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Location DB > Canada > Nova Scotia > Halifax > The Motherhouse
 Name
The Motherhouse
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 Database Info
created by nootz on 5/5/2009 9:46 PM
last modified by tribeachpunk on 5/18/2010 12:16 AM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
The building covers a ground area of two and one-third acres. At the time of its construction, it was built on one of the largest foundations in Canada. The building contains 1.7 miles of corridor. Built into the slope, the building is four stories at the front, two at the back.
-Credit to BeaverBanker for finding it-
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Forget it, it's gone
Recommendation: drop everything - must see
 Physical Information
Address
Seton Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
Owner: MSVU/Sisters of Charity
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • flooding
  • air quality
  • debris
  •  Interesting Features
    The sheer size of the building.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • locked gates
  • wooden boarding
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1956
    Closed: 2001
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • gloves
  • head protection
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment
    camera, eye protection.
     History
    the sod-turning for the current Motherhouse was on May 8, 1956

    the cornerstone was laid by Most Reverend J. Gerald Berry, then Archbishop of Halifax, on December 8, 1957.

    the official opening was in October 1959

    Mount Saint Vincent Motherhouse is a 350,000 square foot building

    the building covers a ground area of two and one-third acres;

    at the time of its construction, it was built on one of the largest foundations in Canada

    the building contains 1.7 miles of corridor

    the road around the Motherhouse measures 2,800 feet (more than half a mile)

    built into the slope, the building is four stories at the front, two at the back

    400,000 bricks were used on the courtyard walls;

    all exterior walls were finished with Indiana limestone

    there are 2,000 windows in the building

    at the time of construction, 7,000 light fixtures and 12,000 electrical outlets were installed
    750 feet of 10 inch water main was laid from Sherbrooke Dr.

    there were 1800 feet of concrete heating tunnels

    the building was designed with 3 pharmacies

    700 tons of reinforcing steel was used

    There were 1120 interior doors

    (credit for information taken from the Sisters of Charity homepage at http://www.schalifax.ca)
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     Future Plans
    To be demolished, and rebuilt as a new Motherhouse building.
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    05/03/09 - Nootz & Sonikgirl
    Tue, May 5th, 2009
    posted by nootz
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     Web Links
  • Halifax History - Motherhouse
  • Sisters of Charity Halifax
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    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by tribeachpunk on 5/18/2010 12:17 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on May 18 10 at 0:17, tribeachpunk validated this location
  • on May 18 10 at 0:16, tribeachpunk changed the following: Web Links
  • on Nov 19 09 at 2:28, Steed validated this location
  • on Nov 19 09 at 1:16, darbycrashin changed the following: History
  • on Oct 27 09 at 2:40, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Oct 27 09 at 2:04, nootz changed the following: Status, Accessibility
  • on May 7 09 at 3:01, Steed validated this location
  • on May 6 09 at 21:38, nootz changed the following: Description
  • on May 6 09 at 0:28, tribeachpunk validated this location
  • on May 5 09 at 23:04, nootz made this location available
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