltd. Following the death of W.A. Black (1936), the company was involved in several mergers. In 1946, Pickford & Black Ltd. managed the Maritime Stevedoring Company, and the Pickford & Black Agency, a customs brokerage. In 1975 Pickford and Black Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of McLean Kennedy Limited, and in 2002, a branch of F. K. Warren.[1]
Folk singer Stan Rogers made the Privateers Wharf famous in his song Barrett's Privateers and Bluenose.