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George Little (1878 - 1955) founded the town in 1905, when he staked his claim to the land that would later become Terrace. In what was a prudent and far-sighted move, Little gave some of his land to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway company, which established a railway station there, rather than further down the line at Kitsumkalem. George originally named the new community "Littleton". However, as there was already a Littleton in New Brunswick, the railway had George choose a new name. The name "Terrace" was chosen because of the escarpment on the north side of the town, which is locally referred to as "The Bench". Terrace was incorporated in 1927.
George Little built this house in 1914 a few blocks from where it now sits. In fact, the house was relocated several times. In 2003, the house was donated to the city, after which time it was renovated and moved to its current location at the geographic centre of the city. The house now serves as a museum, artists’ studio space, crafts store, and train station.
Georges Island in Halifax Harbour was shaped by glaciers which swept Nova Scotia thousands of years ago. Its strategic location and glacial till made it ideally suited to becoming the heart of the seaward defences for Halifax's important naval base.
George hasn't been himself for the last few days. His leg is playing him up and he's going for more tests tomorrow so hopefully we can get him better!
This was the first equestrian monument of George Washington in the United States, and was erected in 1858. The bronze that was used to make Washington and his horse was cast in Germany.
30/30. 15/5/09.
- Oh Gerald, it IS you.
- Hello Mum
- Hello son.
- Hello Dad. What on earth are you two doing out here?
- We're on holiday.
- On safari.
- Well you've certainly come to the right place. I can show you around, everywhere, for free.
- Oh Gerald, it's so nice to see you. It's been such a long time.
- Only a few months Mum, I'm only really settling in now. I have a great job here.
- What did you do to your nose dear? It looks broken.
- Oh that. Yes, well....I...err, I....umm....I entered the World Safari Wrestling Championships. I'm afraid the elephant in the third round was just too strong for me.
- Wrestling you say? Goodness Gerald, what a life you're leading!
- It's fun, Dad. Don't look at me like that Mum.
- Sorry dear, but I do worry about you.
- Well come on son, tell us all about what you've been doing.
- Well....where to start? Tell you what, let's go get a nice pot of tea and I'll tell you all about it.
- That sounds lovely dear.
- Righty-oh then.
*And they wandered off in search of tea and lives lived happily ever after....but not before Mildred whispered to George...
- You know George, this is exactly what I wished for back at the fountain.
- Me too, Mildred, me too.
.... The End.*
Got home to find my graphic novel stack has grown!!
Today I received:
- Asterios Polyp
- George Sprott
- Afrodisiac
To add to
- Parker: Hunter
And hopefully it will be even bigger tomorrow!!
I've been waiting for these for a few weeks, and can't wait to actually find the time to sit down and enjoy reading them!