Architecture
Maitland was Nova Scotia's first Heritage Conservation District. The centre of the village is a Heritage Conservation District because of its many fine and well-preserved examples of Victorian architecture. The styles of architecture include Gothic, Federal, Colonial, Cape Cod (house), Greek Revival architecture, Second Empire (architecture) and Italianate, of which style the Lawrence House shows many fine details. Coordinates: 45°19′4.57″N 63°29′51.46″W / 45.3179361°N 63.4976278°W / 45.3179361; -63.4976278
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