| Government House | |
 Main façade of Government House |
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| Building information | |
|---|---|
| Town | 1451 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Client | The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain (George III) |
| Construction start date | 1800 |
| Structural system | Timber framing and load-bearing masonry |
| Owner | The Queen in Right of Nova Scotia (Elizabeth II) |
| Style | Adam Georgian |
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History
Governor Sir John Wentworth ordered the construction of this Georgian mansion in 1800. Sir John Wentworth ( 9 August 1737 &ndash 8 April[[ 820]] was the British colonial governor of New Hampshire at the time of the Year -of the Julian calendar. The Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar until Friday, but 12 days ahead since Saturday. The house was built out of Nova Scotian stone and timber with imported marble and mahogany. In its heyday, Government House was at the centre of Nova Scotia's political and social establishment. It served both as the administrative centre for the colony, and the main venue for high society functions. As power was gradually siphoned off from the office of Governor and placed in the House of Assembly, Government House's prominence decreased. The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of the Lieutenant Governor (sometimes referred to as the Governor) and the House of Assembly, is the
It has continuously served as the official residence of the Governors and, later, Lieutenants Governor of Nova Scotia.
See also
- Government Houses of Canada
- Government Houses of the British Empire
- Lieutenant-Governors of Nova Scotia