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.

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

A new and thoroughly modern city' emerged in Halifax following devastating 1917 Explosion – The Signal

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

The 1917 Halifax Explosion – Roma Mary Grace

Halifax Explosion The Canadian Encyclopedia

The Great Halifax, Nova Scotia Explosion of 1917, by Old Colony History Museum

Halifax explosion of 1917, Significance & Facts

Halifax Explosion - Wikipedia

The world's largest pre-atomic explosion: Halifax Harbour 1917

Halifax Explosion - Wikipedia