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Pictou (from Norway House)

Engraved by W. H. Lizars, published by J. Dawson & Son; View of the town is done from Norway House, which was built by Edward Mortimer who was known as "King of Pictou". The house was built of stone brought from Scotland in Mortimer's sailing vessels.

Date: ca. 1841

Artist: W.H. Lizars

Reference: Photo Collection Nova Scotia Archives  Places: Pictou: View

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