Hydrostone House, In 1917 a massive explosion flattened mos…

In 1917 a massive explosion flattened most of northern Halifax, Nova Scotia. In an attempt to convince people to move back, the replacement houses were made from hydrostone - which is fireproof. The result was one of the most beautiful "community housing projects" ever. This area is considered a National Historic Site.

History in Pieces: Searching for Remnants of the Halifax Explosion - Grownup Travels

History in Pieces: Searching for Remnants of the Halifax Explosion - Grownup Travels

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