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Mile 38.5 on the [[:Category:Subdivision Halifax|Halifax Subdivision]] at [[Hantsport]] | Mile 38.5 on the [[:Category:Subdivision Halifax|Halifax Subdivision]] at [[Hantsport]] | ||
| − | Laurie Sanford owned three warehouses in Hantsport, the largest being his trackside apple warehouse on Station Street, located just behind the [[Hantsport Station]]. This warehouse made history in 1927 when Sanford used the warehouse to host a large apple blossom dance. This included selection of an apple blossom queen and princesses. The event grew into an annual event until 1932 when it became too large for Hantsport to host, so the event was transferred to [[Kentville]], where it became the annual Apple Blossom Festival which continues today. | + | Laurie Sanford, a large apple grower from [[Mount Denson]] owned three warehouses in Hantsport, the largest being his trackside apple warehouse on Station Street, located just behind the [[Hantsport Station]]. This warehouse made history in 1927 when Sanford used the warehouse to host a large apple blossom dance. This included selection of an apple blossom queen and princesses. The event grew into an annual event until 1932 when it became too large for Hantsport to host, so the event was transferred to [[Kentville]], where it became the annual Apple Blossom Festival which continues today. |
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Revision as of 17:14, 22 September 2018
Laurie Sanford Apple Warehouses Hantsport
Mile 38.5 on the Halifax Subdivision at Hantsport
Laurie Sanford, a large apple grower from Mount Denson owned three warehouses in Hantsport, the largest being his trackside apple warehouse on Station Street, located just behind the Hantsport Station. This warehouse made history in 1927 when Sanford used the warehouse to host a large apple blossom dance. This included selection of an apple blossom queen and princesses. The event grew into an annual event until 1932 when it became too large for Hantsport to host, so the event was transferred to Kentville, where it became the annual Apple Blossom Festival which continues today.
Gallery
Hantsport viewed looking east from boxcar on the Hantsport team track with the Hantsport Station and the Sanfords apple warehouse, circa 1895.
Interior of the Sanfords apple warehouse in Hantsport, circa 1900.
Hantsport Station with the Sandford apple warehouse in August 1961.
References and Footnotes
"Hantsport claims Apple Blossom Festival honours", The Hants Journal, April 15, 2015
