Khyber Building, Halifax
The Khyber Building is a three-story multipurpose edifice owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality, and is a registered Historical Property. Until 2014, it was operated as an artist-run centre, public art gallery and social space by Khyber Arts Society (charitable organization), which has since moved to another location.
The property was originally erected as The Church of England Institute in 1888. It was designed by architect Henry Busch in the Victorian style, with Gothic Revival features.
The Arts Centre Project Society occupied the building, established then as an art centre by City Council, from 1994 on a month-to-month lease. In 1997, the Khyber Arts Society signed a five-year renewable lease with the City to occupy the premises.
In 1998, the Khyber Club opened as a gallery space for contemporary art, a meeting place for the visual arts community and as a venue for Halifax's emerging music scene, catering to Canadian recording artists. In April 2014, Halifax Regional Municipality closed the property due to evidence of hazardous materials.
The property was originally erected as The Church of England Institute in 1888. It was designed by architect Henry Busch in the Victorian style, with Gothic Revival features.
The Arts Centre Project Society occupied the building, established then as an art centre by City Council, from 1994 on a month-to-month lease. In 1997, the Khyber Arts Society signed a five-year renewable lease with the City to occupy the premises.
In 1998, the Khyber Club opened as a gallery space for contemporary art, a meeting place for the visual arts community and as a venue for Halifax's emerging music scene, catering to Canadian recording artists. In April 2014, Halifax Regional Municipality closed the property due to evidence of hazardous materials.
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Sight Name: Khyber Building
Sight Location: Halifax, Canada (See walking tours in Halifax)
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