Change has been a constant in Gottingen Street's 250-year history. These days change is once again on the lips and in the air of Halifax's north end, and back in 1756, it was no different. The Little Dutch Church was erected on the corner of Brunswick and Gerrish Streets. By the early 1760s, most German settlers to Nova Scotia had moved to Lunenburg County. Those who remained in Halifax lived mainly in the "North Suburb" in close proximity to Dutchtown Street. In 1764, the residents of this area "petitioned the government to name their street Gottingen." On April 6, 1764, Gottingen Street was born.

In 1891, street cars stopped on Gottingen for the first time to the "great exultation in the hearts of Northenders...when they step into the car bound for Cunard and Robie Streets." Some changes caused friction. Violence came to the street in February 1919 when drunk ex-servicemen rioted, targeting businesses owned by Chinese residents. In 1966, a social housing complex, Uniacke Square, opened to shelter the displaced residents of Africville. The street changed once again.

Culturally, Gottingen is the heartbeat of Halifax. From the earliest days to Club Unusual, The Uptown Festival and through to The Bike Shop, The Marquee Club and now The Company House, The Bus Stop Theatre and Plan B, Gottingen Street has changed and moved with the times as it incubated, supported and flavoured a huge portion of this city's culture. Over the years, LGBTQ associations, the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre and numerous social outreach programs found their homes on Gottingen.

In the 250 years since 1764, Gottingen Street has been home to myriad churches, businesses, non-profits, galleries, clubs and cultures. Gottingen has always drawn people looking for a place to call their own.