The Khyber facts for kids
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The Khyber Building, c. 1970
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The Khyber Building, 2015
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| Former names | Church of England Institute (1888 – ?) Khyber Cafe (c. 1970 – ?) The Turret (3rd floor) (1976 – 1982) The Khyber (1998 – 2014) |
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| Address | 1588 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Z6 Canada |
| Location | Downtown Halifax |
| Coordinates | 44°38′45″N 63°34′25″W / 44.6457°N 63.5735°W |
| Owner | Turret Arts Space Society |
| Opened | 1888 |
The Khyber Building is a special old building in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's on Barrington Street and is owned by the city. For many years, until 2014, it was a busy place for artists. It was run by the Khyber Arts Society, which is now in a different spot.
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About the Khyber Building
The Khyber Building is officially recognized as a Historical Property. This means it's an important part of Halifax's past. It was a place where artists could show their work and meet up. It was also a social space for the community.
A Look Back: History
The building at 1588 Barrington Street was first built in 1888. It was called The Church of England Institute. A famous architect named Henry Busch designed it. He used a style called Victorian, with parts that looked like Gothic Revival churches. Henry Busch also designed other well-known buildings in Halifax, like the Halifax Academy.
In 1994, the City of Halifax wanted to find a new use for the building. A group of artists and people interested in history worked together. They formed the Arts Centre Project Society. Their goal was to make the building a center for art. The city agreed, and it became an art center.
In 1995, the Khyber Arts Society was officially created. This group helped manage the art center. Many artists showed their work there over the years. Some famous Canadian artists like Luis Jacob and Shary Boyle displayed their art at the Khyber. Even the music group The Rankin Family filmed a music video there in the 1990s.
What Happened There?
In 1998, the Khyber Club opened inside the building. It was a place for modern art shows. It also became a popular spot for new music artists in Halifax. Many Canadian musicians played there, including Joel Plaskett, Sloan, Jenn Grant, and Buck 65.
Why Did It Close?
In April 2014, the city had to close the Khyber Building. This was because some unsafe materials were found inside. At that time, the Khyber Arts Society and the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia were using the building.
See also
- Down at the Khyber; a song by Joel Plaskett
