Former Halifax Alehouse Building Considered for Heritage Registry
The former Halifax Alehouse building at 1717 Brunswick St. in Nova Scotia may be added to the municipality's registry of heritage properties, with a staff report recommending a minimum score of 59 out of 100 based on its age, historical importance, and architectural integrity.
The Heritage Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss whether the building at 1717 Brunswick St. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, should be recommended for the municipality’s registry of heritage properties. 
A staff report has recommended a minimum score of 59 out of 100 for the property. The scoring is based on a 100-point scale that requires a minimum of 50 points for registry consideration. The recommended weighting allocates 13 points for age, 11 to 15 points for historical importance, and 11 to 15 points for architectural integrity.
John Mahoney built the Waterloo Tavern at the site after purchasing it in 1813. The original structure was part of the Ewers Division in the fortified city of Halifax. A fire destroyed that previous structure in 1892. The current two-storey brick and beam building was designed by architect Henry Busch and constructed between 1893 and 1895. 
The Salvation Army used the building from its construction until 1961. The Halifax Alehouse later operated there until closing in 2024.
The building is described as a rare example of an Italianate commercial and institutional structure with Gothic Revival influence. It is considered to contribute significantly to the neighborhood's heritage character, and its potential addition to the registry would support the preservation of this landmark.