Fraser Octagon House

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Fraser Octagon House
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Fraser Octagon House
General information
Architectural style Octagon Mode
Town or city63 Church Street,
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia
Country Canada
Coordinates 45°42′45″N63°17′39″W / 45.712602°N 63.294183°W / 45.712602; -63.294183
Construction started1857
Completed1857
TypeProvincially Registered Property
Designated1993-03-31
Reference no.00PNS0171

Fraser Octagon House is an historic octagon house located in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was built in 1857 and is one and a half storeys. [1] [2]

It features "Greek Revival pilasters and entablature at the front entrance"; "a wood frame shed"; and "prominent location on a corner lot". [2]

It was recognized as a Nova Scotia Provincially Recognized Site under the Heritage Property Act on 31 March 1993. [2]

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