Black-Binney House facts for kids
The Black-Binney House is a very old building in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was built way back in 1819. Today, it's recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it's a special place that helps us remember important parts of Canada's past. The house was built by a man named John Black. It shows off a style of building called Palladian, which was popular for homes in Eastern Canada during the late 1700s and early 1800s. Later, in 1857, Hibbert Binney divided the land to make space for the St. Matthew's United Church. Much later, in 1965, Sidney Culverwell Oland bought the house. He fixed it up so it could be used by the Nova Scotia part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, an organization that provides security services.
A Look Inside the Black-Binney House
The Black-Binney House is a great example of how important homes looked in the early 1800s. Its design, known as Palladian, was inspired by old Roman and Greek buildings. These homes often had a grand, balanced look with tall windows and fancy details. This style was very common for important buildings and large homes in places like Nova Scotia during that time.
Who Lived in This Historic Home?
Many interesting people lived in or were connected to the Black-Binney House over the years. Each person added to the story of this important building.
- John Black (died 1823): He was a successful merchant, which means he bought and sold goods. He was the person who had the Black-Binney House built in 1819.
- James Boyle Uniacke (died 1858): He was a very important person in Nova Scotia's history. He became the first premier of Nova Scotia. A premier is like the leader of the government for a province.
- Hibbert Binney (died 1887): He was a religious leader, serving as the fourth Bishop of Nova Scotia. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Anglican Church. He was the one who made part of the land available for the St. Matthew's United Church to be built.
After being a home for many years, the Black-Binney House found a new purpose. In 1965, it was bought and renovated. Today, it stands as a reminder of Halifax's rich history and the people who shaped it.
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John Black, who built the house.
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James Boyle Uniacke, the first premier of Nova Scotia.
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Hibbert Binney, a former Bishop of Nova Scotia.
