| Panoramic maps, commonly called "bird's eye views", were a fashionable trend in the late 19th and early 20th century. In the 19th century Halifax experienced a "golden age" as a centre of maritime trade. Known first as Chebucto, Mi'kmaq for "the biggest harbour". As a major port, the city's economy has often been affected by war. It hosted British armies during the Seven Year's War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Most of the half million Canadians who went overseas during the First World War left from the city's Pier Two. During the Second World War Halifax was a major port of departure and training centre, and saw the Royal Canadian Navy ranks grow from 1800 to 95,000. NMC 034241 |