Armoury
126 Willow Street, Truro
About Armoury
Armoury is the one Recognized Federal Heritage Building in Truro. Armoury dates from 1874–1875. Walter Moberly designed it.
The Armoury in Truro is located at the end of a U-shaped driveway close to the center of town. Designed with classical inspiration, it is a box-like building with a flat roof. This brick building is enlivened by bold stonework on the base and slightly crenellated parapet walls. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Armoury · Open Government Licence – Canada · the register’s own words, unchanged
Recognized is one of two ranks the federal government gives the heritage buildings it owns; Classified is the higher.
Finding Armoury
Truro
To reach another historic place from here you will need more than a short walk.
Questions about Armoury
What is Armoury?
Armoury is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building, designated in 1991.
When was Armoury built?
By its record, Armoury dates from 1874–1875.
Is Armoury protected?
The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.
Can you visit Armoury?
You can see it from the street, while entry depends on its current use.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract) · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, each credited with its licence and copied to our own server · Wikidata (CC0) for map points, other names and articles.
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