Hydrostone House, In 1917 a massive explosion flattened mos…

In 1917 a massive explosion flattened most of northern Halifax, Nova Scotia. In an attempt to convince people to move back, the replacement houses were made from hydrostone - which is fireproof. The result was one of the most beautiful "community housing projects" ever. This area is considered a National Historic Site.

Halifax Explosion Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

The Great Halifax Explosion – Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Unbound

Halifax Explosion The Canadian Encyclopedia

Living in the Shadow of the Halifax Explosion

The Great Halifax Explosion – Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Unbound

Halifax Explosion The Canadian Encyclopedia

Halifax Explosion - The Hydrostone, Halifax, Nova Scotia Fr…

Halifax Explosion Infosheet Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

History in Pieces: Searching for Remnants of the Halifax Explosion - Grownup Travels

The Great Halifax, Nova Scotia Explosion of 1917

No injuries, no one missing after gas explosion destroys Billings home

Halifax Explosion The Canadian Encyclopedia