According to Thomas Raddall (Warden of the North), Halifax in the late 1700's was reputed to be the most wicked town in North America for its large number of brothels and drinking houses.
By the 1800's, it had turned into one of the leading manufacturing centers in the country, with "iron and metal-works including a large rolling mill, various foundries, a number of machine shops and several engineering plants. Other manufacturing concerns included large sugar refineries in Halifax and Dartmouth, with 700-800 employees; an extensive cable, rope and twine factory in Dartmouth; a plant for the manufacture of railway cars; one of the largest clothing factories in the country; a cotton-goods factory; a large boot-and-shoe factory; a paint works; four breweries; a chocolate, coffee and spices factory; and an extensive manufactory of breads, biscuits and confectionery"
Interesting Points:
In the early 1900's, there were almost as many people living in Halifax County (10,632) as in the city (12,933). Of the former, 3,086 were farmers, 55 of whom were women (1888 census).
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1 comment:
I came across your blog today and quite enjoyed it.
I grew up in Spry Bay. I have a blog called : http://www.therightcoastnovascotia.blogspot.com
I have written a lot of posts about the Eastern Shore (Willy Krauch's, Taylors Head etc).
Love the eastern shore #7 hwy.
Thanks and I'll keep reading.
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