MANSES

The first manse was built and owned by Rev. Falconer.

I67 Sydney Street (Blanchard-Falconer House)

This house was build in I868 by Rev. R. Alexander Falconer, and was located immediately behind the Queen Square Church. (The Underwriters map of [895 shows the house connected to the rear ofthe church by a series ofout buildings). When Alex moved to Dartmouth in I869, the property was bought by William Finley of Orwell. The property was then bought in I889 by Stanislaus Blanchard and the Blanchard House was a haven for music for over seventy years, and from this it received its current name. The Falconer-Blanchard House was bought by Heritage Canada in I979 and renovated as an apartment building. A suitable plaque is placed on the exterior ofthe building for the designation ofan Historic Site.

Up to I93l Ministers were given, as part of salary, a manse allowance, most recently (I93 I) $500.00 per annum.

80 Euston Street

At a congregational meeting on September 2 I , I93 I , authority was granted to purchase the property at 80 Euston Street, owned by Mr. J. A. Robertson, for the sum of $7,750, to be used for a manse. The purchase was financed by giving a mortgage for the full purchase price at 5 per cent, interest annually - these terms to stand for 5 years.

The new manse was first occupied by Rev. G. Carlyle Webster.

This house was erected in I892 for Charles B. Chappell, architect. When it was built it was the only house on the block. (Mr. Chappell was the architect who designed Zion Church in l9l0) When Mr. Chappell moved four years later to Davies Street (now called Ambrose Street), Mr. George Carter of Carter and Company became the owner.

The Manse was sold for $9,500. in I954 to Murdoch Nicholson, a member of the congregation.

24 York Lane

The manse at 24 York Lane was bought in I954 for $l0,000. After the purchase, (approval given February 22) a concrete floor and set tub were added to the basement, the interior of the house was completely decorated, a garage connecting with the house was built, concrete steps were placed at the front entrance and the lawn was graded. In I955 the house was painted on the outside and landscaping work was done. In I959 a new stove and washing machine were added.

This Manse was occupied by Rev. W. Harold Brown during his term at Zion Church. In I959, Rev. Donald Campbell moved in with his

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