I thought this post about "dumbing down" heritage was interesting too:
https://halifaxbloggers.ca/noticedin...-dumb-me-down/
He talks about this site, Admiralty House. This was built in the 1810's and was the official residence of the admiral commanding the British Navy in North America.
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He took this picture in the 70's, back when the gate was crumbling but still maybe original:
The gate was in a poor state of repair. Unfortunately, they rebuilt the masonry with simpler posts. At some point somebody also planted trees that obscure the building. There's a balance to be struck with greenery; more isn't always better. They didn't rebuild the lantern.
They did rebuild a similar carriage lantern at Province House. Hopefully Admiralty House will one day have its lantern restored too.
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