Sackville:
A Visual Snapshot
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Panel

C

Architecture

Panel C depicts some historic buildings and images related to life style along with Canadian flag, whose designer, Dr. George Stanley lived in Sackville. The surrounding tiles featuring plants, rocks, waves and birds depict the land, sea and ecosystem that has supported and continues to support the inhabitants of Tantramar for centuries.

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Snow Shoes

Snow shoes were used by Mi'kmaq for traveling over snow.

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2

Owen's Art Gallery

Owen's Art Gallery opened its doors in 1895.

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3

Canadian Flag

Colonel George Francis Gillman Stanley was the designer of the Canadian flag.

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4

Owens Art Students

Owen's Art Gallery served both as a gallery space and an ideal place for instructing the Ladies College students.

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5

Campbell Carriage Factory

Campbell family started the carriage factory in 1855 for building carriages, wagons, sleighs, sleds, and various household items.

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Carriage

Carriages were commonly used as a means of transportation in the 1800s.