Alexander McLean House
Historic building in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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The Alexander McLean House or Alex McLean House is a heritage property in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and one of the oldest residences in the city.
| Alexander McLean House | |
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 Interactive map of the Alexander McLean House area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Architectural style | Georgian architecture |
| Location | 1328 - 1332 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 44.6488°N 63.5741°W |
| Construction started | c. 1797-98 |
| Completed | 1799 |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | |
| Type | Municipally Registered Property |
| Designated | May 1, 1987 |
Location
Located in downtown Halifax, the house is situated on 1328-32 Hollis Street. [1]
History
The structure was first built in 1799.[1] It was commissioned by Halifax businessman Alexander McLean, a partner in Gouge & Pryor, a West Indies trading firm linked to London, Barbados, Trinidad, and St. Vincent. Following McLean's death, the Georgian-style house was later divided for McLean's granddaughters in 1828 and converted into apartments by 1982.[2]
Listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places, it became a registered heritage property within the Halifax Regional Municipality in 1987.[1]
Architecture
Featuring Georgian architecture, the Alexander McLean House stands two and a half stories tall, with six bays, a high brick foundation, and a steeply pitched gable roof. The wood-shingled exterior features four Scottish dormers, two on each side.[3]