Clock Park/Irving Gas Station

Location: 484 Main St.

The first recorded building on this property, circa 1920, was the Grand Pre Seminary for girls. When it closed, it became the Acadia Hotel, the first of many hotels that would take occupancy in this building. Later, the name would change to the Royal Hotel. In 1896, a fire badly damaged the building, but it was saved and renovated around 1898. The building would be sold in 1912, and its name would change to the Evangeline Inn.

Due to a housing shortage, Acadia University would end up leasing the building in 1945. This building would become one of the universities residences for male students. Many people were not happy about the Inn’s closure, as it was a popular destination.

Sadly, in 1960, one of Wolfville’s most loved landmarks would be torn down to make way for a service station. In 1990, that service station, Iriving, would be demolished.

Today is a lovely green space, know as Clock Park. Let’s hope it stays this way!

Photos:

1. The property, as of July 2023
2. Dismantling of the Irving Service Station, circa 1990