(Halifax) A historic Halifax property listed as the childhood home of Viola Desmond has been sold subject to conditions.
The listing says the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Maynard Street is “the childhood home of pioneer, entrepreneur and civil rights activist Viola Desmond” and is across the street from the former residence of boxer Delmore (Buddy) Daye.
Mme Desmond was a successful Nova Scotia businesswoman who refused to leave the whites-only section of a movie theatre in 1946. Her trial was an inspiration for racial equality across Canada.
In 2018, the Bank of Canada issued a $10 note commemorating the social justice icon and depicting Halifax’s north end, where Mme Desmond lived and worked.
The listing for the house, which is being sold subject to conditions and has an asking price of $350,000, indicates that M’s former residenceme Desmond is in need of restoration, including structural repairs and a cosmetic upgrade.
The 1,552-square-foot home features non-working antique fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom, as well as a walk-in closet.
The listing states that the buyer and seller have reached an agreement on the sale of the property, but that certain conditions must be met for the deal to be completed.