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Description: The Gas House, a historic building on Sambro Island, Nova Scotia HERITAGE CHARACTER STATEMENT The gas house, a shingled building of simple design and pleasing proportions, is nestled close to the water's edge on a prominent platform made of large dry-laid granite blocks. Its massing is of interest, with small gabled enclosures projecting from two facades. The utilitarian placement of windows and doors is in keeping with the functional character of the site and should not be altered. The wood-shingled roof is in keeping with the materials of the site. The sidewall shingles are extremely weathered and will require replacement in kind. Careful attention should be paid to ensuring that the openings are weatherproof and that roof intersections are properly flashed to keep water out of the structure. The brick chimney with simple corbelling at the upper courses merits masonry conservation expertise.
Title: Gas House Sambro Island
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Author: Dennis Jarvis from Halifax, Canada
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List of historic places in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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