This map encompasses the bottom of Old Ferry Road once known as “Green Lane”, near Newcastle Street and Hazelhurst Street today. The (once massive) willow trees seen here are noted elsewhere.
See Also:
"Survey of Ferry-House Lot belonging to J.P. Mott Esq.", 1863 (1849). https://archives.novascotia.ca/maps/archives/?ID=799
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