Fenwick Tower is like no other building in Halifax. The history of the building has become so rich that the building itself is talked about like an old friend. Fenwick Tower is an icon in the true sense of the word. Like many icons, the lines between truth and fiction have blurred to create a legendary story that is bigger than life and becomes a proud part of your living experience.
A web cam, a Wikipedia page, and being the subject of many news stories, Fenwick is a modern piece of Halifax’s history and culture.
From when the doors opened in 1971, the legend of Fenwick began. Originally designed as a luxury apartment building, the developer faced financial problems halfway into the project and was forced to sell.
Dalhousie University purchased the incomplete building, finished the development, and offered Fenwick Place apartments to mature and married students, a better alternative to dorm-living. For 38 years Fenwick served as home to thousands of students, many who have moved on to become the leaders in our community.
Only a community has the power to create a legend. In this case, the community also changed the name from Fenwick Place to Fenwick Tower.
In 2009 Templeton Properties purchased Fenwick Place and, following the community’s lead, officially re-named it Fenwick Tower. Finally, Fenwick Tower has come full circle and will be open to the public as it was originally intended.
Fenwick Tower: 5599 Fenwick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1R2 - Call: 902-407-5599
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