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Originally Posted by ILoveHalifax
I remember the waterfront from back in the early 50s. My father worked for Construction Equipment Company in what is now the Waterfront warehouse. The offices were on the second floor and the yard was always wet and with potholes any time I was there. Lots of heavy equipment in the yard. My uncle worked for Irving in the building at the foot of Sackville St and I visited his office at least once - It was worse than dad's office. If you touched anything your hand were filthy. Of course I remember Barrington from that time as well with lots of stores and people. I remember seeing Santa at Eaton's and the chicks in the window at Wood Brothers.
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Interesting story, ILH. Your Irving memory is reinforced by the photos taken 'behind the arch' from the Municipal Archives - it looks pretty run down (though interesting nonetheless):
Source Search for 171-175 Lower Water St.