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Rebuilding the Port Royal Habitation 1938 - 1940

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West building showing the first layer of roof boarding in place.

 


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Photograph taken October 5, 1939

The entrance gateway being framed by a worker.

 


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Photograph taken October 18, 1939

A view looking north-east into the courtyard showing the Storehouse under construction.

 


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Photograph taken October 5, 1939

The DeMonts dwelling looking north-east from the courtyard.

 


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Photograph taken August 8, 1939

Roof trusses being set in place.

 


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Photograph taken August 17, 1939

View of the north line of buildings.

 


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Photograph taken August 11, 1939

A roof truss being raised into place.

 


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Photograph taken August 19, 1939

Wooden staging was built while masons completed the stone chimney stacks.

 


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Photograph taken September 5, 1939

Interior view of south line building showing wall nogging.

 


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Photograph taken September 11, 1939

The courtyard of the Habitation ready for its first winter.

 


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Photograph taken November 27, 1939

Photograph taken on the occasion of the official transfer of the Habitation from Engineering and Construction Service to National Parks Bureau. (From L to R) Lt. Col. E.K. Eaton Honourary Superintendent at Fort Anne, K.D. Harris chief architect, A.E. Parker caretaker, C.B. Allen foreman of construction.

 


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Photograph taken February 27, 1940

A view of the Habitation after the completion of construction.

 


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A view of the Habitation after the completion of construction.

 


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The Albert Parker house in Port Royal (Lower Granville). This house was removed from the site in 1970.

 


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The John Robblee house in Port Royal (Lower Granville).

 


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Photograph taken February 24, 1939

View of the community of Lower Granville with Goat Island in the background.

 


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Photograph taken December 1, 1939