Projects

Parrsboro Bandhall Project

Michael Fuller, Chair
Parrsboro Band Association

View the video - Part 1

The hall began its life in 1894 when it was built by the Presbyterian congregation of Parrsboro. Its design was simple and elegant, typical of the period and constructed by the artisans of the period who were steeped in the local tradition of ship building. Not long after its construction the annex was added to one side to provide room for a growing congregation.

After the union of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches into the United Church of Canada, the church was turned over to the school system and used for many years as a classroom and gymnasium of sorts. It also served the community as a dance hall and finally became the home of the Parrsboro Citizens’ Band in the late sixties and stayed as such until very recently when a group of citizens, concerned that the hall had fallen into disrepair and could possibly fall to the wreckers ball, put their energy to work to revitalize the society holding the property and to develop a vision of how this historic building, long a focal point of the community, might continue to serve Parrsboro and the surrounding communities.

The vision for the hall includes the following: a) restoration and preservation of the architectural elements the building, ensuring that the craftsmanship of construction is preserved for future generations to admire; b) to convert the hall on the main level to a civic cultural centre complete with state of the art technical stage components; c) construct a modern wellness centre in the basement of the building; and d) demonstrate to the larger community (Nova Scotia) the process by which an historic building such as ours might be preserved and continue to contribute to an elevated quality of life for the community it.

SAVE THE BAND HALL (YouTube Video)

See why the citizens of Parrsboro and the Nova Scotia Heritage Trust are passionate about saving an historic building....

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