MANDATE
To educate and inform the public about the heritage of homes along Young Avenue, and preserve these important homes for future generations
Photo: All that remains today of Ardnamara Estate
(© 2017 Barry Copp)
Photo: Destruction of George S. Campbell Mansion (© 2017 Alan North)
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote the historical importance of Young Avenue in Halifax, its association with provincial legislation of the day, international planning movements, its early residents (politicians, judges, business/government/university leaders, and leading philanthropists), its diverse architecture, and its place in the development of the city during a period of economic upturn in the late 1800s.
Photo: Mrs. (Louisa) Martin Smith Mansion and Admirals House (© 2017 Barry Copp)
VISION
Our vision is that people will be able to venture down this historic streetscape and appreciate Sir William Young's own vision and intent which was to "create a grand public avenue with grand homes leading to Halifax's grandest park", protect these beautiful heritage homes, and encourage adaptive reuse as a real alternative to demolishing them.
Photo: Alexander Hobrecker Mansion (Lindola) and tour bus (© 2017 Barry Copp)