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With extreme skill and precision the Ice House was lowered gently on to its new foundations

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Safely in position
21st Century 2009
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia Canada


Credits:
Creamery Square Association

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...Where it fitted perfectly. As it turned out much of the original structure was rotten, and had to be replaced - it might have been quicker and cheaper to start afresh, but the Heritage Society were happy to have at least part of the original building still in existence.

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Ice House
21st Century 2009
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia Canada


Credits:
Creamery Square Association

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Work began on strengthening the structure, replacing the roof struts, and roof; altering the entrance, and placing windows where none had been before

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Modifying the Ice House
21st Century 2009
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia Canada


Credits:
Creamery Square Association

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New shingles replaced the old ones, and the doorway was recessed - so apart from the size, probably not too much is left of the original building, but it does still vaguely resemble the old Ice House!

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The Ice House exterior - nearly complete
18 October 2012
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia Canada


Credits:
S.Brinkhurst

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By October 2012 the Ice House was almost finished on the outside - it needed a name and entrance doors, but it was certainly an improvment on the original building. This was followed by a waiting time - money was needed before the Centre for the Arts could commence. Meanwhile the new foyer was a store for an assortment of builders supplies - a pity the interior could not be completed as over the following months it would have been put to good use for talks,displays and a meeting room.