History
The Halifax Memorial Library served as a civic landmark and educational centre for decades before its closure. Built in 1951, it was dedicated to the memory of those who served in the World Wars and designed by architect Leslie Fairn.
Landmark
Its mid-century modern architecture marked a shift in public building design in post-war Canada. The library once stood as a place of learning, remembrance, and community gathering in downtown Halifax.
Legacy
Although replaced by newer facilities, the site remains an enduring part of Halifax’s cultural memory, symbolizing a time when libraries served as both educational and memorial spaces.
Location: 44.6441741, -63.5746868
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– Access: private
– House Number: 5381
– Architect: Leslie Fairn
– Building: yes
– Number of Floors: 3
– Historic Significance: building
– Name: Halifax Memorial Library
– Roof Shape: Flat
– Start Date: 1951
– Street: Spring Garden Road