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The
Bandstand Story
Mahone
Bay, Nova Scotia, is famous for the churches that greet visitors
as they enter the town. Imagine the excitement on the Mahone Bay
waterfront on May 9, 1996, when Acorn Timber Frames (now Timberhart Woodworks) built and raised
the town's new octagonal bandstand.
Raise
the Roof !
With the help of a team of oxen and a 35-ton crane from Lunenburg
Foundry, the roof, which had been pre-assembled and shingled on
the ground, was lifted to the top of the frame in the same breathtaking
fashion as the timber frame dome atop Saint George's Round Church
in Halifax.
Hand
carvings decorate the inside of the cupola. The natural beauty of
the wood remains visible, as does the method of construction and
durability.
Our
"Crown Jewel"
"The design work and craftsmanship displayed by Acorn Timber
Frames (now Timberhart Woodworks) in building our bandstand was outstanding. Our bandstand
is now considered the 'crown jewel' along the Mahone Bay waterfront,"
wrote Derrick MacKenzie, the town's Director of Parks and Recreation.
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The bandstand will be an added attraction for generations
of tourists and a focal point for the town's festivities.
It helps to preserve the heritage of fine woodworking skills
celebrated in the town's annual Wooden Boat Festival, and
displayed in the area's architecture. It is truly a gift by
the town to residents and visitors.
The design work and craftsmanship displayed by Acorn Timber
Frames (now Timberhart Woodworks) in building our bandstand was outstanding.
Not only did Acorn Timber Frames (now Timberhart Woodworks) surpass our expectations
in designing and constructing a durable and attractive structure,
we found them to be very accommodating and co-operative throughout
all aspects of the project.
It was apparent that Mr. Reagan has a strong commitment
to the art of past post and beam construction and is extremely
knowledgeable and caring about the product he delivers.
I must state that Unique and Heritage Timber Frames (now Timberhart Woodworks) comes
highly recommended by the Town of Mahone Bay, and I am sure
that any projects undertaken by this company will be built
with the same care, devotion and craftsmanship as was displayed
in the construction of our bandstand.
Derrick MacKenzie
Director of Parks and Recreation
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