University of King's College, Halifax

The University of King's College, one of the city's most important historic sites, was erected in Winsdor and rebuilt in Halifax in 1920 after being destroyed by fire. An associate of Dalhausie University to the present day, from 1941 to 1945 it was used to train police officers. In the 1970s it accentuated its religious aspects and remains a prestigious learning institution to this day.

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Sight Name: University of King's College
Sight Location: Halifax, Canada (See walking tours in Halifax)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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