At the time the building was being built, the developer boldly touted it as the largest residential project east of Toronto.

Once financial problems set in, the goal seemed unreachable and Fenwick Place was sold off to Dalhousie University for $5.25 million CAD as a student residence.

In 1971, when the first residents began to move in, complaints were made of apartments missing heat, windows, and other furnishings or amenities.

[4] On the night of September 28, 2003, Hurricane Juan hit Halifax, forcing all residents to the building's basement overnight.

Unlike most private landlords and other universities in the area, Dalhousie paid for all displaced students and families to be housed in hotels until the green light was given to return.

[3] In 2009 Templeton Properties purchased Fenwick Place from Dalhousie University and has begun the refurbishment of the apartments.

Under the management of Tempelton Properties two additional floors were added, raising the height to a total of 120 metres.