Canada's Oldest Shipping Office
In 1788, John Killam built his first
schooner named 'Janet'. This was the beginning of a family business which would encompass
203 years and five generations of the Killam Family. During Yarmouth's golden age of sail Killam Brothers Shipping Office prospered, playing a major role in Yarmouth's financial growth. We offer the visitor a guided tour of this 19th Century setting. One of our unique displays is the original half model of the 1861 ship Research, complemented by the story telling of its "Voyage of Many Rudders". Another feature is the prominent "double stand up" desk in which the cash drawer has grooves worn into the wood by hands making change. On view are ledgers and day books from the 1800's and early 1900's. |
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Visit with us for a while and let the story of the Killam Brothers Shipping Office carry you back to another century! |
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Yarmouth County Historical Society 22 Collins Street, Yarmouth Nova Scotia B5A 3C8 Canada Phone: 902-742-5539 Fax: 902-749-1120 |
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Site Created September 2000 |
Created By: Vaughn Bullerwell |