This large collection comprises Acadia University photographs that lack provenance. This collection contains campus and related buildings. Subject headings used specify dates for buildings or periods of campus growth and change.
Postcard of Horton Hall (also known as the Acadia Collegiate Academy Residence) from University Avenue. Exterior view of the four-storey limestone structure with three visible entrances. At least... Show morePostcard of Horton Hall (also known as the Acadia Collegiate Academy Residence) from University Avenue. Exterior view of the four-storey limestone structure with three visible entrances. At least five people visible in the windows. Caption reads: "A.C.A. RESIDENCE, Wolfville. N.S." Written on reverse in ink: "MrsH" and "1918-1919". Show less
Exterior view of the building, located near the Emmerson Memorial Library (built much later). Two-and-a-half-storey wooden structure with basement and two partially visible out buildings and three,... Show moreExterior view of the building, located near the Emmerson Memorial Library (built much later). Two-and-a-half-storey wooden structure with basement and two partially visible out buildings and three, visible entrances. Twenty-two, unidentified men posing with the building. This is the second campus structure built. Show less
Exterior view from Main Street looking north. Three-storey wooden structure with out buildings and two, visible entrances. Property is fenced. Photograph may have been taken by William Chase when... Show moreExterior view from Main Street looking north. Three-storey wooden structure with out buildings and two, visible entrances. Property is fenced. Photograph may have been taken by William Chase when he came to take images of the College Hall ruins. Show less
Exterior view of the west facing sides of the original four-storey building with the three-storey extension. A horse and buggy is parked outside the main building entrance. Two flagpoles are... Show moreExterior view of the west facing sides of the original four-storey building with the three-storey extension. A horse and buggy is parked outside the main building entrance. Two flagpoles are visible; one of which is flying a flag. Show less
Sketch of the campus and buildings from an areal perspective. The area south of campus is shown in the background. Image was used in academic calendars. May have been a concept sketch to show how... Show moreSketch of the campus and buildings from an areal perspective. The area south of campus is shown in the background. Image was used in academic calendars. May have been a concept sketch to show how the gymnasium would fit on the campus landscape. Show less
At least four people, farm equipment and animals, and a house with out buildings set in a field against a ridge of trees. Likely the Acadia farm, said to be located near the Robie Roscoe Services... Show moreAt least four people, farm equipment and animals, and a house with out buildings set in a field against a ridge of trees. Likely the Acadia farm, said to be located near the Robie Roscoe Services Building (which was built much later). Written in pencil on reverse: "X Mr. William Oliver" [underlined] and "These were left at the parsonage" [underlined] Show less
External view of the west side and landscaped grounds of the Student Centre and Student Union Building from Horton Avenue. A parking lot and corner of Wheelock Dining Hall visible.
Heavy construction equipment at the site, located along Horton Avenue, inside the fenced area. Denton Hall, Seminary, the tower of University Hall, and the Practice House are in the background.
Large crane used to lift equipment for the construction of the Acadia's Student Centre. Some foundation work visible in foreground. Denton Hall, the Chapel, the Library and the Practice house... Show moreLarge crane used to lift equipment for the construction of the Acadia's Student Centre. Some foundation work visible in foreground. Denton Hall, the Chapel, the Library and the Practice house visible in background. Show less
Large crane used to lift equipment for the construction of the Acadia's Student Centre. Some foundation work visible in foreground. Denton Hall, the Chapel, the Library and the Practice house... Show moreLarge crane used to lift equipment for the construction of the Acadia's Student Centre. Some foundation work visible in foreground. Denton Hall, the Chapel, the Library and the Practice house visible in background. Show less
Men working on the foundation in the construction area next to the north side of the Student Union Building. Whitman Hall, McConnell Dining Hall, Willett House, Carnegie Hall, Emmerson Hall, and... Show moreMen working on the foundation in the construction area next to the north side of the Student Union Building. Whitman Hall, McConnell Dining Hall, Willett House, Carnegie Hall, Emmerson Hall, and Denton Hall are visible in background. Typed on reverse: "Line 'M'--Looking West". Show less
Pedway connecting the Student Centre to the Student Union Building. Alley between the buildings is almost complete. Written on reverse in ink: "Alley-way and bridge connecting old building with new... Show morePedway connecting the Student Centre to the Student Union Building. Alley between the buildings is almost complete. Written on reverse in ink: "Alley-way and bridge connecting old building with new structure." Show less
Exterior view of the west side of the three-storey cement building under construction. An area of Highland Avenue is visible in the background. Written on reverse in ink: "SUB-August 1971 from Roof... Show moreExterior view of the west side of the three-storey cement building under construction. An area of Highland Avenue is visible in the background. Written on reverse in ink: "SUB-August 1971 from Roof of Denton Hall". Show less
View looking northward. Raymond Field and the Arena are prominently visible. One-third of the image is torn off, resulting in the loss of downtown Wolfville in the image. The dykes and the... Show moreView looking northward. Raymond Field and the Arena are prominently visible. One-third of the image is torn off, resulting in the loss of downtown Wolfville in the image. The dykes and the Cornwallis River are visible in the background. Show less
Looking north westward towards the Grand Pre area. Most campus buildings visible. The new Student Union Building, Denton Hall, and Huggins Science Hall are not yet built. Wolfville Post Office, the... Show moreLooking north westward towards the Grand Pre area. Most campus buildings visible. The new Student Union Building, Denton Hall, and Huggins Science Hall are not yet built. Wolfville Post Office, the train station, and Wolfville Baptist Church are very distinguishable. Boot Island, Long Island, and beyond are visible. Written on image in ink: "Between 1965 abd 1968". Many campus buildings identified in ink on reverse. Show less
Areal view of campus and buildings, looking westward. University Hall is in the centre of the image and the north side steps and landscaping dates this image to shortly after construction.... Show moreAreal view of campus and buildings, looking westward. University Hall is in the centre of the image and the north side steps and landscaping dates this image to shortly after construction. Patterson Hall appears to have been recently constructed, but may not be complete. Parts of Wolfville visible including structures, orchards, and farms along Main Street, Horton Avenue, Acadia Street, and University Avenue. Show less
Areal view of campus grounds and buildings, looking north west. Parts of Wolfville visible such as orchards, farms, and structures along Horton Avenue, Main Street, University Avenue, and Acadia... Show moreAreal view of campus grounds and buildings, looking north west. Parts of Wolfville visible such as orchards, farms, and structures along Horton Avenue, Main Street, University Avenue, and Acadia Street. By dating campus buildings, cataloguer assumes the image was taken circa 1940; but the lack of evidence for the old Acadia farm suggests the image may be closer to 1956. Show less
