The old schoolhouse from South Halifax was a gift from the J. L. Jones family. It was subsequently moved, converted and became the town's first library. For the first few years, the Post Office shared the building.
Holmes Public Library with G. Harry Armstong's store on the right. Delivery wagon and horse beside store on the left. Getting ready to make a delivery.
This building was once one of the 5 "movable" schoolhouses in Halifax. It was donated to the town to be used as a library and at the time the picture was taken is was also the town's Post Office.